Oil Output Becomes Key Texas California Oklahoma Rivalry
Texas California and Oklahoma lead US crude production in February with California 22.301 million barrels Texas 21.763 million and Oklahoma 20.07 million, totaling most of the 75.693 million barrels. The industry yields over a quarter-billion dollars annually to the state and spurs vast gains for refiners as wealth spreads across wide areas.
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Texas
California
Oklahoma
United States
Frisco seeks ICC permit for Vernon to Seymour line
The Frisco railway asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for a permit to build a 43 mile direct line from Vernon to Seymour to expedite service between Eastern Oklahoma and Fort Worth. The plan includes leasing connecting lines to reach the closer Oklahoma outlet and argues railroads should build lines aiding regional development and reducing costs.
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Frisco Railway System
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vernon
Seymour
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Congressman Jones Studies Cotton Based Silk Use
Congressman Marvin Jones of the Amarillo district examines how artificial silk is produced from cotton at Elizabethton Tennessee. He advocates using Southern-grown cotton for near silk and plans to publish an article on his investigations in a United States history volume.
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Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Elizabethton
Tenn
Jones
United States
Government study widens cotton uses beyond expectations
Under a congressional act the USDA investigates new cotton uses and plans to expand beyond the thousand current applications. Findings show cotton for colored pillow cases bedding sound proofing and potential growth in cotton wool and fertilizer bagging among many other practical uses to popularize the Southern staple.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas Week Sees 51 Deaths From Accidents
During the week of March 15 fifty-one people died in Texas and 287 were injured in preventable accidents. Since January 1 the toll stands at 425 killed and 2367 injured, reflecting a widespread loss of life due to hurry and carelessness.
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Texas
Gonzales Grows Tomatoes
Gonzales county farmers have planted 200 acres in tomatoes the first large scale effort in the county. The soil is well suited and with directed culture and cooperative marketing they hope for success watched by neighboring counties.
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Gonzales
Gonzales County
Potatoes and Tomatoes Planned by Local Chamber Effort
In Willson county near Gonzales the chamber of commerce with the secretary and county farm agent arranged 100 bushels of certified Porto Rico sweet potatoes. Slips will be sold to farmers at cost and tomatoes will be grown under agent supervision. A curing plant for potatoes is to be ready at harvest. Wilson soil has produced good potatoes but on a small scale.
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Willson County
Gonzales
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Onions Shipped From Laredo Northward in Spring
Carload shipments of onions start from Laredo heading north with 1500 to 2000 carloads planned from Webb county during April and May. The state works to standardize Texas onion shipments as crops ripen across regions.
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Laredo
Webb County
Texas
North ern onion markets seek to ease crowding
An article outlines efforts to regulate onion trade in northern markets to prevent overcrowding and ensure steady supply. It notes interventions by market officials and plans to stagger sales or improve distribution channels. Additional details emphasize logistics and local impact on vendors.
Robstown Shifts From Cotton To Vegetables Boosts Local Prosperity
Robstown near Corpus Christi ships 1537 cars of vegetables by April 1, diversifying crops beyond cotton. Varieties grown keep laborers busy and bring revenue to growers, reflecting a prosperous shift in the season when cotton is not being gathered or marketed.
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Robstown
Corpus Christi
Jersey cattle carload shipped to Mitchell county
Dairy interest expands in Mitchell county with the first solid carload of registered Jersey cattle bought at an average $300 each. Colorado chamber of commerce boosts dairying and banks finance purchases. a second carload is expected this spring.
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Mitchell County
Chamber of Commerce At
Colorado
Texas Board suspects bid price fixing on highway materials
The Texas State Board of Control found multiple bids on heavy woven wire for embankment guard protection and on crushed stone and gravel in the same region consistently share identical prices. The board suspects prebid agreements and cites Texas anti trust law.
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Texas State Board of Control
Texas
Airplane Firm Offers Free Flights for Senate Inspection Trip
A liberal-hearted airline proposes to place planes at the service of the State Senate finance committee during inspections of educational institutions this month. It is understood the offer has been accepted. The public wonders what the airline may seek from the Texas legislature.
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State Senate Finance Committee
Texas
Weather and farm notes from Penoak column
The farmers report fine planting weather in Penoak with cotton underway and corn in a good stand. Homer Shafer is sick with influenza. Tomie McGoldrick Alice Baggerly Otis McDonald Tom Tucker Thelma Baggerly Helen Hauptfleisch Mildred Goode Johnny Goode and others shared supper at Mr. home.
