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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
12
Notices advise subscribers to provide old and new paper addresses for prompt mail. A copy election lists candidates for War Commissioner Place No 3 West Side W M Black and Place No 4 East Luther Webb as commissioner candidates.
Governor Harding explains a dollar can do the work of five when deposited in a bank and circulated. He notes loans fund debts and purchases, boosting local commerce, while warning against withdrawing cash as it harms community business and security.
The readable lines discuss advertising as a constant necessity and the value of consistent advertisers. It mentions past success with a soap product and the idea that ongoing campaigns sustain business performance.
A century of marketing shows a soap's sales slump after halting ads despite market familiarity. Directors cut advertising as a cost, volume fell 35 percent in a year, and $5 million more in publicity restored demand. The piece argues enduring ad spend is essential to maintain trade.
A Texas editorial condemns mob violence as unacceptable and urges firm respect for law. It cites Texas leading in lynchings last year and notes rapid trials and sentences after robberies and murders in Lubbock Dallas Fort Worth and other cities as evidence that swift justice may deter vigilante actions.
A town resident recalls hearing from an uncle about a postmaster post in Podunk and considers applying. The writer muses on government work, income taxes, and lawmakers in Washington while reflecting on how service to others could justify long hours and sleepless nights.
Members of the local I O O F lodge surprised Electra Lodge last night and witnessed their initiations. A committee was appointed to arrange the annual celebration on April 26 marking the 102nd anniversary of the order. Vernon attendees planned to travel to Wichita Falls for a style show.
A recent compilation shows 202 religious denominations in the United States. In ten years 31 new denominations formed and 17 died. Church membership reached 41,926,854, up 6,860,000, about 20 percent. There are 227,000 local church buildings and church property valued at 1.676 billion dollars, up 420 million.
The women's missionary society of the Methodist Church will hold a mission study class at 8 30 Monday afternoon with Mrs Y T M Fergeson on West Wilbarger Street. The class will meet again with Mrs J L Swartwood at another time.
A short classified notice offers to exchange mules for a cheap house and lot in Vernon. It invites calls to Cliff Jarvis at W Wanderer St and mentions J. D. Mears and O U Money. Also notes abundant farm loans by Davis & Summerour and a dated filing.
Springfield Missouri housewife Mrs D V Williams describes chronic back pain headaches and nervous fatigue improving after using Cardui. She says her husband bought it after hearing of its benefits and notes she regained strength and went to bed-free and healthy, with doctor approval.
Posted notice declares the entire Joby White farm closed to public access. It warns intruders who come to fish or hunt will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The notice ends with a 17 Ite reference.
An advertisement from T. P. Lisman & Son promoting farm loans across Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and nearby Western Texas counties. It promises long terms and competitive rates, claiming to offer money at the lowest rates available.
Exchange Meat Market advertises highest market price for chickens and eggs. Contact Massie Ver non Grocery Co at phone 619. Ad notes focus on poultry and egg buying services.
Notice states an Al Jersey male at a barn on Fannin Street used by express company horses. It advertises $2 service with cash payment and is signed by J. D. Ferguson, 15-Stp.
Meat market seeks live chickens for purchase. Contact Massie Ver non Grocery Co at phone 610. Address 11 Ste.
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