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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication timing Tuesdays and Fridays with editor R M Nichols. Rates include two dollars per year, obituary notices at ten cents a word, poetry at two cents per word, and display ads at promotion or column inch rates.
The Record invites readers to report erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations. The editor will gladly correct any unintentional reputational warnings or misstatements upon notification.
The county fields fifty contest entries and aims to secure the $1,000 prize by demonstrating superior cotton production on Pease and Red River valley lands. Writers caution against relying on a single patch, noting many variables could affect outcomes.
Citizens are urged to pay poll taxes before tomorrow night to qualify for the Vernon city election on the first Tuesday in April. The note highlights that tax payments affect eligibility and that off year politics still impact vital city services and potential constitutional amendments.
The 1925 More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest offers an $81,000 capital prize for the largest lint cotton yield on five unirrigated acres with an extra $500 in prizes for records aiding cotton production in Texas. Wilbarger County near Summerour & Son saw Littleton nearly win last year, yielding about two bales per acre on five acres, while other local growers reported higher or lower results.
The Torah Darent teachers association hosted a luncheon at the High school building honoring Mrs J J Kendrick Amarillo district president visiting the territory. Mrs L A Tollar presided while Mrs J B Lutz welcomed her. gifts of sweet peas were exchanged and division reports from Central Parker and Shire schools were read.
An old catalog blurb advertises HALICS CATARRE MEDICINE for nasal catarrh with a local ointment and a tonie that supposedly acts through the bloodstream to reduce susceptibility to colds. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. F. J. Chenny & Co, Toledo.
Mrs J M King reported on the association with healthy plans for the year. The dining room displayed flowers as Domestic Art students served a three course Taneheon menu. A county rural outreach meeting was postponed by weather but plans for a general county council of Parent Teachers entities continued, with Emma Gonter coordinating and Mrs Kendrick to speak pending better weather.
The Mission Study Class met January 26 at 2 pm in the church for an in depth discussion of Adventures in Brotherhood. It stressed true Americanization beyond superficial acts and urged Christians to unite diverse peoples into one community in spirit and truth. The message emphasized a lifelong effort toward better homes and unity among all fellow citizens.
In a monthly business meeting a wood attendance is desired. All women of the Methodist church are cordially invited to attend all meetings and to assist and encourage in the work of the new year.
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