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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication schedule Tuesdays and Fridays under editor H N Nichols. It includes subscription rates at 2.00 per year and advertising rates for classifieds, notices, obituaries, poetry, and display ads with per-word pricing and minimum charges.
The Record invites readers to point out any erroneous reflections about individuals, firms, or corporations in its columns and promises prompt corrections upon notification to the editor.
A San Antonio judge ruled the Ranger force violates the Constitution, leaving Texas without Rangers pending Supreme Court clarification. The piece notes Texas now has sheriffs, deputies, numerous local police, and militia as alternatives, questioning the need and cost of maintaining a state force.
A woman was inaugurated as Governor of Texas on Tuesday and early signs suggest an ordinary tenure. The governor’s power is largely negative and relies on cooperation with the Legislature for passage of bills and appropriations. The governor can appoint many officers, but Senate approval is required for final validity.
The text argues for an average administration by the Texas governor with potential for impactful leadership if she persuades Legislature and public of her wise policies. It anticipates a sane session with limited new laws and restrained appropriations aligned with state growth and institutions.
Mr wm and Mrs J Coffer hosted visitors from Vernon and Electra on Thursday night. Several local couples, including Mr and Mrs Adams and Mr and Mrs Bell, were Vernon visitors on Monday. The community saw many trips, home moves, and family gatherings with residents attending relatives and friends in nearby towns.
Mrs Hutchen and her children moved to West Vernon to live with Cr Hobson for a time while Cr Hobson's son remains away. Hutchen children are recovering from burns. Cr L Adams and family visited Lee Coffer and wife. Walter Grady visited in Miedra. James Knanp has been ill. Mr and Mrs Hardage spent Friday night with J B Guntt's parents. W B Germany returned from a trip to the plains.
Heavy snow fell Saturday night into Sunday delaying church services. Week School enrollment reaches 100 students with a third teacher added. Miss Pearl Steubens hosted a birthday party for Biddy McNabb and Bennie Lon Gilchrist Saturday night with guests including Herbert Youast Frank Hill and Misses Lee Velma Hill from Lockett Irving.
The column lists several local names including McNabb, Ray Strange, Lester Neel ey, Claud Warlick, John Gilchrist, Curtiss MerNabb, Miss Ethel Owens, Winnie Owens, Hollis Owens, Genie Jackson, and Homer Hite visiting Mr and Mrs J Wheeler's home. Bryant and wife moved north of Verner Shelton. Vernon’s Shelton family moved to the pines near the former Bryant residence. Record Classified Ads promise cotton insurance and prompt service for fire and tornado coverage.
Chronic coughs and chest colds risk turning serious. A sought after cure claims Dr Bel Pine Tar Honey relieves coughing with a pleasant taste, contains no opiates, and has been marketed for over twenty five years. A 30 cent bottle is available at druggists.
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