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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists a publication notice issued on Tuesdays and Fridays under editor R H Nichols. It explains mail handling and urges subscribers to provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt delivery with a subscription price of 2 dollars.
The Texas Democratic runoff appears likely between Felix D Robertson and Miriam Ferguson wife of impeached Governor James Ferguson with possible second place for Lynch Davidson. The Record argues Robertson lacks gubernatorial caliber and the race pits a boss backed candidate against a governor impeached for improper conduct, risking Texas lose.
Investigation shows cotton spinning is practical for Texas towns with mills already secured in several small cites achieving solid financial results. The movement indicates local residents favor establishing cotton plants where viable.
In small towns labor conditions improve and living standards rise. Vernon County grows much cotton. a local mill would keep profits and manufacturing gains within the county, creating employment and boosting prosperity. If natural gas from the South Vernon field becomes available, fuel supply would also ease.
The piece muses on election returns and wonders if Miriam would be called Governess if elected. It satirically notes national parties should read papers to avoid misreporting. It mocks Republicans claiming credit for Canada’s drought impact and comments on women taking men’s jobs as a gradual shift appears.
The Christian meeting closed Sunday night with five additions to the church. Several families and individuals from Vernon, Crowell, Electra, Sudan and nearby towns attended, including the Johnsons, Wool, Hammonds, Neil, Maine, Wood, and others. A Baptist service is planned for Friday night at the tabernacle.
United States to demand apology and indemnity from Persia over the death of Major Robert W. Imbrie American Vice-Consul to Teheran who was beaten to death after photographing a holy fountain. Imbrie recently married Katherine Gillespie of New Rochelle. Various local notices and names follow, including visits and medical journeys among residents.
Paris reports say screen star Lois Welson will marry Bernard Baruch Jr son of the New York financier. They have been seen dining and socializing with the elder Baruch in Paris as preparations for the wedding proceed.
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