Vernon Record SEMI-WEEKLY Rates and notices
The Vernon Record SEMI-WEEKLY lists mailing details and subscription terms. It notes second class mail matter status, address change procedure, and subscription rates for one year and six months. Classified rates per word, obituary and poetry charges, card of thanks, and display rates are provided alongside circulation figures for Wilbarger County.
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Vernon
Texas
Whder
Congress
Wilbarger County
Open Shop Debate Faces Vernon Neighbors
The Vernon labor issue centers on open shop versus union strength, with neighbors warning that open shop should not threaten unions. The piece argues union workers may remain prevalent if wages stay fair, and stresses local goodwill over cutthroat conflict, noting employers prefer skilled labor at current pay.
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Merchants and Workers
Vernon
Standard Oil
Oper
Education Still Pays Amid Wages Rise and Career Tradeoffs
The piece argues education increases earning potential but warns money should not be the sole aim. It notes teacher shortages but pledges adequate pay to attract talent. It contrasts oil field hazards with educated labor, counsels values of service, and critiques political figures Hoover Reed and Lodge in a satirical civic tone.
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Iaf Neyode
Hoover
Reed
Missouri
Lodge
Massachusetts
Announcement of 1920 Democratic Primaries for county offices
Voters are urged to participate in the Democratic Primaries on July 24, 1920. The ticket lists James VY Leak for District Attorney and incumbents or candidates for Sheriff, County Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, County Treasurer, Public Weigher, County Superintendent, Justice of the Peace, and Commissioners for Precincts 2 and 3. Specific names include W. A. Ish, Jim Bomar, Verna Lucky, J. T. Cabe, E. Porterfield, Eugene Keltz, C. M. Blair, Alderman, Bill S. Vx Sneed, J. N. Fulcher, T. J. Griffiths, A. McCaleb, M. Marcum, W. W. McKee, J. Archer, and J. D. Key.
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James VY. Leak
Memphis
Bill Svx
J. L
Joe) Sneed
J. N. Fulcher
Justice of the Peace
Tt. J. Griffiths
Mrs Tole buried at Thalia on wedding anniversary
Mrs W F Tole of Ragland was laid to rest in Thalia on Thursday March 4, the day before her wedding anniversary. She was 42 years 10 months and 12 days old, mother of nine, youngest only 9 months, and a devoted Church of Christ member. Rev J T Cabe led the funeral.
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W. F. Tole
Ragland
Thalia
J. T. Cabe
Suburban brick home offered for exchange in Vernon Texas
For Trade. A twelve room brick house with four halls and modern improvements. Includes own electric and water plant, sewer, brick smoke houses, cisterns. On 37 acres within city limits with hog fencing. Exchange for Wilbarger county land. See W M McCaleb, Vernon, Texas. 12-6te
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Wilbarger County
W.M. McCaleb
Vernon, Texas
American held for ransom in El Paso case
El Paso reports Villa holds American Joseph Williams captive for 50 000 dollars. Washington court rules stock dividends are exempt from income tax, declaring federal law provisions unconstitutional.
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el Paso
Villa
Joseph Williams
Washington
Curt
Calf Born with Two Heads and Five Legs Reported
Sheriff BH. P. Bomar's ranchman reports a Crowell calf birth with two heads two tails and five legs. The extraordinary animal allegedly survived several days after birth.
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Crowell
BH. P. Bomar
Northwestern shops move to Altus from Mangum
The Northwestern shops formerly at Mangum Oklahoma are to be relocated to Altus according to an announcement made here.
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Altus
Nrthwestern
Mangum
Okla
Wilson Holds Line Against Treaty Changes
President Wilson indicates he will not accept changes to the Versailles treaty though open to interpretive resolutions. The stance is expected to position the treaty within the 1920 campaign dynamics and debate.
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Washington
Wilson
Messick Plans Bigger Grain Acreage This Year
J R Messick of Route 1 expects more grain this year than in 1919 due to a wet fall and winter. He has 240 acres seeded to wheat and 60 acres to oats and plans to grow more Acala cotton after planting it last year.
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J. R. Messick
Route 1
Mr. Messick
Oklahoma Teachers Reject Union Affiliation Plan
Oklahoma City report says the state teachers association of Oklahoma passed an unanimous resolution opposing organizing unions among teachers with a view to affiliating with the American Federation of Labor.
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Oklahoma City
American Federation of Labor
State Teachers’ Association of Oklahoma
Bailey refuses Cooke county race in Bailey Thomason clash
The challenge to Senator J W Bailey to run in an elimination contest against Robert E Thomason was renewed by Thomason who offered to release Cooke county voters from pledges. Bailey answered from Washington that he will not submit his candidacy to anything less than the entire state.
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Dallas
J. W. Bailey
Cooke County
Robert E. Thomason
Mr. Thomason
Mr. Bailey
Washington
Understanding Hoover and the perplexing nomination game
The piece argues that political gatherings rarely reveal real motives behind seeking office and highlights the confusion among party leaders over Herbert Hoover's stance on the presidency. It notes Hoover's reluctance to allow his name on a nominating ballot and the cross party dilemma surrounding him.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Insurance Sales by E M Haney
An advert for life and other insurance offerings by E M Haney. It promotes various insurance types and notes contact details likely tied to a local agency in a small community setting.
Acala Cotton Stands Tall Despite Thin Planting
Mr Mes sick notes the Acala variety produced a great deal more lint than thicker stands while planting was thin. The Acala remains in the boll well, and has long lint compared with other cotton, according to his observations.
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Mr. Messick
Plan set to drill oil test well in Hale County
Contracts signed for a test well in the southwest Hale county area. Reported control over about 25,000 acres by interests backing the drilling project.
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Hale County
Beavers Couple in Vernon Visit Friday
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beavers from Fargo were in Vernon this Friday for a brief visit, stopping at local spots and meeting residents before returning home.
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Ethan
W. A. Ish
Jim Bomar
Verna Lucky
J. T. Cabess
E. Porterfield
Eugene Keltz
C. M. Blair
A. McCaleby
M. Marcum
W.W. F. McKee
Archer
J. D. Key
Lansing
Bainbridge Colby
St. Louis
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert Lansing
White House
For Trade
J. BR. Messick
Thomason
Understanding
Curci
Galli-Curci
Tado—Luccia
Lucia Sextette
Brazil
Prodi
Stallan
Victor
Pendleton’s Music Store
E. M. Haney
Cient Service
The
Herring National Bank
JL. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Federal
Norwalk
Auto Tire & Battery CO
Para Vulcanizing Co
J. A. Puckett
J. A. Puckett & Son
Guy and
Chancey
Puckett Brothers
Puckett Brothers Grocery
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