Texas civic and road projects dominate county notices
Precinct No. 4 voters approve a 100000 spend for roads in Chambers County. Kenedy to coast road to be completed soon. Port Aransas to get a new Coast Guard station replacing the 1919 loss. Rice and fertilizer trends reported in Jefferson and Texas. Supreme court action on textbook cases. Thorndale district holds tax election June 23. US Good Roads convention awarded to Houston 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Pecan Growers Association
Fredericksburg
Coast Guard
Port Aransas
Kenedy
Texas Concrete Products Association
Houston
Jefferson County
Texas
Bates
Houston County
Supreme Court
Attorney General's Department
American Book Company
Charles Secribnera
M. N. Marrs
Thorndale Independent
The
State University
United States Good Roads Association
Bankhead Highway Association
Albuquerque
N. M
W. G. Jones
Motor League of South Texas
Fire protection by rail hose aids western towns
A fragment notes one railway’s attachments to locomotives enable protection of small western mountain towns from forest fires. The banter implies a marriage and bigamy joke surrounding a stingy man.
Odd Residence Chosen by Three Englishmen
In a lonely Martella tower on the Essex coast the last of three bachelor brothers has died. William Cole founded the Bagex museum and the Essex Field Club. Benjamin Cole was an entomologist. Henry Cole was an artist, etcher and sculptor. The fortresslike dwelling has a 20 foot deep moat and thick walls, offering sweeping North Sea views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
England
William Cole
Stratford
Essex Field Club
Benjamin Cole
Henry Cole
Brothers Coal
North Sea
Qomne
Blackwater
Goldeater
Brightlingsea
Salt Protects Guest An Aran Enforces Safety
A garbled line suggests an Aran figure claims salt as a sign of safety for guests, asserting protection as long as he remains with them. The fragment hints at self-importance and a ritual around salt as a safeguard.
Report of Markets May Week Live Stock and Commodities
The report details week ending May 2 market activity from the Department of Agriculture. Hog prices fell 25 to 30 cents with tops around 7.40. fat cattle, calves, and lambs also declined across regions. Eastern wholesale meats showed mixed changes with beef and lamb varied, while produce and cotton markets similarly shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Brocker
Florida
Ittaburgh
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
California
Pittsburgh
New York
Northwestern
Norfolk
Virginia
Coolidge Again Urges World Court Membership
President Coolidge renewed his plea for American participation in the permanent court of international justice at Arlington Memorial Day exercises. He backed the Harding Hughes plan and urged practical mutual covenants while opposing material changes without broad consent. He said the U.S. must meet world obligations boldly and squarely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
World Court
League of Nations
Coolidge
Arlington
Harding Hughes
Permanent Court of International Justice
Harding
Hughes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League
Fort Worth cattle market steady after holiday lull
Fort Worth stock market reports a subdued cattle sale as packing house gangs were idle for the holiday. Prices stayed near declines earlier, with choicest slaughter steers selling 6.35 to 6.85. bulk ranged 5.50 to 6.26. cows 4.00 to 4.60. medium heifers and yearlings 6.50 to 7.60. bulls 3.00 to 4.00. calves 7.00 to 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Rio Grande City Railway Company hearing set for June 11
Request to extend a mail service corridor from a Tepet Id to Bia Geena City and Fort Binagold is scheduled for June 11 in Austin Tez. The Rio Grande City Railway Company seeks a permit to lay a line and extend service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Josey Miller Company
Eor Beaumont
Attorney General's Department
Port Arthur
Austin
Tez
Rio Grande City Railway Company
Torelaple
Bia Geena City
Fort Binagold
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Vetera
Chambers County
State Veterinary Medical Board
Brownwood
Nueces County
State Veterinary Medical Association
Graduate Nurses’ Association of Texas
Dallas
Galveaton Schoola
J. L. Hoshal
County Schoola
Sour Lake District
Sour Lake
Federal Highway Department
Laredo
la Salle
University of Texas
George Littlefield
Alice P. Littlefield
Major Littlefield
Texas Railroad Commission
Galveston County
OUR
Ugexohas
Fort Worth Stock Market
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