Texas Growth and Delay mark diverse state notices
Texas officials report varied developments from a $2,000,000 Mills Bennett permit to operate in the state and new school constructions in Weslaco and Archer City. Other items note crop improvement near Angleton, electric bus trials in Marshall, and potential railroad and fire insurance changes.
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Lockhart
Mills Bennett Production Company
Delaware
Texas
Weslaco Independent
Weslaco
Beaumont
Port Arthur
State Fire Insurance Commission
Fornt Isabel
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Cameron County
Barreda
Point Isabel
Markets Report from Agriculture Department Commentary
The market summary notes erratic dairy movements with heavier supplies and storage anxiety for butter and cheese, aided by rains. Closing butter scores: New York 49 Chicago 42 Philadelphia 48 Boston 48. Cotton futures fell. midges and fruit prices fluctuated with widespread regional price ranges and higher early potato quotes.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Virginia
East Shore
North Carolinas
Elizabeth City
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missiespal
Texas Tours
Tennessee
Carolina
Georgia
New York City
Florida
Tom Watsons
B. Valdosta
California
Imperial Valley
el Centro
Hiley
Macon
A Hot One and Family Secrets in a Snappy Exchange
In a brisk dialogue, Reggy asserts pride in a strong family line while Vera questions an adopted background. The exchange suggests tension over lineage and belonging.
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Reggy
Vera
Nearer Home Grit and Wit in a Rampant Slang Satire
A vivid London Mall dialogue mocks tolls and free trade with a quippy refrain for free ice cream and sleep. The piece contrasts blunt country sentiment with urban remarks and a stuttering aside, ending with a wry note on a staged loss and a hint of a folklore style.
A Smashing Argument and Delay in Insomnia Gown Hope
A humorous piece contrasts polite restraint with failed persuasion in marriage. Wry lines note enthusiasm can fail to convince a husband and that a gown may feel like insomnia to the wearer. The tone blends whimsy about love and social manners with a casual, comic voice.
Bravery and marriage fears in a witty exchange
A playful dialogue centers on bravery needed for marriage proposals. The speaker mocks cowardice in men and jokes about what level of courage would earn approval, suggesting financial considerations do not deter bold declarations.
Wives Tease Husbands Over Advice On Complaints
A humorous exchange recounts a wife quipping that if her husband followed the first adage to never complain she could overlook the second part about never explain. The husband responds with playful regret, hinting at household dynamics and wit.
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Napoleon
Texas Wheat Off 17 Million Bushels
Texas wheat crop is down 17 million bushels with Kansas at a 54 million bushel drop and Oklahoma shortfall of 24 million. The shortage traces to a cold winter and prolonged drought. The conference of grain dealers and railroad representatives, led by R. Andrews and L. Lockwood, discussed grain transportation and handling in Dallas and Enid sessions.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
American Railway Association
R. ©. Andrews
Dallas
L. Lockwood
Enid
Oklo
State Taxes To Be Set At 77 Cent Limit
Austin Texas Comptroller H Terrell says the automatic tax board will meet July 20 to fix the tax rate for the current year. The board includes the comptroller governor and state treasurer. Current rate is 76 cents on 190 valuation and will likely rise to 77 with 35 cents ad valorem 35 cents for schools and 7 cents for Confederate pensions. Confederate pension tax rises from 5 to 7 cents and will become the constitutional limit. Terrell is preparing county valuations from county tax assessor estimates.
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Austin
Tex
H. Terrell
Automatic
Terrell
Fort Worth Stock Market Rally Slows on Cattle Trade
Fort Worth Texas sees cattle cashing in early Friday on a 25 cent higher basis as receipts near 4600 cattle and 500 calves. Steers and cows rise 10 to 16 cents, some 25 cent advances. Salesmen push for higher bids while buyers remain cautious and uneven.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Rain Boosts North Texas Crops and Ranges
General rains swept through Northwest Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday, described as the best in a year, with expectations of substantial benefit to crops and ranges across the region including Dallas.
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North
Texas
Dallas
Tex
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Ellis County Women’s
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Waxahachie
Angleton
Archer City Independent School District
Attorney General's Department
University of Texas Recitation Hall
Nucess County
Marshall
W. G. Hatcher
Smithville
Katy
Third Civil Appeals Court
Travis County District Court
Katy Railroad
4 Point
Waco
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Commisasion of
Southern Pacific
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Les
Miarken Speyer
Felix
Gong
Felix Featherhead
MR. Speyer
MR. Featherhead
London Mall
Reginala
Baste
Fort Worth Stock Market
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