Foster's Weather Bulletin forecasts January storms across continent
Washington January 2 1920 Foster outlines warm and cool waves across the Pacific and continental regions with dates January 5 10 16 6 11 17 7 12 18 9 14 20 10 15 21. He warns of storm and cold waves crossing meridian 90 around January 4 7 13 16 22 and describes the influence of these disturbances on winter weather. He promotes weather study via subscriptions and posters, noting the formation of a national meteorological society and urging neighbors to participate.
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Washington
D. C
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains
Great Lakes
Middle Crasf
Ohio-Tennessee
Newfoundland
Meridian 90
Foster
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
Civic slackers in Texas provoke poll tax debate
The article notes that the highest reform amendment vote reached 116,587, far less than one-seventh of eligible voters under Texas poll tax law. Nelson County figure Colonel Crooge accuses many residents of being mere inhabitants, with stinginess or time constraints keeping them from paying poll taxes. He warns radicals threaten Texas as in wartime and urges turnout to avoid civic slackers.
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Bill S. Crooge
Nelson County
Texas
Vernon
Why It Is Safe to Build in Vernon
Statistics show postwar building slowed since 1914 and again after Americas entry into the war. US building is about 20 percent behind normal schedules despite many new structures. Vernon faces housing demand due to oil industry influx, making home construction a safe investment and patriotic for community growth.
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America
United States
Vernon
Railroads Lure Growth Toward 650000 City by 1930
Building inspectors warn fellow townsmen that a city of 650000 could emerge by 1930 as Ringling Hammons Kell and associates push new rail lines to service oil wealth. Municipalities formed a year ago may become cities of 100000 in a decade, with more lines entering towns showing tonnage potential. Vernon Chamber directors eye opportunities for commerce and outlets.
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Fort Worth
Ringling
Hamnon
Kell
Hamon
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Tolbert Folks Entertain Young People at Archer Home
A Christmas eve gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s Tolbert home hosted about forty guests, many former Tolbert wool students, with games, contests, and refreshments. J. N. Fulcher attended, Ada Stephens named principal replacing J. H. Roles, and attendance at school resumed with ninety eight present. Various locals noted for holidays and campus moves as town welcomes back families.
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Tolbert
Dee
J. N. Fulcher
Archer
Ada Stephens
J. H. Roles
Sylvia Goodger
Miss Stephens
Will Lundy
Grandpa
Grandma Lundy
Velma Porterfield
New Era for Texas in booming construction in 1919
Fort Worth ranked tenth among U S cities for building permits in 1919 with about 19 million dollars in construction. Dallas was mentioned next, highlighting the statewide surge in commercial development and the scale of Texas enterprise.
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Texas
Fort Worth
United States
Dallas
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Weston
Weather Society
W. J. Foster
National Meteorological Society
Thousads
Amy Carol Rutledge
Gladys Simmons
Vivian Lacy
Loneta Cessna
Denton
North Texas State Normal
Lford Rutledge
State University
Horace Taylor
Garland
Hassie Stringer
Oklainion
J. N. Lawson
Bester
Monette Brooks
M. A
Clarendon College
Marion Brock
Co. 8. Rutledge
Mr. Brock
H. Clayton Thomas
J. E. Truelove
Hampton Building
Ford
Napier Brothers Motor CO
Freeman's Cash
Fannin Street
the First Guaranty State Bank
the Bank
J. Y. King
D. L. Green
J. 2. Glover
Wi Sah
Pendleton
Lunby
Fee Loss
Nyty
Interto
Agra
Swartwood & Company
Hag ‘’ vEbin Hk
California State Life Insurance CO
Sacramento
Calif
Wilburgh County
Wilbur Insurance
Ye Ger
E. M. Haney
W. A. Atchison
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