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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
6
Economist Mr. Kline argues against isolationism, urging a world tribunal for common council and warning against labor capital conflict. He criticizes bolshevism, illiteracy, and strikes while endorsing the Golden Rule in business and public life.
Vernon faced a crippling ice shortage as the Henrietta plant broke down and other suppliers failed to ship. Eunice Wilson of Coca Cola Bottling said six plants were contacted for a shipment, with Henrietta only barely meeting local needs and a carload due tomorrow night and another Thursday. Altus and Memphis also struggled due to high demand and lack of railroad cars, though Memphis had ice on hand but no transport available.
A distressed father on the fourth night buys a bottle of soothing strap. His wife warns of danger, but he plans to take it himself. In a Wisconsin State context, a court questions Enrico Afuzzi on citizenship and the powers of the king versus the US president, with a humorous misstatement about England.
Raymond Lloyd of Kansas City Missouri arrived in Vernon yesterday to visit his parents Reverend and Mrs E. E. Lloyd.
Attendance at the Redpath Horn ey chautauqua nearly doubled from last year with season tickets and gate receipts estimated at 2000 dollars. A 300 dollar balance will fund future Chautauquas as plans to bring the event again next year are under way. Sixty signatures were collected for the final seat, with 40 more expected. programs this year were unusually attractive, boosting town interest.
Charles Osborne and Miss Jewell McCroskey were united in marriage in the study of Pastor W. T. Rouse at o'clock Sunday evening. Osborne works for Kell Milling. his bride, formerly with Western Union Telegraph, is daughter of Mr and Mrs. D. D. McCroskey of South Vernon. The couple has long resided in the neighborhood. Meanwhile workers leveled ground along Cumberland between Vease and Texas streets for curb and gutter work.
B F Lane of Route A reports cotton in bloom and expects to run somebody ragged for the honor of hauling the season’s first bale in Withareer. Lane forecasts a good yield of cotton and speaks with confidence about harvest prospects.
Miss Juanita Youngblood arrived back Saturday from Georgetown where she had been attending Southwestern University.
The local chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Thursday at 4 PM with Mrs. J. H. Watts. The gathering is described as important and all members are urged to attend.
A fragment notes Jerry tracing lineage to an Irish king with a witty aside about a dead man defending himself, attributed to the Liverpool Mercury. The terse line hints at a humorous or rhetorical question regarding ancestry and justice.
A short quotation explains a promoter as a man who handles either a dollar or a penny, appearing to resemble thirty cents, presenting a curious lay explanation of promotional work. The source uses an ironic, puzzling tone to describe value perception in commerce.
The Star Washington quotes the heathen musing on civilization schemes. He questions if efforts to teach work will lead to automation easing labor and ending effort altogether. The dialogue contrasts reform aims with laziness.
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