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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1923
Page
2
A downtown city foot race drew over 300 spectators as Mark Wheeler faced rival Eliot in a high speed sprint. Contestants wore canvas gloves taped over ears to reduce wind pressure while running. Winners received a substantial purse amid celebration.
Americans show historic wealth with bank deposits near 44 billion dollars across 205000 U S banks. Savings accounts total about 27 billion in commercial banks and 17 billion in national banks, with regional shares varying. Life insurance in force has risen sharply, with 20 year totals around 10.5 billion and continuing growth in new policies and premiums.
The Shite Department announces a formal peace pact between Japan and the United States. Representatives of Britain France and other nations joined in the ceremony as diplomats deposited instruments. The event included attendees from government and local communities with social and official gatherings described.
Special correspondence reports a rainy spell and upcoming event benefiting crops. Local social notes list visits among Langford Brock, Holdendops, Page family, Shay sisters, and others from Medicine Mound to Fargo. several attendees at a Church of Christ meeting. family visits from Wichita Falls and El Paso. scarlet fever illness in Allene Moore. and travel notes including Mrs Dockery’s West Texas trip.
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