Rayland farmers plan big harvest of sweet potatoes
W A Walker leads 900 acres in Wilbarger and Foard counties toward a profitable sweet potato crop. Seventy acres of slips planted with seed potatoes, a curing plant planned with 5000 bushel capacity, and a self marketing strategy aim to curb losses from decay and capture favorable markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayland Farmers
W. A. Walker and Associates
Wilbarger
W. A. Walker
Ragland
Foard County
Mr. Walker
Vernon
J. EF. Young
T. J
KK. M. Prescott
J. C. Davis
J. Duffy
Wilbarger County
Clarksville
Cottay
Walker
Foard
Prom
Havana view from a Havanaite traveler ruins cordial edge
Vernon and Storey describe Havana as a bustling cosmopolitan center with narrow one way streets and friendly policemen, noting Cuban sugar and tobacco shifts, one way traffic, and old forts. Key West remains backward with 10 40 population and civil war loyalties.
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Havana
Storey
Vernon
Key West
Lester Moves to Gray County and Egg Laying Contest Starts
J W Lester plans move to Gray County with his family joining later as he leases land near Vernon. He owns 300 Red Poll cattle and expands acreage to 1000 acres with 200 currently cultivated. The Fifth Annual Texas National Egg Laying Contest begins November 1, 1921, run by the State Agricultural College with prizes for top hens. entries require five standard bred hens and eggs must weigh at least one and one third ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
MeLarty
McLarty
Vernon
Adam Douges
BP. W. Krazmeter
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Poultry Department
The
State Agricultural College
Insurance Payout After West Wilbarger Fire
R. B. Miller received 800 dollars in insurance for a West Wilbarger Street home and contents burned on Wednesday. The house sustained 600 dollars of damage and contents 200 dollars, with the fire likely starting from an oil stove while Mrs. Miller was in the garden. No part of the dwelling or belongings could be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Miller
Wilbarger Street
Death of Miss Etta Huff After Prolonged Illness
Miss Etta Jewel Huff aged twenty died at 2 o'clock Saturday from appendicitis after five years of recurrent attacks. Funeral services were held Thursday at Vargo Sunday. She resided with her parents north of Pease River.
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Etta Jewel Huff
Vargo
Miss Huff
Pease River
Unknown growth to spur new profitable industry in Wilbarger Foard
A strangely rapid growth in Wilbarger and Foard counties promises a new, highly profitable industry will be established here. The development could transform the local economy and create substantial prospects for residents.
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Wilbarger
Foard
Sewing Class for Girls Enrolls Thirteen Participants
The Central Christian Church sewing class for girls, led by Miss Sallie Allingham and Mrs W Fbury Rogers, enrolled thirteen girls aged ten to sixteen. The class meets in the church basement from 9 to 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Central Christian Church
Sallie Allingham
W. Fbury Rogers
Arenabers
Cora Annie Buchanan
Cornelia Johnson
Eva Katherine Rayzor
Mattie Mac Renfro
Frances Sharer
Lexie Johnston
Clarice Brown
Lora Leverett
Doris Swinburn
Bonnie Kressenberg
Lily McConibe
Sallie
Madge Bomar
Bride and Groom Weems Planning Western Tour
Mr and Mrs L M Weems Craig left Saturday in their car for a six week to two month tour of Colorado Wyoming and California They intend to make their home in Houston after returning.
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L. M. Weems Craig
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Houston
McDonald Family Trip Narrates Vernon Visit and Return
Mr and Mrs Charlie McDonald of Henrietta visited Vernon to see sister WL E McCurdy and brother W McDonald. Their daughters Dorothy and Doris, who have been Vernon for a week, traveled to Quanah to visit another brother J H McDonald. They plan to return Thursday for another short stay before going home to Heustetta.
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Charlie McDonald
Henrietta
Vernon
Sre
WL. E. McCurdy
McDonald
Dorothy
Doris
Quanab
J. H. McDonata
Vernom
Heustetta
Young Gotch Defeats Gus Calleo in Wrestling Clash
In a crowded arena on Saturday night Young Gotch defeated mid dleweight Nebraska champion Gus Calleo despite a ten pound difference. Gotch won the first fall with a Half Nelson follow ed by a disputed second fall that Calleo claimed as the right call. The third fall saw Gotch trap Calleo with a body scissors and Half Nelson to clinch the match. Fans anticipate a big rematch against Ackerman on Monday July 31 as Gotch and Ackerman promise a strong bout.
