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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
4
A notice credits the Vernon post office and advises readers to mail changes of address and other updates to the appropriate address, referencing Acts of Congress dated March 3, 1879, for second class mail procedures and urging careful handling of old and new addresses to ensure prompt attention.
In Wilharget county the motto links farmer, merchant, banker, barber, and butcher as all share in thanksgiving. The people express pride in their county and the nation, noting continued opportunities and the importance of unity despite wartime strains.
Advertising rates list word charges for classifieds reading notices and obituaries with cents per word and minimums. Promotions run for display ads at 50 cents per column inch with other ad prices noted. Include cash with all mailing reading notices.
Opponents offer no substitute and urge rejection arguing the issue would drain residents and neglect lateral roads. Supporters claim $800000 federal and state aid plus $200000 outside highway work would begin meaningful improvements. The Record endorses the bonds as a sound tax decision and predicts broad public support.
Witharger county farmers and merchants express gratitude this Thanksgiving despite likely lower cotton bale counts. High cotton prices may yield similar or greater income this year, offsetting reduced harvest. The community reflects on labor and economic factors shaping their thankful outlook.
The report lists numerous visits and gatherings around Saturday night and Sunday involving Grady and Miss Mary Belk, the Guehes family, and many others. It mentions WRG, various communities, and a large crowd at a Friday night gathering with bands, plus many family connections and travel between towns.
A bout between Tunney of New York and Gleason of Pittsburgh is planned for a 15 round world light heavyweight title match. Madison Square Garden, New York, hosts December 10 with promoter Tex Richwal. Possible co feature with Mike Metigae for Hawessweight claims following the main event.
Wednesday visits and Sunday family gatherings around Odell and Vernon. Names include Knappandole Tosiness Br White and Moe Mayfield with Tiemas Coloma and Tiner recovering illness. A November 20 event at White City schoolhouse invites all to a pleasant program.
Little Aleta Nunn is improving after a lengthy illness with typhoid fever. Several Vernon residents, including Will Key and Mrs Virgil Fildebrand, were mentioned visiting or staying with relatives. The text records multiple families visiting in Vernon and nearby towns, with assorted minor health updates and social calls through the weekend.
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