Electricity on the Farm speech by J W Carpenter
J W Carpenter, Texas farm native and electric industry leader, discusses the growth of farm electricity since 1881. He notes rural power use rising with 6.5 percent of farm energy from electricity and outlines benefits for farming including pumping water, lighting, refrigeration, and moving equipment. He cites collaboration with Texas colleges and Rural Lines Committee on costs, line extensions, and farm electrification to boost profits, reduce labor, industrialize agriculture, and improve rural life.
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Farmers of America
United States of America
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Texas
Po Lind
Comocia
Agricultural & Mechancal College of Texas
College Station
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
D. Scostes
Rural Lines Committee
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A Martin Ends Own Life at Harlingen
W H Martin age 50 formerly of Thorndale and five years a Harlingen resident died Wednesday by drinking carbolic acid. A meat cutter at Gresham and Locklin Market, he had been despondent for some time. Survived by mother in Breckenridge and a brother unknown location. Buried at Harlingen.
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W. H. Martin
Thorndale
Harlingen
Martin
Gresham & Locklin
Harlingwen
Breckenridge
Thorndale Champion
Mrs Martha Kornegay of Hanover Dies at 78
Mrs Martha S Kornegay aged 78 of Hanover died Saturday and was buried Sunday January 24 1926 at 3 pm in Pine Oak Cemetery Rev R S Marshall pastor Cameron Methodist Church officiating She was born April 18 1845 in Georgia and moved to Texas as a child a long time Milam County resident mother of fourteen children Her death saddened a wide circle of relatives and friends.
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Martha S. Kornegay
Hanover
Pine Oak
R. S. Marshall
Cameron Methodist Church
Kornegay
Georgia
Texas
Mr and Mrs Leslie Green Visit Tempe Friends
Mr and Mrs Leslie Green of Tempe spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs U Ny Green. The social visit highlights local ties and neighborly hospitality in the Tempe area.
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Leslie Green
Temme
Mrs. U. Ny Green
Nervous Irritable Woman Aids Testimonial for Pierce Prescription
Mrs J D Scott of San Antonio testifies that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription relieved nervousness headaches and dragging sensation from feminine troubles. She reports weight gain and overall improvement after using the medicine and invites others to request a trial tablet package and free medical advice from Buffalo New York.
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San Antonio
Texas
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J. W. Carpenter
Texas Power & Light Co
Editere
WFAA
Dallas
Carpenter
Navarro County
A. Martin
Terry’s
Ora Carlile
R. PF. D
Troup
Cardus
Cardui
Texas Public Utilities Company
Texas Public Utilities
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