Short Ballot Voters Set for Runoff Primary in Wilbarger
Wilbarger County prepares for tomorrow run off primary with polls opening at 9. Some large boxes may open at 1 to allow more time for voting, and results are expected within an hour of polls closing. Notable races include congressional contest between Spencer and Parrish, district court race Nabers versus Cooke, and County Tax Collector between Blair and Whiteside. Voter turnout projected around 2,000, lower than the first primary.
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Wilbarger Counnry
Charles P. Spencer
Montague
Lucian W. Parrish
Henrietta
J. A. Nabers
Sixth District Court
R. A. Cooke
Wellington
Childress
Collingsworth
Foard
Hall Hardenton
New surtax scales proposed for high incomes
The House Ways and Means Committee drafts a tentative income tax plan with surtaxes on incomes over $5,000, ranging from 3 percent up to a top rate of about 7 percent, replacing the current 1 to 63 percent under the law of 1917. A comparison table shows the new rates across income levels.
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House
Ways and Means Comittee
Seed Demand for Dig New Guinean Butter Bean
Notice requests seed of the Dig New Guinean Butter Bean from Taylor at Ferguson Drug Co. The writer warns disappointment if tame and erbonnt are not provided and expects seed by September 10. The bean allegedly grows to ten pounds or more and is described as fine for gating.
Community News Seeker Seeks City Updates
The Record announces Mrs. Virgil Hildebrand will correspond for Wildcat reporting community news from the county. Residents are urged to send items about arrivals departures school and church activities to her.
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Hildebrand
Virgil Hildebrand
Wildcat
Vernon Social Notes Highlight Local Moves
Mrs. Clay Brite of Oklahoma was shopping in Vernon Wednesday. Paul Pierce, ex Swartwood and Company, will work for Madden & Clark on North Main. A. G. McLarty and daughter move to a South Cumberland Street home. Miss Alice McLarty to teach in Vernon schools.
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Clay Brite
Oklainton
Vernon
Paul Pierce
Swartwood and Company
Madden & Clark
North Main Street
A. G. McLarty
Crowell
South Cumberland Street
Alice McLarty
Infertile eggs eyed in Vernon plan to separate roosters
D W May and JR Messick advocate yearly separation of roosters and hens to improve egg production. Vernon merchants will pay 5 cents a dozen for infertile eggs, and Messick concedes hens may lay more eggs in hot weather when separated. The plan is reported to meet broad local approval.
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May
Vernon Merchants
J. R. Messick
Vernon
Mrs J D Parnell Leaves for Frederick Visit
Mrs J D Parnell and her young daughter depart Tuesday morning for a visit to Frederick Oklahoma. The trip aims to spend time with relatives and bring back news of the visit.
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J.D. Parnell
Thesday
Frederick, Oda
Tanlae the Ewreat Tonic Seeks Fer�son Drug Co Ady
Fragmentary notice notes a tonic named Tanlae tied to M. Ferguson Drug Co and an address or date fragment Ady 5-2te, implying a marketing or distribution inquiry.
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M. Fergeson Drug Co
Ady
Major Frank McKinney Reports French Visit From War Front
Major Frank McKinney son of Mer and Mrs SP McKinney writes from France about a quiet voyage and a spacious oil chateau room. He describes red plush chairs, velvet draperies, a marble fireplace, and cordial French hosts while noting war marks evident around town and wondering how long the command will train at the site.
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Frank McKinney
Mer
SP McKinney
France
Major McKinney
Major McKkinney
Ameertatin
Jong Wis Commaid
L SULLIVAN STARTS TO PRANCE ON TRANSPORT OUT TO SEA
Linton Sullivan recently rode with American troops and, after reporting fourteen big ships in the convoy, was aboard the largest vessel about 600 miles out when it was decided to turn back due to a problem on the ship. Other Vernon bay residents were aboard the transport. Mrs. S Sewell returned home after visiting relatives in Markle Balls sod. Vernon visitors at the Burkburnett oil fields included N R Teath and Sewell, LG Timkins, W E Heilheim, J H Pendleton, A Cook, K Stores, RL Pierce, Hugh Thompson, Rupert Sewell, R B Sherrill, J Ling and J A Dixon.
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Linton
Tim
Vernon Bays
Church Services and Night Sermon Plans Tonight
At the Churches H. & STUBBS Pastor tle School 614 Preaching and communion at 1 oclock Morning subject Little Things Night services first since arrival public invited members urged to attend and help make service a success Subject The Supreme Question Also notes from local travels and greetings appear.
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Tle School
Local Notes From Vernon Area Social Roundup
George Atkins visited Vernon East on business. A.T. Beazley pair visited J. J. Reynolds and wife. Ralph Bradford stayed with Mrs Bradford’s parents, Mir and Mrs Henry Poster, over the weekend. Dr and Mrs German visited Abran Mes J. I Bedwards and others. J. G Hawhorn and daughters visited Ordainion with Tauhhorn’s sister. J W Jahe Dy Mo OAL McBiride and others were Vernon visitors. Beav er Creek residents Chas Tinnley visited Ravi Sunday. S. Masnard family welcomed a sick child. Mrs J L Gobin staying with Mrs Rh o D German. Christian meeting starts Saturday night. all invited.
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A.T. Beazley
J. J. Reynolds
Ralph Bradford
Bradford
Mir
Henry Poster
Parsley Commnty
German
Abr.an Mes. J. 1
Bedwards
J. G. Hawhorn
Clyde An Piadia
Ordainion
Tau Hhorn
Mira
J. W. Jahe Dy Mo Oal McBiride
Jess Rexioluts
Lee Jordin
Vernon
Merc
Chas. Tinnley
Beaver Creek
Ravi
JS. Masnard
Fourteen States Ratify National Prohibition Amendment
Jurve lists fourteen states that have ratified the federal prohibition amendment with dates from January to May. States include Mississippi Virginia Kentucky South Carolina North Dakota Maryland Montana Texas Delaware South Dakota Massachusetts Arizona Georgia Louisiana and others.
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Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
South Carolina
North Dakota
Maryland
Montana
Pet
Texas
Delaware
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Arizona
Georgia
Louisiana
Ang
Mineral Well Crystals Ad at To M Preserve
Classified ad fragment shows Minerals Well Crystals offered by a dining company with advertising line 63-2te. The readable text hints at a promotional item or product listing within a local newspaper page. Limited details prevent fuller context or exact company name.
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Epgervehi
Adv
Ite
Taylor
Fergeson Droge Co
T. M. Fergeson
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Italy
D. W. May and
JR. Messick
Vian
Roosters
Hiens
Mekinney
So Po MeKwinney
Frenets
Ameri
L. Sullivan
Vernon Roy
Linton Sullivan
New York
CSP
Sullivan
Wilbarger County
National Food Administration
Secretary of the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
ASK Chamber OF Commerce
Central Christian Church
H. &. Stubbs
Presbyterian Church
Port Worth
Milford
Winons
Smith County
WP. Honse
Rayland News
Rayiond
George Atkins
Vernon East
Helen
Yora Reagiey
Dr and Mars
Mr. D. German
Vernen
J. 4
Gobin
Ben Thiney
Whe Rinow Fins
Carl Roberts
J. Bailie Macore
South Side
Th. Carpenter
Burkbarnen
Mir. Moore
Reson Dine Co
NEW Fall
Express
Yukon
Smersstate
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