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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
4
Post office notice from Vernon Texas dated January 1920 lists mail matter status under act of Congress and mentions pricing two dollars and one dollar. Details are sparse but mark mail classifications for second class. Indicates Vernon as origin and date in 1920.
In Neosho Missouri merchants claim truth telling and price honesty draw customers countywide. A local trades day and pooled deals brought trade to town as rivals advertise genuine bargains. The plan centers on truthful comparisons between shop prices and quality, attracting national notice.
Sunday's dispatches report two court outcomes. Harry J. Spannell was found not guilty of killing Colonel M. C. Butler after a prior acquittal in his wife’s death, while Wm. Bolger of Waco drew a five year suspended sentence for killing Hugh D. Spencer in Decatur. The piece argues for simpler, swifter due process amid rising delays. G. I. Robinson visits Wichita Falls.
Funeral services were held for the four year old child of W. J. Bolton by Rev. W. W. Adams at White City Baptist Church in Pargo. The child was buried in Fargo cemetery after scalding injuries from sitting in a pan of boiling water just taken from the stove. Mrs. Bolton and the child had been visiting her sister in New Mexico.
In Neosho Missouri merchants follow a strict Golden Rule plan praising exact truth in advertising. The approach keeps trade local, draws farmers, and gains attention from delegations visiting to study the system. The Neosho plan pools merchant effort to attract county farmers and keep their business from leaving town.
Mrs. M. E. F. Peden came back Sunday from Burkburnett where she went the last of the week to attend.
The body of Mrs. J. P. Kemp of Seymour arrived with her husband and her father L. Knapp and was buried Saturday at Eastview Cemetery. Rev E. R. Barcus led the 11 o'clock service as many locals attended. The couple had lived in Vernon and were remembered by friends and relatives.
Rev W E Lyon mission ary secretary leads a missionary institute at the First Methodist Church from 9 30 each Thursday morning through Friday An illustrated talk on the Mission Fields of Europe and the Orient is set for Thursday night Presiding minister W P Garvin expects twenty to twenty five Methodist preachers and laymen to attend Members will host visitors. local pastor Rev E R Barens asks church members to take one visitor home DB W Drug ad promotes hot chocolate and prescription filling at a fountain location with value set.
An advertisement invites readers to come in and hear real music showcased by The New Edison at the DB and W Drug Company location. The brief notice emphasizes a live listening opportunity and a product demonstration.
County Treasurer W. Alderman reports two thirds or more of county taxes are paid. About $20,000 remains to be collected, in addition to state obligations, during the next ten days if taxpayers settle within the deadline.
Seth Ingram of Munday purchased Mr R Easterling s Vernon County home in Southeast Vernon and plans to move here. Ingram previously lived in the county. Easterling intends to stay in Vernon. The deal was handled by Foster Nowlin and Foster.
Miss Kvva May Cunningham, sister of Mrs. W. H. Barrett, died Friday night and was buried Saturday evening at Bustyview cemetery. Rev. E. R. Barcus of the First Methodist Church conducted the funeral. Plain sewing neatly done, Phone 000Gb Tb Ad.
A brief notice notes that B. and W. Drug Adv. is to receive a real value for a transaction involving a company and related proceedings.
An advertisement from B and WwW Drug Company urges readers to pay their Record subscription now with a simple payment appeal and promotional phrasing indicating a focus on timely renewal.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Sharp are parents of a fine boy born Saturday morning. Mrs Sharp is Miss Tera Bourland daughter of A M Bourland.
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