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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record announces its publication schedule and postal registration with editor and manager R H Nichols. It lists subscription rates at two dollars per year and instructs readers to provide both old and new addresses for change requests.
A Fort Worth story recalls a black man born into slavery who rose to become a successful bank president. It argues his life disproves southern abolitionist claims, showing thrift and effort enable advancement despite race, lack of education, and systemic barriers.
Governor Neff and prominent Texans push for expanding and funding state parks amid growth, urging action to preserve natural areas and boost tourism and recreation opportunities across the state.
Citizens back a drive to donate land for public state parks with a goal of a park within reach of every Texas household. Supporters seek small donated tracts now and later funds for larger preserves in regions like Davis Mountains and along Southwest Texas rivers to preserve scenic beauty for public use forever.
Rural Wilbarger County schools rapidly improve as one teacher schools fade and high schools rise to city standards. officials note adult citizens support education and that local children need strong home district schooling to ensure quality education.
A new medicated liquid named Creosene is advertised to penetrate to tooth roots, relieve pain, tighten loose teeth, heal pus pockets, and kill germs causing gum disease within 12 hours. The article promotes home use as a cheaper, convenient alternative to dental chair treatment and cites widespread recommendations.
The speaker argues for better district buildings and equipment and outlines the case for a first class junior college attached to the city school system. If two years of college can be offered locally, thousands of youths can start their education at home, ensuring who get an education.
Claude Jackson and Miss Eva Holcomb of Davidson Oklahoma were married Thursday night at 9 o'clock by Rev L P Kopp at his Mesquite street home. The couple will live in Davidson.
Vernon residents and Baylor County officials visit Seymour to judge the county fair. R. M. Fielder and P. D. Chaney serve as livestock judges, Miss Emma Gunter assists in textiles and culinary judging, while Mrs. S. W. Bailey joins as art exhibit judge. Heavy rains delay proceedings with the fair extended to Sunday.
Miss Adelle Ray, a Wichita Falls vocalist, will appear on Miss Harrington’s pipe organ recital at the Methodist church tonight. Ray is said to have a pleasing voice and audience members are promised a treat. Harrington, noted for pine organ performances, may repeat the recital Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Also mentions Electra trips by Crim, Lundy, and Morris families.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Boaz of Electra spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lowe. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Schumann, a son, September 12. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kohl and family visited their daughter and son‑in‑law, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hi. Lalk of Enterprise. Miss Bertha and Miss Louise Luiz entertained the young people with a party Friday night. Miss Ruth Houtchens is on the sick list this week.
The note invites sellers to bring chickens eggs and cream to the City Fish and Oyster Market to obtain the highest cash price. It also records 78-11e Mrs C M Ladd and her daughter Miss Beulah spent the week in Port Worth.
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