Vernon urged to seize oil boom opportunities and attract residents
The article argues Vernon should adopt policies to draw desirable citizens amid an emerging oil field, warning against profiteering and urging builders to invest. It cites Wichita Falls and Burkburnett as examples and calls for separating two amendments in the next Texas Legislature session to allow a clear vote on citizenship and suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
F Kas
Wichita Parl
Wichita
Texas
Defeat of Suffrage Amendment Attributed To Citizenship Clause
The article argues the Texas Legislature attached a citizenship requirement to woman suffrage, driving opposition from foreigners who would be deprived of the ballot and from others who would lose voting rights if not U S citizens. The piece examines the competing voter bases opposing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
West Vernon News Personal Notices June Update
Miss Sallie Roberts receives telegram from Private Walter Roberts at Camp Lee Virginia who has seen heavy fighting and expects to return home soon A E Mason returns from Wichita Falls Miss Eva King back from Chillicothe Mrs Sallie Taylor of Dallas visiting in Mrs A V Mason home Miss Sallie Roberts receives letter from Private Lester Roberts in Germany dated May 6 noting possible homeward sail in June
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West Vernon
Sallie Roberts
Walter Roberts
Camp Lee
Roberts
A. E. Mason
Wichita Falls
Eva King
Chillicothe
Sallie Taylor
Dallas
A. V. Mason
Lester Roberts
Germany
Tires for your car at Ladd's Place ad
An advertisement touts United States Goodyear Ajax Star tires at Ladd's Place. It promises a rest room for ladies while tires are adjusted and a convenient car stand space, emphasizing safety against a possible jar in a jam. The note mentions Bette Adv and LADYS PLACE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Ajax
Star
Ladd
Ladd’s Place
Bette Adv
Ladiys Place
Rainy season slows row crops in Brown Oklahoma
Brown May 29. Rain has slowed field work though wheat and oats ripen fast. Harvest may begin once ground dries. Mr Pugh of Mill Creek Oklahoma visits daughters Tillery and Verry. School closed May 16 with a short program and a Paradise Creek picnic. Oil derrick erected on A P B Wharton land with drilling to start soon.
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Brown
Pugh
Mill Creek
Okla
G. N
Tillery
Verry
J.N. Fulcher
J. W. Brock
W. E. Prichett
Paradise Creek
A. PB. Wharton
Property listing and goods for sale advertisement
Advertisement notes a four room house with lot, barn sheds, fencing, dugout and well. Mentions planning a new house and contact persons Dr ALD Howard or T W Smith. Includes flour advertisement from Baredell & Staney with phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Howard
T. W. Smith
Walter McElroy Heads to Electra for Harvest Work
Walter McElroy travels to Electra to join harvest crews, aiming to help with crop gathering and seasonal labor. He plans to stay through the work period and return home afterward.
Mrs Mary KE Thompson Visits Son in Rene Texas
Mrs Mary KE Thompson of Rene Texas is visiting her son W M Sewell. The note mentions the family connection and gives a glimpse of a Texas household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary KE. Thompson
Rene, Texas
W. M. Sewell
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement explains local applications fail for catarrh and promotes Sial's Catarrh Medicine and Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It claims blood purification and tonic ingredients provide relief, with testimonials offered and products available from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sial
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
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The
Vernon Record
MALL
Brown & Company Publishers
Eweme
Act of Congress
West Vernon News
Brown News
Baredell & Staniey
Walter McElroy
Electra
Marion Holcomb
Nancy, Ky
Thedford’s
Herring National Bank
Vernon, Texas
C. T. Herring
Pres
L. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Harrold
Bailey Hotel
W. S. Willis
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