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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
4
Voters go to the polls on Tuesday April 5 to fill Commissioner Place No 3 on the West Side with W M Black and Place No 4 on the East Side with Wood Lusher. The notice lists candidate names and polling details in the local election record.
The article cites Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve to promote depositing money in local banks. It argues one dollar can circulate as five through loans and payments within thirty days, urging Wilbarger bankers to safeguard community finances by encouraging deposits.
A reader reports a letter from an Uncle claiming he has applied for the postmaster position in a local town. The message hints at a central office location and names a fictional place Pedunk Center or Punkinville.
A reader laments Texas leading in lynchings and urges respect for law as foundation of social stability. He cites mob violence risk, cites recent quick justice in robberies and murders, and advocates swift, certain justice as the best crime preventive. He contemplates a public service job drafting law to speed fair outcomes.
The text argues advertising is essential for business, stressing ongoing need and criticizing wasteful "in awhile" ads. It notes success tied to the right ad approach and hints at recognized practices, though the passage is fragmentary with unclear details.
The piece notes a soap brand that lost 85 percent of its business after halting advertising despite decades of market presence. Directors reversed course, spending about 5 million dollars extra to restore demand, illustrating the enduring need for marketing.
Members J A Harrington H L Glover W M Dickey Ed Warn ken W D Pouncey F A Gelhausen R S Haddieston A B Wolf de A Carney Ro V Manis Porter Stinnett Lee Bryant B A Lewis L P Kramer PM McKinley B I Coleman J A Baird attended the Electra Lodge initiatory degree. A committee from the local lodge was named to plan the 102nd annual celebration on April 26. Vernon attendees plan to drive to Wichita Falls for a style show, including Mrs M B Allman Mrs S J Lynch Mrs J B Dodson A M Works and family Misses Bess Herrick Frances Hicks Joe Sumner Eric G Schroeder.
A new compilation reports 202 religious denominations in the United States, with 31 new and 17 defunct over ten years. Church members total 41,926,854, up 6,860,000 or about 20 percent. There are 227,000 local church buildings, and church property valued at 1.076 billion dollars, up 420 million. Also notes a Methodist Mission Study class meeting at 3:30 p.m. Monday with Mrs T M Fergeson on West Wilbarger Street.
Short classified notice offering to exchange mules for a cheap house and lot in Vernon. Mentions calling at Cliff Jarvis place on W Wanderer St and references J D Mears and O A Money. Adds that Davis and Summerour have money to loan on improved farms.
Mrs. D V Williams of Missouri Route 6 suffered weakness back pain headaches and nervousness until she used Cardui. She reports noticeable improvement and regained health after her husband arranged the treatment. She says the result was surprising and recommends Cardui to others with womanly ailments. For sale everywhere.
The entire John White farm is posted to keep people out of fields. Trespassers will be prosecuted under the full extent of the law. No fishing or hunting allowed. W. M. McCALEB signs this notice on 17-4te.
Lending on farms across Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and nearby counties with long terms and very low rates. Available through T. P. Lisman and Son.
Avid Jersey male at a barn on Fannin Street offers express horse service for $2 cash. Customer contact or further details are not provided. J. D. Ferguson signs the notice with the date indicated as 15-Stp.
Buyer offers top market price for Meat Market business. Contact Massie Ver pon Grocery Co. at phone 619 for details. Advertisement appears in the local newspaper classified section.
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