Must Register Assumed Names of Business Firms
A 1920s Texas statute requires any business using an assumed or trade name to file a certificate with the county clerk, listing the true owner names. It sets a 30 day grace period, imposes a $1 filing fee, and adds dairy milk traders must publish a name description for exclusive county rights. It also mandates aliens owning Texas land to report personal details and ownership, with penalties for failure.
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Couney
State of
Texas
United States
Wheat Prospects Not Discouraging Says Farm Agent
Wilbarger county farmers see wheat mostly sound with good moisture. Local rainfall mostly light and scattered, aiding drying. Binders active, soil conditions improving for harvest as corn maize feed crops and gardens stay in excellent shape. Some cotton drowned out but overall crop benefits from rains. traffic remains passable and labor is plentiful.
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Wilbarger County
R. T B. Sherrill
Foo Deen
Davis and Allen Awarded Hospital Contract
The contract for building the new Moore sanitarium was awarded Saturday to Harvey Allen and Rey Davis, local contractors. Completion is planned by September 15 at an estimated cost near 855,000. The hospital will be brick and located near the corner of Marshall and Lamar streets.
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Moore Sanitarium
Harvey Allen
Rey Davis
Messrs. Allen and Davis
Wichita Falls
Marshall Ks
Lamar Streets
English Woman Holds Post in League of Nations
Mrs. Rachael Crowdy of Pagland has been appointed to the health section of the League of Nations secretariat. She is active in shaping international policies favoring women and children.
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League OF Nations
Rachael Crowdy
Pagland
League of Nations Secretariat
Herbert Ames
Canola
Survey of Vernon Utilities and Taxes Details
A Vernon survey compiled by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce reports school tax rate 50 cents per 100, city tax 1.50, school taxes collected 131.26, delinquent school taxes 2,680, city taxes 5502, with 1,515 pupils and 64 graduates, 35 teachers, school buildings valued at 195000, grounds at 280000. Utilities show water 33 1/3 cents per 1000 cu ft, electricity 27.5 cents per 5000 kWh, delivered fee 50 cents per 100 pounds, 1,265 telephones, church seating 155, heater seating 1207, fuel rooms 1005, Vernon's population 5142.
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Vernon
Tocal Chamber of Commerc
Raider
Adhe Rotary Club
Pee Dune
Texas
Fetel
Vernoa
City urged to curb weeds as health and beauty concerns rise
A. A. Harrington argues residents must cut weeds to preserve town beauty and curb mosquito and malaria risks. He says neglect shifts mowing responsibility to the city, which then bills owners, noting weed growth harms health and property values.
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A. A. Harrington
Harrington
Malara
Bridge in Archer district washed by freshet
Portions under Commissioner Archer's charge suffered severe damage when a bridge in the precinct was washed two miles by a freshet. On recovery only one hoard was found missing, indicating limited loss despite the washout.
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Crocinct
Archer
Tom Couger Plans New Home at Main and Beaver Corner
The article states Tom Couger will build a new residence on the site of his current home located at the corner of South Main and Beaver Streets.
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Tom Couger
South Main and
Beaver Streets
Truck levy delayed as state clarifies timing of motor vehicle tax
A communication from the State department explains that the increase on commercial motor vehicle rates will not take effect until January 1 and county mileage taxes were delayed. The order asks that collections under the new law be withdrawn though no funds were taken in by the local treasury yet.
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Withirawe
State Department
Blair
Basement for Wide A Wake store in Fort Worth area
Miku proprietor of Wide A Wake plans to move the largest variety store above Denver Road between Fort Worth and Amarillo. The basement of the Main and Pease streets building is to be remodeled with a white finish. A rest room and unpacking area will be created on the first floor with new shelving and display arrangements.
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W. UT. Miku
Denver Road
Fort Wort
Amarillo
Main
Pease Streets
Stokes Travels to Amarillo for Court of Appeals Work
W N Stokes of Berry Stokes and Killough traveled to Amarillo yesterday over matters before the Court of Appeals where he serves as special judge.
