Rockdale May Get Lignite Power Plant
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and local business interests are negotiating with the Texas Power and Light Company for a lignite burning plant near Rockdale similar to the Trinidad facility. Chamber officials cite abundant lignite, ready rail access, and cheap power as key advantages and expect consideration by TP and L’s engineering department.
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Rockdale
Meyer
United States
Dakotas
Texas Power and Light Company
Dallas
Rural Mail Routes and Road Costs in Texas
Texas operates 2194 rural mail routes serving 1,209,000 people at $15.25 per family per year. Rural carriers earn about $1600 monthly including equipment, with Texas roads costing nearly $500 per mile annually to maintain. Proponents of a large State bond say permanent highways will reduce future upkeep.
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Texas
Highway Department
Brazos County Road Construction Advocated
Citizens urge bonds and construction to build State roads in Brazos County. The proposal includes numerous laterals to connect with State highways and aims to improve travel conditions for local residents.
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Brazos County
Santa Fe Aims to Complete Orient Line to Christoval
West Texas residents anticipate a fulfilled goal if the Santa Fe delivers on plans to finish the Orient line to Christoval by September and to Sonora by year’s end. Officials say the project has reached a stage making completion likely.
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West Texas
Santa Fe
Christoval
Sonora
Tomato Tariff Sparks Valley Protest And Hopes
Commercial groups in the lower Rio Grande Valley oppose the tomato tariff as a measure that could add 10 million dollars in annual revenue to the valley. The piece notes the tomato’s transformation from a feared plant to a potential Texas prosperity source.
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Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Texas Prison Commission to tour northern and eastern facilities
Eleven members of the Texas Prison Commission and staff travel for a month to study modern prison management. An architect and a secretary accompany the group as they visit score or more facilities in northern and eastern states, aiming to improve Texas systems and reduce costs.
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Texas Prison Commission
Texas
Lockhart Creamery Reports Strong Milk Trade Growth
The Lockhart Creamery, capitalized at $25,000 and locally owned, held its annual meeting and praised performance. It has paid farmers $200 a day for milk and notes rising, healthier milk herds in the district.
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Lockhart Creamery
Rockdale Begins Installing Street Lights Under Awning Edges
Rockdale's Lights Rockdale installs incandescent street lights along the outer edges of business houses. Most towns are lighted similarly and the well lighted scene boosts pride for residents and travelers. A town without lighting seems neglected and out of step with modern electrification.
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Rockdale
Dairy expansion fuels farm cash flow across regions
Cattle herds supply milk and cream to meet demand while milk plants provide steady income for farmers. Southeast Kansas banks pledge a million dollar fund to loan dairymen for dairy development, expecting gains in deposits. Texas may consider a similar move.
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Kansas
Texas
Texas clay plant to build Natalie tile works
A $146000 clay products plant in Natalie Medina County will specialize in tiles. Texas soil yields clay suitable for fine brick and high grade ceramics. The state hopes to become famous for pottery as production grows.
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Natalie
Medina County
Texas
Postoffice Receipts Indicate Pampa Growth
The Pampa Times cites post office receipts showing a jump of more than one third over last year’s period. The increase suggests rapid town growth or higher prosperity with more mail use, likely both conditions true.
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Pampa
Texas Building Associations Add Over Twenty Million
Building and loan associations in Texas rose by more than 20 million dollars last year, lifting their total to 115 million. The report notes substantial growth across multiple associations and implies strengthened financial activity within the sector.
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Building Associations Building and Loan Associations
Texas
Brazos County Votes On $1,250,000 Road Bond Issue
Brazos county voters face a ballot on a $1,250,000 road bond proposal to liquidate a $500,000 portion. The measure aims to fund road improvements and related projects within the county.
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Brazos County
Milk Industry Expands Amid Texas Plant Boom
The dairy sector expands across Texas as dairy product plants multiply. Farmers struggle to secure enough milk as the industry grows toward dominance and competition stiffens among producers.
State Banking Commission Supervision Expands Credit Associations
The associations will come under the State banking commission's supervision, matching the oversight given to State banks. The late effective law is expected to accelerate asset growth for the associations.
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State Banking Commission
Llano Hotel Leased Before Completion Promising Modern Conveniences
The Texas hotel market is strong with many proprietors eager to secure long term leases. A new Llano hotel will be leased prior to completion and offer rooms with modern conveniences by September.
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Llano
Texas
August 1929 boosts papers with special editions
The August issue notes a shift in the newspaper business as papers both large and small publish special editions amid heavy advertising. The piece highlights the prosperity of Texas sections during this period.
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Autrust
Texas
Preparing for a Great Fall to Finess
A reflective line urges towns to embrace autumn readiness, suggesting none should lag in seasonal preparation and civic energy. The note frames fall as a test of community spirit and local initiative.
Truth, lies, and pay in newspaper reporting
A reporter recounts that readers prefer flattering lies over truth and recalls a boss reprimand for truth-telling. He notes an item costing $100,000 and suggests the public declines truthful coverage, framing truth as a costly but needed standard in journalism.
Women Know More About Dressing Than Men Cited
A remark praises women for understanding clothing better than men noting men wear excess layers like heavy coats and high collars on hot days. The writer concedes it may be unfounded but recalls hearing men claim coats felt comfortable in heat.
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