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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

8

West Texas warns on bootleg cotton seed dangers

The West Texas Chamber of Commerce led by Porter A. Whaler warns farmers in West Texas and surrounding counties about bootleg cotton seed. The notice cites new state laws for pure bred seed, urges buyers to verify seed sources, and asks merchants and bankers to cooperate in safeguarding the cotton industry. It recommends consulting a lawyer for Act copies and posting notices at courthouses and commerce offices.

West Texas Chamber of Commerce Porter A. Whaler Whaley Westons Texas West Texas Court House Vet of Commerce

Willys Overland Weeklong Demonstration Promises Major Push

Willys Overland launches a countrywide demonstration from November 22 to 29, spanning dealers and branches to stress its broad model lineup. Officials claim the event marks the longest and most universal merchandising push yet, aiming to showcase the new line.

Owill Snong Willys- 1 United

McAdoos Son's Wife Granted Paris Divorce

Mrs Ethel Preston McCormick McAdoo wife of Francis Hager McAdoo son of William Gibbs McAdoo former Secretary of the Treasury has been granted a Paris divorce Her mother is the second wife of Captain Isaac B F Emerson Baltimore and is half sister to Mrs Raymond T Baker formerly Mrs Smith Tolling McKin and Mrs A G Vanderbilt

Ethel Preston McCormick McAdoo Francis Hager McAdoo Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo the Treasury Paris McAdoo Isaac BF. Emerson Brome Seltzer Baltimore Raymond T. Baker Smith Tolling McKin A. G. Vanderbilt

Willys Overland launches universal dealer push for new model

October 5000 dealers nationwide receive sample cars of the new model. Factory output has risen to meet demand, and President Willys and General Sales Manager Peed plan a broad effort to educate buyers on the vehicle’s many uses. The Champion meets quick, strong consumer appeal, with its radical novelty and broad popularity among buyers.

John N. Willys J. G. Peed Willys-Overland

Club Postpones Meeting After Arrangements

The Home Economics club had planned to entertain members of the Home Science club on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Huggins home. The meeting has been indefinitely postponed.

Home Economics Club Home Science Club W. H. Huggins

Alger couple announce birth of daughter

Mr and Mrs Roy Alger announce the birth of a daughter on Monday December 3.

Mrs Roy Alger

Tolbert News Highlights Community Activities

A large Tolbert Sunday school crowd enjoyed singing. Visitors from Vernon Harrold Midway Red River Odell and Oklahoma joined in. Miss Edna Stevens and Miss Andrey Hawkins attended. Local court attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bunch and others. Bailey high plans a play Above the Clouds at Tolbert on Saturday December 1 with 25 35 cent admissions.

C.D. Williams and Castleberry Vernon Edna Stevens Harrold Andrey Hawkins Midway McDougal Red River Bud Dooley Odell Benton Laws Oklainian J. W. Dockery C. Bunch Lacy G. O. Tinamenes Greery Mend Upshaw Bailey High School Tolbert G. TR. Jones Los Angeles Calif Crouch Woodrow Reynolds Mildred Lawkis Fern Brock Burkburnett Tolbert High School Cotton Brumbalow Altus Oka Jake Carrington Adelle Bunch Electra Odette Simmonds Wishy Dockery Plains Raymond KE. Cox Mrs. Cox Crowch

Automobile registrations listed for several owners

Last week many vehicles were registered in the area. Names include Dee McCrary, Jim Wrather, Walter Kahl, Morgan Ramsey, Jno McNamara and Leo Cox, among others. Vehicles span Ford, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge and trucks. The notice also lists Vaughn Mercantile Co advertising second hand furniture and stoves and gives phone number 558. West Maiden St. 85-tfe

Dee McCrary Ford Jim Wrather W. I. Everett M. Crownover Chevrolet Walter Kahl J. Hl. Mason Morgan Ramsey Royds Ernest Sanders Tlohort Riainmweter TW. Th. Barrell Durant M. BE. Lutz Jess Tancock J. A. Turkett Walter Smith Chevrolet Truck G. P. Lanie Ford Truck Vaughn Mercantile Co West Maiden St Tfe

Curzon's Daughter Seeks Parliament Seat

Lady Irene Curzon daughter of Lord Curzon and British Foreign Minister campaigns for a House of Commons seat as an Independent. Born 1896, her mother Mary Victoria Lester is from Chicago.

Lady Irene Curzon Lord Curzon House of Commons Lady Irene Mary Victoria Lester Chicao

Marriage Licenses Granted Last Week

Licenses to wed were granted last week to G. C. McDaniel and Miss Bennie Opal Beall, John Ra sor and Miss Leta Mae Haney, Roscoe Wiseman and Miss Hazel Clausion, Oscar Farlow and Miss Buly Weathers, John T. Wrasse and Miss Lillie Murray, Roy Hirston and Miss Bertha Durham, Joseph Hildebrand and Miss Fay Opal Liles, John Kliever and Miss Allie McCourt, K. Db. Haynes and Miss Zell Stoneman, and to Ernest McConnell and Mattie Shaw, all in accordance with local marriage license records.

G. C. McDaniel Bennie Opal Beall John Rasor Leta Mae Haney Roscoe Wiseman Hazel Clauson Oscar Farlow Buly Weathers John T. Wrasse Lillie Murray Roy Hirston Bertha Durham Joseph Hildebrand Fay Opal Liles John Kliever Allie McCourt K. Db. Haynes Zell Stoneman Ernest McConnell Mattie Shaw

Furniture trade offer from Vaughn Mercantile ad

An old stylized notice offers trading old furniture for new and lists Vaughn Mercantile at West Maiden. It also advertises sale dates and bulk Fresh dates at Candyland with prices, suggesting a local classifieds style notice.

Vaughn Mercantile Candyland

Cotton Seed as Industry Is to Be Study Course

College Station November 29 All phases of the cotton seed industry including crushing refining and manufacturing processes have been added to the work offered engineering students at A M College of Texas in a lectureship course by the Texas Cottonseed Dressers Association Five speakers will be sent to the college to give practical talks beginning December 14 with S W Wilbur president of the association and manager of the Southern Cotton Oil Company of Paris delivering the first address This course mirrors the cooperative program with the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association and marks expected great benefit to students and to officers and teachers alike

College Station A. & M. College of Texas Texas Cottonseed Dreshers’ Association C. C. Hedges W. Wilbur Southern Cotton Oil Company of Paris Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association

Delphian Club Bazaar Set For December Event

The Delphian club schedules its annual bazaar for December 7 and 8 at the Hawkins Williams Furniture store. A wide display of Christmas gift items will be offered for sale to shoppers.

Delphian Club Hawkins-Williams

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