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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record published on Tuesdays and Fridays edited by R H Nichols offers subscription rates at two dollars per year. Advertising rates listed include classified ads at 11 2 cents per word, local notices at 2 cents, poetry at 1 cent, display ads at 4 cents per column inch. Cash accompanying notices is required.
The Record will gladly correct any erroneous reflection on an individual, firm, or corporation when brought to the editor's attention. Readers are invited to call the editor to report inaccuracies.
The argument questions the need to cut teacher pay citing expected funding parity with last year. It notes added value from a domestic science department and federal state support, while praising Vernon schools and BE L Deoheney’s leadership amid a surplus, urging Board rescission of their drastic action.
The bulletin notes Texas towns small and large can support cotton mills not tied to big cities. Vernon sits in a prime cotton belt with rail access and abundant water and fuel, suggesting a well managed mill could profit here. Other towns like Beltom Bonham Brenham Gonzales Hillsboro New Braunfels and Kingsville already host mills. Texas should spin most of its cotton locally and Vernon should do its share.
Representative Blanton of Abilene district wins a rare success by defeating an item that would have appropriated 860000 for seed distribution to statesmen. The measure, tied to postgovernment expenditures, had become a vaudeville joke as lawmakers distributed burden seeds to constituents.
The Manufacturers Association of Calfax urges Texas textile development noting three cotton mills with about 4,500 workers and $15 million in capital. They say current mills consume roughly 120,000 bales of cotton, a small fraction of potential demand.
A list of electoral candidates and incumbents across county offices including District Attorney Judi esal, County Judge O. T. Warlick, County Tax Collector Mrs A M Blair, County Clerk J W Brock, County Sheriff W Frank Edmonson, County Treasurer Mrs John W Buster, District Clerk Mrs J A Walker, County Superintendent Thos Et Pierce, and several commissioners and justices of the peace. The notice notes re elections and terms for multiple offices with several incumbents seeking re election.
A reader argues Representatives should inform constituents without using taxpayer funds for self-promotion. The piece suggests using the Congressional Record as a modest channel, likening it to a routine government report and suggesting it is of limited value.
Washington April 26 1924 crop season for cultivated North America likely below 10 year average due to modest moisture loss. Guidance favors more corn and cotton planting while sowing less wheat. acid fertilizers harm soil. Month by month outlook notes May driest, June promising, July and August prone to moisture shortages and scarce storms.
Judge Monaghan of the Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia presided over the sanity proceedings to determine if Harry K. Thaw could regain his freedom. Attorney William A. Gray represented Evelyn Nesbit, Thaw's ex wife, who opposed his release.
The report mentions heavy rains in small sections and crop weather puzzling farmers. It notes fewer sun spots when Jupiter is nearest the sun, suggesting atmospheric expansion. The remarks connect planetary positions to weather patterns.
The author outlines sun spot numbers as one of ten causes shaping precipitation and crop yields. While sun and elevation affect moisture, no single cause yields reliable forecasts. Sometimes weather forecasts rely on crop variation signals alongside five of the other nine factors.
Frank McDougal visited last weekend and returned to Clarendon for school. Hubert Bratcher spent the weekend with home folks and returned to Clarendon to continue his studies. Several community members attended the funeral of Mrs. Tlenry.
A marketing appeal analyzes rival thousand-dollar class cars. Studebaker claims 11.4 percent lower operating cost across 329 tested vehicles with up to 25,000 miles, including depreciation. It touts $38 million in plant upgrades and a $500,000 yearly engineering budget, asserting superior testing and build quality. The ad invites readers to request a free booklet explaining value and quality checks.
An old motor vehicle price sheet lists models including 3 Pass touring roadster 2 Pass coupe roadster and 5 Pass coupe with prices ranging from 1025 to 4395 dollars. Specific options show base and higher end tags such as 1045 and 1485 dollars for certain configurations.
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