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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record outlines subscription details and advertising rates for classifieds. It lists rates for display advertising and notices and includes a public correction policy for any erroneous reflections.
A editorial critique argues that U S foreign service suffers from frequent reorganizations and short postings. It praises experience and familiarity with duties, noting that replacing ambassadors disrupts learning and undermines effectiveness against European diplomats. It cites the upcoming Tokyo posting as an example.
General Dawes faces pointed questions on the Ku Klux Klan during a Maine campaign stop while addressing Republican supporters. The talk appears to center on his views and potential divisions within the party as he meets with campaign aides and the president’s team.
The text questions a nominee's willingness to speak freely without consulting party leaders. It hints that such independence could signal strength or undermine GOP control, likening it to Roosevelt's insurgency as a test of character. It reflects early 20th century debates on presidential independence.
The De Molay chapter marks its second anniversary with ceremonies and installations at Te Molayw hall on Main Street. Officers elected include Master Gonnnofi ar Agitrose Kottn Sp wae as senior officers. minor officers listed, including Theron Staley senior deacon and Tress Mitchell junior deacon. Members number 366 with strong attendance and ongoing community work by the organization.
Vernon residents report minor injuries from a car accident and multiple family visits. Several relatives travel to Dallas and Oklahoma to care for ill kin while others attend church, school events, and local fairs. Continuous updates mention Luttrell families visiting Vernon and surrounding towns through the week.
The item notes C. L. Bashan of Wichita Falls as a husband or relative in a Sunday notice involving his sister Mrs W J Lane. It mentions Mr and Mrs P Raunders of 274 Maiden Street announcing the birth of a daughter on Thursday in 1944.
Miss Marie Reeves of Hedley arrived yesterday to open a school in expression about September 15. She is a student of leading expression teachers in Texas with several months of Emerson and other method training and has taught recently in the Glendale and Canyon areas. ORD J. Combs of Wichita Falls has joined a local dry goods store. Kart Goetze and family visit Iowa Park. Hubert Basham of Wichita Falls visits his wife and mother.
An advertisement touts Catarrh remedy with an ointment for local relief and a blood acting tonic through the mucous membranes. Offered by J. Chenney & Co of Toledo, a line of treatment claimed to have sold for over four decades.
Mrs TI M King wished friends in Electra yesterday. Clyde and Gwendolyn Roddy of Holliday are visiting Mrs E Blackman and daughters. J M Thomas of Fort Worth visited his family here the first of the week.
The American Legion in Wilbarger County reports 330 applications for adjusted compensation by ex service men. Policies average about 60 dollars net, with many between 200 and 1000, and the largest reaching 1500 for long serving overseas veterans. Local posts prepare and file the forms for men unfamiliar with the process.
Men from neighboring counties travel to the local post to have their applications prepared after hearing of the efficiency of its staff.
Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Hockersmith and their children came back Tuesday night after visiting relatives in Linton and Brownsville. The family also crossed into Mexico during the trip.
Lisenbee Furniture Company lists new and second hand stock in all sizes with prices from 7.50 to 45.00. They buy sell or trade furniture.
Schedule lists northbound trains 1 7 8 arrival times 8:07 p m 5:20 a m and 5:25 p m. Southbound trains 2 and 4 arrive 12:55 p m and 7:00 a m. Contact 625 for Municipal Lights.
Special car for business and professional men departs Vernon at 8 a.m. connecting at Electra to reach Wichita Falls by 10 a.m. Return trip leaves Wichita Falls at 8 a.m. and arrives Vernon at 10 a.m.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Christian church will hold its regular meeting on Monday September 1 at 8 20 P M at the home of Mrs Walter Lodd.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Russell and their son Haviland Bates of Fort Worth have returned and plan to make Vernon their home.
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore and their daughters visited this week to see Mrs Moore's parents Mr and Mrs P L Sneed. Also seen were Miss Emma Gunter Winnie Coss of Elliott Eisie Raines of Ticott and Mr and Mrs Walter Hoffman touring the Johnson Poultry Farm at Bowie on Wednesday.
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