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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
3
Entered in the post office in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under act of Congress March 3. Subscribers desiring a change of address should give old as well as new address to insure prompt attention. Subscription rates listed and note on shorter periods.
The Record of Vernon Texas lists rates for classified ads and notices including 11 to 2 cent first insertions, three insertions at 8e a word, minimum charges, and 2e a word for local reading notices with 8e for two insertions. Card of thanks and obituary rates shown, and display ads priced per column inch with contract options. The paper notes a guaranteed circulation of 2,500, 85 percent in Wilbarger county. Vernon, Tex. Tuesday, March 23, 1829.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries on July 24 1920 the following tickets are listed for district attorney James V Leak of Memphis for county judge KK L MeHOOGH for county attorney John Storey for sheriff W A Ish Jim Bomar kh I Reub Key for county clerk Miss Verna Lucky reelection for tax assessor J F Cabe Ss E Porterfield Mrs Elgene Keltz for tax collector Co M Blair reelection for county treasurer W C Alderman reelection for public weigher As B FV J L Joe Sneed for county superintendent J N Ffulcher reelection for justice of the peace Y T Griffiths reelection for commissioner precinct No 1 ER B Judd AM Bourland for commissioner precinct 2 O A McCaleb Y N Marcum W F McKee for commissioner precinct No 3 Archer for commissioner precinct No 4 N F Strickland for mayor Harry Mason for commissioner Place 1 J Myatt Napier for commissioner Place 2 D Key
The Frederick Leader criticized Texas for attempting to seize oil lands near Burkburnett in the Red River bed. Governor Hobby cited a federal order dispossessing Texas of public land and enjoining Texas peace officers, while the dispute awaits Supreme Court review in Washington. The row has heightened tensions.
One hundred thousand women completed the Red Cross course in home hygiene and care of the sick, a preventive measure reducing illness and deaths. In Wilbarger County enrollment remains low, with perhaps one eighth to one tenth of potential participants taking part. The piece urges broader participation, noting the course is free and valuable for families and society, and compares it to schooling for youth.
David Lawrence, Washington political writer, argues the record shows no clear verdict on whether Democrats or Republicans killed the treaty. He notes Democratic leadership pursued ratification while Republicans criticized and proposed reservations that could alter or nullify the pact, leaving the betrayal question unresolved. The piece contrasts partisan theatrics with the treaty’s fragile, evolving terms.
The passage notes factions within Republicans differ only on concessions to save the treaty and that with its death, GOP joy is evident. It questions Mr Lawrence about who desired the treaty’s demise versus its defenders and why he struggles to identify those actors.
Wilbarger county farmers face choosing between bumper feed and cotton crops as labor shortages and heavy rains limited feeding. The Progressive Farmer argues for adopting a Grow Feed campaign to secure sufficient feed, noting this is a crucial moment to promote the plan.
The passage argues that despite export obstacles the South will plant a large cotton crop while feed and food supplies rise in price. It warns that 1920 faces a critical agricultural moment requiring extensive planting of feed and food crops to support cotton production and Southern prosperity.
Amarillo gains a new daily paper when the Amarillo Tribune begins Sunday morning publication on March 28. R. H. Nichols, president of the Tribune Publishing Company, notes a $100,000 capital, guaranteed circulation over 4000, full leased wire service, and correspondents across Northwest Texas. Nichols previously led Nichols, Brown & Company and served over a decade with The Vernon Record.
Dr and Mrs J K B Dodson traveled to Wichita on Monday to attend a local style show. They joined other guests at the event, showcasing fashion from several designers and drawing attention from attendees.
Mrs Charley Hansard departed Sunday for Chillicothe for a brief visit with her mother, staying a few days.
E L Pendleton and C L Sanders drove to Burkburnett on Saturday while J M Batchelor returned Friday from business in Fort Worth and Dallas.
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