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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
4
The Record outlines advertising charges for classifed and display notices and states obituary notices and poetry rates. It warns that any erroneous reflection will be corrected upon notification to the editor.
The piece highlights Al Smith’s political ascent from modest origins in the lower east side to three terms as governor of New York. It notes his large margin in a third-term win, his defeat of Mayor Hylan by a protest, and discusses perceptions of him as a machine politician while predicting his enduring influence within the Democratic Party despite unlikely presidential nomination.
A discussion on enforcement of the Volstead Act notes that opposition sees it as a failure, while supporters praise enforcement as temperance. A new enforcement chief proposed reorganization but faced Senate and Congress personnel approvals, implying spoils politics in appointing district chiefs. The piece argues enforcement hinges on removing politics from appointments.
The text suggests President Coolidge favored harmony with Congress over vigorous Volstead Act enforcement, noting congressional dynamics and political limitations on law enforcement.
The City of Vernon grants a natural gas franchise to the Typha Company to pipe gas from the Shamrock field in the Panhandle. Officials note past franchises failed but expect this one to bring service if funds and gas supply exist. Analysts question field viability and customer demand. The Record notes Upham Company may have satisfied requirements.
The town seeks to bring natural gas to Verona to accelerate expansion along the Denver Road. Officials note Verona grows without gas and projects that gas access would attract industries by offering cheaper fuel, boosting local development.
The Childress Post will switch from weekly to semi weekly print, publishing Mondays and Thursdays. Owned by Santa Braswell and Fred A Story, with Story as active manager and Braswell focusing on the Cremlon News of Catrendon. The paper cites Childress growth and Port Worth Denver railroad branches as future prospects.
An old advertisement urges readers to purify the body with Calotabs, claiming system purification builds wealth and vitality. It promotes a weekly to biweekly course, offers family packs and trial packs, and lists prices and directions for purchase at drug stores.
The weekly paper notes an index that has appeared twice each week for many years, indicating a long established publication cadence. It highlights the schedule's reliability and the paper's steady distribution pattern.
Miss Johnnie Mallow acted as hostess at her Main street home for the Friday Bridge clubs and guests. Three tables of players competed with Mrs. Joe Sumner taking high score, Mrs. Howard Timberkike from Frederick Oklahoma winning guest prize, and Mrs. Keith Berry earning the low score. A plate lunch followed the games.
Billy Harrison five birthday honored Tuesday at home on Baewie Street hosted by his mother Mrs G Morrison. Guests Palmer Robinson Lena Bert Robinson Maxine attended with games cookies and ice cream served in celebration of the boy’s fifth year.
The fragment lists names from a North Texas mutual aid group seeking life insurance salesmen, mentions officers C. R. Martin and Y. C. Anderson, and reports a birth notice for Mr. and Mrs. Fimmett Robinson in Huntington Beach on Sept 17. It also notes Ida Baker’s new Fashion Shop position and Lela Albright’s Colorado trip with her mother Mrs. Mary Evans Evitt of Bristow, Oklahoma.
The Studebaker Standard Six Coach sees a $100 price reduction effective August 1 while retaining unaltered equipment. The ad touts full unit-built construction, premium materials, and one-profit manufacturing aligning with Ford in price field. It highlights powerful performance, smooth ride, and high resale value, urging a test drive to appreciate its qualities.
Join the Home Handicraft Club and earn money at home. Information available by calling Key's Millinery Shop at South Side Square. Phone 283.
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