Texas and Texans by Will H Mayes
Figures show Texas exports rising by more than a billion dollars since 1900 with cotton making up about 80 percent of the gain. Wheat and other grains have boosted seaport shipments, especially into Galveston, prompting temporary embargoes on wheat by railroads. Bank deposits surge in Amarillo and many grain belt towns report record activity tied to a strong wheat crop and favorable prices.
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Texas
Galvestumi
Galveston
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Plainview
Perryton
Pampa
Quanah
Claude Spearman
Wellington
Memphis
Bonham
Extravagant Legislators in Texas Special Session
The third Texas special session drew high pay for unrendered services and idle staff. Many members were absent, with no quorum most days, yet pay was approved for time away from Austin despite AG rulings. Only four senators and eight legislators remained at adjournment.
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Texas
Austin
Call for Government Cost Cuts in Texas
A columnist argues state and local governments waste time and money, inflating taxes. He seeks practical economy measures and notes many candidates tout economy without plans. FE G Senter proposed abolishing county administrative offices via constitutional amendment with clerks under the commissioners court.
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San Angelo
FE. G. Senter
Commissioners’ Court
City manager form of government as a business idea
A suggestion notes that performing duties at current wages for similar services under the city manager form of government is worth considering as a business option. The remark frames it as a practical approach to governance and efficiency.
Cannery Enterprise Planned in San Perlita
A vegetable cannery to cost 50 will be completed in San Perlita to handle the fall crop. It will employ 60 to 75 workers and have capacity to can three to four carloads of vegetables daily. The owners aim to keep the plant busy nearly year round and grow fall and winter operations.
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San Perlita
Georgetown Plans Expand Local Industry After Competition
Georgetown business men push immediate cheese factory construction to recapture trade lost to Round Rock. A new hotel may accompany growth as Georgetown competes with Austin and Taylor. The Winter Garden district peers at sugar beets profitability and invites government experts to assess growing the crop. A large refining firm may contract to set up sugar beet factories where 5,000 acres are assured.
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Georgetown
Round Rock
Austin
Taylor
Texas
Winter Garden
Carizo Springs
Brady Aims for Major Airport as Civic Drive Grows
Brady plans a top national airport to anchor its civic improvements. The town readying efforts include streets, parks, and other projects to boost Brady as a desirable residence city and regional hub.
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Brady
East Texas towns show rising subscriptions
The report notes that nearly 50 towns in East Texas have subscribed to the service, reflecting growing reach across the region.
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East
Texas
Texan civic groups urge effective spending on highways
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce backs assessment quotas as proof of work value. Some Texans urge a 200000 strong political voting block to secure fairer highway funding, while others note Florida’s higher gas tax as a contrast.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Texas
San Marcos Extends Water Mains to Improve Service
San Marcos moves to extend water mains after acquiring control of the system. The city aims to improve service without external contractors and hopes to persuade a gas company to supply natural gas from mains near the city toward Austin.
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San Marcos
Austin
Texas summons unknown heirs of C Saddler in Milam County
The state directs Milam County authorities to summon the unknown heirs of C Saddler, deceased, by publication of this citation once per week for four consecutive weeks prior to a specified date. The notice seeks to notify heirs through public proclamation as required by law.
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Milam County
C. Saddler
Milam County Tax Foreclosure Notice Cries for Sept Court
The Milam County district court in Cameron requires the defendant to appear at the next term beginning the first Monday in September 1929 to answer a petition filed July 27 1929 by the State of Texas seeking $223.36 in delinquent taxes for 1917 1919 1924 1925 1926 and 1927 plus interest penalties and costs on land described as part of the A G Perry League once conveyed to C Sadler by deed dated November 29 1883 and recorded in Milam County deed records. The suit also seeks foreclosure of liens and an order of sale with possession costs and relief.
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District Court
Milam County
Texas
Cameron
Tv2o
State of Texas
Mattie Saddler Clayton
Jerry Clayton
C. Saddler
Milam
State of
A. G. Perry League
C. G. Cobb
C. Saddier
Waco Woman Visits Cameron Friends and Relatives
Mrs. A. L. Peterson of Waco spent last week in Cameron visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. W. A. Bonds invited two tables of bridge players for games in her honor Thursday afternoon.
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A. L. Peterson
Waco
Cameron
W. A. Bonds
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Panhandle Banks
Senter
East Texas
SI. P. Cross
Frigidaire
Rigidaire
General Motors
Keith Electric Co
Cameron, Texas
Sapp Motor Company
Dodge and
Plymouth
Atwater Kent Radios
Penn Wolf
Ate
Chas
Frank Green Cameron
A. N. Green Lumber CO
Service
Santa Fe
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