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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
4
The article argues against a miners strike on November 1 and against granting demands for a five day week and six hour day. It warns that shorter hours could fuel drunkenness and law breaking, leading to idle talk, discontent, and potential anarchy, calling the move criminal for a coal man.
The piece calls for full facts about Senator Watson accused of aiding Bolshevism and opposing the justice department and the federal trade commission. It condemns partisan grandstanding in Washington and urges representatives to demand verifiable information rather than rhetoric from any side.
The report notes widespread loitering on the job across fields factories and railroad yards with farmers bringing cotton pickers at set prices only to have workers quit after a few days demanding higher pay. Most complaints target Negro labor with the colored man described as largely unreliable.
The piece urges recognition of obligations to complete work undertaken. It argues whites may lack respect for duties, but unions should ally with business, farmers, and others to promote finishing the job. It warns against a nation of quitters and links finishing work to character and reputation.
The Red Cross promotes a health crusade among 500000 children aiming to form lasting habits of clean teeth deep breathing wholesome food and responsible conduct. If half persist Texas could see a healthier generation. grownups may doubt the value yet many believe these practices will yield stronger citizens and lower disease risk for Vernon and other communities.
Heavy rain in Harrold county caused substantial cotton damage this week. Local business and social activity includes Webb of Vadnews assisting Harreld Dry Goods, Massie of Vernon visiting, and Guilford McCarroll from Herring Showers Lumber nearby. Mrs. LB Lowe of Elliott area dies after a brief illness. Funeral held at residence with five children surviving.
Wednesday afternoon in harrold the interment at East View cemetery marked the day’s obsequies. locals discuss church and school updates, new housing, job changes, typhoid cases, and weekend visits. a marriage license was issued to george clark and lena wilson ceol and many residents are mentioned with travels, work, and community life.
Property listing notes buyers sought for vacant suburban acreage at fair prices. Contact J. R. Jones, Agent, Ferguson Building, North Main Street, or call phone number 617.
Mr and Mrs T A Campbell of Frederick Oklahoma are guests this week of L M Caruth. Kramer Studio offers free help to improve Kodak pictures. Mr and Mrs W W Greever returned from Fort Worth and Dallas where they saw the Victory Fair. They visited son Vv M Greever and wife at Polytechnic Heights Fort Worth. Berry's Cleaning Plant offers services for ladies suits and dresses. Phone 66.
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