Vernon Fire Losses in 1920 Break Local Record
Six destructive fires in Vernon in 1920 caused losses totaling about 151 500 dollars, the highest annual fire loss in memory. One July 24 blaze in the business district swelled the total, insurance carried to losers reaching 27 016 25 dollars.
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Vernon
Ro Ho Bratton
Verkins-Timberlake
Bratton
Kincheloe
Vense Street
White
Cook Brothers
Uktown
Eods
Wheeler Long Producer Company
Wain Yatchfield
Fires and prevention linger in public perception
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss fires and the idea that most fires are quickly controlled while a few escape response efforts causing major damage. The text hints at public concern over fire losses and effectiveness of firefighting.
Inaugurate Right Way Plan in express service
Announcement by O S Conwell announces a nationwide Right Way Plan to improve express operations. A special committee led by W Ferguson will educate local workers on handling shipments, packing, labeling, filing claims, and shipment initiation across terminals, rails, and offices.
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O.S. Conwell
W. @. Perguson
Oxptess
Vernoy
Thompson community notes and local updates
Thompson and nearby areas report new pupils at the school including Phireey Lantiss and Pligabeth Rainwater. Families visit relatives, a birth adds a new baby girl January 11, and Elks charity proceeds from a holiday sale reach about 17.7h dollars.
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P.M. Donants
Myr
Bo Atkins
Elliott
Ray Pranklin
Poultry Prices Likely Stay High Says Local Manager
Paris Texas report notes turkey prices to remain high into next year with demand strong in Wilbarger County. G P Zachry of White Produce expects increased local production as farmers earned more from turkey crops than cotton. About 96 000 pounds of turkeys were bought at 28 cents a pound, bringing 25 200 dollars to farmers in November December.
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Texas
Oklahoma
G. PB. Zaacheyv
White Produce Company
Dai
Oan Acenaige
Wilbarger County
Zachry
Davis and Summerour Advertise Improved Farms
An old notice from Davis and Summerour promotes improved farms with available money for loaning or investing, indicating surplus funds and plans to support agricultural development.
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Davis & Summerour
St-Ife
City Officials Ban Gasoline Pumps On Public Streets
City commissioners approved a resolution prohibiting gasoline pumps from being placed on streets or public highways. Future installations must occur on private property owned by the provider, White Produce Co.
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Ice Department
State Isurance Department
Thompson Community
Elks
Trix
Hentia
Phil
Paris
Sentative
New York
Bank
Distri
He - Ee
Dewey Wilson
The
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
the Vernon Abstract Co
Rouse
U.S. Davis
J. O. Rouse
Andrew J. Britton
Rat Service
Herring National Bank
C. T. Hierreing
L. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Ction Sale
Wheeler Lundy
Reow
Go Devils
Charles E. Wood
G. W. Richardson
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