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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1923
Page
4
In 1925 the United States faces social strain from war memories, crime and distrust. Texas and Vernon and Wilbarger counties grapple with vigilantism, liquor issues, and a perceived drift toward anarchy as authorities seek to calm unrest and restore order.
A long, speakerlike essay urges organized county planning with a clear daily program. It argues that before building a home or planning a community, one needs definite plans and that “organization first” unlocks collective effort, stressing county and state collaboration, local democracy, and practical steps to form county architects, draw plans, and estimate costs.
A voiced critique argues that persistent zealots and reformers push moral laws, while ministers defend measures. The piece urges citizens to uphold laws, aid enforcement, and oppose pernicious statutes, condemning reformers as more dangerous than criminals for sourcing penal system recruits.
Washington issue dated February 1 warns of unusually stormy conditions centered around February 7, predicting two weeks of severe winter weather. The forecast notes potential precipitation aiding winter crops and describes regional temperature ranges from the Rockies to the plains with very cold averages and increased snow.
The report outlines very cold conditions and snowfall in multiple sections with temperature ranges and precipitation. It predicts colder than usual in many zones, warning that North American crops in 1923 may underperform 1922, and cautions against planting certain crops in specific regions while noting possible high grain prices if Europe remains quiet and cotton demand rises.
The Weather Bureau reports the Sierra Nevada and ranges on the Pacific Coast receive the heaviest snow, with some places accumulating 40 feet or more in winter. Sinamit California records near 60 feet in a session and about 25 feet in a month. Snow occurs on over 60 days yearly in northern New York and several northern states, with lighter snow reaching as far south as southeastern Pennsylvania and central Oklahoma. South Carolina and parts of Texas see as little as one snow day.
The Lee Highway convention in Little Rock January 15 to 20 will be the third armimal meeting and the fourth in the series. Delegates from five states met at Roanoke December 3, 1919 and formed the organization with by-laws and a directors board. The group began operations April 21, 1920 with Dr S. M. Johnson as director general. The first annual convention was Jan 18-20 in Knoxville and marked the shift to a Virginia Tennessee enterprise. The second convention Jan 25-27 in Chattanooga expanded to Trans-M Mississippi states and national scope. By this year the project covers every state from Washington to San Diego, though Arkansas seen lesser activity until now as the Little Rock meeting proceeds. Miss Faye Hogsett left Friday to Altus Okla to visit relatives.
Snow lies on ground for more than 120 days in central and northern New England, northern New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Days decline regularly toward New Jersey, western Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas where first snow appears in October to November. South of Augusta Georgia and into Texas, snow covers the ground less than one day all winter.
Vernon churches reported 1,059 total attendees for New Year’s Eve services. The First Methodist had 330 present, followed by 207 at the First Baptist, 165 at the Church of Christ, 157 at Central Christian, and 110 at Federated Presbyterian. A notable service occurred at the Pictorium theater in the afternoon.
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