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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention BR. WH. NICMOS, Baker and Manager Ehtered at Vernon with references to Congress and a March 3 date. Content is unclear but indicates a civic or organizational notice with names and a deadline.
A modern tower of Babel in politics shows varied groups backing Senator La Follette, from farmers to industrial workers. The split motives reveal a candidate rallying diverse, opposing interests. He opposes majority court rule, favoring legislature control, while critics see shifting loyalties and self serving aims across factions.
The article analyzes President Coolidge’s warnings about threats to the Constitution and the Supreme Court. It contrasts executive challenges to judicial authority with the enduring principle that Congress cannot negate constitutional checks. It recalls Theodore Roosevelt and past curbs on judicial power as context for today’s debate.
A fragment notes President Colidge and Pollette facing denouncement as radicals for advocating ideas deemed more conservative. It suggests opposition from Republican party members and frames the dispute as a clash over governance form and political stance.
Dispatched reports describe a Germany Defense Day parade in Berta where gray uniforms and the old goose step drew little public enthusiasm. Schoolchildren cheered while older attendees recalled wartime memories, illustrating a shift in German sentiment eight years after a once fervent display.
The Republicans nominate Dr. Butte as a capable candidate for Texas governor. Despite praised qualities, he is unlikely to gain action or widespread support. Democratic discord may prompt some bolt votes, yet Texas is expected to vote much as it has in the past.
Roy Jenkins and W S Jenkins clash the revelant meaning at Pleasant Valley Sunday night. Diverse visitors including A Rogers in Sweetwater and Miss Juanita Bratcher headed to Claresdon College. Odell public school set to open October 6 with local repairs noted.
Residents and visitors share news of minor travels and gatherings across Vernon. Charlie Mason shopped in Vernon. Abbie and Elizabeth Starr returned from Wichita Falls where Abbie attended a teachers’ institute. Mrs J P Hamilton and Ruth Tolbert visited relatives and the County Fair. Maude Ross visited Vernon. Willie Grimes and J R Grimes hosted guests. Sears sisters from Crowell visited, now in Sherwood. Stringers returned from Wichita Falls. Mrs Molloy hosted Arthur and Cecil Miller, and Rev Vaughn from Sweetwater arrived as Baptist pastor. Jeorge Buey handled business matters. Vidoue Lytle returned from a Plains visit.
White City News reports cotton picking opened up on a larger scale as the local gin averaged several bales daily this week. The article lists numerous social visits and family travel notes around White City including J M Knapp, W W Adams, Mrs Hobbs returning to Fort Worth, and gatherings with the Hobson and Carrington families aboard a Sunday visit. It also notes Little Mary Joe Stowe’s illness and Mrs Anderson in Vernon sanatorium with plans for movement.
Residents from Vernon and nearby areas shared visits among family and friends including Hobsons Dansons and Browns. Attendance was strong at the Vernon fair last week. Several locals traveled to nearby towns for business or worship, with multiple family gatherings and church services noted.
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