Growth of Electric Power Spurs Southern Prosperity
The article reports on Mathew S. Sloan’s speech at the Coosa River hydro dam dedication, detailing how electric power boosted seven southern states from 1914 to 1927 with wage, payroll, and output growth. It notes Ford’s views on universal low power costs and predicts continued industry consolidation and cheaper electricity, plus Texas’ similar electric expansion and farm electrification.
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South
Mathew S. Sloan
Alabama
National Electric Light Association
Coosa
Sloan
Indus
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Henry Ford
Ford
Austin educator Miss Woodson attends Maysfield church events
Miss Woodson of Austin, director of Christian education in Central Texas Presbytery, visits the Presbyterian church in Maysfield for Sunday school and morning services. She dines with Mrs. Roy Newton and accompanies Rev. R L Nicholson to Marlow to discuss her Sands school work with youths. She addresses the Christian Endeavor Society Sunday night offering help.
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Central Texas Presbytery
R. L. Nicholson
Marlow Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Garner and
McDermott
Erskine McDermott
Sherwood McLerran
Clalie Bickett
Elizabeth McDermott
Paul Porter
Roy Yates
Branchville
Presbyterian Church of
Maysfield
Miss Woodson
Hubert Atkinson
Maysfield Ladies Aid
Ray Newton
Austin
Central Texas
Presbyterian Church
Roy Newton
Marlow
Sands School
Christian Endeavor Society
Mrs George Graves Hosts Friends With Bridge and Valentines
Mrs George Graves entertained friends at her home last Thursday afternoon with bridge games and decorative valentine motifs. A hint of spring was in the air during the gathering.
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George Graves
Valentine's Day Bridge Party Highlights Table Decorations
A wintry reception featured a bowl of yellow narcissi and a Valentine motif. Mrs Bassett Watson won the high score with Mrs J W Coleman last. Hostess served creamed chicken in heart shaped pattie shells, salad and hot tea. Mrs Graves hosted a Wednesday Bridge Club gathering with similar decor and favors crafted by Miss Mary Lake Henderson and others.
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Wednesday Bridge Club
Mary Lake Henderson
Mesdames T. F. Criswell
J. C. Martin
Niley Smith
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
The Gurecky family expresses appreciation for the help and floral offerings received during their beloved mother's illness and death.
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Gurecky
Teacher's Salary Doubled in Two Years at Lousiana Auto Firm
Miss Ann M a Tyler Commercial College graduate describes a rapid salary rise after switching from teaching to a secretarial role with a large auto company in a progressive Louisiana town. She notes a year and seven months to gain 745 more yearly dollars and side earnings over 200 while expecting further growth. The article cites her as typical of many teachers who transition to business careers.
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Ann M
Tyler Commercial College
School of Business Administration
Louisiana
Ann
Perhaps a Bigger Career Awaits You in Business
The notice encourages teachers to consider a switch to Tyler Commercial College and School of Business Administration. It promises business independence for strong teachers and offers a free booklet titled Achieving Success in Business detailing former T. C. C. student successes, faculty quality, and 39 courses of study.
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Tyler Commercial College
School of Business Administration
America
Ramsey's Austin Nursery Home Grounds Winter Beautification
Ramsey's Austin Nursery invites Austin residents to plan winter beautification of home grounds. Explore seasonal planting options, hardy evergreens, color accents, and practical tips to curb winter interest. Visit Ramsey's for expert guidance and featured fall/winter selections.
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Ramsey
Austin
Texas
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Trinidad
Texas Power & Light Company
Henderson County
Tom Floyd
Val Verde
Mildred
Grace Thwellatt
Ada Lee Massengale
Miss Bertha Baylor of
Curry
Mesdames Wm. Freeman
Cameron
Ruby Nicholson
Harriett Atkinson
Jim Barmore
Methodist Hospital
Dallas
Other Curry
Cameron Hospital
Mildred Newton
Bool
Gum Ditto
and Mer Idgar Ditto
Silves City
Albert Wilkerson
Sheffield
Mrs. Sheffield
Mr. Haley
Oscar Brooks
Rufus Miller
Neva Phipps
Lucille Miller
Mary Altice Phipps
Agnes Harbor
Boone Prairie
Emma Rae
New National Hall
Cameron, Texas
Happy Six Rosebud
Tyler Commercial College and School OF Business Administration
Tyler, Texas
the Herald
S. C
Rhode Island
Cameron Hatchery
Hornung Brothers
NEW Cameron Drug CO
Rexall Store
THE
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Majestic Radios
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