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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
12
Classified ads cost 112 cents per word for first insertion with three insertions. Local reading notices priced at 2 cents per word for first insertion and 3 cents per word for two insertions. Obituaries 1 cent per word. Poetry 2 cents per word. Always include cash with mailing notices. Display ads promotion 8 column inch, all other 45e.
The Record invites readers to report any erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations in its columns. Corrections will be made promptly upon notification to the editor.
A town near Vernon hosted a camouflaged lottery offering an automobile as a prize. A crowd gathered on courthouse square for the drawing, where a church pastor announced an upcoming revival, lending support to the lottery amid its illegality under state and federal law. The revival began the day after the event.
The piece notes a shift in public attitude toward consolidations in utilities and rail sectors. It argues postwar investments educated citizens to support investor ownership, with claims that large-scale consolidations improve service and sometimes raise prices, while distrust fades as people see honest management and fair dealing.
Aine new notes that politicians sense public mood near elections. Government promotes consolidations of public service firms to regulate large business rather than break up industrial giants as in the past. The view suggests crippled firms cannot oppress or serve well.
Mrs R L Castlebury and her daughter Ellen returned by train Sunday from Thornton where Ellen has been attending the University of Colorado. Mrs Castlebury visited Fort Collins friend Mrs J P Stewart while there. Accompanying them home were Mrs W K Long and daughter Martha and Mrs D Tussels and Adele. Others who returned earlier in the week include Mrs Hubbard Coley and son Habdr and John Belly Houssels and Mrs A B Swartwood.
Mrs Chinard and family joined Hazard and Lawson families for a two day outing in Medicine Park last week. Catherine Hazard and others visited Clinton Missouri afterward while Miss Katye Sue Reed accepted a job at J C Penney.
Mrs Guy Puckett and her children returned Sunday from Colonnatius Ohio where she visited relatives. She had been away two months and found the summer pleasantly cool.
Miss Clara Donges and Mr Anderson wed at Tolbert Methodist Church with Rev Yarbrough officiating. Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs William Anderson of Lockett, plans to farm nearby. Donges daughter of Mr and Mrs Achim Douges of Baerstroet is a Rain Bow Girl.
Mrs Wood and daughter Miss Annie Mae travel through Ennis Gholson Waco Marlin and Austin in a new car named Little Trusty. They praise the Treaty Oak and Cap to, note poor crops along the route, and plan to visit San Antonio before returning home for the school opening.
A meeting of the 655 A FL & AL M Masons is called for Tuesday evening September 8 at the Masonic hall by order of L E Kester worshipful master.
Members of the Susanah Wesley class of the Methodist Sunday school will meet with Mrs. O. H. Naylor of Maiden street Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Reed and daughter Rose Aura of Graham visited Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beavers Saturday and Sunday on their return home from Denver.
An 19th or early 20th century parcel advertises White's Cream Vermifage as a remedy for worms in children. Signs include paleness fretfulness poor appetite and disturbed sleep. A few doses are claimed to drive out the worms and restore health. Price 35 cents sold by all drug stores.
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