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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
6
Mrs. Jesse Martin of West Vermon is hospitalized with a fractured skull and minor injuries after being struck by a truck this afternoon at 8 near the corner of East and Main streets. The truck belonged to Sewell Grain & Fuel Company. driver’s name unavailable.
Dallas December 11 After an all day inference on taxation of automobiles and gasoline and the distribution of tax derived from these taxes Ferguson was elected as chairman of the conference Chairman Ferguson appointed a committee of 15 to draw up resolutions expressing the views of the assembly which will be reported Friday Remarks that the tax should not be increased were greeted with applause He favored that commercial trucks and motor vehicles pay a higher tax to repair roads and also supported state regulation of these vehicles Reapportionment of automobile and gasoline taxes to give rural areas a larger share was favored by many members.
The local paper is described as the town’s greatest asset and its best ambassador to outsiders. It emphasizes the need for business support to maintain fair representation and growth, warning that weak newspaper backing harms town prospects.
A local firm referred to as Concept Concepts is described as struggling to survive with minimal advertising support from its home business. The note highlights scarce patronage and financial hardship affecting ongoing operations.
Discussion on rural education pinpoints teacher shortages and rising living costs as obstacles. The piece cites an article noting six state teachers colleges seeking interest in rural teaching and an enrollment near 2000 indicating intent to teach in country schools next year.
Dollar Day at Lentwyler’s Jewelery Store promotes Christmas cards seals and stamps with Art Schoppe. Ver vien Theater Building. DO-ite.
An advertised liquid medicine promises to soothe sore gums in 12 hours. It is described as a penetrating dentifrice with tissue healing and germ destroying ingredients, claimed to reach tooth roots, relieve pain, tighten loose teeth, heal pus pockets, and combat pyorrhoea without dental chair costs. Recommended by dentists.
We have some bargains in folding beds from Lisenbeen Furniture Co Sotfe. Strong discounts on multiple models, while stock lasts. Visit the showroom for demonstrations and price comparisons. Available in several finishes and sizes.
In New York at the office of J. Atveen & Couns crowds gathered awaiting the German government bond issue. The scene showed high interest as people queued in the street to secure a share of the newly offered bonds set for ten o'clock.
An old remedy touts a double action cough treatment known as Dr ing's New Discovery for Coughs. A single tea spoonful held in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing is claimed to soothe inflammation and loosen phlegm, with no narcotics. Suitable for children and adults, it's advertised as economical and available at druggists.
Investors flocked to German bonds as oversubscription shattered records. The issue closed in twelve minutes with thousands of applications unfilled, triggering swift profits for bold buyers of earlier issues. Germany’s rapid financial rebound is drew comparisons to a historic market surge.
The New York Times reports Germany is buying old World War II bonds at low prices to fund new business, aiming to repatriate bonds for Germany’s account. Analysts see this as a strategic move to secure profits and influence future market rises, with large buyers quietly pursuing late issues.
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