Garner Company Rigs Up Drill Near Wells Lot Desert
N H Frost of Garner Oil company reports the Wells lot near Vernont ten miles west of the Frost Pitts rig is rapidly nearing spudding in. The derrick is complete and casing on the ground for start. The Iowa firm with Des Moines offices plans a shallow initial hole and deepening as needed. H Brock is local drilling manager. Frost lost the first joint of his left forefinger today when a heavy machine slipped and pulled his glove with the fingertip inside.
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Concern
Towa
Des Moines
H. Brock
VO. D
Wildcat
Texas treasury reports record cash and bond balance
The Texas state treasury announces a historic balance with 16,661,788 in cash and 25,082,786 in bonds as of March 1. Receipts for February reached 15,292,111 while disbursements totaled 58,518,051. General fund activity shows 9,545,900 in receipts and 85,055,258 in disbursements. Treasurer J. W. Baker cites the largest tax levy in history expected to exceed 28 million.
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Texas
General Revenue Fund
J. W. Baker
Pierce Returns From Navarro County Visit
Pierce came back Wednesday from Navarro County after visiting his sister who is very ill, detailing the family’s concern and travel plans.
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Pierce
Navarro County
Few Texans Deserters War Department Revises Figures
Washington reports that Texas and Oklahoma show few deserters after wartime draft evasion review. As of July 1, 1910, Texas registered 900 552 with 24 178 deserters. many were former draftees or had other status. Oklahoma's 455 608 registrants include 7 677 deserters, with 2 075 accounted for and 2 065 apprehended. Some listed deserters were killed or medal recipients, and a wartime review allows cases to be reopened to clear names.
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War Department
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Department
Secretary of War
For Trade Suburban brick home with land in Vernon TX
Suburban brick home offered for trade. Twelve rooms four halls modern amenities include own electric and water plants, sewer system, brick smoke houses, cisterns. On 37 acres partly within city limits, hog fenced. Exchange for Wilbarger County land. Contact W. M. McCaleb Vernon Texas. 12-Gte
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Wilbarger County
W. M. McCaleb
Vernon, Texas
fumigation tests ordered for free Texas textbooks
State health officials under state superintendent Annie Webb Blanton begin a series of fumigation tests on school books. Dr. C W Goddard directs the study with Dr. G M Graham and L Bernhagen, evaluating six to ten gas concentrations between book pages to find a 100 percent effective method. Results will guide local boards in implementing the free textbook law.
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Texas
C. W. Goddard
Annie Webb Blanton
Health Department
Goddard
G. M. Graham
L. ©. Bernhagen
Department of Education
Norwood Returns to Wichita Falls After Vernon Visit
H. W. Norwood returns today to Wichita Falls. He came to Vernon to attend initiation of ten candidates into the Commandery and to spend a day with his family. He represents the California State Life Insurance Company KB. M. Haney, 9 Stp. Adv.
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H. W. Norwood
Wichita Falls
Vernon
the Commandery
California State Life Insurance Company
KB. M. Haney
Good Food Habits For Healthy Boys And Girls
A period piece on child nutrition stresses steady meals, warm breakfast, and avoiding overexcited tastes. It notes the need for regular schedules, limited meat, emphasis on milk water and whole grains, and guidance on encouraging calm eating among children.
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OWL
City
N. H. Frost
Garner Oil Company
Polbert
Liniment
Biss Medical Co
Washington, D.C
Local Boards of Trustees
William Fox
Miriam Cooper
Madonna
Albert Roscoe
Spottiswoode Aitken
James Marcus
Paul Weigel
R. A. Walsh
Carmen
Fox
Pictorium Theatre
Colorado
Aregular
Taney
Phoenix
Niagara Maid
Sebing
Weiss Pe Kibins
Hmbedake
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