Land Office Adopts Dodge Cars for Field Service
The United States General Land Office standardizes on Dodge Brothers motor cars after testing many makes. The fleet includes 34 Dodges with 84 total cars, mostly heavy hauling and one half ton business models. A Wyoming to Colorado route shows dramatic time and cost savings from the switch.
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Dodge Brothers
Land Office
Frank M. Johnson
Johnson
Department of Interior
United States
Glenrock
Wyo
Wheatland
Road bonds spark countywide vote and a craftsman truck
In Brenham style testimony a frustrated farmer recalls rainy days and muddy roads that hindered cotton shipments. He describes a county meeting where city planners touted roads and schools, urging votes for road funding to improve education and churches. The speaker argues roads benefit all, not just urban interests, and the speaker ultimately supports the bond.
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Evans
Bill
Coeounty
All Creek
Beck
Christ
Palestine
Mysel
June
Mme
Fine Record For Diamonds by Ferrell and Thompson Tire Firm
Rob Ferrell and Herb Thompson run a tire agency linked to the White Garage since last September. They report selling about 150 tires monthly and note consistent customer satisfaction with Diamonds tires, despite a Diamond tire back order. They also carry Yacine and Miller tires and see summer sales rise.
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Rob Ferrell
Herb Thompson
Ozark Mountain
Trough Vernon
Ferrell
Mr. Thompson
Yacine
Miller
New Pump At Filling Station
A new gasoline pump installed by the Auto Tire and Battery Co on South Main Street introduces Wayne company’s latest model. It uses ruwa five gallon containers and is electrically lighted to be visible at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Tire and Battery Co
South Main Street
Wayne Company
Hupmobile Sales Reported by H. Creath Motor Co this Week
Two Hupmobiles sold by the H. Creath Motor Co this week a touring car to Steve Cook on Monday and a roadster to Ro1 on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J A McFall of Wichita Falls will reside in Vernon for a period with Mr McFall joining the local McFall Motor Co as manager. Mr and Mrs J A McFall traveled to Wichita Falls Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Creath Motor Co
Steve Cook
J. A. McFall
Wichita
Vernon
McFall
McFall Motor Company
Wichita Falls
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United States General Land Office
Brenham
Banner Press
Uncle Sam
Ermenen
Sam
Miyu
Ferrell and
Thompson
Delco
Goodyear
Magnolia Petroleum Company Gas and Oil
Life Worth
Our
Western Electric Farm
Mr. Farmer
Vernon Electric Company
Olin Turner
General Auto Supply Co's
White Garage Bldg
Vernon, Texas
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