Bad Roads Expensive for Wilbarger County Farmers
The county suffers costly delays and vehicle damage from poor highways. Farmers report time value losses, slower travel, and hazards on the Colorado-to-the-Gulf route between Vernon and Chillicothe. Local officials have made progress, but funds and workers limit repairs. Williamson County funds a permanent Georgetown to Travis line, with half funded by federal and state governments.
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Williamson County
Georgetown
Travis County
Editorial outlines proposed constitutional amendments and pay raises
The editorial discusses Secretary of State pay rising to 2000 dollars a year and proposes increases for Treasurer Controller and Land Commissioner. Governors salary set at 8000 and Attorney General at 7500 with minimal tax impact. Amendment 4 hikes legislators pay to 10 dollars per day for 120 days and caps mileage. Amendment 5 favors voter eligibility and absentee voting, opposing foreign voting before citizenship. It also notes a potential error in Amendment No 1 about Prison Commissioners and urges Texans to vote Yes on Amendments 2 4 4 and 5.
Permanent Support for Education Highlights Funding Debate
The text records a discussion in Austin where President Vinson criticizes rising attendance with declining costs per student and questions permanent state support for universities and other educational institutions amid uncertain legislative appropriations.
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Vinson
Ie State University
And
Other Education
Permanent plan to fund educational institutions
The article argues for a fixed budget approach to education, reducing politics in funding. It suggests a stable, enduring tax base, avoiding makeshift expenditures and unnecessary waste, and hopes the plan will enable long term growth. It mentions Hipneral Lannes and a satirical note about composing a Budget Blues.
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Hipneral Lannes
Vernon residents question water usage per capita
City engineer A J Robinson notes Vernon averages 500000 gallons of water daily based on a 6148 population from the U S census. The article questions whether Otis receives enough water and hints at costs and family consumption considerations.
Navy hunts seas for missing weasels amid Deering mystery
Government officials discuss piracy hints tied to Captain Kidd era as ships search seven seas for twelve or more missing weasels. The Carroll A. Deering is believed lost near the mid-Atlantic while bootleggers are suspected in liquor running. A map shows the suspected area.
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Seven Seas
U.S. Navy
Captain Kidd
Vie
Carroll A. Deering
mid-Atlantic Seaboard
Community Pride Through Lawns And Water Supply
The piece argues that well kept lawns and flowers reflect citizenship and shape future citizens. It notes Vernon’s ample water supply as a key community asset and implies social behavior and appearance among American society girls.
Brace Up Column Inspires Courage Through Adversity
A column urges readers to brace up during hard times. It argues that life’s clouds fade with effort and duty as umpire, prompting a return to effort, resilience, and a determined finish. It champions courage over despair and persistence to win.
Open breach looms between Texas Governor and Legislature
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes an impending rift as over a half dozen lawmakers from both chambers, on appropriation panels, declare they will not back Governor Neff's revenue plan. An editorial challenges Neff's Corsicana speech and veto record, citing indignation meetings and fears of state division.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Neft
Corsicana
Neff
Pt Ld
Texas Agricultural and
Pridge Pill
Wilbarger County man proposed for Texas governor
A letter argues for W. D. Berry as a gubernatorial candidate from Vernon, saying he could carry West Texas and restore state statesmanship. It urges public support and asks who will second the nomination.
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Texas
Reagan
Ross
Hoge
Roberts
Wilbarger County
Vernon
West Texas
W. DD. Berry
Piano Tuning and Repair Offered in Vernon and Altus
Local ad offers piano tuning voicing tone regulating cleaning and repair including bellows recovery action adjustment and electric pianos. Factory representative for player pianos and more. Leave orders in Vernon at Phone 611 and Altus at Phone 245 Ste A.C. CECK ROBERTSON.
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Vernon
Altus
Okla
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Colorado
Pease River Bridge
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Mike
Cityengi
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Lon Byars
Lockney
Plainview
South Plains
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Floyd County
Kodak
Clifton Studio
Ite
J. N. Mann
Roswell, N. M
Frank Mann
City
Verney
Memphis
Chlifton
Lutz & Sehmaker’s
D. Estes
Goodrich
Firestone
Kramer
Boone Martin
Fiano
Ste A.C. Ceck Robertson
Jronghons Business College
Draughon
Draughon’s Business College
Frederck, Oklahoma
Ork Inter
Lot Oxfords
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McKibbin
First Guaranty State Bank
the Convenient Bank
Fergeson Drug Company
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