Weather notes mark varied conditions and holiday warmth
The report from December 24 1912 notes low barometric pressure in the northwest rising temperatures northward and colder in the southwest with a 2 degree reading at one station. Snow totals include 1.18 inches at Galveston and 1.12 inches at Port Worth. A Christmas greeting closes the dispatch. Indianapolis reports light Christmastime shopping with no major snowfall and goods priced modestly.
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MoGeni
Galveston LA
Port Worth
Texas industrial notes and Texas city plans
Reports from several Texas cities outline public works and business developments. San Antonio allocates 63000 for sewer system survey under city engineer direction. Galveston awards a 400000 contract for the Galveston Cotton Compress and Warehouse Company plant. Greenville voters approve 375000 for street paving with about 225000 more planned next year. Fort Aransas harbor deepening to 30 feet recommended. Alice celebrates twenty fifth anniversary lodging and civic improvements.
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San Antonio
Galveston
Comany Ragger
Unit Construction Company of
St. Louis
GreenVille
Terrell Pushes State Highway Commission Plan
A proposal by Terrell aims to create a state highway fund and appoint a state highway engineer. The plan envisions a nine or more member commission based in Austin to oversee a statewide highway plan, licensing standards, and construction guidelines.
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Terrell
State Highway Commission
Avatin
Texas
Dew
M. “Terrell
West
Senate
Lntate
Heese
Mutomo‘lex and Motorcyclen
S Tate
Hye
Austin
Houston Market Review Highlights Holiday Goods and Fresh Produce
The report surveys holiday demand and price trends in Houston markets. Fresh produce including cauliflower, celery, lettuce, radish, beet, turnip, and tomatoes shows active demand, with cold storage managing supply while quality remains a focus. California and Rio Trivade sources supply tomatoes and other veg as the market shifts toward fresh varieties ahead of Christmas trade.
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Nouaton
AlMuon Vie Chetan Sah Teater
Santos
Turkey
Rio Trivade
California
Hotel Arrnls List of Names and Cities
A fragment lists individuals and places connected to hotels or arrivals. Names include Bryan Joseph ti Rosson Hearne W H Anderson Hearne W Formin St Louis John L Andrews Dallas Hiete Ratasell Whitaker C G Cates sarlin W A Mudkinney Wheelock Acti Crowell Fort Worth XT Gallatin Houston.
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Bryan
Joseph Ti Rosson
Hearne
W. H. Anderson
W. Formin
St. Louis
John L. Andrews
Dallas
Hiete Ratasell
Whitaker
C. G. Cates
Sarlin
W. A. Mudkinney
Wheelock
Acti
Crowell
Fort Worth
Gallatin
Houston
May Banquet For Uncle Joe In Washington
A December Washington banquet honors Mr. Cane with a long list of attendees led by civil engineer speakers. The event marks thirty eight years with plans for a road bond vote and local confidence in progress while guests anticipate a hearty meal and social remarks.
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Washington
Howee
Uerville
Petra Fold
Cane
Fovel
Mishax
Angueti
Mtr. Cation Iy
Tonendamn Fonda
Frimes County
Saxterns
Tms
Rereilly
Waxbine
Tay Tion
Auteroe
San Angelo Council Seeks Bids for Street Work
The San Angelo city council instructed the city engineer to solicit bids for paving about 49 000 square yards of residential streets. The article mentions a Christmas Day bid opening for deliveries and a one hour window from 11 p m to 1 noon, with morning service noted.
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San Angelo
Holiday excursion rates across states and destinations
Holiday rate announcements list rail travel to Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Washington Chicago Kansas City St Louis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad Coto and more with sale dates December 20 21 22 1914 through January 8 1915. One and one third fare for round trip to many points. Additional LR N and Y M V routes included with October December dates and January 1915 finals. Ticket agent H Hatiris notes limited permits and final limits January 1918 for some lines.
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Moliday
Alabama
Florida
Georg Kentucky
Misaiesipp
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennensen
Virgint
Washington
D.C
Chicago
Nis Kanans City
St. Louis
Afc
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo Abi Trinidad
Coto
Texan
Louisiana
Tna Mie
Huron Rouge
New Orleans
MRR
Wal Mit
Tate
Arkansas
Oklahoma
H. Hatiris
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Whebe Wewa
Teuas
John Daly
Indianapolis
Ind
Christman
Foster
M. Caldwell
Texas Industrial Notes
Turtle Bay
Lave Ean
Veing
Wil Beatin
Alion
Alice
Gow
New City Hall
Rockport
Fort Aransas Harbor
Board of
United States River and Harbor Engineers
Congress
Houston Market Review
Arrnls
Uncle Joe
Sante Claon
Walter J. Coulter
H.&t.c.rr
Farmers Saloon
S.C. Woiton
Parkers Warehouse
J. L. Glover
Wm. B. Cline
Omice
Commerce
M.D
Aries
Raney Nurvery Co
R. FR. Myers
Walter J. Higgs
A.” MacKenzie
Lavalliers
A. MacKenzie Bryan
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