Vernon Post Office Second Class Mail Notice
Piered in the post office at Vernon, S second-class mail matter in act of Congress, March 3, 1879. $2.00.
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Vernon
Congress
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1923
Page
4
Advertising rates and notice guidelines from The Record
Notice to the public announces corrections for errors that may appear in columns. It outlines classified ad pricing for word counts, local readings, obituaries, poetry and other notices with specific per word charges and minimums.
Tax bills and city services cited for savings
City officials deserve credit for lowering fire insurance rates through water system efficiency. The credit will save property owners thousands in coming years as services expand. Taxes rise with added service, yet residents gain better streets,sewers, power, schools, and fire protection while viewing tax bills as a small yearly expense relative to value received.
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Ing
Vernon
Prosperous Outlook for Wilbarger County in 1924
Prospects for 1924 look favorable in Wilbarger County with high cotton prices and larger yields than expected. Ground grain crops also show excellent season with no prior crop failures, promising strong finances for farmers and good conditions for next year. The county remains dependable and prosperous despite broader market conditions.
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Wilbargerty
Wilbarger County
Alexus
Wilburger
New Railroads Proposed to Reach West Texas South Country
A plan to authorize a new railroad from Fort Worth to West Texas and the South country advances. The proposal aims to connect Spur and nearby areas with a branch extending toward the action site, signaling expansion of regional rail lines.
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Austin
Kurt ‘Worth
Branch line expansion favored over new independent roads
The author argues that a branch line of a large system is likelier to succeed than a new independent road. Small independent roads have rarely proven profitable or valuable to communities, while branches of larger roads tend to be profitable for all involved. The piece hopes big railroad systems pursue branches rather than new independent lines.
Vernon Sees Steady Growth With New Buildings
Vernon reports steady growth this year with many new residences and business houses. J J Pendleton erected two North Main street structures, Mayor Mason’s new east square buildings, and the Record’s new home. Presbyterian and Lutheran churches rise alongside other improvements, signaling a substantial local condition amid hard years.
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Vernon
North Main Street
J. J. Pendleton
Mason
Record
Presbyterian
Vernon High School football team shows strong season
Vernon high school football squad finished with only one loss, to Wichita Falls, a team considered among the state’s best. Returnees and promising youngsters give Vernon optimism for a championship caliber squad next year.
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Vernon
Wichita Falls
America for Americans by Phebe K Warner
West Texas needs farmers, but a prominent Foreman suggests European immigrants would help more. The writer notes New York City's high foreign birth rate and multilingual politics, arguing native Americans struggle to find work amid overstocked labor markets. A later fact cites staggering U S wealth concentration with 2 percent owning 60 percent.
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America
West Texas
New York City
United States
West Texas and the true American spirit debate
A Texan argues about wealth distribution in the United States and questions whether West Texas should resemble Wall Street or remain a land of homes and farms. He defends native American ideals, questions immigration, and urges focus on American knowledge over foreign history.
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United States
Wall Street
U.S. A
West Texas
New York City
Union
America
Brothers Held for Killing Bank Messengers
Morris B. Diamond of New York City was arrested in Cleveland charged with involvement in the murder of two Brooklyn bank messengers and a $45,000 robbery. His 21 year old brother Joseph Diamond was seized in New York and identified by an eyewitness. They admit stealing the car used in the killings and procuring fake license plates under an assumed name. The photo shows them being examined by Assistant District Attorney Louis Goldstein.
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Morris B. Diamond
New York City
Cleveland
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joseph Diamond
New York
Louis Goldstein
Americanization Versus Immigration in West Texas Debate
A Texas speaker argues Americans should prioritize native-born children over immigrants. He criticizes funding free schools for foreigners, claims foreigners control industries, and warns that immigration could displace native Americans. He calls for reforming education to prepare Americans for American issues and for prioritizing Americanization over foreign influence.
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West Texas
Europe
America
Native born urged to learn work but foreigns must adapt
A sharp editorial advocating that native born workers be taught to earn as well as foreign children, and warning that newcomers to West Texas should become American citizens, adopt American customs and support U S educational institutions or return to Europe or New York. The piece also notes Fort Worth residents C B Edwards and H G Crowley hosting guests, and Mrs Anderson Smith returning from Oklahoma.
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West Texas
Europe
New York
Misses Keltz Hiatt Celebrate Thanksgiving in Denton
Miss Christine Keltz and Miss Hiatt spent Thanksgiving with Miss Eva Catherine at Denton. Miss Pelete wandee. Who has been the 34 ao ac in, Miss Gene Lewellyn, led home. All kinds of shelled nuts and crystallized fruits for your Christmas cooking at Candyland.
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Christine Keltz
Hiatt
Eva Catherine
Denton
Pelete Wandee
Gene Lewellyn
Candyland
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