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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists advertising rates and policies including classified ads at 1 12 cents per word for first insertion, and 2 cents per word for two insertions. It details obituary, poetry, and reading notices pricing, plus display rates and guaranteed circulation of 3 000 with 85 percent in Wilbarger County Vernon Texas dated Tuesday July 13 1920.
The piece argues third party prospects are unclear with figures like Eugene Debs Henry Ford Robert Owen James La Follette and others floated as candidates. It notes broad dissatisfaction across groups and questions whether diverse supporters can unite, comparing the idea to a staged circus of conflicting ideologies and warning a ring master may fail to marshal rival elements.
A newspaper note argues Bailey openly backs the open shop, likely boosting his governor bid. It contrasts Bailey with other candidates pressed by union leaders who claim labor-friendly stances, signaling Bailey as the sole firm proponent of the open shop.
The piece discusses union labor aims to dominate politics and industry, arguing for calm respect toward opposing views. It praises Vernon’s minister Mr Bradbury, noting his broad views, honesty, kindness, and impact on better living and citizenship during his time there.
San Angelo records show a drop in drunkenness cases from 282 to 25 as dry law enters its second year. Jail prisoners are down to two, assaults indictments sparse, and gaming rises. Prohibition appears more effective than skeptics expected, with long term benefits anticipated for future generations and families.
The Douthit Wilson musical company filled Vernon Opera House nightly last week with varied shows from mining towns to Broadway cabaret. Junia the idol dancer and her Wallan escort drew repeated encores. The company leaves Saturday for Amarillo for five weeks and plans a Vernon return engagement later. J A Birdsong departed for Fort Worth on business.
John T. Bradbury quits Vernon to resume his former pastorate in Tyler. He cites reasons tied to personal calling and ministry opportunities as his departure takes effect.
B F Johnson of Wichita Falls Texas seeks election to the Legislature LOIst District Wichita and Wilbarger Counties He highlights past service securing an Aviation Training School in Washington DC and Wichita Falls gains including the Northwest Texas Insane Asylum He also notes organizing the Farm Loan tank for local farmers supporting a lenient Farm Loan Act and a Wichita Housing Corporation offering homes with small down payments He pledges fair wages and farmer price parity Your Vote Appreciated
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries July 24 120 for District Attorney James V Leak of Memphis War Representative 11st District Bd FP George of Burkburnett B F Johnson of Wichita Falls J G Swanson of Wichita Falls County Officers For County Judge C Meftugh Orba O McCurdy For County Attorney John Storey For Sheriff W A Ish R 1 ABUB KEY M J Jess Johnson For County Clerk Miss Verna Lucky Re election For Tax Assessor J 2 Cabe S 1 Porterfield For Tax Collector C M Blair Re election For County Treasurer W C Alderman Re election For County Superintendent J N Pulcher Re election For County Surveyor J B Nabers For Justice Of The Peace C Griffiths Re election For Commissioner Precinct No 1 Rk B Judd A M Bourland For Public Weigher Precinct 10 Odell M I Burch L R ChapOn Albert Boone For Public Weigher A F Ivy J D GleesSneed For Commissioner Precinct 2 66 A McCaleb W Ef McKee For Commissioner Precinct No 3 1 8S ARGHER For Commissioner Precinct No 4 7 M Luytireli N F P Strickland
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