Texas farmers urged to grow more cotton and cut tariffs
Dean E F Kyle of the Texas A and M College of Agriculture told the annual Farmers' Short Course in College Station that Texas should return to producing 14 to 15 million acres of cotton annually, with a possible 12 million under marginal land retirement. He warned that tariff policy and world demand threaten cotton exports and urged five steps to restore competitiveness including reducing tariffs and boosting production efficiency.
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Kyle
Texas
Acto the College
Guion Hall
Consid
Con
Jough
Dean Kyle
United
United States
Jacksonville Man Buys Store and Names New Manager
J B White Jr of Jacksonville bought the Guarantee Shoe Store from Ross Grogin sky trustee. Tom Jones, longtime employee, will remain as manager. Store name stays unchanged as White continues to oversee Peters Shoe Company sales in the region.
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Jacksonville
Jones
J. B. White, Jr
Ross Groginsky
Tom Jones
White
Peters Shoe Company
County budget hearings urged as tax rate debate heats
County commissioners court pushes public participation in budget adoption arguing lawful rights to challenge nonbudgeted expenses. Directors back stronger taxpayer input at hearings and by other means. Edge notes petition efforts for stock law election face hurdles as traffic risks from cattle on rights of way prompt action. Stanford discusses rural rehabilitation plans with Brazos county cooperation. Yeager reports successful goodwill trips to Normangee Bedias and a Calvert visit planned. Trade Extension backs Santa Claus parade and fall fashion show. Directors present: Caldwell Canady Coulter Dulaney Edge Haswell Howell Maniloff McCul?
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County Commissioners Court
Charles Edge
J. FE. Stanford
Brazos County
E. F E. Yeager
Normangee
Bedias
Calvert
Trade Extension Committee
J. 8. Caldwell
R. Canady
W. J. Coulter
J. N. Dulaney
Tyler Haswell
J. Webb Howell
1. Maniloff
W. R. McCul
Unknown names listed in historical document fragment
The readable fragment lists names including G. Lough, Parker Jr., James Sullivan, C. C. Todd and E. E. Yeager, suggesting a partial roster or committee. No dates or context are provided.
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Lough, G. 8. Parker Jr
James Sullivan
C. C. Todd and
E. E. Yeager
Funeral Service For Aged Woman Held Wednesday
Mrs. J. W. Barton a Bryan pioneer dies after long illness at West 24th Street home She was born in Fort Worth in 1862 lived in Bryan since 1867 and was active in the Christian church Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church with Rev E S Bledsoe in charge Burial followed at Bryan city cemetery Surviving are a sister and two stepdaughters from Fort Worth plus several pallbearers and floral tributes.locals
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J. W. Barton
Bryan
West 24Th Street
J. P. Wilson
Barton
Fort Worth
Christian Church
Laura Wilson
Dallas
Bryan City
Blanche Wilson
C. H. Lampe
Robert W. Harrison
Wilson Bradley
J. L. Brock
G. P. Bittle
W. S. Collard
E. J. Jenkins
David Reid
No. 21 Texas Constitution Amendment on County Creation Rules
The document outlines Section 1 proposing legislative power to form or modify counties with minimum areas of 900 square miles for new or existing counties. It details territory rules, population thresholds, financial liabilities, and required voting by electors and two thirds legislative approval, with final submission to voters in a statewide election.
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Texas
W. W. Heath
Senate
State OF
State of Texas
Texas Amendment Proposes Salary Basis for District and County Officers
The document outlines Section 61 adding to Article 16 of the Texas Constitution. It would require all district and county officers in counties with 20 000 or more people to be paid on a salary basis. It also authorizes Commissioners' Courts to choose fee or salary for precinct and other county officers, with fees collected deposited to the County Treasury for the appropriate fund.
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Senate
State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
W. W. Heath
Commissioners' Court
Texas House Joint Resolution on County Government Structure
Texan legislative document proposes Article IX Section 2A establishing Commissioners Court control with Legislature oversight. It creates Record Clerk and Tax Clerk offices, sets two year terms, and allows combining County Treasurer and Surveyor offices. It details officer compensation rules and cross jurisdiction duties between county and city entities.
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HOUSE
State OF Texas
Commissioners Court
County Government Amendment Seeks Broad County Control
The measure proposes to add Section 2A to Article IX, granting the Commissioners Court general management and control of county affairs and allowing the Legislature to create economical alternative county government forms. It sets a two year limit on contracts and outlines approval by the Attorney General. Eligible voters will decide at the November election.
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Commissioners Court
W. W. Heath
Texas Home Rule City Charter Measure Proposed
A constitutional amendment would allow Texas cities with over 5000 residents to adopt or amend charters by majority vote at specific elections. It sets tax and debt limits, requires sinking funds, and restricts charter changes to at most every twelve months. The measure goes to voters at the next general election in November 1934.
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HOUSE
State OF
Texas
State of Texas
W. W. Heath
Texas Home Rule City Charter Amendment Debate
The document outlines sections of proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. It details two amendments: one on term lengths for state officers and city officials with home rule provisions, and another on taxing University of Texas lands for county and school purposes with distribution to counties and districts. The text specifies election phrasing for and against the amendments and appointment rules for vacancies.
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HOUSE
State OF Texas
University of Texas
State
University
Norwich Woman Claims Fat Loss With Kruschen Salts
A Norwich Connecticut woman reports losing 16 pounds on Kruschen Salts during night duty. She says a half teaspoon in hot water at breakfast helped her sleep, eat normally, and shed fat. she notes a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and warns against other products.
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Norwich
Conn
America
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