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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
4
The Vernon Record published in Vernon Texas issues on Tuesdays and Fridays by Nichols Brown & Company. Subscriptions are six months one dollar, one year two dollars. Address changes should include old and new addresses for prompt delivery. Friday January 24 1919 Vernon Texas.
Bragg Williams, convicted of murdering Mrs. Wells and her child, was burned in Hillsboro after his February 21 hanging was delayed. The piece critiques mob violence and prolonged legal delay, arguing for streamlined due process and responsibility of lawyers to protect free institutions.
Miss Annie Webb Blanton, State Superintendent, says 75 percent of rural schools are one room with one teacher. She argues consolidation saves costs and improves facilities including grounds, laboratory, library and supervision. Consolidation also helps retain teachers and enrich rural life to keep farm youth on the land.
Miss Blanton argues that sparsely settled areas hinder one-teacher schools while general progress in good roads makes school consolidation feasible. She emphasizes that consolidation can be carried out effectively with improved transportation linking communities and schools.
Officials anticipate higher food prices next year prompting Wilbarger county farmers and home gardeners to increase production. They argue rising prices mean more income for growers and a strong incentive to grow food to prevent shortages, aided by stored soil moisture and tested seeds.
The piece notes Vernon’s curb on spitting as a health measure with no arrests under the ordinance. It acknowledges some still spit on sidewalks, attributing it to habit. Officers and civic pride are credited with gradually making the offense unpardonable in public spaces.
The Burk-Waggoner Oil Company struck oil today at 500 feet in the same sand as Burkburnett. A telegram from L. Greene reported the find around 11 AM. Burk-Waggoner is a Vernon group with holdings about 212 miles northwest of Burkburnett.
Crow plans to leave the plains for a new home on West Maiden Street and will move soon. Mr. Ham, formerly of this area, moved to Hereford about a year ago. Mr. Crow is packing and preparing to relocate to Dallas. A daughter was born Tuesday January 21 to Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Prick in South Vernon.
Mrs. Naunie Hunt of Nashville reports Tanlac cured her nerv ousness after five years of suffering. She gained eleven pounds and avoids fainting spells since last Christmas. Tanlac sold in Vernon by TV M Fergeson Drug Company.
The piece argues that World War I has greatly expanded public knowledge of geography, places, and history. It cites improved understanding from Sana Marino to Siberia, Mesopotamia, and the Tigris and Euphrates, and notes lessons about Alsace-Lorraine, democracy, and governance.
G. TL. tam of Hereford arrived in Vernon to spend a few days transacting business. Cards received in Vernon announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Q Crawford at Bartlesville Oklahoma.
Mrs J D Allison of HindS visited Mrs J S Rowland Tuesday and Wednesday. Bertha Thompson spent weekend with Laura Owen. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs W W Ham. J R Harrison left for a visit with her parents. Randy Chennault returned from France after two years service and injury. Miss Lela Cannon visited Clarendon friend Winnie Owen. Emmett shows farm improvement. Ola Batman visited Hazel Thompson. Supervisor Jo N Fulcher visited the school. C F L Deans returned from Vernon with daughter A S Roos. Tiarfold Briscoe hosted a young people party. Rioy Watts of Vernon on business. Adelaide Magee visited parents. staying with aunt Mrs J R Thsvisen and attending school. Ish WeD Denny and T J Youngblood of Vernon visited Spring Lake Red and Gun Club. Mack Wilson ill this week. Literary program Friday January 24 invites public.
The Record announces a 50 cent charge for cards of thanks to cover printing costs and 1 cent per word for obituaries. Clergy papers print obituaries routinely, though newspapers rarely do. Readers sending cards of thanks or obituaries should remit with the submission. full death notices are printed at no cost where possible.
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