Vernon Record fragment on congressional aid request
Fragmentary Vernon Record text notes discussions about aid and attention from congress. Referenced names and details are unreadable, with scattered phrases about assistance and potential support.
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
4
Fragmented Query on Tech Firms Noted by Editor
A reader asks about the standing of tech firms mentioned in the paper and seeks editorial attention. The misspelled note requests clarity on the reputations of companies appearing in coverage and how the editor should respond.
Subsidizing Political Parties Proposal Sparks Debate
William Jennings Bryan proposes using public funds to reimburse campaign expenses for federal candidates during nomination and election. The idea would tax the people to pay for campaigns, aiding existing parties and hindering new party organization, a plan critics say amounts to government subsidies for politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Brean
Penmeratic Party
Adoo
Messrs
Beyan McAfoo
Are Our Political Standards Lower?
A garbled 19th or early 20th century letter or opinion piece argues political leadership quality has declined since earlier eras. It cites figures like Culberson and Robes, mentions Lexie and warning signs in recent decades, and laments weakened standards and leadership in Washington and state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esas
Biggeus Reazayn
Robes
Culberson
Pepwerty
Washington
Pireson Il
Iwen
Vie Tym
Texas voters and the cost of public service
A critical discussion argues Texas needs higher pay for state officers to enable ordinary men to run for office. It contrasts past salaries with current costs, noting the graft risk in cheap campaigns and the limitations of party nominations. The piece defends a direct primary and suggests better wages would improve governance and reduce temptations for illicit funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wieliowe
Sone
Fragmented OCR note about sports and people
A garbled OCR passage mentions Babe Ruth and advertising, a preacher, and a New Jersey favorite. It references a New York car harm story, an election, and asks who will watch the Ulshes or sweep. Names and details are unclear.
Mrs Odell Recovers After Serious Operation
Mrs Odell of Chillicothe has nearly recovered from a serious operation performed several days ago. She has been under care of a special nurse, Mrs Bebssevasier, of Flue tra, and will be able to leave for home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Bew
Virgie Hiewitt
Dallas
Crem supeer Setoeday night af st Union schoolhouse
The notice lists a meeting at Union schoolhouse tonight hosted by J. H. Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Union Schoolhouse
J. H. Boyd
Local Official Candidates List For County Offices
The district presents re election bids and new candidates for county offices including County Judge County Clerk County Sheriff County Attorney Treasurer and Commissioners. Names such as JOAN A SPOREY MRS CM BLAIR W J BROCK FR D McCURDY JOAN W BUSTER and others appear along with precinct numbers and positions including Justice of the Peace and Precinct 1 2 3 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolst
Cecul Storey
Dietriet Attorme
Jude Dint Listrief
Joan A. Sporey
CM. Blair i
Coleman C
Greene
Brock
Fred Newtop
M. Ferereb Hk. V
Parr Kk. R. Brooks
Prank Edmonson
G. Wall Bo. Rey
McCurdy
Joan W
Buster W. C
W. G. McDonald
F. J. Milner
J. Page
Bamilton
Im. Reynolds
H. N. Brooks H. BE Rey
KR. Cobb
Griffitrs
W. MO Blackwood
Taltars
New School Reeks Orderet To Be Used in State This Year
County superintendent TL A Hol ton reports state order for reeking and collection of used text books in geography civics and personlware areas. Books are to be gathered and sent to his office for exchange value assessment. Jolhir asks all books be marked and returned promptly for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. A. Holton
Trotler
Ord
Miss Oness Powell and Electra Man Wed Here
Miss Onessa Powell of the Bour aud community and Fred Odey of ieya were married Tuesday afternoon at 3 oclock by a justice of the peace in the court house. The bride is granddaughter of Mi and Mus Powell. They will make their home in Wartmon. Attending were Mrs Clots L Greene and Porgy Lou of W itn MulLe avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Onessa Powell
Bouraud
Fred Odey
Ieya
Justice of the Peace
Powell
Bible 164 Years Old Linked to Civil War Vet Penton
W W Penton, Civil War veteran, cherishes a New Testament in his family since 1760. The Bible, once owned by his great grandmother Elizabeth Kelly, traveled from Scotland to Montgomery Alabama with the Kellys and remains well preserved though the type is an older era English lettering. Penton is 79 years old and the Bible dates to 164 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Penton
Eilzabeth Kelly
Montgomery
Ala
Kelly
Scotland
America
Tyne
Mr. Penton
Local Propar Return From Thip To Menard
Judge James V. Leak and family along with Mr and Mrs Cecil Storey have returned from a short vacation trip to Menard. They traveled by a comehite and spent several days fishing in streams near Menard. Mrs L K Johnson and daughters Cornelia and Louise also returned from a visit with relatives of Winnion W M Themerson came back from Florida noting crops there are splendid in West Texas. Miss Moerererite Thomas will depart Sunday for a position at the San Jacinto Life Insurance home office in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Leak
Cecil Storey
Menard
Acomehite
Moerererite Thomas
The
San Jecvito Life Insurance
Bevmont
Robinson Dry Goods Co Seeks Accounts After Death
The Robinson Dry Goods Co requests all persons owing accounts to call at the store to settle balances following the death of the late J. D. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Robinson
Lockett News Local Visits and church notes
Aubrey Everett of Dallas visited Mrs. Frank Lockett last Friday. Rev. Buel Bradford of Margaret will occupy the pulpit at Lockett Schoolhouse next Sunday and night in the pastor's absence. Rev. Edgar Pippin of Vernon preached at Lockett church last Sunday. The Wesley Chapel picnic drew a large crowd and good time was reported. Multiple visits from Vernon, Fargo, Claude and Wichita Falls residents marked the week in Lockett and area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Everett
Dallas
Frank Lockett
J. H. Lowe
Vernon
Lockett
Edgar Pippin
Lockett Church
Club Girls Notice Seeks Contest Decliner Details
All club girls who signed on in the clothing contest are notified to see Miss Emma Gunter home demonstration agent at once. Miss Gunter wants to determine how many contestants remain in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gunter
Beverlys Visit Friends During Wichita Falls Trip
Mr and Mrs L A Beverly stopped here yesterday while en route from Wichita Falls to California to visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. A. Beverly
Wichita Falls
California
Hardison Family Returns After Visit as Father Improves
Mrs. Ben Hardison returned to Childress with her mother Mrs. P E Currin after a visit here. Mrs. J W Ebb of Hoover and Ben Hardison of Childress have left after staying at the bedside of their father M F Hardison, who is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hardison
Childress
P. E. Currin
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