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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
6
Vernon Texas readers are urged to update mailing addresses to ensure continued newspaper delivery. The notice specifies adjustments for second class mail and requests subscribers to include both old and new addresses for prompt handling.
The piece argues taxpayers should honor civic duty by accurately reporting possessions to fund municipal needs. It notes increased Vernon assessments to cover city expenses and criticizes those who dodge or downplay taxes. City commissioners hear complaints for three days, urging avoiders to refrain from disrupting public finances.
The article compares references to the Republicans with those to the Democrats the administration or the president. It notes 1035 mentions of the latter and 29 for the Republicans. The piece suggests the country is in a parlous state and relies on a fortunate circumstance for salvation.
The column portrays Democrats as guilty and culpable while praising Republicans as righteous, urging readers to mark the GOP on the ballot. It argues that the Democratic stance leads to ruin and uses vivid, almost biblical language to contrast the parties and imply moral judgment.
Baylor University marks seventy five years since its founding. The article argues for both church and state roles in education, praising Baylor and other Texas universities as vital to the commonwealth. It contends education benefits from diverse institutions and calls for continued support of higher learning.
At the regents meeting in Austin on June 7 the University of Texas established a new Bachelor of Music degree. Ty. Wi. Shelby, superintendent of schools at Pyler, was elected director of the department of extension to take effect June 1, 121. B.D. Shurter will continue as acting head until Shelby's election takes effect. An application was made to renew teacher training in trades and industries for next year with the federal board for vocational education. Stil in the market with Washi Boards at the Everything Store, tilt.
A Presbyterian sermon by Rev. Gaines B. Hall centered on sacrifice and service. He urged offerings that cost time prayer and money, citing Samuel and Old Testament duties, praising the family altar, and stressing even the poor must give. He compared sacrifice for country to sacrifice for God and urged a Spirit of service. He warned of minister shortages and called for active devotion to prayer work and tithes.
Voter notices list candidates for local offices in the Democratic Primary on July 24 1920. Names include James YV Leak Memphis for District Attorney B F George Burkburnett J L McHugh Orban McCurdy John Storey W A Ishkh Reub Key Verna Lucky J T Cabe E Porterfield M Blair W C Alderman J N Fulcher J B Nabers T J Griffiths Judd A M Bourland L R Chapon Albert Boone Joe Snead A McCaleb W F McKee I S Archer I M Luttrell N B Strickland and others for precinct officials and public weighers.
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