Hundred Dollar Bills Circulate as Tens Used in Vernon Bank
A Vernon bank teller notes a surge of large cash transactions as hundred dollar bills circulate. A customer used a ten to cash a check for 100 dollars, then increased it to 200, reflecting unprecedented holiday spending. Merchants report tight stocks and widespread selling out, with dry goods hardware and novelty shops booming. Peddlers and beggars exploit the strong economy as Wilbarger County shows rising purchase power.
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Vernon
Snh
Wilbarger
Berry Taking Rhode Island Reds To Dallas Poultry Show
Charley Berry departs for Dallas to attend the State Poultry Show with a Rhode Island Red entry including one young pen one cock two cockerels and two pullets. He may be the only local exhibitor, as others planned to attend Dat his.
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Berry
Rhode Island Reds
Dallas Poultry Show
Charley Berry
Dallas
Rhode Island
Dathis
Mr. Berry
Raynes Interested In Oil Proposition At Brazoag County
Caesar Raynes local attorney has been named secretary of the Tabor OL Company at Brazoag county test well enterprise. The firm holds 2,0000 acres with capital stock of 200,000 dollars. A rotary rig is on the ground with the hole 67 feet deep and prospects for reaching oil are reported by geologists from AL & M College and the University of Texas near Wixon Lake. Former Bryan residents recall reports that oil may surface at the lake and could ignite if a stick is used in marshy areas. Tabor of the Vixen community remains a familiar figure in promoting oil production.
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Tabor
Try An
Raynes
Local figure assists in Bryan company setup
A Bryan resident helped organize a new company, contributing to its formation and early research efforts. The person’s role focused on coordinating initial operations and aligning the business plan with regional needs.
Marriage Licenses Issued for Several Couples
Luther Tamon and Ethel David. Martin Luther Loggins and Canary Jolly. Thomas Richard Dykes and Mit tie Marral Tove. Lawrence Vo Starr and Maggie Vassey. William M Arnold and Ella May Ritchey. Sam Branch and Lena Pinkney. Christine Gregory visiting relatives near Dallas. Milford of Winona visiting sister Mrs. W. T. Rouse. Helen Hiatt and Dolly Tenard returned from Powell University School in Dallas for Christmas holidays.
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J.P. Martin
Chillicothe
Vernon
W. ON. Stokes
Tne
Martin Luther Loggins
Canary Jolly
Thomas Richard Dykes
Mittie Marral Tove
Lawrence Vo Starr
Maggie Vassey
Helen Hiatt
Dolly Tenard
Powell University School
Dallas
Johnson visiting Slaton native with crop hopes
A. Johnson of Slaton in Tubbock County visits his brother J. W. Johnson north of the River. He has lived here ten years and has many friends. He notes crop conditions on the South Plains are remarkable this year.
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A. Johnson
Slaton
Tubbock County
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
South Plains
MR BUSINESS And how your family handles future income
A fragment advertising Pacific Mutual Life policies urges readers to secure a permanent income for survivors after the head of the family dies. It touts monthly payouts of 25 50 100 dollars and mentions related features like total loss accidents and sickness coverage. The ad lists T P Lisman at Russell Residence as contact.
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Alice Small
Rhome
Fort Worth
Waxahachie
Mrs. Reed Smith
Cleburne
L. A. Hollar Realty Co
Geane Wilcox
Ohmie Wilcoy
Adv
Jessie Riggs
Mangum
Okla
Nadine Riggs
Marjorie Simmons
J. B. Simmons
Wichita Falls
Wlon. Stokes
J. A. Fain
Oklahoma City
Mr W. ©. Johnson
J. K Johnson
Wo D Berry
Brazos County
A. Caesar Raynes
The
Taboril
Brazoag County
Bryan
Luther Tamon
Ethel David
Wmn. M. Arnold
Ella May Ritchey
Sam Branch
Lena Pinkney
Christine Gregory
RB. Milford
Winona, Texas
Mrs. W.T. Rouse
Victor Records
Atd
Pendleton’s
Parker-Donges Grocery
MR. Business
Pacific Mutual Poliicy
Dewey Wilson
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
T. P. Lisman
Russell
Dodge Brothers
McFall
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