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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
11
The Vernon Record announces advertising rates and subscription details for Vernon Texas and Wilbarger County. The issue lists prices for classified ads and display notices, with a guaranteed 5000 circulation and 50 percent in Wilbarger County. Published Tuesday May 11 1920.
A Vernon program from the Fri day Record by the Chamber of Commerce lays out a plan for upbuilding including a $60,000 sanitarium, street placards, house numbering, expanded mail service, and two Red River bridges. It argues vigorous local action beats idle talk and notes national policy on postal pay and labor. It also references gubernatorial potential of Mr Bailey and assigns blame for political defeat.
The article argues a $2500 annual minimum wage for railroad workers is excessive and questions production value. It critiques Labor leaders and cites W Jett Lauck and Mr Bailey while noting Texas precincts and labor voting patterns influence the political outcome.
The speaker argues about setting a minimum wage of 2500 dollars a year and questions the government guarantee of an easy living. He notes living costs rose after the Civil War but have since fallen, and warns against relying on external agencies to ensure a basic income.
A dialogue fragment shows a dispute about Charlie not graduating and the effect on college athletics. One speaker insists there is strong college spirit and many graduates each year, while the other claims the lack of graduation would hurt sports programs.
A list of announced candidates for county offices and district seats in the Democratic Primaries dated July 24 1920. The slate includes James V Leak for District Attorney George for Representative L oist District McHugh Orban McCurdy storey Ish Bomar Reub Key Verna Lucky Blair Alderman Pulcher Nabers T J Griffin Burdine Sneed McCaler Marcum McKee Strickland L Chapen and others seeking county clerk tax assessor treasurer superintendent surveyor public weigher commissioners and constables with re election notes where indicated.
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