Texas News Roundup Highlights Budgets Roads and Crops
Texas reports show three quarters of poll taxes in Travis County paid by women. Walmar ISD sold $70,000 in bonds for $2,100 premium. A memorial for Col. J B Golding is planned in Amarillo. Corpus Christi builds a 10 inch water main extension. Texas building activity up sharply with $71,826,821 in nine months versus last year. Cotton ginning declines in Brazos County while Caldwell County yields rise. Income tax forms to 125,000 southern Texas taxpayers arrive January 1. Asphalt deposits near Uvalde boost highway paving. Anderson County road repairs finish after heavy rains. No citrus cankers found in Rio Grande Valley. crop outlook steady. Texas Tech gets $58,180 deficiency for salaries. Cotton yields rise in early data. Choate and Wilburn brothers report big bales per acre. Guadalupe County approves two road bond issues. Da Witt turkey crop remains small ahead of Thanksgiving. Common School No 26 district creation sustained. Gypsum and related minerals noted across Texas with value noted for 1828 production.
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Guadalupe County
Southern Pacific Railroad
Caldwell County
Seguin
da Witt
Odd Advice on Husband Troubles Sparks Weekend Column
In a satirical exchange from a 19th century page, Mrs Goodsole suggests punishing a mistreating husband with coals of fire while Mrs Bigbirt counters by claiming she challenged him with a hot flatiron. The dialogue reflects the era's household humor and moral tones.
On the Job Aunt Lucy and Molly Makeup Exchange
Aunt Lucy scolds Molly Makeup for heavy cosmetics while Molly retorts she is using makeup as she pleases. The brief domestic exchange reflects concerns over appearances and independence in a small setting.
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Lucy
Molly
The Harmless Foe Delivers Jabbing Dictionary Dig
A Washington Star quip contrasts a political antagonist with Senator Sorghum, noting the calmer tactic of a man digging for epithets rather than chasing factual records. The exchange highlights rhetoric over records in a heated political debate.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Not Suitable Tribute Sparks Tire Joke Debate
A playful exchange questions a proposed statue for the inventor of rubber tires. One side jokes a bust might be more fitting, reflecting a lighthearted local quarrel over commemorations.
Champion’s double sought by promoter in boxing plan
The promoter asks what’s the matter with the champion, noting he wants his movie double to box for him. The trainer responds, quoting the exchange as reported by the American Legion.
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American Legion
One Girl in Thousand Says Madge Jack Opinion
The Point of View column faces a clash over female identity with Madge and Jack presenting contrasting takes. Marie decries the idea as a hopeless minority while defending individuality amid social expectations.
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Madge
Jack
Marie
Quoted Exchange From Drought Era Refined Dialogue
A fragmented historical line shows a weather scene with rain and a toast to port in a drought era. The text hints at social banter and maritime imagery amid scarce resources. The snippet preserves period tone without broader context.
Absence Inspires a Lover of Liberty
A playful verse snippet contrasts absence with longing for liberty. It hints at affection deepened by separation and hints at political or personal freedom themes through concise, witty wording.
Report of Markets from U S Department of Agriculture
Latest markets report covers fruits vegetables and livestock. Potatoes firm with round whites priced in Chicago and eastern markets. apples higher with New York Baldwins at 4.25 to 4.78 per barrel. Cabbage dull and prices weak. sweet potatoes down. Livestock prices largely unchanged in cattle sheep and lambs, hogs down about 0.45. Cotton futures rise. dairy butter firm then softens. cheese steady with Wisconsin production above 1924 levels and New York state supplies limited.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Northern
Chicago
f.O.b
Pennsylvania
Maine
Green Mountains
New York City
Presque Isle
New York
Baldwins
Eastern York
Michigan
Illinois
Kings
Rhode Island
Rocheater
Virginia
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
New York State
Rice Market Report Shows Slow Harvest and High Prices
Along the Mississippi River nearly half the rice crop remains in fields with lighter harvests in the southwestern region where Rayne notes only a quarter threshed. Fancy Blue Rose holders seek top price at 6 1/2 cents while demand and receipts are sparse. Futures show slight gains with bids around 6.145 cents for January and 6.11 cents for December.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Rayne
Fort Worth Stock Market Cattle Trade Slower Yet Mostly Steady
Fort Worth yards reported light activity with buyers mostly signaling lower on most classes. Cows down 10 to 15 cents, calves 10 to 20 cents lower, steers nearly steady, and heifers yearlings and bulls selling at unchanged rates as receipts approached 3,500 cattle and 1,000 calves.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Smugglers Repulsed at Rio Grande Skirmish near El Paso
US customs guards repulsed liquor smugglers at the international boundary near El Paso. Two of the attackers were wounded, likely fatally, and five were captured. Dozens of shots were exchanged along the Rio Grande. twenty cases of liquor were left behind.
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el Pago
Tex
International Boundary
United States
Rio Grande
el Paso
Court Martial Ordered for Mitchell Washington
Colonel William Mitchell has been ordered to stand before a general court martial in Washington. The proceeding, directed by President Coolidge, will convene October 28 to hear sensational charges against the aviation administration by the war and navy departments.
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Washington
William Mitchell
War and Navy Departments
Coolidge
War Department
Book Contracts Turned Down by Texas Officials
The attorney general’s department refused to approve about $400000 in contracts awarded last week by the state text book commission to the American Book Company. The delay was due to the secretary of the book company failing to sign required statements and affidavits.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
State Textbook Commission
American Book Company
Book Company
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