Texas Mineral Production Ranks Fourth in Nation
Texas stands fourth in U S mineral production per a Commerce Department report. Pennsylvania leads with 1 055 billion dollars, while Oklahoma and California follow. Texas gains from petroleum sulfur and natural gas totaling 420 587 million and expects future potash and lignite development to lift its standing.
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Texas
United States Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
California
Texas Gulf Ports Rapidly Develop Under U S Support
Government funding accelerates harbor improvements at Port Arthur Galveston Houston Port Aransas and Point Isabel with plans for intermediate gulf harbors. The push signals higher shipping and broad prosperity across Texas as a $500,000 modern hotel development is announced at Point Isabel by a local company.
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Texas
Southwest
Texas Gulf
United States
Port Arthur
Galveston
Houston
Port Aransas
Point Isabel
Gulf
Mexican Gulf Coast Line
Be started right away to care for the large business
A note indicates initiation of efforts to address and nurture a sizable business venture likely to grow. The statement implies immediate action to establish care and support for the upcoming enterprise.
Mercedes Beautification Club Praised for Civic Pride Work
The Professional and Business Women s Club of Mercedes released a 40 page Mercedes Tribune devoted to beautification efforts. The group has achieved substantial civic improvements and inspired city pride among residents.
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Mercedes Beautification
Fredricksburg Builds Expansive Exhibit Building For Fair
Fredricksburg has gained statewide notice for its county fair by starting preparations early. The town is erecting a spacious exhibit building for commercial and trade displays, agricultural exhibits, and a woman's department to avoid delays that could jeopardize the event.
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Fredricksburg
Humor And Grammar Critique By Deskins Wells
Deskins Wells of the Wellington Leader decries humorists using bad English and misspellings. He argues papers promote such copy to satisfy readers and exposes ignorance, calling for the press to stop tolerating sloppy writing.
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Deskins Wells
Wellington
Peanut prices boost hope for farmers in Weatherford area
The Weatherford Democrat urges farmers to expand peanut planting and adopt improved land preparation and cultivation methods. Prices rise gradually and demand remains strong. Peanuts resist pests, enrich the soil, and have proven yields, though not a quick path to wealth.
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Weatherford Democrat
Hans Forsakes Chicago Ties in Uncertain Future
The report notes Hans expresses no wish to return to Chicago amid unclear circumstances, signaling a shift in residence plans and potential relocation factors shaping his next steps.
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Hans
Chicago
Henry Miller Repeats as Grand Keeper of Records
Weatherford resident Henry Miller has been elected Grand Keeper of Records and Seal of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Texas for the fortieth time. The secretarial post places him in charge of the organization’s business, a longtime tribute to his trusted leadership.
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Henry Miller
Weatherford
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Texas
Pythians
Shoot the saxophone player cafe sign evokes memories
The piece recalls a town barroom sign about shooting a saxophone player for a meal ticket and muses on how scarce facts fuel arguments, aging perspectives, and reflections on marriage and vanity. It ends with a thought on how imagination makes life tortuous.
Vague Social Pearls From A Witty Observer
A clipped editorial voice laments uneasy commerce and aging classes while noting lingering value in wives and daughters as a social anchor. The piece contrasts weary business effort with endurance at home, hinting at traditional gender roles without direct reform.
Dollar-age query asks what he receives
A reader questions what the term dollar age means and what benefits or payments apply. The item notes confusion over entitlement and value but provides no concrete amounts or program details.
Weimar Lily Garden Showcases Thousands of Blooms
A Weimar couple began with a single lily bulb and cultivated a garden that now holds several thousand blossoms. Stalks exceed four feet, yielding 12 to 24 blossoms per stem, drawing hundreds of visitors to admire the display.
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Weimar
A. F. Weimar
Texas farmer Hans Hanson built a citrus run near Falfurrias
Chicago born Hans Hanson moved to Texas six years ago to farm. He tried vegetables, dairying, and cotton before settling on tomatoes, watermelons, and truck crops. Now on ten acres he grows oranges, grapefruit, and berries and rents 25 more acres to continue vegetables while supporting his wife and four children. His story shows Texas opportunities with grit.
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Chicago
Texas
Hans Hanson
Falfurrias
Blindfolded travel and fashion hints from a Kansas professor
A Kansas professor describes a fellow blindfolded and moving in circles and compares it to jack rabbits and mules. The writer frets over Harry Lauder adopting new styles and a long cigarette holder. A tourist printer with $2.30 asks where to buy a newspaper, and the author questions aging traits and necktie gravy.
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Kansas
Harry Lauder
Harry
Jimmy
Pretzels Sell Big in U S Markets Amid Shifts in Trade
A reader reflects on surprising pretzel sales reaching 27 million pounds in the United States last year. He notes a contrast with earlier times and wonders about changing market dynamics and distribution practices. He also remarks on the notable depth and beauty of a lodge prayer he has long known.
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U. S
Reading the Bible and its shifting revelations
The passage discusses how reading the Bible yields different insights at different times. It notes that mood influences interpretation and explains why repeated readings uncover new peace and hope that touch the reader’s life.
Two Kinds of Radicals Clash in Opposing Rhetoric
A columnist argues that radicals come in two forms. One camp hammers every issue and opposes for opposition's sake. The other side joins the first simply for the act of resisting, regardless of the topic or outcome.
Constructive Opponents Propose Substitutes During Debates
The text notes a faction that counters with practical proposals rather than mere opposition. They are described as honest, high minded, often progressive, sometimes short-sighted, and occasionally wiser than the magazines.
Asset to the Community Sparks Thoughtful Reflection
The remark praises a certain group or practice as a real asset to the community, noting that it invokes thought and benefits civic life. It emphasizes the value of reflective activities in public discourse and local culture.
The Rattling Radical Who Knocks in Street Fight
A fragment notes a radical figure who rattles and knocks in confrontations, suggesting street agitation or protest. The terse line references a lone activist and a noisy method of confrontation without further context or outcome.
Marriages Registered for J P Terrell Jr and Anita Pardo
Marriage licenses issued for J P Terrell Jr to Anita Pardo and D E Weathersbee to Effie Talley.
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J. P. Terrell Jr
Anita Pardo
D. E. Weathersbee
Effie Talley
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