Wildcat News Box Supper Nets 258 for School Fund
The February Wildcat News reports a Friday box supper raising 258 dollars for school ground apparatus. Jewel Brady and Dora Mate tied for prettiest girl, and Mr. Tally won a cake after beating EG Luttrell in the ugly man contest. Local visits, moves, and services are noted. Will Nunn is ill. Dee Walker moved to Sweetwater.
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Wildcat
Jewel Brady
Dora Mate
Tally
EG. Luttrell
J. G. Luttrell
Amid
Luttrell
Harrold
Earl Luttrell
Vernon
Vernon Record Semi-Wlers Trade Issue Details
The Vernon Record weekly issue notes publishers Nichols Brown & Company. It lists issuance as Tuesdays on Fridays, postal registration in Vernon Texas, and subscription policies. The note emphasizes subscribers provide both old and new addresses for prompt mail. The edition date is Friday February 6 1920.
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Nichols, Brown & Company Publishers
Farm Labor Party and Rail Control Opposition
Four farming groups protest continued rail control by the Government fearing a split from labor unions. Samuel Gompers met with President Wilson requesting a two year postponement of railroad return to ease economic adjustments and government operation. Farmers want earlier return citing efficiency and quicker end to delays, while labor and farmers remain unlikely to unite due to differing radical preachments.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
White House
Wilson
Vernon Chamber calls for industry growth and local offices
Announcements note Democratic primary action for July 24, 1920 with candidates for District Attorney James V. Leak of Memphis, Sheriff W A Ish, Tax Assessor J T Cabe, Public Weigher A Pekox and J L Sneed. The piece argues towns do not grow alone and urges the Chamber of Commerce to attract industries, citing lost farmer hours and labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Leak
Memphis
W. Aa. Ish
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Married at Holcomb home in Paducah couple wed
Herbert Young and Miss Vera Byan united in marriage at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B F Holcomb with Rev. BK R. Fureus officiating. Young, from Paducah, recently discharged from the army, is a cousin of the Holcombs. Bride, a student at Holcomb Training School, hails from Snyder. They plan a brief visit, then make their home near Va duneath.
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Herbert Young
Vera Byan
B. F. Holcomb
BK. R. Fureus
Mr. Young
Paducah
Anid Army
Holcomb’s
Holcomb Training School
Snyder
Vaduneath
Rabbits Meet Trees in Court Over Premises
Judge J A Nabers declares rabbits must not coexist with trees after substantial damage to young plantings. He rejects mercy for the rabbits and supports capital punishment as the only safety for trees.
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J. A. Nabers
Stoddard House Sale in Vernon Ported by Local Firm
The Small Boys division reported the purchase of the R H H Stoddard home in Southeast Vernon. Built by Mr Stoddard during his Vernon project for the federal building, the deal was arranged by Foster Nowlin and Foster y and Company with Dixie Wheeler as the week’s early participant.
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R. HH. Stoddard Price
Vernon
Stoddard
Foster, Nowlin and Foster Y and Company
Dixie Wheeler
Foster’s Weather Bulletin Forecasts Widespread February Storms
Washington reports warm waves reaching Vancouver around February 9 and spreading across North America by mid February. Disturbances bring gales, snow, rain, and temperature extremes, with precipitation concentrated south of the Rockies and later shifts in moisture and evaporation across cotton states during spring.
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Washington, D. C
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains
Meridian 90
Great Lakes
Middle Gulf States
Ohio
Tennessee
Newfoundland
North America
Great
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Rockies Crest
Yellow Stone Park
Missouri River
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
North Dakota
Roy Russell Joins Ext Business Trip to Sudan-Littlefield
Roy Russell returns Thursday to accompany a several week business tour to eastern Sudan Littlefield region. The expeditions include markets in St Louis Chicago and New York to view opportunities and perform site assessments for ongoing operations.
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Roy Russell
Sudan-Littlefield
St. Louis
Chicago
Tfe
New York
Building for Hearte Vernon sewer extensions urged
Commissioner Neathery proposes water and sewer main extensions in Vernon to boost health and material welfare. Southeast Vernon expansion could spur activity, as a family waited for a home after unloading goods from a train. Officials should enforce connections to sewer lines. open closets have no place in homes.
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Neathery
Vernon
Towns Don't Just Grow Bridge Across Red River Worth Wilbarger County
J L Swartwood argues a Red River bridge would bring immense value to Vernon and the northern Wilbarger county. It would spur permanent good roads and a paved highway, easing farm access to markets amid heavy rain and poor road conditions. The piece stresses economic and regional development benefits from improved transportation infrastructure.
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J. L. Swartwood
Red River
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Odell Property Changes Hands
Odell news notes several property transfers including M.S. Roberts buying his store building from W. W. Matthews and L. M. Procter purchasing the local restaurant from its previous owner. Updates on local moves include Mr. and Mrs. Joli Blair visiting Tennessee and others planning business ventures. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Gearfort, with burial set for Odell cemetery and condolences offered.
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Odell
Corres L. Sullivan
A.J. Loesbee
Joli Blair
Dennis
Messrs
Blair
Dennis Tuers
Becknell
Elsie
Grady Tombs
Marrige
Neal Hamilton
J. P. Hamilton
Ruth
California
W. W. Matthews
Frank Dennis
Dennis and Hair Ar
Mrr. Matthews
D.C. Vassey
Haie's
Calotabs Ad Warns Against Flu Risks and Purity Claims
Physicians and druggists promote Calotabs as a quick cure for colds to prevent influenza and complications. The ad claims one tab at bedtime purifies the system, refrains from salts or groaning, and guarantees a refreshed morning with appetite. Six tins sell for thirty-five cents with money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Congress
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Joe) Sneed
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Big Joe Lumber
Mer. Jones
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