Vernon official notes turkey prices and market scene in Washington
A letter from H O Hockersmith in Washington describes market pricing for poultry and produce, noting turkey prices at 58e per pound and a 25.20 dollar implied value for a forty pound bird. He compares meat costs to local Vernon, Texas, mentions Italian vendors, and recounts grocery stalls, butter handling, and Thanksgiving preparations in the city market.
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Washington
Dan
Beersheba
Vernon
Three chicken varieties kept by Adam Donges on East Maiden Street
Adam Donges raises three chicken varieties at his East Maiden Street home. The Hondan stands out with a large crest extending over the eyes, about two inches in diameter, unlike his Anconas and Buff Orpingtons. Donges says Wilbarger County offers good profit potential for poultry farmers.
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Adam Donges
East Maiden Street
Poultryman
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Their kindness will never be forgotten. MRS. T. J. MeGiiLh TY. J. MeGiLeh JR and relatives Sisters. New yarns knitting needles crochet hooks sewing needles Crow Adv Ite.
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T. J. MeGiiLh
TY. J. MeGiLeh, JR
Walter Ladd's Service Car Ad and Local Notices
Walter Ladd's service car available by phone 188. B and W Drug Company advertises complete stock of Re-Creations and dolls. Ray Albright left yesterday for Burkburnett to take an oil job. Local drug firm promotes dolls and new stock in the notice.
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Walter Ladd
Ady
B. & W. Drug Company
Ray Albright
Burkburnett
Remember last winter buy coal now
Sewell Grain and Fuel Co announces coal sales for winter, inviting customers to purchase early. Location listed as 94 2te Ady. Promotional text emphasizes urgency to stockpile fuel.
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Sewell Grain & Fuel Co
B and W Drug Company Ad Teaches Two Sandwhiches Daily
A brief ad notes the B and W Drug Company offers lunch service with sandwiches served twice daily. The snippet states Get your lunch at the B. and W. Drug Company. The reference includes Adv. 94-2te.
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Pendleton & Son Drug Co
B. & W. Drug Company
Adv
Blair brothers visit uncle in Wichita Falls
Robert and Charles Blair sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blair spent the latter part of the week visiting their uncle in Wichita Falls.
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Robert
Charles
Men’s Apparel Price List From Evening Market
A compact listing shows price tiers for men’s wear and hats. Jerseys and coat sweaters range from five to ten dollars by grade. Stetson hats are offered at five dollars for dress styles and three ninety five for staple hats.
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Washington, D.C
Hockersmith
H. PD
Blernon
Bureau of
Wai E. Ps Isk Insurance
ENS
Vernon Reegra
Vernom
Texas
My Be
Odell
Turkey
Tam
National Museum
Sam
Odell “Strutter
Sugar Corp
Speaking
Crow Sisters
W. B. Chastain
Quanah
Jh. “A
Pendleton & Son Dring Co
J. R. Carpenter
Lockett
I. A. More
Shreveport, la
Dr. M. J. More
Clarence Gilmer
Texarkana
San Peter
Pendleton
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Eac
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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