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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for the Vernon post office announcements include 1-2 cents per word for first insertions, higher rates for multiple insertions, with local notices at 2 to 3 cents per word and obituaries at 1 cent per word. Display ads cost 45 cents per column inch, with all payments by cash.
The Record prints a standard notice inviting correction of any erroneous reflection about individuals, firms, or corporations and states editors will address such items promptly when brought to attention.
President Coolidge outlines tax reduction aims and endorses Secretary Mellon's plan, opposing veterans' bonuses on fiscal grounds. He dodges a firm stance on the League of Nations, cautiously backs the world court proposal, and stresses direct relief for farmers. His message is concise and fiscally focused.
The piece argues that Coolidge remains true to integrity over politics, noting his courage in the Boston police strike and asserting the country is safe under such leadership.
A condensed exhortation on the perils of fear in expressing beliefs. Tendency to shy away from truth undermines character, while honest courage earns respect. Timidity breeds cowardice and lying, yet genuine conviction earns admiration from others.
The A H Marnes example from Wilbarger County shows good farming land yields with proper effort. A neighbor, Mr Haynes, bought land and nearly doubled its value from a cotton crop this year, proving land is a stable long term investment under average conditions. The piece cautions not every year will repeat such luck and urges practical, attentive farming. Vaughn Mercantile Co offers to trade new furniture for old.
Phebe K Warner notes Amarillo gathering of men focusing on raising boys and shaping their character. She highlights the role of county farm agents scout masters and teachers in guiding youth, urging greater parental and community involvement in boys lives.
Mrs James A Stillman, ex wife of the Nat Bank of New York president, faced a public divorce drama. A letter from Mrs Flo Leeds, once linked to Stillman, suggested she might be the mother of Stillman's baby Guy. Leeds, now a New York shop saleswoman, sought Stillman’s patronage as she supported her son and herself.
A reflective piece urges nations to invest in boy rearing through scout masters, teachers, and farm agents, arguing such funding saves boys and reduces court costs and jails. It notes society bears responsibility for boys and highlights a Presbyterian Guild sale of Christmas crafts at Mrs Hub Colley's residence.
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