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W. N. Stokes
Berry, Stokes and Killough
Amarillo
Court of Appeals
Stokes
Ticket Hunt for Local Children
A citywide ticket hunt for children starts Friday at 10 am run by Vernon Chatauqua officials. Five season tickets hidden for kids. a daily children's hour begins Friday with storytelling and a cast for a final play under the big toy. Local women canvass the business district selling tickets. pickets at Wide Awake Store and City News Stand.
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Ehwatauqua
Jent Gravett
Mattielene Liloyd
Vernon
City News
Priday Neon
Della Flougseds
AL BL Swiftwood
Fearweil
Albert D. Sheppard
Renlah Lad
Geraldine Parker
Kether Swartwoul
Alice McLarty
EE. L. Moore
W. Tiyne
Gus Tange
William Blackwood
Jed Morrow
Killough
W. N. Stokes
FE. M. Finney
Express Company Ships Free Relief Supplies to Pueblo
The American Railway Express Company northern Texas division authorizes free transport of money and supplies for relief to the Mayor of Pueblo or to the American Red Cross and other relief groups. Shipments should be marked and packed. delays are expected due to conditions in Pueblo and nearby towns. Perishable items are discouraged because service is hampered in the area.
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American Railway Express Company
Northern Texas Division
Yecoplanee
Pueblo
Vernon
American Red Cross
Puebla
South Bend Texas Postpones June Celebration
A South Bend Chamber of Commerce notice says the planned June 17 and 18 celebration has been postponed to July due to washed out bridges and will seek a new date and guidance later.
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Lool Chamber of Commerce
South Bend
Texas
County Roads in Wilbarger Face Public Approval
County officials seek voter sentiment on continuing road improvements in Wilbarger. Judge BooI Melfaeh says future work depends on public opinion. about $100,000 has been spent in two years with more funds likely via a bond election. Bridges are being replaced and concrete culverts installed as roads are upgraded.
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Offields
Wilbarger
Booi
Melfaeh
Torpedoes Lose to Baptist Inlanerines at Fair Grounds
The Methodist Torpedoes fell Friday afternoon to the Baptist Inlanerines by 2 runs at the fair grounds. Lovelace pitched well for the Torpedoes, scattering hits, while wild throws by the home team aided the loss. The Submarines, supported by ASFS Winston, played steady defense and pitching. Attendance was small.
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Fair Grounds
Lovelace
Tnekers
Asfs
Winston
Health Progress at Local Hospital Noted
M. Culbertson and Guy Puckett, recently operated on for appendicitis, are now much improved. Mr. Trockett is able to leave his bed.
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M. ©. Culbertson
Guy Puckett
Mr. Trockett
Chautauqua Programs to Feature Noted Lecturers and Acts
Vernon hosts a Chautauqua program starting Friday June 17 with Vierra and The Ninety Niddlers performing both afternoon and evening shows. Lectures by Charles Pattenburg and Dr J O Robinson are announced alongside musical acts including Agnes Knofleckova and Frank Dixon and the Grenadiers. Broadway Jones and Atonement staged by Glenn Wells Company highlight a week of varied entertainment with performances by Mme Selivanova and Dr Ng Poon Chew.
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Vierra
Redpath Horner
Miattenbure
Musien!! Grenadiers
Aierre AL Adrian
Mousient
Grenadiers
Hiolory
Adrian
Adtion
Luther Purhank
Agnes Knofleckova
Frank Dixon
Knofleckova
Ragne
Gail King
Miss Cheek
Delsohn Conway
Tle
Dixon
J. 0. Robinson
Broadway Jones
Robinson
Broadway
Jones
Mr. Sterner
Glenn Wells Company
Mme. Selivanoca
Ng. Poot Chew
Augustus Thomas
Glory Wells
O. Spargle
Mme. Sclivanova
Russia
America
Ng. Poon Chew
Mark Twain
China
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Davis and Allen
Col. Harvey
Aierod Tis Uch
Piturvey
Duke of
LOCAL
Chamber Ofpers Statestics
Ranger Club
C. M. Bate
Pease Steets
Mike
Ie County
Degus Int
Department
A. & M. College
WN. Stokes
Iito
Express Company
Methodist
Bles
Chautauqua
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