Somerton Ballot Battle and Cotton Growth Outlook
The column references Laider Hite’s voting rules, a casualty list warning, and slogan ideas for loyalty campaigns. It notes pride in Vernon and local women’s groups, then shifts to the bottling and gin industries, cotton ginning in lower Slains County, and continued farm supply improvements. It discusses land allotment decisions, interior improvements, and widespread bond issues. The piece highlights Texas milling, local advertising, Wilbarger County farming, and integrated livestock and crop strategies for soil fertility and long-term productivity.
Talent revival urged for home youths in Vernon program
A local speaker urged Vernon residents to promote home talent instead of relying on outside groups. He described a weekly community space at Allingham park where boys and girls from the area would showcase their abilities, arguing this would foster citizenship and pride. He warned against “broughten” programs from elsewhere and emphasized home support to develop artists. The piece notes nearby highway developments and proposed camping and tourism boosts around the Timber ranch and Gibbons ranch along the new inter state route through West Texas.
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Vernon
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Gibbons Ranch
West
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Questionnaires Sent by Vernon W C T U to Wilbarger County Candidates
Members of the Vernon Union of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union have sent questionaires, prepared by the state organization, to candidates in Wilbarger county to guide support in the upcoming democratic primary. Responses are arriving, with further replies expected before election day.
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Vernon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Wilbarger County
Hertifs
Belle of Vernon in Your Home Makes a Difference
A sales pitch urges readers to own a Belle of Vernon item for noticeable impact. The message touts benefits and includes price reference 52-6te, signaling a promotional tone and product emphasis.
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Vernon
Mayor Mason explains charter amendment in Vernon
Mayor Harry Mason explains the proposed city charter amendment to Vernon voters. He says the tax increase for schools will be 25 cents per $100, raising total city levy from 1.50 to 1.75 and that overall rates rise is slight for school financing. Also notes current levy allocations and offers local real estate ads.
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Harry Mason
Mason
Vernon
Wilbarger County Treasurer Candidate Appeals for Support
Arthur Ivy, a Democratic primary hopeful for Wilbarger County treasurer, asks voters to inquire about him and to support his candidacy. He pledges full time service if elected and states he is qualified to hold the office, seeking one term then stepping aside.
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Arthur Ivy
Community Week Headquarter in La Belle De Vernon
Community Week mobilizes at all grocery stores with a request to see her. She is agreeable. The notice references the 526th unit or event in the coverage area.
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Roadway to Oe Gibbons Ranch Highlighted
W T Gibbons of the northern county, a prominent ranchman and stock farmer east of Odell on Round Timber ranch, visited Wednesday on business. The article notes his property as a real show place with broad frontage, sturdy buildings, running water and shade trees, and mentions the sandy approach hindering access which will soon be improved.
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W.T. Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Odell
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Flowers
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Oklahoma
White & Nowlin
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Long’s Battery Shop
Fentress & Walker Waggoner Bank
J. R. Jones
South Side
Saneare
B. & W. Drug CO
Sewell Grain
White Rose Cafe
West Side Square
Crow Sisters
OE Gibbons Ranch
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Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kelioge
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Station
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