Washington cotton growers seek aid and price support
Members of the Austin County Cotton Growers' Association sent a telegram to Secretary of Agriculture Wallace in Washington requesting parity treatment for cotton, a minimum price per pound, withdrawal of unstoreable stock, and an end to short selling. C A Cobb replied that the market decline followed the August 8 crop estimate and that the administration is actively addressing the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin County Cotton: Growers’ Association ‘Gent
Henry A. ‘Wallace
Washington, D. C
J. W. Wilson
C. A. Cobb
Washington
May dates hinted for 1934 edition program announcement
A note indicates the 1934 edition program could be announced at a comparatively early date. The reference suggests forward planning and early scheduling by organizers.
Road To Be Built Between Alvin and Sugar Land
A 12.4 mile grading and drainage project on highway 38 between Alvin and the Fort Bend county line was tentatively awarded to the Zempter Co of Galveston. The contract, part of a over one million dollar statewide award, includes federal emergency relief funds and requires local labor use and minimum wage standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Fort Bend
Zempter Co
Galveston
Sugar Land
NRA Brand 18 Latest In Cow Designations
Houston news reports the Beckendorff ranch near Katy Texas registered NRA as its official cattle brand marking the newest trend in local branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
NRA
Beckendorff Ranch
Katy
Hardware line promoted by Times advertisers
See Donald for everything in the Hardware line. Patronize Times advertisers.
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Donald
Patronize Times Advertisers
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Targeting Weak Children
A vintage promotional piece urges caregivers to boost underweight children with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It claims the tonic provides iron and quinine to improve blood, appetite, energy, and rosy cheeks, promising quick improvements after a few days.
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Grove
Public Works Board Approves 60 Million Unemployment Relief Plan
Washington allocates 60 million from a 3.3 billion fund to flood control and multiple projects. The War department will use most for flood control in Memphis Vicksburg and New Orleans districts, creating about 34 000 jobs for a year. Texas offices open Fort Worth hub to handle applications including Frio River dam in Uvalde county and numerous water works sewers and municipal buildings across the state.
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Public Works Board
Washington
Lower
Mississippi River
War Department
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
South Texas
Fort Worth
Robt
A. Thomas
Texas
Frio River
Uvalde County
Saguine
Aransas Pass
Harlingen
Brackettville
Kingsville
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Carrizo Springs
Edenburg
Port Lavaca
Crystal City
Kenedy
Victoria
Schulenburg
McAllen
Ban. Benito
Aii
Katy Social Hosts Lena Johnson and Wilma Vaughn
Miss Lena Johnson and Miss Wilma Vaughn of Katy were guests of Miss Aileen Bijie on Sunday in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Johnson
Wilma Vaughn
Katy
Aileen Bijie
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Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
James Bowie
United States
Missouri
Kansas
Battle of
San Jacinto
Cahill
E. D. Legler
M.E.T
Brookshire
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