Vernon Texas Classified Rates and mailing notice
The Vernon Texas notice lists postal details from 1879 and rates for classified ads set at 12? cents per word for first insertion and scales for additional insertions. It details local reading notices at 2 cents per word for first insertion and 1 cent for a second, card of thanks at 60 cents, obituaries at 1 cent per word and poetry at 1 cent per word, and urges including cash with reading notices. The date given is Friday March 25 1921 with foreign advertising by The American Press Association.
City Election Set For April 5 In Commissioner Races
City voters go to the polls on Tuesday April 5 to choose commissioners for Place No 6 on the West Side and Place No 4 on the East Side. Candidates include W M Blackwood and Luther Webb for Place 6 and M Rogers with M Ladd for Place 4.
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West
Vernon Must Go Forward in Civic Progress
The Record urges Vernon to continue growth despite price declines in business. It argues retrenchment is unacceptable if it harms the community, stresses developing Wilbarger county, improving schools, housing, streets, lighting and water, and expanding Vernon’s marketing facilities.
The Rum Runners and El Paso Whiskey Prohibition
A historical reflection on the liquor trade’s violence in El Paso. It argues that the whiskey traffic corrupts public office and home life, praising prohibition as a moral and social remedy after the killings of C. A. Wood and S. E. Beckett and condemning saloons as centers of crime.
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S. E. Beckett
el Paso
Liquor Evil Must Be stamped Out Urgently
A brief wartime editorial asserts greater resolve to eradicate alcohol's harm, urging authorities and citizens to unite in strict enforcement and cultural change to curb its social damage.
Readjustment of wages averts threatened Packers strike
Announcement states that the Packers and their employees have agreed on a wage readjustment, preventing a strike. The article argues workers and employers share common ground, noting that either output or pay must adjust as dollar value shifts. It observes a 25 percent higher purchasing power eight months ago and predicts both sides may accept lower nominal returns.
Easter at At The Churches led by Rev S W Haynee
Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m The sermon titled The Necessity of Immortality will be delivered Vocal and violin solos performed by Mrs F M Kenny and Miss Katherine Pierce An Easter program by Epworth League and orchestra at 730 p m Prayer meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 730
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S. W. Haynee
Haster
F. M. Kenny
Katherine Pierce
Epworth League and Orchestra
Easter Services and Activities at Local Church
Bible School for all ages at 9 45 a m Communion service and morning sermon at 11 a m The Resurrection From Death to Life Evangelistic sermon at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening Children's story hour and Easter egg hunt Saturday at 3 o'clock Ladies Aid at 2 30 Monday afternoon in church parlors
Outing ends in mystery as car chase spooks neighbors
Sunday drive turns bizarre when a ground crawling animal under the car triggers a reaction. Neighbors gossip as dad abruptly drives off, returns home, and a buried object prompts further intrigue amid engine trouble and unexpected events.
Foy E Wallace Jr Evangelist Bible School and Services
Foy E Wallace Jr evangelist schedules Bible School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m Lord's Supper at 12 m every Lord's Day Morning subject Resurrection of Christ Evening subject All Power.
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Foy E. Wallace, Jr
Christ
Presbyterian Church Services Weekend Schedule
Rev J A Birnbaum pastor. Church service at 10 30 a m. Presbyterian. Services held every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the City Hall auditorium.
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J. A. Birnbaum
City Hall
ROUSE gives series of meetings and Easter program notice
Pastor W. T. Rouse schedules Sunday School at 9 45 to 11 service at 11 and 7 30 with Y M C A groups at 2 30 and 6 00 and 7 50 evening service. Assistant pastor W Edwards joins from College Ave. A sacred concert led by Prof Goetze. Easter program at Ragland Baptist Church on Saturday night March 26. Six Brown Brothers saxophonists perform at Vernon Opera House April 1. records available at Pendleton's Music Store.
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Pr. (. W. Edwards
College Ave
Baptist Church
Paul Goetze
Ragland Baptist Church
Brown Brothers
Vernon Opera House
Pendleton’s
Posidieton’s
Real Estate Transfers List Large Ranch and City Lots
Real estate transfers show A B Wharton to W T Waggoner the Wharton ranch spanning Wilbarger and Baylor counties amounting to 85 000 acres for one dollar and other considerations. G A Works to C E Basham an undivided half interest in Highland Place addition Vernon Texas minus Lot 3 Block 3 for 10 and other valuable consideration. Andrew J Britton to H L Shultz lots 4 and 5 Block 4 T H Shive addition for 700 J W Wheatley to W B Schulta lots 31 Block 2 Wheatley subdivision for 500 Luther Webb and W H L Rogers to Co T Meroney lots 21 and 22 Justin
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A. B. Wharton
W. T. Waggoner
Wilbarger
Baylor
G. A
C. E. Basham
Highland Place
Vernon
Texas
Andrew J. Britton
H. L. Shultz
T. H. Shive
J. W. Wheatley
W. B. Schulta
Wheatley
Luther Webb
W. HL. Rogers
Property Transfer and Local Notices In Pendleton
Public notices show H B Leverett and wife Katie Leverett selling a 40 by 120 foot lot in block 95 South addition to J Nathan for one dollar. Robert Bennett traveled to Helena Montana to visit his sister Mrs A H Reed. Central Christian Church women plan a Saturday market at Massie Vernon Grocery from 2 to 6 PM. Brown’s Cash Grocery promotes bulk coffee quality and freshness. Six Brow Brothers Victor Records advertised at Pendleton’s Music Store.
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H. B. Leverett
Katie Leverett
J. Nathan
Ladies of the Central Christian Church
Massie-Vernon
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Vernon Record
Boford O. Brown
Eric G. Schroeder
Albert D. Sheppard
Congress
THE
American Press Association
W. M. Blackwood
Bk. M. Rogers
M. Ladd
Ree
Wilbarger County
RUM Runners
C. A. Wood
Oly
Methodist
Central Christian
Gus Ramage
Bible School
Lezzie
Whaever
Pol
Dad
Heliotropes
Anything
Lizzie
Church of Christ
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Christian Science
First Baptist Church
W. T. Rouse
Miller
Magia
Rene
Golgen
Miy
Texas Cafe
Texas Street
Ceive
Waggoner National Bank
Vernon, Texas
Robert’ Bennett
Helena, Mont
A. H. Reed
BROWN
Six Brow Brothers
Victor Records
Pendleton
Ite
Thefar Armers
Bani Bans
Puckett Bros. Grocery
C. R. Cook
W. E. Thomas Lumber
North Main
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