Vacations Fueled by Oil Map Air Travel and Gasoline
Mr and Mrs Truman Davis and son J Frank returned from a trip through Oklahoma and Arkansas. They were joined by Dr and Mrs D P Dimmitt and daughter of Ulvalde Texas. The article notes rising vacation plans for middle income families with longer distances and higher spending in 1950 driven by abundant gasoline and widespread service stations.
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Truman Davis
J. Frank
Oklahoma
Arkansas
D. P. Dimmitt
Uvalde, Texas
Shirts Finished 10c in Family Bundle
Advertisement notes Sno-White shirts finished at 10 cents each in a family bundle. Contact phone number 500 for details.
Democratic primary filings for district offices announced
The following have authorized the Nows to announce their candidacy for the offices listed under the Democratic Primary on July 22 1950. For District Judge 109th Judicial District G C Olsen re election. For District Attorney 100th Judicial District Mirai J Howie John P Dennison.
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P’rimary
109Th Judicial District
G. C. Olsen
Iray J. Howie
John P. Dennison
Symbols Teach Careful Reading of Highway Signs
A guide to highway signs explains how shape and color indicate regulatory warning or guide status. It details GUIDE signs including Route Markers for U S and State routes, and notes Texas uses square state markers for large numerals.
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Texas
Rustic chic cowgirl influence in Western style kerchief trend
A fashion note details rural chic outfits featuring gingham dresses and matching kerchiefs by Galey and Ord. It contrasts with nationwide guidance on highway signage including Route Junction Markers, Destination, Distance, and Information signs, their placements, shapes, and standard color scheme of black on white.
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Galey Anc Ord
U. S
Texas
The Gasoline Age Compared to Horse Power
In 1909 about 26 million horses and mules moved 13 billion miles yearly. Dobbin averaged 500 miles per year while today’s cars reach about 9 800 miles annually. In 1909, horse related deaths reached 3 850, or 30 per 100 million horse drawn miles. Modern gasoline vehicles show seven deaths per 100 million miles. Some label the gasoline era dangerous.
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Dobbin
Tests show gasoline yields higher mileage in trials
Present-day gasoline delivers more miles per gallon than the average driver obtains, tests by an oil company indicate. In a 751 mile run with factory models and 31 amateur drivers at 41 1 2 mph, the average was 22.07 mpg, with the best stock car achieving 26 1 2 mpg.
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Oil Company
Oil Industry
Moth Proofing Five Year Guarantee Ad
Sno White offers moth proofing with a five year guarantee and a contact phone number for service inquiries.
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U. 8
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Joe Marsh
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A. L. Rhodes
E. G
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Melvin Price
Gene Irwin
F. F. Trotter
O. D. Huckabee
Tom Jeffreys
H. B. Walters
H. Garland Lindsey Vergil Brooks
S. J. Hinkle
Dave Sisson
H. E. Clack Dennis C. Nix
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Jim Worley
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Charles W. Roberts, JR
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Republic Bank
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Republic National Ban
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