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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
8
The piece urges readers to abandon carrying cash and instead invest in government savings or bank accounts. It argues that saved money reduces robbery risk, boosts national welfare, and circulates wealth, noting Uncle Sam backs debt and banks. It contrasts Haywood seeking refuge in Soviet Russia with a bird with a broken pinion.
Franklin K Lane warns that illiterates would take over two months to pass the White House if lined up three feet apart. The piece cites democracy’s educated mind goal and Texas ranking 20th in youth education as churches and state push broader programs. It mentions an upcoming M E South educational campaign and funding disparities between Northern and Southern churches.
The column argues contributions spread over five years total about $3 per member per year, calling the amount infinitesimal. It questions whether any Christian can oppose the movement without already giving a tenth and asserts regional resolve and grit as essential.
The writer warns 1921 cotton prospects look poor with a 12 million bale carryover and uncertain demand. He urges diversification to milk, potatoes, sweet potatoes, poultry, and hog farming, and jokes about prison and confiscating breweries to pressure reparations. The piece notes oil boom effects and urges regional cooperation in Vermon, Wilbarger counties.
Special correspondence reports Beatrice Crites recovering from a mashed finger after a door incident. Otis Luttrell improving post illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sellers hosted guests Tuesday night. The O. E. Sherman place rent house demolished Saturday night in the absence of residents. Mrs. John Butler and daughters visiting Mrs. Lawlis. Dennis family losses and illnesses noted. Clifton Studio promotes portrait services and Dallas Mineral Wells trip. Spindler from Tulsa conducts revival singing at First Methodist Church with Rev. S. W. Hayne preaching.
Carl Wanderer faced trial in Chicago for the killing of a ragged stranger with defense help from Irene Lefkow, a prominent Chicago woman lawyer known for defending criminals with noted success.
The Old Maids' Club of Tolbert will stage the comedy Wanted Husbands or The Matrimonial Berry on Thursday night at Odell. Admission for children is 15 cents and adults 25 cents. The show is described as One Hundred Inghts for 25 cents. Vernon resident R F Tayor has become sales manager for Works Auto Supply Company. Clifton's Photographs are noted for differences in people and photos. AV. H Coltzer of Fort Worth spent several days in Vernon on business.
A short ad notes pride in work and presence on the screen for Shows Clifton Studio. It mentions low prices 29 to 41 cents and urges viewers to watch. The fragment hints at production or display details and a local business context.
Advices from Austin say district elimination contests under the University of Texas Interscholastic League are building toward the state meet on May 5 6 and 7 at the University. Officials note many records may fall though Lawton Thomas of Electra has already broken the state high school 100 yard dash record with ten seconds flat and won three other events in Olney district meet.
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