War Stamp Mass Meeting Tonight in District Court Room
E Al Thomas of Dallas to speak on War Savings at 530 tonight. R H Coffee to report Wilbarger county thrift sales and a $1000 sale to Schmoker Saturday. Dr Franiken and Fred Schur each report War Savings stamps purchased, urging attendance to avoid being a slacker.
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E. Al'Thomas
Dallas
District Court Room
Mr. Thomas
Natal
R. H
Wilbarger County
Schmoker
B.D. Franiken
Fred Schur
R. H. Coffee
Missionary Rally At Baptist Church Highlights Brazil Work
Rev. C. Taylor a longtime Brazil missionary led an all day event with an illustrated lecture on Brazilian geography, culture, and Baptist missions. He toured Wilbarger Association with C. J. Orr, conducting day and night services in multiple towns and planning next stops Ragland to Lockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Taylor
Brazil
Taylor
South America
C. J. Orr
Rev. Taylor
Wilbarger Association
Ronda
Harrold
Harmony
Bethel
Mount Zion
Vernon
Oklainton
White City
Tolbert
Odell
Red River
Fargo
Ragland
Talmage
Lockett
Saturday Recital Delights At Mrs Bennett Home
Pupils of Misses Ann Alexander and Enid McCarroll staged a Saturday afternoon piano recital at Mrs. Wylie Bennett's home. The program featured a Doll Musicale and a second act with pieces by Margaret Thomas Katherine Wheatley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Alexander
Enid McCarroll
Ann Alexander
Wylie Bennett
Ruth McColloch
Evelyn Rogers
Mary Garland
Mary Gil Clark
Mary Jeannette Bennett
Virginia Sewell
Clyde Roddy
Rachael Garland
Ning Ruth Terrell
Frances Davis
Nina Ruth Terrell
Jesse Hollar
Margaret Thomas
Katherine Wheatley
Merl Jones
Elizabeth Hicks
Papa
Nellie Ferguson
County School Census Shows Growth in Vernon
Vernon reports 1,206 children ages 7 to 17 in the latest census by Professor W. G. Shipp, an increase of 75 from last year. Most county districts have completed the census with only two unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Shipp
Vernon
Shipp
Conveniences Attract Vernon Family To Country Living
Clais L. Greene moved from Vernon to a farm near Oklainton and installed a Delco electric light and power plant. He built a 100 barrel water tank and spent about 800 dollars on pumps and engines. The farm now has electric lights in the house barn hog lots and in the yard. Water comes from taps in the kitchen bathroom barn and hog lots. The place is painted white and the Vernon drive takes less than thirty minutes. Friends see why country life appeals to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clais L. Green
Vernon
Oklainton
Greene
Delco
Two Schools Organize Clubs With Student Leaders
Professor W N Martin to give two clubs to Lackett Kincheloe boys and girls formed Thursday by county agent N R Pisdal. Lackett has thirteen members Kincheloe fifteen Oscar Vaughn president Lockett Amos Leverett vice president Hubbard Leverett secretary Leonard Davenport president Kincheloe Clyde Connell vice president Walter Kahl secretary Lockett. Martin offers two War Savings Stamps to the boy with the most profit from a five acre peanut tract with condition that as many as ten boys grow goobers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R.pisdal
Lackett
Kincheloe
Oscar Vaughn
Lockett
Amos Leverett
Hubbard Leverett
Kinceheloe
Leonard Davenport
Clyde Connell
Walter Kahl
W. N. Martin
Martin
Antelope Club Forms To Grow Peanuts
Antelope boys and girls organized a 16 member club on Thursday. A committee will invite local youths aged 10 to 18 to join. A 2:30 Friday meeting will enroll new members. The club plans a 10:00 Saturday march to the Liberty Bond parade with N BR Visdal the county demonstrator. The group seeks Chamber of Commerce prizes for peanut growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antelope
Court House
N. Br.visdal
Antelope Club
Chamber of Commerce
Willis Vaughn Seeks Commissioner Seat in Tolbert County
Willis Vaughn, a well known Tolbert county citizen, announces his candidacy for Commissioner, Precinct No. 3, subject to the Democratic primary in July. Vaughn has run for the office twice before, narrowly missing victory in 1916, and credits friend urging for this year’s entry. He advocates good roads and progressive county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Vaughn
