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Will H Mayes notes that the Panhandle faces a record 37,500,000 bushels of wheat and scarce storage. Towns like Pampa Tulsa Panhandle Spearman and Perryton require 1000 plus rail cars to move crops without losses as railroads and the Railroad Commission scramble to allocate empties.
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Panhandle
Chambers of Commerce
Railroads and
Railroad Commission For Relief
Pampa
Tulsa
Spearman
Perryton
Texas
East Texas Berry Growers Face Canning Plant Closures
From Lindale in Smith County comes a complaint about dwindling sales of canned blackberries and storage shortages. Producers warn berries are spoiling in fields while consumers go without. Growers blame market buyers for shifting from contracts to open market purchases and urge immediate relief and possible organization to store and hold canned product.
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Lindale
Smith County
East Texas
Growth of Texas power plants marked by Concho station expansion
The West Texas Utilities Co. more than doubles its Concho station near San Angelo, illustrating Texas development. The state’s growth is reflected by large capital investments in power plants, driven by cautious surveys showing expected profitable returns.
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West Texas Utilities Co
Concho Station
San Angelo
Texas
Crime evolves with fast transport says reformers
The article argues that modern rapid travel accelerates crime by enabling quick escapes after theft. It notes a shift from small scale farm animal thefts to truckloads stolen at once, reflecting changing conditions and prompting legal changes to curb these offenses.
Texas livestock raisers push to curb thefts after heavy losses
Sheep and goat raisers in Texas have formed a group to vigorously prosecute thieves who steal animals. They seek enforcement action to halt wholesale pilfering that has persisted for years and caused sustained losses to producers.
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Texas
Courageous farmer earns many awards despite limited schooling
A young county farmer, who had no formal schooling until becoming a school trustee, has won over 200 awards and blue ribbons in livestock and agricultural products in the past five years. The excerpt argues education would have amplified his potential achievements.
Midland Opens $100000 Tourist Camp For Elite Travelers
Midland has built a $100,000 tourist camp boasting 37 apartments plus quarters for chauffeurs and servants. It offers modern conveniences aimed at travelers who prefer camps over hotels and are willing to pay for top accommodations.
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Midland
Farming Changes Spread Through Texas Agriculture
Texas farmers increasingly shift to dairying and poultry, with small and large farms converting to dairy operations. Growth driven by improvements in roads, milk routes, and nearby milk plants creating profitable, integrated farm systems across the state.
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Texas
Fourth of July Celebrations Lose Patriotic Spark in Texas
Singing conventions are rising as rivals to Independence Day festivities across Texas. Many Fourth of July gatherings have lost the old time patriotic interest and energy, with communities seeking new forms of celebration and entertainment.
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Texas
All-Day Song Festivals Attract Texas Crowds
The article notes audiences favor participatory programs over long oratory and praises singing conventions as outlets for energy at picnics. East Texas leads in song fests and enthusiasm for old shaped-note tunes remains strong, with all-day festivals common across Texas drawing large crowds.
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East Texas
Texas
Cotton Dress Show Draws 80 Entries in County Clubs
The home demonstration club of Van Zandt county held a cotton dress show with over 80 entries from different clubs. Both married women and girls displayed their handiwork and good taste in making and wearing bright cotton dresses.
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van Zandt County
Texas Community Fair Season Opens
The article argues that small community fairs attract most people by offering noncommercial, familiar gatherings where locals share experiences. It contends that counties should support fairs to profitably entertain residents, emphasizing interest over size as the key to a fair’s success.
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Texas
Onion crop profits in Winter Garden District Texas
Farmers around Farmersville plan large onion acreage to draw buyers. They report prices from 1.75 to 2.00 dollars per crate and an average yield near 100 crates per acre, with harvest timing set to outpace Leredo country.
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Farmersville
Winter Garden
Texas
Leredo
Onion Growers in Farmersville Pleased with Results
Farmersville onion growers express satisfaction with the outcomes of their recent efforts. The community reports positive indicators and optimism for upcoming markets and prices.
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Farmersville
Camp Elected Mayor of Rockdale City
El A Camp won the Rockdale mayoral election after being drafted by supporters. He received all 131 votes cast as the sole nominee, succeeding W E Gaither who resigned and moved away. Citizens deem him qualified to continue Gaither’s work and governance.
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el. A. Camp
Rockdale
Camp
W. E. Gaither
Radio as a Debunking Force in American Life
The remark frames the radio as the era's strongest debunking influence since the Declaration of Independence, signaling a major shift in public discourse and political dynamics through broadcast coverage.
Public Improvements Flagged by Land Sale Remarks
A remark on land sales by a man who neglects mowing weeds and grass around his place is likened to public improvements, suggesting hidden value in neglected properties and local beautification debates.
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Berry Canneries
It. S. R. Cotton
Palace of Sweets
The
Federal Land Bank of
Houston
W. G. Gillis
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Cameron, Texas
Chas
Frank Green Cameron
de Luxe
Singing
E. A. Camp
City of
Robert McLane Weil
Arors Company Wholesale
Texas Power & Light Co
Mamie Arnold Hefley
Stanton E. Dossett
Chevrolet
Fisher
Pharton
Factory Vitae
Michigan
Diekandau
Fedan
Cameron
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