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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
4
Vernon Record announces BEMI WEEKLY published by Brown & Company and entered as second class mail in Vernon Texas under Congress. It lists subscription rates for one year and six months and notes readers to provide old and new addresses for prompt delivery. The paper date is Tuesday November 25 1919.
A patriotic piece urges a distinctive Thanksgiving focusing on peace and plentiful harvests while warning of unrest and plots to erode society. It emphasizes consecration to unselfish effort for home and country and praises national resolve against anarchy, urging adherence to a biblical command to give thanks and move forward.
The Record urges living farmers to clear debts first then invest in barns, clean water, and home improvements. It advocates installing an electric light plant if possible, planting trees, and securing livestock and crops from weather and rats. Landlords and renters are encouraged to upgrade farms for productivity and civic value.
The piece argues America as a Christian nation justifies large fundraising for religion. It notes denominations seek huge sums for evangelism, reflecting national faith and public support. The text frames evangelistic need within a broad religious landscape and public expectations.
The piece argues major funds go abroad while 75 Buddhist temples rise locally. It urges churches to intensify education drives to reach nonattenders, noting Vernon’s Sunday church attendance and St Louis Methodist figures. It calls for liberal gifts during a season of plenty.
Former Texas state comptroller H. B. Terrell argues enforcement gaps in tax laws at Fort Worth. He notes disparities in assessments with some taxpayers paying 100 cents on the dollar while others pay as little as 20 cents. He calls for a state tax commission with full authority to set non appealable assessments, citing horse and mule valuations as an example of leakage.
The article argues for a state tax commission inspired by Mr. Terrell as a means to reform inequitable taxation in Texas and other states. It contends that a commission could make taxes more honest and fair, easing burdens on average citizens while supporting government needs.
J J Jordan has bought a home in Vernon from EF A Whittington on south Wheeler street and plans to move from Rasland to Vernon soon. The consideration was 85000 dollars.
J. R. Jones received a letter from R. L. James of Fort Worth requesting that his name be signed to a petition to extend paving on South Main Street. Mr. James owns property there and views the expenditure as a good investment.
A son was born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lige Mitchell, seventeen miles southwest of Vernon. Another boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Roy McNabb, six miles southeast of Vernon. W. W. Kerr and P. O. Bentley visited Dallas Saturday and will return two Hupmobile cars for Works Auto Supply Company.
Ad copy touts accurately fitted glasses to preserve “figures” and save money for customers. Slogans promise clearer vision and a positive outlook, urging shoppers to choose Leutwyler’s for budget friendly eyewear.
A historical ad claims that taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses breaks a cold within hours. It touts relief from congestion headache fever sneezing and joint stiffness and notes the product is inexpensive at drug stores with no quinine.
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