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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
3
The notice outlines pricing for classified ads at 1 to 2 cents per word for first insertion, three insertions, and per-word rates with minimum charges. Local reading notices cost 2e per word for the first insertion and 5e per word for two insertions. Obituaries priced at ie per word. Poetry priced at 2e per word. Cash payments required with reading notices. Advertising displayed at column inch rate of 45c for all other items.
A generic public notice states that The Record will correct any erroneous reflection about any individual firm or corporation once brought to the editor's attention. It emphasizes prompt correction and accountability in published columns.
The Dallas born Bishop Garrett of the Protestant Episcopal Church died at ninety one. He served in high office until the end and remained engaged with church affairs. His passing is noted as a rare blend of vigor and wisdom that allowed continued service and understanding of changing times. He valued experience and avoided petulance, believing time grants insight and leadership to those who endure with grace.
A wave of scandal rumors sweeps Washington as amateur reformers pursue claims against government actions. Reports cite Bennett alleging duplicate bonds and Vanderlip charging irregular pricing of President Harling’s newspaper, though investigations reveal numbering errors rather than fraud.
Investigation shows most charges rely on street talk and gossip in Pulkhnan smoking rows. The latest scandal claims Treasury officials lied about government finances to spark opposition to soldiers. Public appetite for scandal is waning as material for rumors grows scarcer.
The one day poultry school held yesterday in Wilbarger County aims to stimulate poultry production and marketing. The event highlights growing interest and earnings from poultry, urges improved feeding housing and care, and notes Vernon Chamber plans to expand poultry raising across the county for wealth and stability.
Poultry is the chief source of income for mineral towns and nearby communities, making poultry-based areas wealthier than those dependent on cotton, wheat, or other volatile commodities. The piece notes poultry’s steadier value compared with West Texas crops.
The March weather outlook warns of storms around March 2 and 7 with generally low moisture into May, then rising temperatures west of the Rockies. A bizarre note criticizes Hoover and urges readers to heed grain and cotton market advice, signed by J. V. Shannedi of Gravois.
A caller notes a competent man will publish a circular on grain markets free to paper subscribers who send their address. He criticizes limits on reporting bed rock facts for producers and consumers. He warns that Australia and New Zealand feel the effects of a looming shortage, while exporters from South and North America suppress such news.
Miss Enya Wilkenson of Electra spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilkinson. Mrs. Z. O. Miller returned to Post City after visiting her sister, Mrs. Will Showers. Geo. Lendtkes and son of Pargo visited the Lendticke home. Little Miss Lela Ray Houtchen has been sick. Opal and Rocksie Rains of Elliott stayed with Oleva and Oneva Noyes. Walter Walbrick of Wichita spent weekend with cousin Charlie Donges. Charlie Walbrick and family of Wichita Falls visited relatives. Mrs. H. H. Houtehens went to Wichita Falls to see her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass. Geo. Lutz and daughters Elsie also noted.
Vernon residents reported visitors from Fargo Wichita and Elliott. Bertha and Ruth Atkins illnesses noted, Houtchens business trip to the Plains, Kiliett Farm Bureau meeting attended by Lendtke Lendtke and George Luts. Tara Marshall Ruth Varnitoy and Rama Varnitoy are mentioned with local social events.
I R White of Harrold attended church at Eliet Sunday night. He is working on his farm in the community this week. The Becket place dwelling is progressing nicely.
Miss Mamie Tarden district home demonstration agent attended Vernon for a one day poultry school. Also noted are local store ads for Ari Shoppe offering 7 T-2 cents per yard, and The Everything Store advertising pocket knives while Miss Mary Cock of Crowell undergoes surgery and plans return home soon.
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