Farm Bill passage and cotton concerns echoed in Congress
The House approved the Farm Bill 268 to 129 amid concerns over cotton terms and no new subsidies. The author supported amending to remove the Boileau clause and warned the bill may not raise farmer income, with conference review to follow Senate action. The writer then notes upcoming wage measures and labor bills and hopes for pre Christmas action.
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Wright Patman
Texas
Commodity Credit Corporation
Boileau
House
Marvin Jones
Senate
Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Holly diversity and sales of young Shetland ponies
Holly is common in eastern Texas and southern Arkansas with about 175 global species led by American holly reaching 50 feet. Red berries dominate though some varieties have yellow or black berries. For sale five or six Shetland colts at weaning age, various colors, priced 20 to 25 dollars. Contact R. L. Batte.
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Texas
Arkansas
R. L. Batte
Christmas Gift of a Daughter Brings New Family Bond
Mrs. Burke faces a lonely Christmas as her son prepares to leave home. At church the theme of sacrifice echoes as Dorothy’s family invites Mrs. Burke to join them, offering a new sister and a sense of belonging rather than sorrow.
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Dorothy
Black-Draught Laxative Widely Praised for Constipation Relief
Many people find refreshing relief from constipation by using Black-Draught and recommend it to friends. It is made from leaves and roots of plants and does not disturb digestion while stimulating the lower bowel to relieve constipation.
The Christmas Harvest Poem About Giving
A short verse condemns stingy people who never give to children or family. It argues that true joy comes from cheerful giving, teaching that sowing generosity reanimates the soul and life’s meaning.
Daughter Named Helen Gaisford Brightens Burke Family
Joy returns to Mrs. Burke as she announces a daughter named Helen Gaisford during a Christmas celebration, marking a wonderful holiday for the family.
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Helen Gaisford
Christmas Time Fires Warm the Woodshed's Log Stock
The passage describes a woodshed overflowing with logs stacked to the ceiling and outside, dried from the prior year, burned freely at Christmas. It contrasts with other times when log use is economical, noting a constant bright fire during the festive season.
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Mary Graham Bonner
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American Federation of Labor
Labor Committee
House Committee
House Labor Committee
Amindon
Eer A
Bourge
Coe
Wrecker Service
Grabbin Chevrolet Company
Pangburn
Teta
Palace of Sweet
Fred Reno
Cameron, Texas
Alson Secor
PR Bas Eas VC Earp
Santa Claus
Mrs. Burke
Jewel Elgins
Walthams
F.C. Matula
Atros
Matula Grocery
Santa Fe Town
Will Laake
Cameron
Ramsey’s
SERY
Austin
Citizens National Bank
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