Tolbert
Vaughn
Ady
Farm purchase signals move to Wilbarger county
R D Hurt formerly of Hopkins county visits Vernon to finalize plans to move to the recently purchased farm from TL McDonald. Hurt says his faith in Wilbarger county is shown by buying one of the country’s highest priced farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Hurt
Hopkins County
Vernon
DB. TL. McDonald
Hurt
Wilbarger County
Two Cars of Oats Offered at One Dollar Per Bushel
Bulk oats priced at 1.00 per bushel offered by Key and Wilson. Two cars of oats available for purchase with delivery at the railcar. Located at 24-2te Ady reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key & Wilson
Bookkeeper resigns from Sewell Grain and Fuel
Lance Schultz, long time bookkeeper for Sewell Grain and Fuel Company, has resigned and plans to move to the farm of D. W. May two miles north of Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell Grain and Fuel Company
D. W. May
Fargo
Judges Pit Declamation and Debating Contests in Electra
Professors B F Sisk J W Brock and N B Hodge judged Wichita county declamation and debating contests in Electra today Winners chosen here advance to Henrietta for the District Contest to earn representation at the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electra
B. F. Sisk
J. W. Brock
N. B. Hodge
Wichita County
Henrietta
University of Texas
Vernon Man Gets Pleasant Surprise
A Vernon man shares a health tale claiming Mayi's Wonderful Remedy cured his father's stomach illness after doctors suggested cancer or gall stones. The product allegedly removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, improving appetite and strength. money-back guarantee offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayi
Ad. M. Fergeson
Bishop Blacksmith Shop and Tools for Rent
Fragmentary notice lists J. I. Jones as agent for Bishop Blacksmith Shop offering tools for rent. Mentions Viola Lindsey of Mack and Mrs J C Roberts with unclear roles amid damaged text.
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Bishop
J. i. Jones
Ste
Viola Lindsey
Mack
Mra. J. C
Boys Enjoy Camping at Hiatts Tank
Last Friday night six boys under leader J. J. Fraizer enjoyed a camping outing at Hiatt's tank about two miles from town. Participants were Doyle Stalcup Robert Bennett Harrold Shive Matt McElroy Robert Walker and A M Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fraizer
Hiatt
Doyle Stalcup
Robert Bennett
Harrold Shive
Matt McElroy
Robert Walker
A. M. Hiatt
Prentiss Long Returns Home From Parsley School
Prentiss Long came home Friday after Parsley School closed for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentiss Long
Parsley
Two Cars of Otnts Sold at One Dollar Per Bushel
Bulk purchase at Key and Wilson under the car lot terms. Ady notes two cars of onts priced at $1.00 per bushel with immediate market handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulk
Key & Wilson
Hog sale ad from Okdaunion area Texas listing hogs
Classified notice offering to buy hogs of any size or color. Contact via Harrold Texas area with telephone reference. Includes fragmented details likely indicating an agricultural livestock buy or ad from 1920s local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okdaunion
Texas
Harrold
Closs IL
Greene
Miss Hydnti O NeaI Improves After Operation
Miss Hydnti O NeaI shows steady improvement following surgery as local notices report on residents and events. Renfrow stores advertise refrigerators while Vialle Ady and T Warlick converse about community matters. The district attorney returned yesterday from Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Warlick
Crowell
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Z. C. Taylor
Local Baptist Church
Cc. D
Clais L. Greene
Mrs. Greene
Lack
Ett
Organiz
Hopkins
Selec
Palm Beach
Stacy-Adams and Packard
Stacy-Adams
Offp
Sevhins Jnbeaker
Lance Schultz
The
Hiatt's Tank
R. B. Sherrill
Yernes Texas
Uncle Sam
Sullivan & Son Grocery
South Side Square
Tion
Herring-Bennett
Hydnti O'Neal
Renfrow
Vialle Ady
Pearl
G&b
Swartwood& Company
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