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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
4
Subscribers desiring a change of address must provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt delivery. Rates are two dollars. Vernon Texas notice appears in the Tuesday issue referencing 1879 act and mail matter designation.
The idea of forming a new Democratic party in Texas draws cautious interest as the state’s Democratic factions show weak unity. Observers foresee potential shifts in voter alignment if such a movement gains traction, possibly clarifying issues and dividing the electorate along defined lines.
Curtis Hancock asserts about two hundred million dollars will be available for road improvements this year from Federal and State sources to supplement county and precinct bond issues. Wilbarger County must take an active role in road construction or lose access to funds and growth.
Civic call to action urges Vernon residents to fund health surveys and weed control. Community pride and the spelling bee fundraiser aim to finance health efforts, with each 25 cent contribution counting toward city improvement and fever prevention.
The Spelling Bee is a community enterprise designed to create a better Vernon by eradicating weeds and guarding the town against disease. Participants spend a quarter to join and courageously attempt to form correct words amid playful warship-themed fun.
The piece notes teachers in several states gain pay raises with Chicago leading at $1000 yearly. It argues the rise reflects societal value and cites Tarrant county voting $8.45 million in road bonds with state and federal aid expected, aided by Wilbarger county contributions, urging continued bond support to spur regional progress.
Wanted at once good wages apply at Good Luck Cafe. Miss Julia McTagh returns home from Vega after teaching with no new offer for next year. Alma Ray Hobson, daughter of the lieutenant governor, visits Vernon for several days. Employment ad for a mield hand seeks year round farm work with wages and housing. Klingler ad offers work south east of Vernon with stated pay and housing terms.
West Vernon notes from July 28 list Mr. and Mrs. Will Springs of Fayette Tennessee visiting relatives, along with several other local residents and guests visiting or staying with family in West Vernon.
Warning that hunting plum gathering and trespassing are forbidden on all farms north of Deans. Offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Adv. Mrs. Riina WSuts.
Health is reported good in East Vernon as residents share weekend visits from ASP Whitzel family Ernest Baker Shirley Baker and others. J L Jones operates a real estate office at 617 Ferguson Building on North Main offering buying selling and renting services in the local area.
The Everything Store advertises discounted household goods including brooms mop buckets and cook vessels. John Ladd Mae Byars Maudie Ladd Russel White and Scott Hart returned from a Colorado visit. Dr Ars Holcomb of Dallas spent the weekend in Vernon visiting his parents and his wife accompanied him to Dallas for hospital care this summer.
An advertisement urges readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to cure kidney problems and inflammation. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and long term protection with daily use, offering a money back guarantee if not effective.
A. Jd. Carpenter departed with Mrs. Carpenter who has been visiting there. She will return with her husband soon.
Classified note lists blue prints for architectural and mechanical drafting offered by Reom T. Lutz building at 8 E Husphreys with a 50-ste reference term.
HM and Baker left Wednesday for New Mexico where he will spend time on business matters.
A girl was born to Mr W J May and Mrs May north of the Pease River on Phursday July 24. The announcement notes the new arrival and location.
Aspirin is the trade mark used by Bayer for the monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid. The name originates from acetylated base and became widely associated with the pain relief product developed by Bayer.
The notice lists 1500 geces of oil leases of various sizes across the county with derricks now up. It advertises 10000 acres of improved tillable land at 16.00 per acre and 5000 acres well improved and watered, 500 acres not tillable, at the same price. See J. BE. Lutz. Mrs. Rt. EB. LL. Brown and daughters Dorothy and Athelyn of Oklahoma City are guests at J. J. Swartwood’s West Pexus street home. Brown is Swartwood’s niece.
A brief ad asks whether the recipient has paid their account with Pen dleton and Son Drug Co. The message appears in a local commerce notice style.
J. L. Eggleston of Wichita Falls visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Eegleston Saturday and Sunday. During the stay Mr. Eegleston purchased a delivery car to be used in connection with his tailor business in that city.
Mr and Mrs Alis Hix and their baby are expected to arrive Saturday from Houston to spend several days visiting his parents Dr and Mrs R W Hix. The visit highlights family reunion plans and travel from Houston.
Mrs Strickland of Olive Street Vern on reports severe back and kidney pain with dizziness and sleep disruption. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she says her condition improved and she now uses the remedy to maintain kidney health.
B A Williams of Brunson Williams mens furnishing store arrived Saturday morning after trips to St Louis and Chicago to purchase fall stock for the shop.
Local event invites all to attend the Old Fashioned Spelling Bee at the Vernon Court House Friday night August 1. Organizers call for community participation and emphasize fun competition.
The Price's Mattress Factory invites visitors to a new display room at 205 West Wilbarger Street next to the factory. The firm also offers mattress overhauls to refresh older models and extend their life with a new lease on life.
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