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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
4
The Vernon Record outlines subscription rates and terms including six month minimum, display ad costs at 30 cents per column inch, and classified rates per word with minimum charges. It notes guaranteed circulation of 2,500 with 85 percent in Wilbarger county Vernon Texas.
A critical essay argues against large war bond issues, noting bonds reflect sav ings for productive growth while war bonds shift costs to future generations. It questions McAdoo’s plan to fund current expenses with new bonds and warns fiat currency and fiat bonds misstate savings and gold backing.
A critical reflection on Germany’s military and political upheaval as Prussia faces revolt. The piece links Sabotage of the world peace treaty to recent Berlin events and questions Senator Lodge's stance on accountability for the unrest and its global implications.
Announcements list candidates and re election prompts for county and district offices in Memphis. James V Leak for district attorney E L McHugh for county attorney John Storey for sheriff Verna Lucky re elected Eugene Keltz and Blair re elected Alderman Ivy Sneed Pulcher re elected Griffiths re elected and candidates for commissioners Archer McCaline Marcum McKer.
Election ballot item endorses Harry Mason for mayor and J Myatt Napler for Commissioner Place No 1. Viace 2: J D By.
The passage suggests hundreds of thousands may draw conclusions about the Massassachusetts senator and his supporters. It notes potential negative implications for his future political activities in Massachusetts and for Texas allies who would aid him.
An editorial calls on Vernon parents to offer wholesome social activities for their children to counteract temptations from cinema and cars. It argues social craving is timeless and essential for character, warning that neglect leads youths to risky, clandestine outings and warped development.
Newsprint costs have surged from about 3 cents to around a pound, pushing nearly 300 Oklahoma papers out of existence in four years. Publishers warn many more will fold unless advertisers and subscribers pay higher rates, or publications cease. Vernon merchants recognize the value of newspapers to the community.
The Record states it will not suspend publication and will bear its share of expenses. It emphasizes conserving paper and strictly adhering to paid up subscriptions to sustain the newspaper.
Fort Worth hosts the state meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with about four thousand members in attendance. The event marks a major gathering of the fraternal organization in the city.
Reports from Paris indicate the militaristic party has assumed control of affairs. The new heads of government say they are not reactionaries but seek to force an election of a new Reichstag.
Washington observers predict the treaty will fail in the Senate due to factions unable to agree on reservations. The president insists that altering the treaty’s meaning would amount to nullification.
Close Hoover allies say he would run for president from either party if the platform reflects progressivism. He will not commit to Democratic or Republican affiliation until he reviews the proposed platform. Washington Admiral Sims recalls German code leakage early in the war and warns the Navy against repeating the old cipher.
A Sunday blaze in Grandview arose from an exploding lamp in an incubator and, aided by a strong south wind, swept a three block by twelve block strip. Nearby fire departments sent equipment and assisted. the loss is estimated at more than a billion dollars.
Mrs. R. R. Brooks of Volbert visited Vernon Saturday with her family amid influenza recovery. She noted the Brooks farm 200 acres of wheat is showing progress after the recent spring weather.
The Sewell Grain and Fuel Company plans a reinforced concrete office and scale house at its mill site to house the business department. Construction is expected to take about two months and the building will be fireproof though not large. The current Texas and Deaf Smith offices have been sold to E A Whittington, who intends to move his coal and cotton business to the new property this summer. The corner lot, with 50-foot front, reportedly sold for $5,000.
A large shipment from U.S. Junior Red Cross children to Vranje Serbia includes a hogshead of ink 10000 penholders 4000 pencils slate pencils erasers globes botanical pictures manual training tools metric blocks and histories for the Serbian children.
A brief notice notes cigarettes available in full line at Peoples Drug Store with a misread line “17-2te” indicating a price or stock note. The fragment implies product availability in a local pharmacy setting.
For success in any business sincerity quality and service matter most. Choose patterns from the 1920 American line of wall papers and get real value for money. R V Murray offers expert hanging to ensure value received for every dollar spent. Free estimates in Wichita at the corner of Wichita and Fannin streets.
W. K. Chapman of Water Valley Texas moved to Vernon last week and is employed at the Kell Mill. He resides at the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Ely. Ed Grimes of Farmers Valley visited the city Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs G A Works visit Vernon area with Mr and Mrs A M Works and family. Fred Houtchens of Harrold transacted business in Vernon Saturday.
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