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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record informs readers of publication days Tuesdays and Fridays under manager H Nichols. It notes mailing matters as second class and includes subscription rates, advertising rates, and policies for changes of address and obituaries, with fee structures for classifieds and local notices.
The piece argues that isolationist forces in the United States and Europe push toward stronger US withdrawal from global affairs. It notes reactions to Coolidge’s disarmament conference idea, McAdoo’s Europe trip, and alignment with Bolshevik Russia and Socialist Germany against the League of Nations. Dawes, Coolidge, and Lodge are cited as warning voters about Republican threats this fall.
The piece notes Chicago crime coverage tied to the Loeb Leopold case and a push for reprieve for another youth, contrasting Chicago’s crime focus with Texas. It comments on newspapers and public attention as murders rise, with hangings and punishment in focus as the nation watches.
The Record notes Texas murders remain high despite reporting gaps, arguing that killings occur in sparsely reported counties and city papers miss many cases. It contends Texans maintain a notable proficiency in fatal violence, challenging Chicago’s lead and urging official statistics.
Thalia news reports Rev O P L Clark presiding elder of Vernon District preached at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. The fourth quarterly Conference followed with a fine report. Local visitors included J R Solomon family Leon Solomon and others from near Iowa Park. Several townsfolk and relatives are mentioned along with typhoid illness of Tommie Weathers.
Sunday night services at the Methodist church drew a small local crowd including Mr and Mrs Will Wood and their daughters Minnie and Annie Ernest French Eunice Short wind Annie Maye Neill Leo and Bill gathered for the preaching by Brother Clark.
Filavaty Faye Burns and Lotis Roberts attended sermons by Rev. Jones of Spur at the local Christian church with large Sunday crowds. Nearby Quanah residents joined the Sunday night service as well.
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