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Young Gotch
Gus Calleo
Nebraska
Gotch
Calleo
Cumming
Cualleo
Corten
Goteh
Ackerman
Trishman
Envers
Heavy rains hit Panhandle causing flood damage
Heavy rains across the Panhandle caused crop and transport damage. The OW and DC bridge over the Canadian River at Tascosa washed out Friday morning, canceling Train No. 2 due in Vernon at 7 p.m. Wheat harvests in Amarillo were delayed while ranges remained in good condition.
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Panhandle
OW & D.C
Canadian River
Tascosa
Vernon
Amarillo
Jones Brother Dies in Mangum Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs D Jones travel to Frederick Oklahoma after the death of D Jones brother who died Saturday morning in a Mangum Oklahoma hospital.
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D. Jones
Frederick
Okla
Mangum
Two Acres Gifted for Civic Use in Vernon
Trustees Mrs C J Parrell W N Stokes and Buford O Brown receive two acres in Northwest Vernon from Bacon and Bentley for any use. The land in the Bacon Bentley addition may be sold to fund playground equipment for Vernon schools. Local real estate men may handle the sale.
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C.J) Parrell
W. N. Stokes
Buford O. Brown
Bacon & Bentley
Vernon
Tis 'T
Bacon
Wichita Falls
C. J. Fareenl
Wichita
Rayland Road Gets Major Improvement For Travel
After ninety days the Rayland road shows marked upgrades as county trucks and graders work the surface. Subsoil clay is brought up to shed water, creating better drainage and a smoother base. Officials expect fuller improvement after rains and repeated dragging.
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Rayland
Annual Round-Up Dance At Waggoner Bane Ranch
The annual round-up dance was held at the Waggoner Bane Saturday night with many Vernon locals and cowboys from miles around. Fiddlers provided music for square dances while a local orchestra accompanied round dances. The highlight was a bounteous ranch feast serving a variety of good things.
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Waggoner Bane
Vernon
Vernon Dollar Day Plan Feared by Local Merchants
Local Vernon merchants considered a Dollar Day plan to boost business. Tickets awarded for every dollar spent would enter drawings for three prizes including a Jersey or Holstein cow, a sow, and a pen of chickens. Second Monday monthly kickoff aims to improve cash flow and livestock quality.
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Vernon Dollar Day
Jed Morrow
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Cooke County
Morris and Gipson Lead Hill Crest Round in Golf Tourney
G C Morris and R B Gipson posted best scores after the first round at Hill Crest Country Club. Morris defeated W Fy Rogers who shot 62 for nine holes, and Gipson beat W D Berry who carded 57. Morrow and Christian won earlier rounds, advancing to tomorrow’s second round with Morris vs Christian and Morrow vs Gibson. The trophy is a silver loving cup engraved with the champions’ names and held temporarily by each winner.
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G. ¢. Morris
R. B. Gipson
Hill Crest Country Club
W. Fy. Rogers
W. D. Berry
Jed Morrow
BK. @. Christian
Ei. Murchison
W. Hayne
Morrow
Christian
Morris
Gibson
Electra to Pave East Road With Fort Worth Firm
Roadbuilding equipment from H. K. McCullum Construction Co of Fort Worth arrives in Electra Texas to begin the Wichita Electra concrete road once the road issue is approved by the attorney general. The project runs from Wichita Falls to Iowa Park and aims to open to Electra before December.
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Electra
Texas
H. K. McCullum Construction Company of
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Iowa Park
the Central
Flectra
Tolbert Baby Buried at Odell
Infant of Frank Taylor of Boksbert buried yesterday morning at Odell after death Sunday.
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Tolbert
Frank Taylor
Boksbert
Odell
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F. J. Massie
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Ceci
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Mr. Storey
Mer. Storey
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Hershey
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Gray County
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J. W. Lester
W. J. Dy
Jamie
Bari
Sar
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S. W. M. Larty
W. Kazmeier
College Station
Donges
R. K. Miller
Etta Jewell Huff
Tour
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Washington
Wo van Kirk
Youngstown
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Qoren
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