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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1923
Page
4
By A. Nichols, Vernon postmaster, notes mail matter delayed due to Act of Congress dated March 2. Declares effect on the Vernon, Taran route and postal service.
Vernon backers the present band organization plan weekly concerts and seek additional subscriptions to fund operations. They pledge to enter the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention band contest in Brownwood next May and aim to become the official band of the national chamber, urging city backing and financial aid.
Vernon leaders rally to win backing from Fort Worth Denver line towns for the 1925 meeting at Brownwood in 1924. Delegations prepare to mobilize a large band and uniforms to bolster the bid and provide music for the Vernon event.
The article urges a coordinated effort from Vernon Memphis Quanah Wichita Falls and others to mount the largest single train to Brownwood for the 1925 convention. It outlines how multiple towns can contribute Pullman cars and bands, hosting travelers via connected paved roads and nearby cities to handle overflow, aiming to dominate West Texas. It also meditates on the value of human assets like health memory and especially children, urging community investment in schools and welfare. Miss Maurine Herald returns from St Louis after attending Washington University.
A short reflection on assets expands beyond money to human gains like health and appetite. The piece contrasts Webster definitions of assets with intangible riches, noting even wealth figures like Rockefeller value a simple, sturdy stomach. It challenges readers to assess their own unseen assets.
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