Texas Cotton Seed Standardization Aims to Save State Crop
A Texas Cotton Committee hearing in Houston heard Roy F. Saunders assert that only seed standardization can lift per acre yield and quality. He cited community standardization from Delis Coln and Greysos counties, Tom Bean and Sunshine seed cases, urging better seed and fair grading to reverse decline in cotton output and value.
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Houston
Roy F. Saunders
McKinney
Texas Ceiten Committee
Saunders
Texas
A. B. Cox
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Texas Cotton Committee
Ming
Mr. Saunders
America
Coton Committee
Bieckland
D. T. Billough
Delis
Colm
Greysos Countes
Howiett
Rowlet
Grayson County
Laby
Tom Bear
Im Tun
Hugh
Hugh Line
Wight
Stan Gard
Political Announcements for County Officials Primaries
The Eagle lists candidates for July Democratic primaries. For Tax Assessor Raymond B Jones, Dick Broach, Prank Worsham. For Tax Collector Clyde F Goen. For County Clerk Jess B Negee re election. For Treasurer Roy Montgomery re election. For Sheriff J Horeed re election. For School Superintendent F M Vance. For County Commissioner Precincts 1 Guy Boyett 2 J W Harries 4 C A Buchanan John G Smith Er Pat Patterson.
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Raymond B. Jones
Dick” Broach Prank
Worsham
Wagers Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 2
A candidate submission from W F Wagers proposes his name for the office of Commissioner of Precinct No 2 Brazos County. The notice addresses voters in Precinct 2 and references the upcoming July 1930 primary election.
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Precine
Ferther
Fire destroys two-story barn and dwelling in early Sunday blaze
A Sunday morning fire at OlthT Yubsday LAA district destroyed a two story barn and servant house belonging to J. R. Bardy. Prompt action by the fire department saved other structures though the loss was about 1000 dollars with some stored equipment and chattels incinerated.
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Oltht
J. R. Bardy
Shell Co Leases 9500 Acres in Brazos County
Shell Petroleum Company has filed county records on leases totaling about 9000 to 9500 acres in southern Brazos County near the Navasota and Brazos rivers confluence. Leases show small tracts paid at $1 per acre, larger tracts for full consideration. Tezes Company and San Oi Company also hold substantial acreage. Oil experts believe Shell may drill here soon, aligning with company policy to avoid large blocks in a single area.
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Shell Petroleum Company
Brazos County
Navasota
Brazes
B. McGee
Weather and Cotton Yield in Texas
A Texas Cotton Committee summary from Lawrence Daingerfield reports a 31 year study (1899 1929) linking rainfall and temperature to cotton yields. It notes planting warmth thresholds, frost variations, growing season length, and the impact of boll weevil on yields across Texas regions.
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Austin
Texas Cotton Committee
Texas
Lawrence H. Deingerfied
Mousten
Daingerfeld
Rio Grande Valley
Williamson
Milem
Bell
Falls
McLennan
Limestone
Hill
Navarro
Elis
Kaufman
Hunt
Collin
Wichita County
McUuitech
Snon County
Val Verde
Department of Agriculture Gata
Weevil
Autoists Shoot Negro at Work Motive Unknown
A man named Doc Gibson was shot while repairing a car near the college athletic field. He was struck once in the hip as a roadster with white occupants passed by toward Navasota. He received first aid and was later moved home. Authorities have not identified the shooter.
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Doc Gibson
W. E. Graham Farm
Colleee Hospital
College Athletic Field
Navasota
Gabeen
Assatiam
Madisonville Hotel Destroyed by Sunday Fire
The Houston Hotel in Madisonville was destroyed by a Sunday fire with other businesses damaged. The blaze started early and the collapse of the top floor caused additional damage to nearby stores, including Key's grocery and Gilling Market.
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Madisonville
Mareh
Houston
Key's Crocery
I Will Seek Reelection as Precinct 4 Commissioner
A candidate announces for Precinct No 4 in Brazos County vowing to follow the example of John M Moore. He asks voters for support in the July primaries pledging diligent service and best efforts to improve the precinct.
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Johnn M Moore
Thes
Nest
Cme
Moore
Longhorn Hatchery Ad Offering High Grade Chicks
Custom hatching and high grade chicks at popular prices. Book your orders now. Mrs. Beecher Jones, opposite Texas OT Co. station, College Avenue. Fer Momuments of all kinds, phone F. Bareh, collect. Homme, Teme. Te Read Eagie want ads.
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Beecher Jones
Texas OT Co
College Avenue
Homme
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Trafic
W. N. Price
Shank
Trans- Portaisen
Clyde F. Goen
Jess B. Negee
Roy Montgomery
J. Horeed
F. M Vance
Guy Boyett
J. W. Harries
C. A. Buchanan
John G. Smith
Pat Patterson
Por Justice of the Peace
J.T. McGee
Associates
Kaye Don
DSSS
Shell Co
Brazos Co
U. S
Longhorn Hatchery
Eagie
Sammons
Geidem Gek
South Main
L G. N
Baby
Baby's Red
Dupuy - Rice Furniture Company
Bryan, Texas
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