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Tomie McGoldrick
Alice Baggerly
Otis McDonald
Tom Tucker
Misses Thelma Baggerly
Helen Hauptfleisch
Mildred
Johnnybel Goode
Easter program and hunt at Pen Oak draws visitors
Mrs. Lee Lock of Cameron and a large crowd attended the Easter activities at Pen Oak. Out of town guests from Cameron, Ben Arnold, Rockdale Minerva, Munford and Gause joined the gathering. After the hunt, a group of youths motored to the Brazos bridge.
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Lee Lock
Cameron
Penoak
Ben Arnold
Rockdale Minerva
Munford and
Gause
Brazos Bridge
Local Notes and Social Happenings in Cameron
Mrs Clyde Williams visited her mother in Cameron Sunday. Ben Cass is improving. Penoak plans a big play The Laughing Cure. Several attended the Cameron circus last Saturday. Church and Sunday school at Penoak schoolhouse Sunday at two. A large crowd celebrated Mr Baggerly's birthday at his home.
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Clyde Williams
Cameron
Penoak
Mr. and
Mrs. Baggerly
Mr. Baggerly
General Motors Trains Accountants at Tyler College
General Motors funds a training program at Tyler Commercial College to educate staff for its accounting system. The Automobile Accounting Course, added recently, supplies graduates to GM dealers. Marvin Chandler of Jonesboro Louisiana and I B Davis of Wyatt Louisiana are among the new hires placed with local dealerships.
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General Motors Company
Tyler Commercial College
General Motors
Marvin Chandler
Jonesboro
Queen City Motor Co
Wills Point
Texas
G. Zach
Northup
Mick
Boling
I. B. Davis
Wyatt
Windsor Chevrolet Co
Mer Rouge
Automobile Sales Represented in Multiple Texas Listings
A compiled list shows individuals from Louisiana Arkansas and Texas placed with various Chevrolet and motor companies in towns across Texas. The notice promises a free book titled Achieving Success in Business upon clipping a mail-in coupon.
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Louisiana
J. Goebel Grubbs
Boswell
Okla
Lynn Chevrolet Co
Freeport
Texas
George F. Byerly
Jasper
Chevrolet Motor Co
Breckenridge
Lionel Wilkinson
Harrisonburg
Grissom Motor Co
Mt. Pleasant
Neal Velvin
Monroe la
Rusk Motor Co
Rusk, Texas
C. B. Neely
Whitewright
McCarroll Motor Co
Jacksonville
Robbie Bethea
Fordyce
Ark
Quincy Barnes Chevrolet Co
Marlin
Fenis Jeter
Kemp, Texas
Jeter-Murphy Chevrolet Co
Denis Goyer
Bonham
Acuff Chevrolet Co
Nawark
Edward B. Harris
Bernice
Mills and Chappel Motor Company
Justin Daugherty
Hermitage
Thompson Chevrolet Co
Delhi
Harrell Watson
Arkadelphia
S. I. Self Motor Co
Denton
Jesse Morton
Eustace
Crawford Motor Co
Crawford, Texas
Raymond Kilpatrick
Aubrey, Ark
Manning Chevrolet Co
Killeen
Reyford Bates
Episcopal church service schedule announced
The church posts an evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 P M on Sunday April 14 with Sunday School at 9 45 A M.
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy
We express heartfelt appreciation to friends for expressions of sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings. Your kindness during our sorrow is greatly valued and remembered with gratitude.
Burial Honors for Mrs Mary Mareth Observed
The sympathy of many friends and courtesies extended during the recent burial of Mrs Mary Mareth, mother of the Children.
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Ers
Mary Mareth
Choice lots for sale in Terral Heights Addition No 2
Real estate ad offers choice lots for sale in Terral Heights Addition No 2 adjoining highway and paved streets. The seller is E P Lester. Prices described as reasonable with easy terms.
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Terral Heights Addition No. 2
E. P. Lester
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Wilson County
Robstown Vegetables
Homer Shafer
Ben Cass
Tyler School
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Federal Reserve Bank
U.S. Treasurer
U. S
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Avriett A. K. Gurecky
Fidelity
Fidelity High Grade
Weem’s Gin
V. P. Wooley
Tyler, Texas
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Ade Maal
Dudley
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Phaeton
Flint, Mich
Ccompare
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Coleman Chevrolet Co
Cameron, Texas
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