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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
12
A local Vernon Texas publication lists editor and manager, publication terms, subscription rates at two dollars yearly, six month options, and advertising rates for classifieds, notices, obituaries, poetry, and display ads with a guaranteed circulation of 8000, 8 percent in Wilbarger County.
The piece argues that overalls have surged in price, with some deluxe belts reaching $33 a pair, while laborers face higher costs. It warns against unnecessary purchases and highlights the need to raise production to offset living costs, suggesting excessive spending harms the community overall.
A Vernon speaker argues against uniform minimum wage zones, noting varying living costs across Texas. The piece urges supporting local industry to boost farmer prosperity, highlighting Wilbarger County’s cotton, potential for a cotton mill, and value of processing cotton locally rather than shipping raw material to New England. It frames economic policy as tied to regional advantages and farm income.
The piece mocks William J. Bryan as the Democratic convention draws near, noting his enduring influence despite mixed primary results. It previews a San Francisco showdown between Bryan and Edwards and argues Bryan’s impact on national politics outlives defeats, as he seeks what he believes furthers the national weal.
The speaker argues against leveling up wages across communities, favoring pay based on what workers produce and the value their expert skills add. He concedes possible uniform scales with higher living-cost differentials for certain areas, but warns that equalizing wages is pernicious regardless.
Vernon city pastors' conference adopted a unanimous resolution commending the Odd Fellows' lodge for refusing to lease their hall for public dancing. They plan a united campaign to boost Sunday school attendance by fifty percent across churches, running through July 1. A town wide religious census will be conducted by denominational committees, covering northwest, northeast, and southwest sections with assigned supervisors.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries on July 24, 1920, candidates announced for county offices include James V. Luak for District Attorney from Memphis. County roles feature McHugh Crao McCurdy for County Judge, Wyohn Storey for County Attorney, Ish Jim Pomar Rh. 1 for Sheriff, Verna Lucky seeking reelection for County Clerk, St. Porterfield and Eugene Keltz as others, Blair and Alderman noted for treasurer and superintendent reelection paths, plus J N Fulcher re-election as Superintendent, T J Griffiths for Justice of the Peace, and multiple picks for Commissioners and public weighers across precincts 1 to 4.
Miss Lucile DeDonald sustained a facial bruise at a Friday evening picnic on Beaver Creek south of Vernon. The event brought together about a hundred junior and senior high students and faculty members. Miss McDonald tripped and fell, also suffering facial bruises, now recovering. Attendees traveled to and from the grounds by car. Miss Dorothy Heath visited Wichita Falls last week.
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