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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
4
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The writer urges Texas legislators to pass a bill that would transfer mineral rights of school land to the landowners. Current state retention blocks oil development as oil companies fear double royalties and possible litigation, harming local prospects in Wilbarger and Vernon. Citizens are advised to contact lawmakers to support the measure.
An article argues that public improvements cannot reach every doorstep. A county courthouse and rail routes must be in select towns, while permanent roads should serve highest traffic and need. The piece urges broad, unselfish planning to support county development and bond issues for good roads.
The piece argues a 16 foot road program starts with the bend issue, directing energy to road building for several years. It states tax values will rise to support future tax hikes and urges property owners to back the current bond issue to fund principal highways, with potential future bonds for more roads.
The article argues oil wealth is important but farms remain the county’s greatest source of wealth. It urges early spring plowing and continued farming to ensure banner crop yields and more blooded livestock as the best insurance of prosperity for Wilbarger and Vernon counties.
The article praises local youth engagement in agriculture stock growing and home management. It notes Wilbarger ranks high in club enrollment within a 22 county district, trailing only Hill and Tarrant counties. It credits dedicated families and clubs for expanding youth influence, dignity in farm life, and future community profits.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us during our recent illness. Our little son is much better now and doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore.
Influenza continues to affect communities. Red River and Up ton district schools suspended for the past week due to illness. Miss Theresa Hazard teaches Red River, Mrs. Nellie Harris at Union. Mr. Gee of Amarillo visits Vernon, former resident and former mayor. Red seed eats at Trevathan's. Mrs. Parker of Floydada visits her son J. B. Parker. Hattie Witty travels from Quanah with her parents. Community Silver gifts noted and Herting Bennett ad promotion.
Dallas News argues against a four year immigration ban proposed by labor groups. It notes a heavy emigration from New York port, with 13 000 passports issued in January and daily departures rising, while postwar labor demand and freedom may curb future immigration. The piece urges evaluating admission policies to distinguish fit from unfit workers.
A San Francisco District Attorney Fickert letter exposes that threatening notes about Mooney's release were authored by anarchists who also sent threats to Utah Governor in Hillstrom murder case. The piece argues the effort to sever justice from the law was driven by fear of a court outcome.
The column recalls the Mooney case and McNamara defense funds while noting Montana Loyalty League's incendiary Bolshevik appeals in the Bu ite Daily Bulletin. It questions Bolshevism's danger and quotes Leslie's warning as Himer Brooks visits Vernon before moving to Springer New Mexico.
Drug text urges readers to demand GOLD MEDAL Haarlem O1F Capsules from their druggist. Promises satisfaction with a money back refund if results are not met. Advises looking for GOLD MEDAL on the box and to avoid other brands in sealed boxes of three sizes.
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