Wheat Crop for 1920 Held Back by Adversities
Texas winter wheat sits at 75.6 percent of normal due to a rainy fall and winter, high winds, and late planting. Rye at 77 percent, breeding sows down since 1917, and farm labor faced shortages but improving with Mexican workers arriving. Labor demand and farm operations remain delayed. overall prospects vary by region with East Texas most affected by labor shortages.
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E. M. Johnston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Houston
Texas
Black Land
Bell
Plains
Gillespie
Kerr
Collin
Grayson
Panhandle
East Texas
Essen
United States
Big Lumber Yard to Be Built Near Puckett Store
A. G. McAdams Lumber Co of Dallas plans a large lumber yard on a half block west of Puckett grocery in Vernon Texas. Materials will be stocked and business expected within days. J. E. Lutz lists oil leases in Wichita and Wilbarger counties near Guyer Trisler well, plus a 5000 acre ranch lease adjoining Neal Hamilton and an 8500 acre block southwest of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McAdams Tamber Company
General J
Dallas
Texas
Puckett Grocery Store
A. G. McAdams Lumber CO
Vernon
Wichita
Wilbarger
Guyer-Trisler
Neal Hamilton
J. E. Lutz
Offices for Rent in Nicestightest City Centre with Booths
R. FE. Montgomery, once a city resident, is in town attending to extensive interests. The listing notes offices for rent described as the nicest and cidest with booths, plus two front rooms. Contact Dewey Wilson, Magsic, Shive & Piper Bidy by phone 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wilson
Magsic
Shive
Piper Bidy
R. FE. Montgomery
Offices for Rent in Nicest, Brightest Town Spot
Misgic and Shive advertise offices for rent in a prime downtown location, featuring baths and two front rooms. Contact Dewey Wilson by phone G16 96.1tp for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wilson
Misgic
Shive
Per
Bridge Over Red River Urged
A Vernon Record letter from April 8 1920 urges constructing a bridge across the Red River to connect Texas Vernon with Oklahoma markets. The writer cites better roads on both sides, progressive cross river farmers, and demand for easier cross river travel without costly delays. Davidson previously voted and sold stock to fund a bridge.
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Red River
Oklahoma
Vernon
Texas
Red Bluff
Davidson
Incubation Times Vary By Poultry Species
The period of incubation varies with species of poultry. Hen eggs take 21 days, pheasant 22 to 24, duck 28, Muscovy duck 33 to 85, turkey 28, peafowl 28, guinea 26 to 25, ostrich 42, goose 40 to 54. Conditions also influence timing, with batches sometimes running one or two days over or ending earlier due to accidents or low temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Guinea
Hatchery eggs tested after incubation damage advised
Eggs chilled or overheated should be tested after a few days to gauge damage. Department of Agriculture poultry specialists warn that chicks have hatched from eggs left out of the incubator overnight and from eggs briefly exposed to temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Nicest lightest and coolest place in rooms
Dewey Wilson Massie Shive and Viper Building listed with phone 616 for this listing. 26-1tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wilson
Massie
Shive & Viper
Raymond Dorsey and Carrol Reid Pope Visited Vernon
Raymond Dorsey and Carrol Reid Pope of Wichita Falls spent Sunday with friends in Vernon, sharing time and hospitality during a weekend visit to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dorsey
Carrol Reid Pope
Wichita Falls
Vernon
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South Plains
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Paul
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W. C. D. Wells
Dean & Co
Broadway
New Nork
City
Vernon Record
Kelly Springfield
R. E. Biddy
Lone Star Engineering Co
L Exchange
Morris Auto Trimming Shop
Victrolas
Victor
Pendleton’s Music
More's Theater
Y Se Vernda
Lexas
Gran
ARL
Giscep
Barger
M. G. Neatheny
Vernon, Texas
Knox
Lion
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