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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

4

Post Office Notice from Vernon Texas 1879

Entry shows Vernon Texas post office designation as second class mail matter under Congress act dated March 5 1879.

Vernon Texas Congress

Notice to the Public Clarifies Corrections Policy

A public notice states The Record will gladly correct any erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations upon editors attention, signaling a commitment to factual accuracy and accountability in reporting.

Notoriously Insolvent Prairie Line Seeks Abandonment

Texas and Pacific seeks FCC approval to abandon the Midland and Northwestern railroad from Midland to Seminole a 66 mile stretch. The petition calls the line notoriously insolvent and notes it is not proved and cannot earn operating costs, arguing that government overreach in rail policy should be tempered and that only economically needed lines should attract public investment.

Texas & Pacific Railroad Interstate Commence Commission Midland & Northwestern Railroad Midland Seminole Congress Midland & Northwestern Phefe Texas

Taylor County approves road bonds for highway surfacing

A dispatch reports Taylor County voters approved bonds to match state and federal funds for hard surfacing two highways crossing the county. Nearby counties have already funded their sections, Nolan County plans a bond vote westward, and the program aims to extend road surfaces over 200 miles toward Dallas while Lee and Colorado Gulf corridors receive county support.

Taylor County Taylor Nolan County Dallas State Highway Commission Wibbarger County Colorado Gulf Coun

First New York street plane landing by Lt Edwin Johnson

Lieutenant Edwin Johnson of the Army Air Service stationed at Mitchel Field on Long Island became the first flier to land an airplane in a New York street. He landed on Riverside Drive near Grant’s Tomb. the Sperry Messenger touched down safely but struck a pavement pole, wrecking the craft. He was uninjured.

Edwin Johnson Army Air Service Mitchel Field Long Island New York Riverside Drive Grant Sperry

County officials urged to vote on highway bond issue

Petitions circulate urging the County Commissioners to call an election on the bond issue. The prospect of 160,000 in outside money to fund two highways is seen as essential, and The Record expresses confidence the public will approve it when submitted to a vote.

State Banking Commissioner Reports Texas Bank Failures Improve

The Banking Commissioner released a report on Texas banks for the year ending August 31. It notes eleven failures with assessments of 1.0 million against member banks, down from twenty one failures and 8.001 million in 1921, and thirty one failures with 41.275 million assessments the following year. The document argues the conditions improved over the past year and credits management in the industry for stability despite earlier deflationary pressures.

Texas Landlc

Don’t Miss This Five Cent Medicine Trial Offer

A promotional notice from Chamberlain Medicine Co. of Moines Iowa invites readers to mail name and address with 5 cents and the slip to receive a trial package. The bundle includes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and biliousness, and Chamberlain’s Salve for burns and skin ailments. The offer emphasizes a 5 cent price and urges prompt response.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Sunshine pot and shadows in old Jefferson TX

Henry Yelvington notes a two murder incident on Jefferson East Texas main street with four shots fired and two men dead, no bystanders hurt, then shifts to light column items about farm romance wheat cotton prices, social maxims, a Kirkland couple’s thirteenth child, and a St Louis visitor for a sister’s wedding event.

Jefferson Texas

Rev L P Kopp to Discuss Missions at District Meet

Reverend L P Kopp of Central Christian Church will attend the Second District Convention of Christian churches in Sweetwater on October 24 and 25 to discuss Texas Missions. The program lists devotional sessions, committee appointments, religious education, and various mission-related reports and discussions.

Rev. L. P. Kopp Rev L. P. Kopp Central Christian Church Sweetwater the Christian Churches Mr. Kopp Texas Missions

Jetta McMaster Voices Address and Evening Schedule

Event details list activities led by Jetta McMaster including a 4 50 adjournment time a 7 00 Young People's Luncheon a 7 15 Praise Service and a 7 15 stereopticon slide show illustrating educational work Texas Missions Benevolence and the Golden Jubilee notes for the gathering activities and times

Jetta McMaster Texas Missions Ite

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