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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1923
Page
4
The Vernon Record announces a price change to two dollars per copy for subscriptions and local sales. Readers are alerted to new rates and service options, with details on delivery and payment methods.
The Record states any erroneous reflection on individuals or firms will be corrected promptly when brought to the editor's attention.
Vernon high school defeated Quanah high in an interscholastic football race. About a hundred Quanah businessmen and fans traveled thirty miles in heavy rain to support Vernon against Wichita Falls, with Quanah visitors praising Vernon’s hospitality. Writer Harry Koch of the Tribune Chief attended as a Quanah observer.
Vernon high school football lost to Wichita Falls Friday but showed remarkable fighting spirit. The smaller Vernon squad fought a heavier foe, trailed late yet held the visitors to two touchdowns in a spirited last quarter. Citizens praised the lads for their valiant effort and renewed glory to the season.
Two years after Wilbarger County voted 600 000 in bonds to pave roads out of Vernon residents, the county faces a new bond issue to address needs in other sections. The piece urges unity to extend county road improvements, arguing Vernon previously backed future issues and that all parts share common interests. If unity remains, a third bond for roads elsewhere may follow.
The text discusses President Coolidge proclaiming National Educational Week from November 18 1928 urging cooperation among state and local authorities civic and religious bodies to improve and support education. It argues for universal lifelong learning and highlights barriers such as humiliation timidity and illiteracy, noting millions in the U S lack literacy and that Educational Week targets all citizens.
The editor argues that paving a large county’s roads must be phased, warns against ingratitude toward neighbors who gain earlier improvements, and urges unity to ensure farmers can reach Vernon to market and trade regularly.
Lynch Davidson announces bid for governor and T W Davidson as lieutenant governor also seeks the post. In Texas voters favor surnames over full names, making the two Davidsons in the race potentially confusing. The piece notes Davidson and Mayfield as common names in state politics and the difficulty of voter familiarity.
In Texas this year a $50 000 educational survey aims to reform schools. The plan urges every town and school district to survey their own conditions from November 5 to 25, study English, physical education, citizenship, and extension programs, and act to improve education for all students. The Ladies Aid Safety of the Central Christian Church will host a Saturday market November 17 at the Messie Vernon Grocery.
Mr and Mrs George Hardin announce the birth of a son George William and a daughter Mary Elizabeth. The twins arrived Friday November 9.
We have a large stock of beautiful rugs Congoleum squares and linoleum and our prices are low. We buy sell or trade.
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