Memphis District Attorney Race and Local Office Slate
Voters are advised in advance of the Democratic Primaries on July 24 1920 with nominations for District Attorney James V Leak of Memphis Sheriff W A Ish Tax Assessor J T Cabe Public Weigher A F Ivy Commissioner Precinct No 3 J S Archer and a general count of county officers. The text also discusses union labor values and a forthcoming building program signaling expected prosperity and social responsibility through fair conduct and broader societal benefits.
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James V. Leak
Memphis
Basketball event attracts rural schools for titles
Texas Inter-scholastic League entries grow as Porterfield lists contenders Tolbert Odell Crescent Cove Oklaunion and Sherwood expect to field senior and junior teams. Deadline Fourtrey 1 sets final enrollment for county championship competition.
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E. Porterfield
Tolbert
Odell
Crescent Cove
Oklaunion
Sherwood
Porterfield
Pionship
Oklainion
Subscription Rates and Policy Notice
One Year Six Months ten dollars. no shorter period accepted. Vernon Texas February 17 1920.
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Dieseerenee
Pruning Benefits Fruit Yield and Tree Growth
Pruning generally increases fruit production and quality while lowering costs. It also helps young trees develop a strong framework for future crops. Additional aims include removing diseased limbs and preventing rubbing to support higher yields and better grades. McCulver Grocery advertises Belle Vernon Flour at 3.20 per sack and C. S. McCulloch is ill with influenza.
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Palm & Rauch
Living Costs and Wage Equality Debate Heard
A mass meeting speaker argued that living costs justify higher pay only to the point of a comfortable standard of living. He urged premium for skill and risk in certain jobs, noting differences in duties like construction versus base foundation work. He warned against universal equal pay, citing incentives for training and advancement.
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Lapover
Fortunate Labor Pact Proposed by Vernon Leaders
Vernon news reports union representatives and business men proposing a joint committee to iron out differences. They emphasize fair treatment of others and community interests as the path to adjust disputes, acknowledging honest disagreements will arise.
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Vernon
A Cause For Complaint On Rent Costs And Tax
The passage argues that high rents create unrest among households paying 30 to 60 dollars monthly for two to five rooms. It notes some rooms lacking conveniences fetch 20 dollars or more and questions 35 to 40 dollar charges unless for damage. It blames owners and urges authorities to consider rent levels when assessing taxes.
No Railroad Strike Averts Work Stoppage as Wilson Proposes Committees
President Wilson's proposal keeps the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at work while a commission studies conditions and recommends policy. The message stresses production across sectors to boost wages and living standards, forecasting a prolonged era of prosperity. A real estate lease note follows, listing multiple oil and timber prospects in Texas and nearby counties.
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Brotherhood
Wilson
America
Resignation Moves Banker Frank Byrd to Lumber Firm
Frank Byrd resigns from Herring National Bank and accepts a position with Bennett-Rogers Lumber Company. The notice hints at changes in local employment and industry shifts.
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Frank Byrd
Herring National Bank
The
Bennett-Rogers Lumber Company
Belle of Vernon grain sold at McCelvey Co
Miss Mary Davis left Monday for Fort Worth to attend Texas Woman's College after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A 8 Davis. Belle of Vernon is advertised as top quality at 3 20 per sack from McCelvey Grocery Co.
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Mary Davis
Fort Worth
Texas Woman's College
Mrs. A. 8. Davis
Vernon
Belle Ofernon
McCelvey Grocery Co
Fargo School Grounds Improvements Completed
Fargo High School finished basketball, tennis and volleyball courts with usable weather for practice. Belle of Vernon flour listed at S320 per sack by McCelvey Grocery Co. Px. Ady. 1te.
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Fargo
Fargo High School
Belle of Vernon
McCelvey Grocery Co
Px. Ady
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W. A. Ish
J. T. Cabe
A. F. Ivy
J. L
Joe) Sneed
J. S Archer
Ennon
B & W. Drug Co
Belle of
C. S. McCulloch
Apie
Wichita
Wilbarger
Guyer-Drisler Weil
Hamilton Well
BE. Lutz
Bennett- Rogers Lumber CO
Texas
Iape Peter
Life Insurance
Anteed
Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company
Ally
Strongest
OLD Line Life Insurance Company
Mississippi
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lower Panhandle
E. D. Bennett
Fort Worth, Texas
Dewey Wilson
Dist
Massie
Shive & Piper Bldg
Vernon, Texas
Edison Department
B.lie Ptesou. & W. Drug Co
Tal
Pathe’s
Devil Jack
Dwyn Pictur
Goldwyn’s
Mabel Normand
Pinto
Gladys Brockwell
Fox
Olive Thomas
Gladys Leslie
Midnight Brides
Invisible Hand
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