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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
4
The Vernon Record advertises its publication schedule and editor manager B H Nichols. The notice explains post office mailing as second class matter and instructs subscribers to report both old and new addresses for prompt delivery. Subscription rates are listed at two dollars per year.
Classified rates shown per word for first insertion and subsequent insertions. Obituary notices and poetry priced per word. Display advertising rates listed by column inch. Cash required with mailings. Local notices include potters directory items andTrending notices noted.
The Record invites corrections for any erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations and will promptly address them when brought to the editor's attention.
The Record argues the county should approve a $600,000 road bond, noting federal and state aid totaling $500,000. It states the tax levy need not exceed 25 cents per $100 valuation, yielding $1.4 million in road improvements. The piece contends the deal is sound private business policy for the county.
The piece argues for a comprehensive Texas flood control program prompted by Oklahoma floods. It notes past Texas flood damages, calls for a federal state survey by reclamation and water engineers, and warns that without action Texas remains vulnerable to future flood devastation along major streams.
The text notes that levees and coastal barriers will not suffice to guard Texas against flood damage, underscoring the enormous scope of the task and the fragile fate of the state in protecting against rising water and flood events.
The piece argues Texas faces a crowded governor field and weak reform under a $5,000 campaign cap. It criticizes spending circumvention, calls the record a failure, and favors returning to a convention system for nominating state offices to curb cost and mediocrity.
David Lamar known as Wat of Wall Street is back in Essex County CN J Penitentiary Caldwell New Jersey to complete a federal antitrust sentence related to war efforts. He escaped to Mexico, was deported, and arrested in Texas before eventual return.
The piece argues that a comparison of governors and US senators under the convention system and under the direct primary shows the direct primary has failed to meet the high promises made for it.
The Dearborn Independent attacks brains and heroism as market drugs while contrasting gifted editors unaware of true numbers. It warns against a life of luxury taken from others and laments the hard path of self discipline and empathy in human nature.
Mr and Mrs R L Jordan and others visited Mrs Fannie Mears Sunday. Edd Gunn and family with Marie joined in. Walter and Caleb Jobe and Mrs Laura Allen and daughter Robye also visited. Lesetta and Clarene Jordan visited Miss Vera Lee Roberts Sunday. Mr and Mrs R L Jordan, Mrs.
Ramus, the famed French racehorse, faltered at the Goodwood Cup post in Paris amid efforts by Steve Donegal and trainer Finglish. Now under Fanny Heldy, a renowned turfwoman and owner, the once troublesome horse is broken and starts cleanly, signaling a promising racing future.
Laura Allewm and Will Wade joined visitors Trasdar Miswes Opal Mable Badens Fiffie Martin Janice Pool Leaetta Trene Jordan Ruth Wilhich Marie Neima Lambert and several Messrs attended the singing at the West Ragland schoolhouse on Saturday. A large crowd was present.
Mr Barnes of Wichita Falls visited the Lee Jordan home Tuesday. George Long returned from Amarillo after attending the Eastern Star Grand Chapter. Mrs Long, DB Pegry Jane, and Mrs Bernice Blanton will return today. Mrs V King and Mrs Van Hall came back Wednesday from Dallas. Mrs J Fr Gregory, lately in Mineral Wells, joined in Dallas and visited the Dallas Fair. Mrs Gregory will return today. WANTED Clean cotton rags. Vernon Record Office.
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