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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
4
A local editor explains a pork promise incident where an advertising solicitor took possession of freshly supplied pork instead of the editor receiving it for a write up. The note warns solicitors may solicit ads but cannot write editorial pieces. It recounts how the subscriber did not get promised recognition.
Sam Osborn and wife of Hastings Oklahoma spent holidays with her father J M Blackburn. Dozens of local families shared Christmas visits, meals, and gatherings with kin in Vernon and nearby towns.Several listed residents including Grady Bell Noel Worley Mary Pell Wilma Worley and others traveled to Quanah and Vernon for holiday time with relatives.
A fragment argues that giving away fresh pork to bankers lawyers and merchants is mere publicity, casting the act into editorial waters to return as publicity and asking who will be next in line to receive favors or attention from the press.
In 1924 Texas requires poll tax payment to vote in all offices from constable to President. Exemption certificates apply to those turning 21 in 1924. Vernon residents must pay city, county, and state poll taxes to vote in any election. city tax alone does not suffice. Pay now or obtain exemption to be eligible for this year’s elections.
Boans News notes Christmas visits and moves in Rayland and Vernon. Mr and Mrs EFdd Armstrong spent Christmas with friends and relatives in Rayhind. Mr and Mrs R A Batmion moved to Altus Oleh. Lee and Ma at Armstrong exchanged houses May day. J B Rowland hosted a fourty Wednesday meal. Miss Leaetta Jardin e and Miss Irene Jardin e visited their aunt Mrs Ed Armstrong. Neal Slippy Dewey Adair and Mack Wilson attended a social in Vernon. Mr Wilbanks married Miss Ober Wilbanks after motoring to Vernon. Families returned home for holidays from Steedsman Okla Burkburnett and other towns.
The Beaumont community records Christmas visits and events. Bill Briscoe and family move to Floydada. J. J. Armstrong visits with his father and Prof. Schultz suffers a jaw issue. New Year dinner honors Ted Gage and his bride with family and friends sharing music and games. Mrs. Thelma Beamon and Miss Bessie Balew noted as ill or visiting.
J G Fattrell and father J M Littrell W C Tatttrell of Hill Crest and J J Tattrell of Vernon went to Beaver Creek for a squirrel hunt last Wednesday, reporting good luck and fine sport. Mrs Douglas Fox was ill last week with a cold, and little Aleta Nanna is slowly improving.
Proving and M M Patton hosted a Thursday night party for local youths. Luttrell family members and relatives visited Odell for a large turkey dinner. Various residents moved residences, including Bouhews to the Chas Sullivan place, and families traveled to Vernon for business or visits. The school resumed after vacation and church services are planned. clubs and officer elections are noted for the near future.
A.B Swartwood advertises air delivery service for coal across the city with phone contact 747 and caption 1W4A-Tic.
Helen and Erwin McKenzig of Denver Colorado will depart for their home tomorrow following a visit with their grandmother Mrs Prince and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs BP 1 Jones and Mr and Mrs Morris Ryan of Fort Worth are guests of Mr and Mrs R J Jones during the holidays. Swartwood delivers to any part of the country. Phone T47 14 T1.
A warm room at W. W. Bennetts is offered for a January cooking tilt with the promise to take more pupils. Contact Bess Vernon at phone number 587 for enrollment.
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