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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record includes notes on publication schedule and mailing status. It identifies R. B. Nichols as editor and manager and notes the paper is mailed as second class matter under federal act. Instructions urge subscribers to provide old and new addresses for changes.
The Record lists subscription rates for the year and advertising rates for classified and display ads including reading notices, obituaries, and poetry. A notice to the public promises corrections for any erroneous reflections upon individuals, firms, or corporations upon editor notice.
The City Engineer urges action to conserve current water supply while seeking new sources before hot weather. The piece calls for removing flat rates, metering all patrons, fixing leaks, and building a reserve supply to accommodate Vernon’s rapid growth.
Vernon rapid home construction continues across all city sections yet housing remains scarce. A new building and loan association with ready capital could provide affordable credit to thrifty families, easing the shortage and fostering better citizenship through ownership. Homeowners tend to invest locally and stay longer, unlike tenants who may head elsewhere.
The text argues that to stabilize Vernon’s growth driven by oil, encourage home ownership and support every institution and enterprise that makes it easier for people to own homes, aiming to retain the population drawn by oil development and other reasons.
Buick faces strong demand as buyers seek popular models and dealers struggle to meet spring and summer orders. Buick urges early ordering to secure preferred model, streamline factory communication, and avoid delays caused by nationwide demand.
After measles I suffered backaches grew weak and thin. Two doctors failed me. My mother used Dr Williams medicines for years and gave me Golden Medical Discovery. After two bottles my backache stopped and I gained weight. I now feel well and praise Dr. Pierce's Medicine.
Frank Collier former mayor of Wichita Falls was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years for killing his son-in-law Elzy Buster Robinson on Valentine’s Day drawing local attention to the case.
Puckett Brothers advertise half and half and Mebane cotton seed for sale. Guaranteed pure first year seed. Prices right. Auction or sale terms likely by Puckett Brothers. Location not specified.
The Choral Club will meet for practice Thursday at 10 o clock in the high school auditorium. Members are expected to arrive promptly for warm ups and voice training before the session begins.
Delphian club plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Miss Johnnie Mallow. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meier of Cordell visiting niece Mrs. J. W. Hodges, en route home from Madisonville. Miss Frances Parr of Amarillo visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Parr. Mrs. John Abbott of Wichita Falls spends the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
The Wednesday Forty-two club meets tomorrow with Mrs J H Cook. Mrs Joe White hosted her brother Mr 5 Ray of Burkburnett for the weekend. Mrs T M Fergeson has word her brother-in-law Sam D Stinson of Greenville is seriously ill. Stinson, a noted figure here, was appointed by Governor Ferguson as attorney to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Gas pressure in the abdomen causes restless nerves and sleepless nights. Adlerika removal of gas claims to evacuate old waste in ten minutes, marketed as a powerful intestinal cleanser for constipation and stomach trouble. Products sold in Vernon, Harrold, and Odell by local drug stores.
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