Trade excursion advertises West Texas to Midwest
September 6 marks the tentative start for a three week trade excursion by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Porter Whaley calls it the most elaborate advertising effort for Northwest and West Texas, aiming to recruit 150 to 200 volunteers for a touring train and exhibit. The drive seeks broad visibility to attract immigration and improve regional understanding of conditions.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
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Middle West
Northwest
West Texas
Porter Whaley
West
Texas
Wilbarger County
Ely Wilbarger County
Public Library Aids Reconstruction Effort in Wilbarger County
The Wilbarger County public library is described as the largest educational factor in the area as Sam Houston’s words urge diffusion of useful knowledge. More than 100 books daily are borrowed, with country residents nearly half of the borrowers. Les Johnson proposes a temporary 5 cent tax to fund library expansion and branch libraries across the county.
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Sam Houston
Wilbarger County
Les. K. Johnson
Vale
Wilbarger County aims to cut taxes to boost book access
The plan would reduce taxes to two fifths of the current amount to ensure an adequate supply of books for every Wilbarger County resident. It argues such access would attract desirable citizens and position the county in disseminating useful knowledge, comparing a city-building model to Detroit and Cleveland’s worker-friendly development. The Dallas News reports this view for Vernon to consider.
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Johnson
Wilbarger County
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Dallas News
Vernon
Vernon Citizens Rally Boosts Chamber Budget
Vernon residents showed public spirit Friday night by subscribed funds surpassing $4,000 for the Chamber of Commerce budget. Clais L. Greene pledged ten percent of any amount raised and presented a $500 check, electrifying the banquet. Men build cities. Vernon’s future rests with its people.
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Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Clais L. Greene
Education in France and United States Compared
Burt Bryant discusses France’s uniform national school system versus the United States reliance on local control. He notes the shift from a centralized commissioner to state and local administration and argues for national educational unity to ensure equal opportunities across communities.
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Burt Bryant
L. Bryant
New France
New York
Cit
Bryant
Peewully
France
Hat Wathou
United States
Foster's Weather Bulletin predicts major warm and storm waves
The forecast calls for a warm wave crossing the continent July 3 to 7, followed by a storm and cool wave. Vancouver is expected around July 7 with rising Pacific temperatures, then a crest near Newfoundland by July 22. Extreme temperatures, above average rainfall in cotton states, and a volatile two-week period July 2 to 14 highlighted.
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Vancouver
Pacific
Rerkies Uy Closevut
Middle Gulf States
Ohio-Tennessee
Newfoundland
Hormail
Rockies
Cotton States
Canada
National Education Systems Compare France and United States
Praice argues France’s national education system provides equal or greater school advantages with centralized funding and secure teaching positions. He cites 1910 census literacy gaps to claim the U S lags in literacy and suggests a stronger national system would boost Americanism and unity.
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Praice
France
United States
Fronco
Peanee
Vernon Officer on Leave From Camp Boche
Lieutenant John Storey visiting Vernon yesterday morning on a several days leave from Camp Boche. He is in active service in France after practicing law in Vernon before enlistment.
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Vernon
Camp Boche
Story
France
New Singer Sewing Machines Promoted in Ad
Caruth Brothers advertisement promotes new Singer sewing machines. contact Ady at 41-stp for details and ordering information.
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Singer
Call
Caruth Brothers
Ady
Vernon Visit Noted by Irowell Figure Glen Tiskell
Glen Tiskell of Irowell was a visitor in Vernon yesterday, according to local records.
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Irowell
Don't Prod Your Liver to Action
The article promotes Nature's Remedy DNA Tablets as a safer alternative to calomel laxatives for digestion. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, bowels, and kidneys, relieve constipation, and improve overall health, suggesting daily use avoided in favor of periodic dosing. Vernon Drug Store, Vernon Texas, endorses the product.
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Vernon
Texas
Wilbarger-Fourd Company to keep books open for a few days
Wilbarger-Fourd Oil Company extended subscription books after initially closing them last Saturday. I G Lewis visited Vernon to locate a drilling site for a Kansas City firm on acreage nearby. A deal with Fort Worth and Kansas City parties aims to sell 2,500 of 3,200 leased acres, potentially delivering a dividend to stockholders. Wooten Bros. of Fort Worth, contracted to drill, prepared to move and start operations soon.
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Wilbarger-Fourd Oil Company
I. G. Lewis
Wilbarger-Foard Company
Rayland
Vernon
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Wooten Bros
Mr and Mrs Smith Visit Wichita Walls Wednesday
Mr and Mrs C L Smith traveled to Wichita on Wednesday to view the Wichita Walls exhibit. They toured the gallery, viewing several murals and noting local artists’ works.
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Wichita Walls
Business Visitor Roy C. Russell in Altus Oklahoma
Roy C. Russell was a business visitor in Altus Oklahoma on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Roy C. Russell
Altus
Okla
Andersons Visit Chillicothe Relatives This Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Lolo Anderson and their son Frank spent Sunday in Chillicothe visiting relatives and friends, enjoying a family outing and time with relatives in the area.
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Lolo Anderson
Frank
Chillicothe
Crane’s Line of High Grade Stationery Ad at Leutwyler’s
Ad short promotes Crane’s high grade station ery line at Leutwyler’s. Text appears cramped and fragments indicate a local retailer advertisement for quality writing supplies.
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Leutwyler
S. Ady
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Rockies Crest
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Hunt
Ourrisk
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Dandy & McKinney
Old Perkins-Timberlake Bldg
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Earl Coleman
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Waggoner Colony Oil & Gas Company
Aetna
Kansas City Petroleum
Staley Farm
Byars Farm
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American Eagle
Pope Wells
Minnesota Southern
Apex
Liberty
Magnolia Company
Piper and Sumner
Waggoner Ranch
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Eugene Keltz
J. C. Smith
C. D. Greene
Waggoner Colony Oil and Gas Company
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