Pruning Urged as Greatest Need for Peach Trees
Entomology expert J. Foster from the U S Department of Agriculture demonstrated pruning at G P Bennett's orchard. He cited wind protection, excessive wood production, and fruit access as issues prune resolves, plus pest control and later fruiting benefits through irrigation and cultivation practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Foster
P. Bennett
Mr. Foster
Bennett
Poster
Petition urges $50,000 hospital bond vote in Wilbarger county
A petition among Wilbarger county voters seeks an election to decide on issuing 50 000 in bonds to build a county hospital. Dr J E Dodson urges the project, arguing a hospital would address nursing shortages highlighted by the influenza outbreak and prevent tragic deaths from overcrowded private homes.
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Wilbarger County
J. FE. Dodson
Wilbarger
Sineshen
Vernon
United States
Dodson
Dumping Ground Debate at City Commission Meeting
The City Commission holds a regular monthly meeting at 2 o clock this afternoon. They will consider sewer connection enforcement and hear a report from the committee tasked with relocating the river dump site near the road to Vernon. Weather delayed the search for a new location, and the committee has a tentative price in mind but nothing definite.
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Vernon
Real estate deal changes hands in Vernon area
W M Thompson of Vernon City trades with J R Moore for a 27 acre farm north of the Pease River in Vernon County. The $19,500 sale includes transfers of several properties to Moore and a residence in East Vernon. Moore plans to work the farm with C Capehart and one of Thompson's sons.
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W. M. Thompson
J. R. Moore
Pease River
Thompson School Temporarily Suspended Amid Illness
Thompson district records show the Thompson School suspended temporarily after a pupil named Gladys Thompson was struck ill. Teachers and staff reportedly affected, with uncertainty over return date and safety measures in place.
Lundy Home Burns In South Main Street Fire
W S Lundy away when home burns on South Main street marking second house loss in a week after J L Crawford bungalow. Fire blamed on blast witnessed by Aline Ladd as explosion sent flames through roof. Household items badly damaged. builder may rebuild using intact foundation and floor timbers. Estimated loss 12500 with 5000 insurance on the house and 2500 on furniture.
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J. L. Crawford
Mr. Lundy
Hame
Mar
Mrs. Lundy
Margaret
Aline Ladd
Auto Tax Penalty Looms Tomorrow In County
Deputy Collector BR Parr warns that many vehicles lack current license and grace period ends tomorrow. Penalty equals one fourth of the state tax due as he begins collection after the notice previously published.
One Woman Pays City Poll Tax in Vernon
City poll tax enforcement expands to women as Vernon officials seek parity with men. Cook is noted as the only woman in Vernon who paid her city tax while the county records show low overall compliance. Tax receipts issued span districts such as West Vernon East Vernon Oktainion Harrold and others with varied totals.
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Cook
Vernon
Hall
Wien
East Vernet HS
Oktainion
Harrold
Ioody
Mack
Lockett
Highland
Pel Hert
Odell
Doane
Hinds Fe
Haney
Guyver
Farge
Pillett
Farmers Valley
Office Room Fixing at 380 Nochi Alain Street
T M Fergeson repairs a row of office rooms on the second story front of his building at 380 Nochi Alain Street, currently used by the Pierce Oil Can Company. J R Jones plans to relocate his land pees office to one room, with the other occupation not yet known.
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T. M. Fergeson
Nochi Alain Street
Pierce Oil Canpany
J. R. Jones
Land Pees
Baby Addie Leta Doss Dies After Illness
Baby Addie Leta Doss, daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Joss of Tolbert, died Saturday after influenza followed by pneumonia. Her body was shipped to Clarendon for burial Sunday afternoon. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Addie
A. S. Joss
Tolbert
Clarendon
Doss
Fire damages Farmers Site Bank building at Main and Wilharger
A morning fire in the Farmers Site Bank building caused heavy damage on the second floor. Two offices were gutted and another flooded by water and smoke, with the banking room flooded. Dr Silas Ballard’s electrical equipment is blamed for the blaze and dentist Babasin nearby reported smoke and water damage. Fire officials fought the flames and hoped to save street furniture.
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Massie
Lailding
Silas Ballard
TL. Babasin
Mallard
Colley Returns from Navy, Resumes Street Manager Post
Hubbard Colley came home Friday from the Naval Training Station at San Drew, California and received an honorable discharge. He resumes his position as street manager for Dr Shamburger, while Bert Wilson, who has been filling in, remains with the business.
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Hubbard Colley
San Drews
Calif
Colley
Shamburger
Bert Wilson
Colles
Arnold Relocates to Wilbal High School
A notice states Arnold has moved to Wilbal High School area from Hereford and will reside about six miles southwest of Me AUD Plains country. The move marks a new assignment location for Arnold and reflects a regional transition in the district.
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Arnold
Barger
Hereford
Arnold Ty
Plains
Fever Weddings Dering L918 Local Marriage Trends
The article notes continued drought and dry weather affecting local farming and social events. It cites a drop in marriages in 1918 with only about 100 marriage licenses, and a decline in resident weddings. It mentions a 10 percent permit count and historical data on interracial licenses, including six among negroes and four licenses to negroes in 1918.
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Pharger County
Tar
County Fair Officers Re-elected Plan Loan Increase
A M Bourn was re elected president of the Wilbarger County Fair Association with W Lundy and Harry Mason as vice presidents and E T Pope secretary. Massie named treasurer. Directors discussed raising the association loan to meet obligations and fair expenses, with prizes and trips to the Dallas State Fair possible. A committee was formed to oversee grounds and duties. Longer meeting planned to finalize secretary actions.
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W. OS. Lundy
Harry Mason
E. T. Pope
FP. L. Massie
A.M. Bourn
Wilharger County Pair Association
Woo
Landy
Pope
Pod
Massie
Werthnonth
Souyce
Hae
Fermedea
Hove
Gies
Pallas
WS Lundy
Pepe
HL Colles
N.u. Heath
Pathe
Heath
Early Norwlng on Ship Thane to Meet Wotton
Earry Norwood son of Mr and Mrs Ht W Norwood arrived Sunday from the Brooklyn Navy Yards on a furlough. His ship, the Texas, has been in the North Sea and waters around England for eleven months. He describes the German fleet surrender and the grand review under Admiral Beatty off Scotland, with details of lines, formations, and the allied ships.
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Earry Norwood
Ht. W. Norwood
Sanday Tront
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Tlex
Mgr
Norwoeedix
United States Navy
Texas
North Sea
England
Germany
Florida
Wyoming
Arkansas
New York
Norwoo
Scotland
David Beatty
Queen Elizabeth
Heatty
Firth of Forth
Scothane
Beatty
Rosyth
Orkney
Islanois
Jet Canal
Vernon Boy
Scothand
Edinburgh
Mir
Norweek
Vesas
George Washington
Wilson
France
Utah
Arizonia
Oklahoma
Nevada
Norwood S
Hines
Pennsylvania
Brest
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Department of Agriculture
J. Foster
Crowell
Jacksboro
J. E. Dodson
City Commission
W. WM. Thompson
Thompson School
Thompson
Gladys Thomps
Miss Thompson
W. S. Lundy
W.S. Lundy
Baby Addie Leta Doss
BANK
Site Bank Building
Wilharger Streets
Morlny
Wilbal
Bourland
President County Fair
Will
Sim Sania
Sam Napier
Newport News
MM Napier
Uhbs
Napier
Uhe
Liverpool
Newport
Vernon Claw
Camp Travis
Norwlingon
THANE
Wotton
Will Vernon
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