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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication times on Tuesdays and Fridays with editor R H Nichols and notices readers to update address changes promptly. It provides subscription and advertising rates including classified and local notices, obituary and poetry charges, plus display ad pricing.
The Record invites readers to notify the editor of any erroneous reflections about individuals, firms, or corporations appearing in the columns and promises prompt corrections upon verification.
This piece profiles William Wrigley Jr and Henry Ford, arguing advertising powers modern commerce. It notes Wrigley built a vast gum empire through persistent ads, teaching merchants that pervasive promotion drives sales more than low prices. Advertising is called the locomotive of modern business.
An analysis argues that presidential election years do not cause economic downturns. It asserts no essential policy difference between major parties justifies business decline, noting only minor tax and tariff contrasts. The piece contends fear of change in administrations is unfounded and cites limited leverage in party platforms.
The article argues that prosperity is driven by economic laws rather than politics. It cites studies showing few bad years align with presidential years and that crop reports suggest a prosperous year ahead. It asserts legislation has little effect on overall prosperity and that a nation’s wealth depends on fundamentals, not campaigns.
The text surveys election returns in Oklahoma praising self-government, notes a high murder rate in Chiengt y, mentions Mexico's president-elect touring Europe signaling safety-first gains, observes German envoys entering conferences openly, and laments melon crop coverage aligned with a subscriber preference for 50 cent articles.
The Dallas News notes more than 700000 ballots cast in the Democratic primary, the largest in Texas party contests. It cites the Texas Election Bureau and argues many qualified voters stayed home, with about 1.1 million poll tax payers and exemptions. only 100000 stayed away for reasons other than affiliation.
Miss Louie Jean Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs W Smith entertained a number of friends at her home on Past Wilbarger Street in honor of her fourth birthday After games refreshments were served naming guests Gwendolyn Jim Edwards Sophia Mae Gross Mary Lyne Herald Frances Hoffman Belton McDonald Caroline McDonald Mary Smith Eugenia Ross Maury Lou Byars and Jack Orr RW Walker visited Wichita Falls on business
Miss Ina Mae Stallings of Wichita Falls has been visiting her aunt and uncle near El Reno. Other locals hosted and visited include M. I'. Leudtke’s trip to Vernon, Electra visitors, church attendance, and gatherings at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkenson, Mr. and Mrs. Houtchens, and the Lutz and Marshall families.
Notable residents and visitors gather in Wichita Falls and nearby towns. Reverend William Reed and Rev. Cox called on R B Wilkenson Saturday afternoon. Har vard residents Mr and Mrs D Vaughn visited Otis Houtchens Sunday evening. C V W King and son Murray, plus Mrs Willie Mae Pearson and her son, visited friends in the city yesterday. FE Owen and children depart today for a long auto trip through the Plains region of Texas and New Mexico.
L. C. Hooper was in Wichita Falls on business at the start of the week, conducting matters and meeting local contacts during a short stay.
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