Commissioners and Judges Meet in Wichita Falls
The County Judges and County Commissioners Association of Texas holds its annual convention in Wichita Falls October 5 and 6 with about 200 delegates. Events include a Texas Oklahoma Fair gathering, a Kemp hotel banquet, a Burkburnett highway tour, luncheon, and discussions on legislative questions and county finances.
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Burkburnett
Chambers of Commerce of
Wichita Falls
Georgia Lansford
Cashion School
Court House
Aty
W. D. Cline
B. D. Sartain
McClosky
Bexar County
J. D. Fauntleroy
Texas- Oxlahoma
Kemp Hotel
Emmett Moore
State Highway Commission orders 700000 auto seals for 1924
Austin. The State Highway Commission ordered 700000 auto seals for 1924 with delivery set for Oct. 1. Priced at 21.50 per 1000, the purchase was made through the State Board of Control. The red background seal shows 1924 and the words Registered Motor Vehicle.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
State Board of Control
Local arrest nets suspected bootlegger on train
A man with prior ties to an illegal craps game was taken off a Sunday train by City Marshall Davis as he departed toward Wichita Falls. Reports say friends tipped him to bootlegging charges. He is jailed in the county facility. Also noted is Miss Elizabeth Wood returning to Denton for her studies at I A and County Superintendent H. H. Avants inspecting new Young county school buildings.
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Marshall Davis
Wichita Falls
H. H. Avants
Young County
When a Thing Seems Impossible With God Behind The Effort
The adage urges seeking divine power to tackle daunting tasks. By trusting God's strength the problem gains clarity and motivation, potentially sparking progress and overcoming perceived limits.
Tom Ross Receives Twenty Year Murder Verdict
Abilene Texas Sept 18 After a long jury deliberation the Tom Ross case ended with a guilty verdict for the murder of H L Roberson cattle inspector Seminole Gaines County on April 1 and a twenty year penitentiary sentence. Ross also drew a thirty five year term at Lubbock for killing Roberson's partner W D Allison in Seminole. Milt Good stands trial here for Robersons death.
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Abilene
Texas
Tom Ross
H. L. Roberson
Seminole
Gaines County
Ross
Lubbock
Roberson
W. D. Allison
Milt Good
Unrendered Automobiles Listed In Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls report shows over 2000 autos not rendered for 1923 taxation. Total unrendered valuation reaches 286060 dollars, with state and county tax totals of 2145.45 and 2288.45 respectively. Irvan Deaton, county tax assessor, spent over a month and 500 dollars to compile the roll. owners were notified by email and many appeared to render later.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Irvan Deaton
Plane sets speed record at 266 mph near Mineola
Lieut. Al Williams powered a Curtis racer to 266 miles an hour for one kilometer in a wind aided run at Mineola. The Navy accepted the time as authentic. the official four lap average with two against wind stood at 247.5 mph, beating last week’s marks by over three mph.
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Mineola
L. IL
al Williams
Navy Department
Do Men Know Women And Their Ways In Brass Film
The film Brass stars Monte Blue as Philip Baldwin who seeks a home but is repeatedly hurt by wives and lovers. Marjorie Baldwin prompts divorce, then two more romances affect him as the Warner Brothers production adapts Charles G Norris novel. At Liberty Theatre next Tuesday to Thursday.
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Philip Baldwin
Brass
Monte Blue
Marjorie
Philip
Warner Brothers
Charles G. Norris
Marie Prevost
Marjorie Baldwin
Harry Myers
Vera Lewis
Irene Rich
Frank Keenan
Miss Dupont
Margaret Seddon
Helen Ferguson
Edward Jobson
Harvey Clark
Cyril
Sunshine Coats Highlight Luxurious Fall Styles
An advertisement touts plain models and fur collar coats plus embroidered pieces all made from soft warm coatings. Each coat is described as Sunshine tail ored with careful finishing and workmanship, promising a satisfactory fit and lasting service.
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Elizabeth Wood
Denton
I. A
Miss Wood
Mrs. Cliff Groves
Bristow Hardin
Cincinnati Conservatory
Geleweiz
Frederick J. Hoffman
College of Music of Cincinnati
Percy Grainger
Chicago Musical College
S. W
Gage
Elzee
Roberto
B. Street & Company
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