Vernon Presses for New Diagonal Lee Highway Route
Vernon advocates a diagonal Lee Highway from Lawton to Roswell, pushing to route across the lower Panhandle and Red River bridge. Local leaders, including Jed Morrow and Dr. Johnson, argue a shorter direct path benefits Vernon, Lawton, Frederick, and nearby towns by expanding trade and tying Oklahoma and Texas highways.
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Upper
Panhandle
Jed Morrow
Vernon
Lawton-Fredericke Vernon Roswell
Crowell
Roswell
Lawton
Lower
Frederick
Red River
Mir. Newland
Lee Highway
Vention
Lee Pighawiay
Mr. Newbuuid
Smeetere
Dr. Johnson
Fetl
Lee
Redriver
Lee Highway Association
Johnson
Northwest
Red River Valley
Oklahoma
Texas
Altus
Cely Commission Accepts Offer On New Light Rates
The city commission approves a rate cut of 60 cents per 100 pounds for residences with further reductions for larger consumers. The move aims to implement electric service rate cuts while negotiations with Public Service and the electric plant purchase continue, promising benefits to residents without cancelling existing bonds. The plan mirrors the Greenville municipal rate and preserves citizens’ rights to a municipally owned plant while negotiations proceed.
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Cely Commission
Comision
Greenville
City Commission
Vernon
Baptist Revival Making Progress at Local Church
Revival services at the Baptist church continue through the week with morning and evening sessions led by Rev. L. J. Mims and Rev. W. M. Reed. Seven baptisms have been added to the church as crowds attend daily. sermons emphasize prayer and spiritual battles, with biblical text references and historical war imagery used to illustrate faith and victory.
Inauguration of Reduced Rates Promised by Public Service
The article notes a proposal by the Public Service company to implement reduced rates and suggests the new pricing will be in effect immediately after the plan is approved. It emphasizes the urgency of adopting the lower rates and mentions ongoing discussions about the project.
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Papkins
Belore
New- Inuit
Jolson
Ty Ig
Wa Cout
Texas
Bart
Ikl
Lee
Lower Plains
Murlerhoe
Paducah
Ploydada
Crowell
Public Service Company
Warding the President's father and Mr Harding visit
A fragmented OCR note mentions Dr G and a town visit by Mr Harding, referencing Mari and a July date. It hints at a family connection and a prize, but details are unclear due to text damage. The readable elements include names, a place, and a brief event context.
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Warding
rowJt
Harding
Mari
Democracy Vs Autocracy War Talk and Flag Symbolism
The text contrasts democracy and autocracy in wartime rhetoric and explains flag meanings. It describes folded flags signaling rest and white flags signaling hostilities or ceasefire. It notes church leaders and teachers as color bearers and asserts flags protect followers under God.
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms With Amenities
Two neatly furnished rooms for rent suitable for quiet housekeeping. Includes access to kitchen and laundry. Contact Mrs. F. S. Husosa at 610 West Texas Street, phone line available. Located south of the police station in City Itoli area.
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Hott. Boyle
West Texas
Pesnee
S. Ehusoa
Itoli
Politie
Tsobhe
For Sale Misc Advertisements Items and Trade Offers
For sale good Jersey cow producing four gallons milk would trade for Ford roadster. Also sale of a nice young Jersey cow with milch, contact Mrs. Ridgeway at Dixon. Several good meat hogs to fall. Almost new willow upholstered baby cart. Special bargains five passenger Ford 1916 Ford roadster. Position wanted by experienced stenographer seeking work via Box 168.
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Jersey
Ford
Bor
Owen
Ian
Nice
Young
Publication Citation In Wilbarger County Texas
The State of Texas issues a publication citation commanding the sheriff to summon Ke M Kinsey Mrs By S S Kinsey J G Kinsey and B R Kinsey or their heirs by publication over four weeks. Defendants face a District Court petition alleging dispossession of 24 acres in Wilbarger County by S A Caustlebury and others, seeking judgment for damages and possession. The case No S288, dated 2022, names Caustlebury and others as plaintiffs seeking redress for unlawful possession.
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Wilbars
Ke. M. Kinsey
S&s
Dudreak
Wilbarger County
San
Fuly A
Ao Anit
S. A. Caustlebury
Y Mintuf
FL M. Wichasey
Kinsey
AG. Kinsey
E. B. Rinkey
WiHbarger
Texas
Sel
Wilharger County
Pheintith
Tlaintitt
Aid Court
Vergen
Rmchie
Tistriet
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the Divine
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Lutzen
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Valeratine
Jesus Ami Satan
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Alamo
Maine
Sherman Wridd
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Renate
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Lexis Ostreet
Moet
Yawparika St. -Se
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Farge” Roots
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Pei
Tiier Tantiber
Cor Phin
Ote Les
Rane Wilhueger
D. S. Ulautan
Brent
Wilburger Strees
Egiane
Ping
Liabey
Geo. W. Richardson
Willow
Dr. HW
Jones Bros
E. Wilbarger St
E. B. Jones
Veterenabria
Inter-State
Office Fergeson Drug Co
Kodak
Kodaks and Films
Kramer’s Studio
THE
State OF Texas
Flowers
J. M. Underwood
E. L. Witty
Kor Jouett’s
PibubGan
Joe Campbell
Big Four
Rogers, W. A. Larkrimore
P.O
Dixon
H. A. Sours
C. W. Oliver
Veanuts
Vernend Lodge
Dnnes
Ww. M
Meurdy
Secretory
Murehiaon
Saslescott
Renr Watts
Hell Mita Co
Gray
Aghry
Morris Top Shop
South Main Street
Gabriel
Wagoner National Bank Building
Parker-Donges
Grocery and Market
Western Union
Servics
Waguoner National Bank
Vernon, Texas
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