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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
4
Vernon Texas published notice stating Nichols Brown & Company publishers are listed, with post office entry as second class mail matter under act of Congress dated March 3, 1870.
The piece argues teachers deserve higher pay and warns against unfair comparisons to hod carriers. It notes hod workers earn by the day and may not exceed yearly teacher pay, urging focus on improving teaching wages without inflaming class prejudice.
The Federated Clubs outline a Vernon beautification plan in The Record. They promote gardens and trees to foster stronger character, cleaner minds, and healthier bodies, arguing that a neat environment uplifts the townspeople and will receive broad backing.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries July 24, 120. County Officers listed for Sheriff W A Ish Tax Assessor J M Cabe Public Weigher Ad Eve Joe Sneed. Named candidates indicate early ballot slate and local party focus ahead of voting.
New firm H W Maas D F Dees and K L Paulson operate Vernon Radiator and Welding Shop opposite More's Theatre in Vernon. Radiator repair already active with busy workload. general welding to start once missing attachments arrive. All three men are experienced, pledging to stay in Vernon long term. An unlimited loan offer from Rogers Jackson appears nearby, and M G Gore visited Vernon streets Saturday.
Vernon is hailed as the most beautiful town in the Northwest and a plan led by women promises large dividends. The proposal envisions lower death rates, more home-makers drawn to Vernon, and lasting community energy and wealth, with business leaders and officials pledged to support cleanliness efforts.
Marriage licenses have been issued to J. B. Kingsley and Miss Ruth Lyons, Cecil Rogers and Miss Mary Leona Crabtree, Theodore Feers and Mrs. Sarah Wall, Heimer and Miss Lucile Bridges, Joe Davis colored and Mars Bertha Jones scolered.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs C A Offerle on Saturday evening January 1. Mr Offerle is busy recounting persons overlooked in the first enumerators round. He notes the child is too late for this census but will count for Vernon in the next census.
Mrs Katherine Waggoner returned Saturday from Dallas where she had been for several weeks. John Paul Birwell of Mineral Wells visiting his sister Mrs Tom Walker returned home Saturday. Floyd Cox of Oklahoma was in town Saturday moving to Harlingen Texas. he has two sons in that locality. Wanted Nice clean cotton rags at the Record office. Do not bring old stockings or woolen pants.
Big auction sale advertised at Dewey Wilson’s place south of Tol boy Thursday. Local note directs readers to page 2 for ad. Also reports visits and minor illness news including Mr. and Mrs. George Works, Melba Ruth Dickens, Carl Scheluchin, Ben Scheluchin, O. M. Wilson, A. W. Faris, and B. A. Williams. Bert Bean Coffee ad urges buyers to try its blend.
The steel strike caused a serious nails shortage for some time but a carload has arrived enabling Uerring Showers Lumber Company at Ady to meet local demand.
J. R. Jones runs a real estate office in the Ferguson building on the west side of North Main street fronting east, one door north of Marin's dry goods store. Phone number is 617 for buying selling or renting real estate. 65-tie
P H Robinson has leased land of the Harrold Petroleum Co near Harrold to operate a shallow oil lease. The wells palm 200 feet deep previously produced four to six barrels daily at 40 cents a barrel, and a nearby pipeline may boost profits. The lease lies south of the Liberty tract with a potential drill nearby.
W. J. Stewart departs today for South Texas to scout potential locations for a new prospecting site. He plans to visit several areas, assess resources, and report findings upon return.
Jeff Horton of Quanuali visits relatives in Vernon and sister in Oklainton. We use experienced workmen at our cleaning plant and promise first class work. Smith & Brooks Tailors advertise new spring simples and real clothing. J R Renfro promotes hardware and cutlery in town.
An auction is advertised for Thursday at the Dewey Wilson property on the south side of Tolbert. A large ad appears on page 2 promoting the sale.
J. R. Jone's real estate office is on North Main street in a Ferguson building. Unlimited amount of Money to loan on farms. Quick servigh with privilege of the borrower to pay at any interest payment. If you want Money, see Rogers & Jackson. Adv, 2 6te
W M Harvey and family are in Quanah for the week as several members are ill. J E B Smith of the firm will oversee the apple house during this period.
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