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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
4
OCR fragment shows editing by R A Nichols, advertising rates for classifieds and local notices. Mentions insertion costs, minimum charges, and distribution of words. Content is fragmented with misreads and illegible portions, lacking coherent event or person details.
The editor welcomes readers to point out any erroneous collection upon the reputation or standing of individuals firms or corporations that may appear in the TI Record. Corrections will be gladly made when brought to attention.
The Wilbarger County Record urges a sweeping vote for Will C. Edwards of Denton for Lieutenant Governor. It notes Edwards is a plain Democrat, experienced from the Legislature and public service, and that Wilbarger and Denton share ties in law and policy within Texas. The piece emphasizes Edwards’ fitness and calls for strong support next Saturday.
Readers are told the Wilbarger County fair opens soon with grandstand and building improvements, a strong entertainment program, liberal premium list, and a solid racing card. The notice notes farming emphasis, urges public support to finance ongoing improvements, and cautions revenue shortfalls require steady local funding.
A public park proposal for the county fair property seeks to convert the site into a recreational area. It argues the space could be beautified without imposing undue taxes, serving as a community asset and a centerpiece for Lexes A and surrounding area.
Sergeant D Kale returned from the Oklahoma National Guard camp at Fort Sill to resume duties with Company L of the Texas National Guard. He notes Oklahoma units set attendance records with about 56.7 percent, praising the camp’s spirit. He calls the Fort Sill event among the best, surpassing Galveston, with over 5,000 enlisted men present and a high attendance rate.
Bulgaria follows Moscow guidance as Jd and Bd movement rapid. King Boris imposes strict frontier protections amid regional tensions. Countess Markievicz accuses Free State authorities of bankrupting government and causing famine in Ireland. Premier Herriot wins consent to evacuate the Ruhr in eleven months if Dawes obligations are met. Mrs. Pulitzer, newly married to Cyril Hamlin Jones, was formerly Miss Frederica Vanderbilt Webb.
Lloyd Weaver, director of automobile racing at the exposition, announced big prize money for seven and zero races during the Texas-Oklahoma Pair on September 2 and 3. D H Jeffries predicts speeds over eighty miles an hour on the best track in West Texas and southern Oklahoma. Abilene, an American Automobile Association representative, oversees the events.
A local endorsement praising John C. Marshall of Quanah Hardeman County for State Senate. It defends his record against a rumor about an oil tax, notes his past votes on the Two Percent Gross Production Tax, and argues his platform supports fair taxation, efficient state government, better schools and roads, and labor and farming rights. He pledges to oppose new taxes, uphold law, and pursue responsible governance.
Nev J W Nung of Tyler will start a revival at Odell Friday night. The meeting will last over two Sundays with Syedah music arranged. Strong local interest noted as plans proceed and propasitions discussed.
A listing of candidate notices for various offices including Representative Mist District Cecil Storey John A Storey for County Judge J W Townsend D Greene J W Brook Jr for County Clerk Fread Newtld R R Brooks for County Sheriff W Frank Edmonson C O McCurdy MRS JOHN W BUSTER Mes I A Walker L A Hollar ML Walker H N Frost W G McDonald J M Reynolds 4 M Bourland B Cobb TT Griffiths and others participate in re election bids and new candidacies across precincts and positions.
Miss Ladd entertained with three tables of bridge at her East Wilbarsey Street home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 honoring Mrs. Olive Smith of McKinney who is visiting Miss Jonnie Marlow. Mozelle Parker won high score and Birdie Hiatt received a tea towel for low score. A salad course was served to Olive Smith Ontone Cock Quan ah Vera Harrington Johnie Matlow Geraldine Mogelle Parker Doris Boger Birdie Tatt.
Vernon resident Mrs. Bessie Lee Armstrong reports backache fatigue dizziness and stiffness eased after using Doan's Pills a stimulant diuretic for kidneys. Ad touts price 60 cents and urges ask for Doan's Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
We display a range of new and second hand items in all sizes and can save you money. Prices start at 7.50 dollars and go up to 45 dollars. We buy sell or trade at Lisenbee Furniture Company, 45-tfe.
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