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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
4
The Vernon Record semi weekly published in Vernon Texas with Nichols Brown Company as publishers. It lists subscribers directions for address changes and subscription rates noting one year or six months options and noSubscription. The issue dates January 27 1920 and mentions post office mail matter status.
A 1920s creed urges Americans to boost production and lower living costs through relentless labor. It touts 8 to 12 hour days, steadfast patriotism, and opposition to unrest, warning that higher prices stem from reduced work and urging workers to set a personal example across all sectors.
A Wilbarger county campaign urges better farm homes to cut rural outmigration and raise production. It extols the farm house as central to moral beauty, notes South farmers have invested in home-building, and praises labor-saving devices while explaining farmers hesitate to spend.
A call urging louder industry effort with no eight hour day in advertising. The message promotes higher output and longer hours, including Saturdays, as the path to reduced living costs and greater prosperity. The emphasis is on “Work-Work-Work” as the simple, sure route to win the production battle.
The piece reports mixed views on U S aid to Carranza with money and supplies. James W Sullivan argues Carranza’s patriotism and a need for noninvasive, humanitarian help, while many Americans doubt or oppose intervention. He warns of revolutionary conditions and potential misuses by criminals, urging caution before invasion.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries on July 24 1920 the county nominates T Cabb for Assessor and A FB Ivy for Tube Weigher in the upcoming election.
The article notes Wichita Falls aims for a 100000 population through oil driven growth and strong civic spirit. It highlights J A Kemp and local leaders, a Chamber of Commerce budget of 50000 dollars annually for three years, and over 2500 subscribers pledging support. Vernon’s future as a city hinges on current residents.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce seeks political justice through population based representation from Dallas to San Angelo. West Texas notes wealth and growth since the current representation basis, urging Governor Hobby to support fair reapportionment. calls for immediate attention amid regional calls from East and Central Texas. Lieutenant and Mrs. Gaines Tanner and their son left for Dallas after visiting relatives.
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