Amazing Growth of Texas Cities Noted
Texas has grown remarkably since the last census with towns converting to cities and open spaces filling in. Industrialization war industries returning to civilian production, returning soldiers, shipping, oil, agriculture, and new businesses drive the expansion amid renewed population shifts.
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Associated Press
Texas
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
California
Census Bureau
Texas Population Boom Prompts Housing and Utility Struggles
The Texas population rose rapidly from 1940 to 1947, with cities expanding especially in West Texas and along the Gulf Coast. Orange, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston led growth, bringing housing, utilities, and infrastructure challenges while optimism grew for 1950 projections and continued urban spread.
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United States
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Orange
Dallas
Houston
West Texas
Gulf Coast
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Waco
Odessa
Lufkin
Lamesa
Wichita Falls
Alice
Abilene
Greenville
Port Arthur
Big Spring
Brownsville
Denison
Midland
Palestine
Amarillo
Denton
McAllen
McLennan
Angelina
Harris
Ector
Tarrant
Dawson
Bexar
Wichita
Jim Wells
Taylor
Hunt
Jefferson
Howard
Grayson
Anderson
Potter
Gray
Hidalgo
Cameron
Beaumont
Census figures show varied county name totals
The data lists multiple county names with paired numbers, including Potter 54 265 and 76 000, Gray 23 911 and 27 000, Denton 33 658 and 35 000, Hidalgo 106 059 and 130 000, Cameron 83 202 and 110 000, suggesting a comparison of two numerical figures per county in a regional dataset.
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Potter
Gray
Denton
Hidalgo
Cameron
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Comfort for Aching Feet
The ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as the cure for painful feet and stubborn corn and callous troubles. It claims lasting relief and daily use, noting thousands of bottles sold yearly and urging readers to enjoy foot comfort.
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Moone
Nature
SSS Tonic Promises Boost In Blood Strength
Advertises SSS Tonic as a cure for low blood count and non organic nutritional anemia. Claims energizes body, improves appetite, sleep, digestion, and skin color. Promotes buying from local drug stores with a call to action.
Mabry Guests at Clovis Santa Fe 40th Anniversary Event
Gov and Mrs Mabry attended a Clovis celebration marking the Santa Fe Railroad 40th anniversary. The four radios planned a parade and the two day Pioneer Day celebration begins with the parade tomorrow and a four radio event.
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Clovis
Thomas J. Mabry
Santa Fe Railroad
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