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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
4
The article reports Marshall residents’ shock after census counts diverged from school estimates, with 5 305 children counted but only 14 271 people total. It notes Vernon awaits figures and warns similar discrepancies may arise locally, causing widespread concern.
The article laments voter apathy in holding public office and voting. In last Monday’s city election C. M. Ladd faced no opposition as west district commissioner with only 190 of 609 voters casting ballots. Two months earlier Mayor Mason won with just 65 votes, highlighting a troubling lack of engagement and responsibility in directing community affairs.
The piece urges citizen participation in city matters and critiques complacency. It discusses Vernon’s public service pressures from fuel oil costs, potential transfer of street lighting and water pumping to the Texas Public Service Company, and the impact of rising fuel costs on power production and rates. It cites Oklahoma natural gas use for electric power and contrasts with Texas oil and coal use, then advises on Liberty Bond holding during market fluctuations.
Roadmap explanation of Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes describing how the United States borrowed money for wartime needs. It outlines that bondholders hold a promise of repayment and notes the conditions stated on the bond.
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