State budget cuts cut deep in 1928 29 plan
Austin reports state departments and institutions filed requests totaling 55.65 million for 1928 29, while the board of control recommends 37.75 million. A 17.9 million cut is made to fit revenue, with highway funding set at 1.66 million and salaries rising at several colleges.
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Board OF Control
Austin
S. H. Terrell
State Highway Department
University of Texas
A. & M. College
Texas Technological College
College of Industrial Arts
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Sul Ross
Forteith
Commercial Club Plans Pecan Industry Promotion
The Commercial Club proposes a plan to promote pecan growing in Milam County at its next meeting. Members may seek cooperation to plant five or ten acres of pecans to prove commercial value and hire an A&M College expert to improve varieties on native stock. Milam County pecans are praised as among the best in Texas. Cameron pecan sales reach about 25000 dollars annually, with large crops elsewhere.
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A. & M. College
Milam County
Texas
Cameron
Club Urges Farmers Buy Brood Sows From Stock Yard Sale
The Commercial Club proposes selling a carload of high grade brood sows at cost to farmers in the county to boost meat supply. A Saturday meeting and Fort Worth stock yards representative set the plan. About 80 sows, 150 pounds each, at 15 cents a pound, will be ordered after canvassing farmers. County agents Banzhaf and Williams, and Wim Cobb, chair, will gather orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coleman
Fort Worth
Banzhaf
Williams
Wim. Cobb
Dance at Wayside Friday Draws Large Crowd
The Wayside Inn hosts a Friday night dance expected to attract a large crowd. Organizers promise music and refreshments as attendees gather for a communal event at the historic venue.
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Wayside Inn
Milam County Cotton Report 1926 Ginning Totals
Milam County shows 58,025 bales ginned for 1926 up to November 14, versus 6,449 bales by November 14, 1925. Special Agent Basil McGregor notes the comparison in Milam County cotton production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Cotton Report
Milam
Basil McGregor
Big Friday Football Showdown Marlin vs Caldwell
City prepares for the Marlin Caldwell game with Mr Comms arranging crowd plans and attractions. The J D Lewis orchestra will provide the dance music guaranteeing lively entertainment for attendees.
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Marlin
Caldwell
Comms
J. D. Lewis
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs. Burke Home
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Ray Burke’s home. Mrs. Morgan led the lesson. Members read papers by Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Hanna, and Mrs. Adams. A contest followed. Ten members attended with three guests from Austin and Waco. Delhouse refreshments were served.
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The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Ray Burke
Morgan
Beard
Hanna
Adams
Johnston
Richter Family Relocates from Ben Arnold to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs F W Richter and daughter left Ben Arnold by rail for their new home in Los Angeles Texas. Fritz Richter purchased a land tract last year and the two families will reside on the farm they owned. The Herald will forward copies to their new address and friends wish them success.
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F. W. Richter
Los Angeles
Texas
Ben Arnold
Fritz Richter
Herald
Governors Ferguson to Move to Austin After Retirement
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and James E. Ferguson plan Austin residence after leaving the executive mansion. Reports say James E. Ferguson may practice law or engage in business locally, but he declined to discuss specifics saying, I have bought nothing.
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Austin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
St Jacobs Oil Promises Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that quickly relieves rheumatic pain and soreness in joints and muscles. It claims instant penetration, proclaims effectiveness for sciatica neuralgia lumbar backache sprains, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
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J Gvis
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P. J. Leaverson
Leto
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Ramsey
Milano
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Ark-Tex
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