Phonograph Holds Its Own In Vernon Test
At Vernon Opera House a crowd evaluated an Edison phonograph against soprano Leola Lucey and cellist Jacques Glockner. The audience largely could not distinguish between live and recorded performances, noting the machine’s faithful reproduction and the artists’ refined tones. The event, funded by B and W Drug Co, admitted by invitation only.
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Leola Lucey
Jacques Glockner
Vernon Opera House
Edison
Miss Lacey
Monsieur Glockner
Vernon Welcome for S. A. Gibson and A. Gibson
S A Gibson of Vernon moves from Blossom to Vernon purchasing a home in East Vernon. He is an old acquaintance of A B Huff and E G Huff, formerly of Blossom.
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A. Gibson
Blossom
Vernon
Fast Vernon
Mr. Gibson
A. B. Huff
E.G. Huff
Sulphur Springs Revival Meets With Barcus In April
Rev E R Barcus of First Methodist Church will lead revival services in Sulphur Springs Texas this spring. He will be absent from Vernon during April. Barcus and Rev R G Mood Sulphur Springs pastor were schoolmates at Southwestern University. John M Barcus of Fort Worth Central Methodist Church will assist May 23 through June 6.
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E. R. Barcus
First Methodist Church
Ie Methodists
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Barcus
Vernon
R. G. Mood
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Mood
Vy. A. Mood
Southwestern
Methodist Church
John M. Barcus
Fort Worth Central
Vernon shows New Edison test by Miss Lucey at Opera House
Miss Lucey entertained at the Vernon Opera House Wednesday night with a tone test of the New Edison courtesy of the Edison Phonograph Company and B. & W. Drug Company. Later she sang to her own accompaniment.
County Court Endorses Road Tax Bid in Wilbarger County
County Judge E L McHugh and Commissioners urge a 15 cent road tax in Wilbarger County to fund needed repairs. They note exhausted funds, high labor and material costs, and ongoing work on Pease River bridges. The election is set for March 16, 1920, with officials hoping residents approve the tax.
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FE. L. McHugh
Pease River
Commissioners’ Court
Wilbarger County
E. L. McHugh
O. A. McCaleb
C.G. Thompson
J. M. Luttrell
Silo Advocate Dr T Stone Showcases Union County Farm
Union county New Mexico farmer Dr T Stone argues silos conserve feed and fit livestock needs. He claims pit silos are first in the county, with 13 years of farming and nearly 500 acres tilled last year. He cites corn as a profitable crop. 120 acres averaged 40 bushels per acre.
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T. Stone
Union County
N. M
Religious Mass Meeting of All Faiths Planned in Vernon
A mass meeting open to all evangelical faiths is planned in Vernon this spring as part of the Interchurch World Movement work in Wilbarger county. A permanent committee led by Ball and Bradbury conveys the county’s support, with Dallas conference resolutions endorsed and plans to invite Dallas speakers to Vernon.
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Vernon
Gaines B. Hall
Interchurch World Movement
Wilbarger County
Central Christian Church
Mr. Ball
John T. Breadbury
Dallas
Bradbury
County
Diallas
Texas
Fier Church World
Protestant Churches of America
Christian Churches of
Tax reports urged for tenants and capitalists in Vernon
Wilbarger county tenants and capitalists must file income tax reports with the federal authorities. Deputy L Shields warns a $1000 fine for delinquents, while Deputy Henry Wimble will collect filings at the Waggoner National Bank until March 14. Officials explain any honest effort counts as compliance and promise broad record checks to uncover noncompliance.
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Vernon
Shields
Henry Wimble
Waggoner National Bank Noi
Internal Revenue
Domestic science boosts Witbarger county girls efforts
Misses Wilcox and Lacy report Witbarger County girls show strong interest in domestic science. Odell and Marge trips highlighted lesson on sandwiches and kitchen skills, with twenty two members running a lunch program and sewing demonstrations.
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Odell Girls
Sail
Wilcox
Lacy
Wilcow
Bourland Returns to Jisurland After Corpus Christi Visit
W S Bourland arrives in Jisurland from Corpus Christi where he and his family spent the winter months. He will resume local business and complete tasks before returning to routine duties and reunifying with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Bourland
Corpus Christi
Mr. Bourland
Bramiette Named Head Mechanic at Vernon Cotton Oil Mill
L. M. Bramiette of Farmers Valley accepts the head mechanic position at the Vernon Cotton Oil Mill. He has purchased the Bob Gilliland place in southwest Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bramiette
Farmers Valley
Vernon
Mr. Bramiettte
Bob Gilliland
Young Adventurer Returns Home From Brief Wild Trip
Wilbarger County sheriff's office reunites teen traveler Ted Jates with his family after a several weeks absence that began with a bicycle debt dispute in Vernon. The South Texas youth, identified as James Hall, claimed to be an orphan, and explained he joined the trip for luck and to avoid illness. His father works in the oil field and Temes said the boy’s return ends the adventure.
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James Hall
South Texas
Biy
New Mexico
Temes
Tolbert Young People Present Benefit Play at School
The Tolbert group stages a Saturday night performance to raise funds for the Tolbert School. The play Under Cover, a wartime adventure story, follows a foundation tale about life in the field and courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert
Uuder
Ave Ranger
France
Tolbert School
Couple Wed At East Vernon Home In Simple Ceremony
Local news reports the marriage of L. Beard to Miss Kate Dempsey at the Dempsey residence in East Vernon. Pastor W. T. Rouse officiated last Sunday afternoon. The couple receives congratulations from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dempsey
East Vernon
Open Shop Plans Progress In Vernon As Chamber Weighs Route
Vernon Chamber of Commerce committee continues shaping open shop plans amid debate on union rules and federal tax issues. Report notes local unions cannot concede and suggests Vernon pursue an open shop if demanded by residents and Wilbarger County, amid dismissal of distant headquarters control.
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Federal
Department of Internal Revenue
J. A. Dixon
Chamber of
Las
Chamber of Commerce Committee
R. H H. Coffee
Haebor
Cncer
Union
Dixon
Joint Committee
Lendere
Indianapolis
Todianapolia
Vernon
Bene
Chamber of Commerce
Wilbarger County
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