Texas A and M’s enduring aim for thorough affordable education
Governor Coke set forth in 1876 the aims of Texas A and M College to offer thorough liberal and practical education at the lowest cost. By 1950 the campus has grown to 25 million in property with a 6.3 million building program including a memorial student center and science building. Some 164 students receive Opportunity Awards and 105 thousand dollars in scholarships and prizes this year.
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Richard Coke
Texas A. & M. College
Coke
Texas
A. and M. College of Texas
College Station
Brazos County
Gathright
Texas A. & M
4-H Round Up At A&M Planned For June 12 16
Dates set for the 1950 Texas 4-H Club Round Up and annual conference at Texas A M College. District winning judging and demonstration teams join state contests on June 12 with the Round Up on June 13 and 14. Extension Service Conference runs June 15 and 16. Details to follow.
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Texas Extension Service
Texas A & M. College
Texas Reports Record 1949 Cotton Crop
The 1949 Texas cotton harvest set a state record with 5,900,000 bales produced. Average yield reached 264 pounds per acre, the best since 1894.
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Texas
Answers to U S History Quiz From A 20th Century Page
The quiz lists Edgar Allan Poe as author, General Motors as the largest U S company, Grand Canyon as the park, Mayflower voyage headed by John Carver, DC residents cannot vote without residence, cabinet 9 members, Lake Mead created by Hoover Dam as largest man made lake, Herbert Hoover born in West Branch Iowa, Joe Louis promoted prize fights after boxing career, Calvin Coolidge said the business of America is business.
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United States
Arizona
John Carver
District of Columbia
Truman
West Branch
Jows
Joe Louis
America
Edgar Allen Poe
General Motors
Grand Canyon National Park
Lake Mead
Hoover Dam
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Delinted Treated Seed Offers Lower Cotton Costs
Cotton farmers can reduce production expenses by planting delinted and treated seed, according to agricultural guidance. The approach aims to improve germination and disease resistance, potentially lowering input needs and boosting yields for the season.
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Story of
A.&m
Leon Springs
San Antonio
Cadet Corps
Kyle Field
Joe Routt
Herbie Smith
J. D. Hampton
Little Jewell McDowell
F. C. Bolton
Gibb Gilchrist
Sudan
S. E. Cone Grain & Seed CO
Lubbock, Texas
A&m
L. H. Kassel & CO
Dept. SW
Fort Worth
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