Busy Texas Legislature Faces Tangle Over Water and Power Rights
The Texas legislature will be busy as it tackles the University oil lease issue and water rights laws. Domestic consumers and irrigationists press for prior rights over power users, with many factions signaling no jokers in the bill. Austin swells with lobbyists, while a $100,000 bond may fund municipal airports and air mail service expands with lower postage.
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West Texas
Texas
Austin
Texas Railways Invest Heavily in State Line Upgrades
Railroads in Texas are spending large sums to improve lines as highways expand. The Cotton Belt reports over 2 million dollars spent from Tyler to Mt. Pleasant in the last year and plans about 5 million more for track rebuilding this year. Other roads are upgrading lines and anticipate rising Texas business in 1929.
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Texas
Cotton Belt
Tyler
Mt. Pleasant
Texas Sees Snow Rain Good Start to 1929 Trade Growth
The piece notes heavy snow and rain across Texas aiding grain crops and winter plowing. It highlights the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce data showing retail buyers traveling farther to trade, from 87 miles in 1923 to 220 miles in 1928, urging broader advertising to attract bargain seekers.
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Texas
San Antonio
Abilene Seeks Airport Link After Dedication in San Angelo
Abilene pursues airport ties after San Angelo formally dedicated its facility. Officials frame the move as regional aviation growth, with discussions on shared services, funding routes, and potential schedules to attract business and travelers.
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Abilene
Airport San Angelo
Texas Bermuda onions rise 15 percent to near 20000 acres
The Texas Bermuda onion crop has been increased 15 percent this season to nearly 20,000 acres. The crop is in fine condition with promise of an unusual yield. Onion growing has become an important truck farming branch in Texas, with experimental work starting about ten years ago near Laredo.
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Texas
Laredo
Texas Needs Industries Says Chambers Call For Growth
Public statements from Texas chambers of commerce urge more industries to accompany farming development for local prosperity. Officials are urged to identify suitable industries for their areas and actively promote them to balance growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Unclear OCR fragment on industrial security efforts
Fragment indicates discussions on securing industries with limited progress and little being accomplished.
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Shotting
Texas towns lead in cheese plant startups near Austin
Round Rock and Buda emerged as early adopters of cheese factories, two small villages near Austin. The ventures required modest sums of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and spurred dairy commerce, spreading money through the communities. They plan further projects this year after proving they can build workable industries.
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Texas
Round Rock
Ruda
Austin
Buda
Kerens Plans Natural Gas Service For Town
In Texas the city of Kerens announces plans to secure an upcoming natural gas supply. Officials say abundant gas statewide makes natural gas heat ideal for modern life and expect other towns to pursue similar service.
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Kerens
Texas
Children collect old papers to fund Cisco gymnasium
School children in Cisco plan to gather old papers and magazines to raise money for a school gymnasium. A carload of paper brings about $90.00, and the method could work in many towns with systematic effort benefiting schools nationwide.
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Cisco
Paper gathering as a civic measure and household aid
The article argues for a biannual paper drive to reduce waste and assist housewives in keeping homes clean. It warns that needless paper waste costs the country millions of dollars annually.
Useful Man Gone When A B Spencer Died
Texas lost a useful man with A B Spencer death. Trained in railroads, he became a station agent at Childress and led the building of the Lubbock and Crosbyton railroad, now part of Santa Fe. He served as president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and gave time and intellect to Texas development.
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A. B. Spencer
Texas
Young Spencer
Childress
Lubbock, and
Crosbyton
Santa Fe
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Save The Painted Rocks In Paint Rock Texas
Paint Rock officials move to protect over 1000 pictograph rocks carved by early Indians from vandalism and scratching. The rock art is presented as an important piece of Texas history worth preserving.
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Paint Rock
Texas
Milam County Seeks Proposals for Bryant Station Bridge Repair
Proposals and detail plans for Bryant Station Bridge repair are available from A. F. Mitchell County Engineer in Cameron Texas. Each proposal must include a cashier’s check for 5 percent of the bid payable to Jeff T. Kemp County Judge Milam County. Proposals are to be filed with Giles L. Avriett County Auditor marked for Bryant Station Bridge repair.
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Bryant Station
Little River
Commissioners Court
Milam County
A. F. Mitchell
Cameron
Texas
Jeff T. Kemp
Giles L. Avriett
Bryant Station Bridge
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S. P. Cross
Cameron, Texas
L. R. Carter
Certified Public Accountant
Rockdale
Texas Needs Industries
C. N. Green
Leland Green
C.N. Green & Bros
Ambulance. Service
J. H. Sapp
Mamie Arnold Hefley
Elizabeth Arden
Square Drug Store
New York
Lane
Chas
Frank Green Cameron
W. B. Denson Radio Shop
R. C. A. Radios
Eveready Radios
Essex
Notordom
Hudson- Essex Challengers
Phaeton
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