Year of the Great Dreuth and Price Break Hits Livestock
The 1952 Fort Worth livestock year is remembered for a drastic price collapse after a prior peak. Cattle and sheep prices fell as speculative fever waned, with sellers surpassing buyers for the first time in years. Bearish buyers and cautious estimators signaled a market correction across Cornbelt regions.
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Fort* Worth
Hey
Opa
Ange
Vexas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Fruit Topped Coffee Cake with Prunes and Apricots
A simple quick coffee cake made from a basic batter and topped with prunes and apricots. Vary toppings and pans for visual appeal. can use dried fruits or canned varieties. Includes enriched flour and baking powder notes and a 400 F bake time of about 35 minutes.
Livestock Prices Fall Amid Drought Stock-Up Concerns
The 1952 ag market shows cattle, hogs, and sheep trending lower from last year with steers, cows, and calves worth substantially less. Producers worry drought relief hay delays and mis-shipments threaten cattle viability as buyers struggle to secure needed hay.
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Fort Worth
Hayrick Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party
Members and guests gathered Thursday night December 11 for the annual Christmas party. Games and gift exchanges provided festive fun. Visiting guests included Miss Jonell Black home demonstration agent and Mrs Leatrice Nixon of Robert Lee.
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Hayrick Home Demonstration Club
Jonell Black
Leatrice Nixon
Robert Lee
Jernigan Family Return to Bronte Home
Mr and Mrs Lester Jernigan move back to Bronte living in a new Humble camp house. Mr and Mrs J M Rippetoe and Nona plan to spend Christmas in Weatherford with her.
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Lester Jernigan
Bronte
Mrs. J. M. Rippetoe
Nona
Weatherford
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L. T. Youngblood Bronte, Texas
Yuletide
Sims Food Store
Tuffy, Pauline
Tommy Glenn
Happr
O. L. Pittman
Dwain Pruitt
Acme Plumbing Co
Bergan
Otter Poly & Sundey
Ealy
Byaa
Aaywhors
Texas
A E Bronte
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J. D
B. D. Snead
First National Bank
Harry J. Loveless
D.C
Sharp Ave
Hes
Ballinger
W. H. Maxwell, JR
Bill J. Cole
Sam Richards
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