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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists local rates for classified ads two cents per word for first insertion, three cents for two insertions, with a minimum charge of two cents. Obituary notices cost one cent per word, poetry two cents per word, and display advertising at 60 cents per column inch with four cents for other ads.
Public notice states that The Record will gladly correct any erroneous reflection about individuals firms or corporations upon notification to the editor. It invites readers to bring perceived misstatements to the newspaper for prompt remedy.
An exchange reports William Jennings Bryan plans to retire from lecture platforms, sell Florida real estate, and invest in safe securities. He built a fortune from tours and writing and remains a revered public figure noted for character and influence.
Guests viewed gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Berry at their new Wheeler street home while dessert featured magno lias ice and bridal decorations. Mrs. Howard Reger, Mrs. R. D. L. Killough, Mrs. Leon H. Brown and Miss Georgia Castlebury served the course. Gift room overseen by Mrs. H. W. Bailey and Mrs. J. V. Townsend.
Miss Louise Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Smith is asked to sign a contract to teach another term at Blooming Grove. She receives high praise for her satisfactory school year there.
Mrs. W A Laine announces a Sunday school class at 8 PM Wednesday at the Baptist church. Haircuts by S11 or see Mrs R B Huddleston 1110 Witbarger. Miss Marie Patten visited Miss Ola Nohin. Swim travels to Albany on business. Dr Kincaid of Crowell in Vernon en route to Austin for state Medical Association. Pure Food Show on North Main May 6 9 with baby show prizes. W R Moore left for Mineral Wells for West Texas Chamber meeting.
Mrs. W D Berry entertained yesterday afternoon and last evening at her West Texas street home to honor her daughter in law Mrs Keith Berry. Bank officials and guests attended a formal reception with a red rose and fern table, a musical program, and an ice course, as family and friends greeted the newly married couple returning from their Dallas honeymoon.
Vernon Sunday schools saw a further drop with 175 attendees across all schools versus 1783 previously. The Airplane Flight contest’s discontinuation at the Methodist unit partly explains the decline while offerings rose slightly to 86.16 dollars from 82.21 the prior week.
With the May opening, many visitors arrived in camping outfits to Lake Kemp south of Vernon for a day or two of fishing. Reports indicate hundreds traveled to the lake and spent lengthy time attempting their luck in the waters, foreseeing the lake becoming a major local resort.
All Confederate Veterans and descendants may attend the Dallas reunion May 19 and request identification certificates from Mrs. J B Collins secretary Camp Cabell LL C VV 2227 Paradise streets to obtain the reduced round trip fare. Also a Baby Show on North Main May 6 9 at 3 30 pm with details via Mrs 1 Terhune Ite and Mr Dale Shive travel to Mineral Wells for West Texas Chamber event.
Rev Frank McNair of Lockett filled his regular appointment here Sunday. The school will present The Hoodead Coon a two hour play Tuesday night May 12 at the school house. Main characters include Misery Moon the Hooded Coon Everett Bruce Geldon Blair the Millionaire Irving McNabb and others. Several visitors from Lockett attended. Mr and Mrs Carter Hill and family visited H A Hill of Sudan. Various local residents attended parties picnics and school programs with community figures named throughout.
Mrs KR Cunningham from Route 1 recalls illness lasting weeks with fever back and head pain. A pharmacist recommended Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to her husband who bought a bottle. She reports rapid improvement after starting treatment and continued to full recovery. The ad cites availability in medicine dealers with tablets and liquid form and claims no harmful ingredients.
Classified ad mentions Cenol Ant Destroyer at Fergeson Drug Co and Cenol Agency. Includes a preacher note for Maude Minister Coming and a Primitive Baptist church event on May 7 and 8. Also references a loan offer by Snodgrass Mer and a bargain listing at 1301 Main Street with phone 163.0.
After Adlerika I feel better than for years at age 60. Adlerika is a buckthorn bark based mixture that removes gas in ten minutes and relieves the stomach. It stops bloating and may expel old waste matter. Good for chronic constipation. Sold in Vernon by Fergeson Drug Co Odell by A M Drug Store and Harrold by Wilson Drug Co.
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