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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
4
Basford O Brown Editor and Manager G Schroeder Associate Editor Albert D Sheppard Advertising Manager. Entered at the post office Vernon Texas as second class mall matter March 3 179. Readers desiring address changes should give old and new addresses. Six months or three months subscriptions at five dollars minimum term three months.
The notice lists advertising pricing for Classified ads at 11 2 cents and word first insertion with three insertions, SC word for two insertions, minimum 25 cents. Local reading notices four words per line, with two insertions. Card of thanks at a penny a word. Obituary notices one cent a word. Poetry at a penny a word. Display ads and promotions also noted with four cents per line.
The piece argues that about a billion dollars are hoarded in the United States due to fear of losing control. It reports Postmaster General Hays proposing a vast Postal Bank System to unlock savings, expand deposits, and boost thrift by offering higher interest, deposits for minors, joint funds, and savings banks in 50 000 post offices.
Quanah Tribune-Chief cites a Red River bridge as essential to Vernon’s commercial future. Electra and Oklahoma trade would boost local prosperity, akin to Electra’s experience from its own bridge. The Chamber of Commerce should set bridge construction as a major 1928 goal.
Census figures show Oregon rural density at 5.25 per square mile prompting the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce to recruit Middle Western homeseekers. Representatives operate from Omaha to bring settlers to Oregon, with special train parties organized after harvest to attract farmers seeking new land opportunities.
The text argues Texas should attract new residents by promoting opportunities similar to Oregon. It highlights Oregon's lower population density and broad housing options from the Lower Rio Grande citrus region to the Northwest plains, urging Texas to showcase its advantages to home seekers.
The piece argues for a comprehensive road program in Wilbarger county with federal and state aid covering half the cost. It notes fifteen thousand dollars per mile for a hardened highway, highlighting savings in travel to markets and boosted property values as benefits. It also references broader comparisons between nations and the appeal of stores and luxuries in civilization.
The piece explores building a paved corridor from Hardeman county line to Wichita county paving and extending to county edges to end isolation for communities. It considers potential property value gains, family convenience, and time saved, noting an estimated cost around 50 000 per mile.
A Vernon reader criticizes parked cars near the ball park as a cheap way to view games and coins a metaphor about mistletoe parasitism. The letter urges supporters to fund players’ expenses and ends with a note that Frank Edmondson, Breckenridge deputy sheriff, is visiting Vernon for a few days.
The piece uses a motorist metaphor to urge business to boost advertising during tough times. It argues that neglecting ads stalls growth, while increased promotional effort powers progress, comparing advertising to fuel that drives a mare uphill and keeps a business moving when money is tight.
Miss Allie Randall returned from Electra after attending the marriage of Miss Havel Lebus. Lebus’s visit followed prior engagements at the wrecking yard on East side Square where several automobile bodies are being repurposed for lawn side chairs.
Notice to the Public. Twill not be responsible for any obligation dinge by Mss Smith Nixon formerly Mrs Joab Rush Crawford. Then go to Luta and Sehmaker's for a set of Trubleprof tires. Tithe No. 122 post cards five cents each. Clifton Studio offers propt service and courteous treatment.
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