Wilbarger Aids In Victory At Waco Exhibition
Wilbarger county farm products contributed to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce exhibit at the Waco Cotton Palace, which won first prize of 1000 dollars against regional displays. The Dallas selection will go to Houston for the South Texas fair, with hopes of a 1500 dollar Houston prize. County and West Texas officials attended a banquet in Waco. FE. L. Matarter of Vernon also attended.
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Wilbarger County
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Waco Cotton Palace
North Texas
Waco
Houston
South Texas
Dallas
FE. L. Matarter
Vernon
Panhandle
Mains
New Mexico
Velvet Fingers opens with swift thrills at Vernon Theatre
In the first Velvet Fingers episode stars George BK. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot, with Carry Semels and others. Velvet uses a clever ruse to rob a room of jewels during a Woodfin James reception, pursued by a newsboy, while Lorna steps in for the professor and drama unfolds with rapid, rollicking pace.
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George BK. Seitz
Marguerite Courtot
Vernon Theatre
Velvet
Bite
Lorna
George
Eboy
Carry Semels
Thomas Carr
Frank Redman
Joe Cuny
Dairy Cows Boost Oklahoma Dairy Prosperity
A recent map shows Oklahoma’s dairy cows as a major factor in the state’s economy. Eradication of cattle ticks from 45.55 square miles boosted production with 102 milk and butter outputs, including 980,805 pounds of butterfat and 5,722 pounds of butter valued at 5,240,000. Over 10,000,000 pounds of sweet milk were used for ice cream, with 622000 pounds of milk handled by pasteurizing plants and 70 creameries and 44 milk cream plants operating in or near Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
United States Department of Agriculture
Erads Watler
Betty Compson Stars in Bonnet Woman at Vernon Theatre
Hetty Compson delivers another success in The Bonnet Woman at Vernon Theatre Webmadar and hurshey. The film charms audiences with a bright emotional arc as a popular young star shines. Supporting cast includes Richard Vix Joby Bowers Uehel Wales J Farrell MacDonalld and others who performed admirably. Mrs J OW Striziger of Ragland spent the weekend in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Compson
Vernon Theatre
Hurshey
Adiling Onother
Richard Vix
Joby Bowers
Uehel Wales
J. Farrell MacDonalld
Kean Abduction Charge Proved Unfounded
An elderly Texas speaker over 70 years old, who arrived to give an address, fell ill and could not fulfill his engagement. He appeared ill when he spoke Saturday afternoon, supporting the unfounded nature of the prior abduction charge against Kean.
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Texas
Weather Bureau studies to improve anemometers
The Weather Bureau with the Bureau of Standards improved wind meter accuracy from about 50 to 11% mph. Tests on 30 instruments occurred in wind tunnels from 4 to 60 m/s. Some instruments were moved to Mount Washington for high wind tests. When analyses finish, a corrected standard will reflect true velocities and revise existing velocity records. Merchants Association to meet tonight to discuss Armistice Day store closings and other matters, per secretary R. E. Sherrill.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agricultture
Bureau of Standards
Mount Washington
Merchants’ Association
R. BE
Sherrill
City wells on hillside may yield vast water supply
City officials test three excavations on a hillside near Condon Spring to gauge water flow. Preliminary reads show streams from each hole with the potential to exceed 100,000 gallons a day, with engineers predicting up to 500,000 gallons daily after further tests and soil removal. Water sand may extend 15 to 20 miles, and development could feed Vernon’s auxiliary supply.
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Sheand Oof
Condon Spring
Harry Mason
Robinson
Pease River
Vernon
City Officials Probe Long Term Water Supply Effort
City officials show active interest and make frequent trips to the scene of operations as planners push a steady undiminished water supply for years.
New York Futures Close Steady Amid Mixed Signals
New York futures closed steady amid uncertain demand for December contracts. Cotton markets in New Orleans also closed steady with January prices showing cautious movement. Local reports note Montgomery and Vernon visitors, while a Iowa State College extension survey chronicles farm club alumni becoming community leaders and swine breeders in Black Hawk County.
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Extension Service
Towa State College of Agriculture
Henry Blackhawk
Marshall Clinton
Muscline
Meott
Jackson
State College of Agriculture
Blackhawk County
Poplar Answers Refocuses on Farm Life and Livestock Interest
The quotes reveal Poplar’s view that farming keeps him rooted on the farm and sparked his interest in livestock. He recalls how rural work shaped his perspective and deepened engagement with farm animals.
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Poplar
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Wilbarger
Thes County
West Texas
Hetty Compson
J. OW. Striziger
Ragland
Candido Sassene
Aurelio Greco
Duke of
Galese
Prince Krenditagilo
Italy
Sassone
Kean
Dee
Ronee
C. I. Maginis
New York
Fatures
Kahllaensens
Tad Sea
New Orleans
Isietarisay
Erie
Liverpool
Rn. BE. Montgomery
Glenn Lox
Get
Chicago
Drecenbor
George B. Seitz
Franklyn Farnum
Ludington Pinvers
Creath & Crews
Wis
Joes
Airdale
Saeriare
REA
Wm. Cameron and Company, Inc
the Home Builders
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