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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
4
Rates for classified ads are 112 cents per word first insertion and three insertions. local notices 2 cents per word first insertion and 3 cents for two insertions. obituary and poetry rates apply per word. Cash is required for mailing notices. Display rates: Promotion eight column inches free. other display 45 cents. Public notice offers correction upon notification to editor.
A town near Vernon hosted a camouflaged lottery offering an automobile as a prize. A large crowd gathered and the drawing occurred on the courthouse lawn to accommodate attendees. A local pastor used the event to announce an ensuing revival meeting under his church’s auspices.
The piece notes a shift in attitude toward big business and consolidations in utilities and railroads. It cites postwar investment growth, citizen ownership ideas, and a belief that consolidations improve service and often lower prices. It mentions distrust of politicians and a changing view of corporate fairness.
The text argues that politicians only sense change near elections and notes government bodies pushing mergers and consolidations. It criticizes the past idea of breaking up large industrials and promotes regulation over crippling business to avoid oppression and poor service.
Mrs. R. J. Castlebury and daughter Ellen returned by train from Boulder where Ellen attended the University of Colorado. Mrs. Castlebury visited Mrs. Stewart of Fort Collins, a former county resident. Also returning were Mr. Long and daughter Martha, Mrs. D. Houssels and Adele, and others who had accompanied or traveled separately. several members had been studying at Colorado.
Mr and Mrs W M Hazard and children I J Hazard wife and daughter Catherine Mr and Mrs Wayne Lawson Mr and Mrs J K Wilie and Mr and Mrs W T MelQuitty and son Wray enjoyed a two day outing at Methivine Park Oklo Mrs MclQuitty and family returned to Clinton Mo after visiting her parents Miss Katye Sue Reed has accepted a position in the J C Penney store
Miss Clara Donges and Teveoy Anderson wed atTolbert Methodist church at noon Thursday. Anderson, son of William and Mrs Anderson of Lockett, graduates high school in 1995 and farms with his father near Lockett. Bride a Rain Bow Girls member and popular with area high schoolers. Also notes Robert Wright returning from Baylor summer school and visitors L V P Jones of Rusk.
Mrs B C Wood and daughter Miss Annie Mae tour south Texas in their new car Little Trusty visiting Ennis Ghatson Waco Marlin Austin and San Antonio. She notes the Treaty Oak near Austin and mentions Lions Club efforts to buy the lot for a park while crops are poor and many fields failed or planted but not come up. They plan to return before the September 4 opening of school.
Mrs Guy Puckett and her children returned Sunday from Columabius Ohio where she spent two months visiting relatives. She found the summer cool and pleasant.
A meeting of 655 A. FL and ALM lodge of Masons is called for Tuesday evening September 8 at the Masonic hall by order of L. BE. Kester, a worshipful master.
Members of the Susanah Wesley class of the Methodist Sunday school will meet with Mrs. C. 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.
The surest sign of worms in children is paleness fretfulness and loss of appetite. When these symptoms appear give White's Cream Vermifage. A few doses drive out worms and restore health. White's Cream Vermifuge has fifty years of successful use Price 55c Sold by all Drug Stores.
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