Texas and Texans: Sheep and Goat Raisers Prosperous
Texas sheep and goat producers report strong times with under way shearing and improved fleece quality from a dry season. Prices for slaughter stock are good and flocks are expanding with many registered rams and billies imported from other states. Southwestern University plans to educate orphans by operating a small farm near campus where boys earn through milk, eggs, and poultry sales under supervision.
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Texas
Southwestern University
Lindale’s Blackberry Boom Powers Local Prosperity
Lindale in Smith county shows how specializing in blackberries drives growth. About 5,009 acres and 300 farmers produce berries while 4,000 residents work six to eight weeks per season. Three canneries with 200000 cans daily process the harvest, shipping to Oklahoma and surrounding states. Annual blackberry shipments reach 160 cars and roughly $600000 in revenue. Lindale remains prosperous.
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Lindale
Smith County
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
West Texas
Abilene
Satterwhite champions self-government at Washington conference
Panhandle statesman Lee Satterwhite led a Washington conference of legislators from 35 states to urge restoration of self-government and curb federal centralization. He noted Texas echoes the push to limit state encroachment on local affairs as San Angelo побuilt a $250000 junior college building to serve city and county students.
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Lee Satterwhite
Panhandle
Washington
Satterwhite
San Angelo
Odessa Growth Spurs Water, Sewer and Fire Equipment Upgrades
Odessa in Be County highlights rapid growth with 2.145 million waterworks and sewer system installations and a $10,000 upgrade to motorized fire equipment. The city cites protection of about $8 million in new business projects launched last year as justification, asking if any similar Texas town matches this growth.
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Odessa
County
Texas
Pyote to Build Two Modern Hotels for Prospects and Visitors
Two Modern Hotels Pyote Ward County plans fifty rooms each to accommodate expected influx of prospectors and visitors. The town aims to shed its reputation for poor accommodations and rise above that standard.
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Pyote
Ward County
Texas
Texas Lignite Supply Pact Ties Austin to Local Mines
Bastrop and Rockdale lignite mines will supply the city of Austin with 45 000 tons of lignite in the coming year under a new contract. Dean Taylor of the University of Texas says Texas has enough lignite to furnish cheap power for an almost unlimited time, awaiting full development.
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Texas
Rockdale
Austin
Dean Taylor
University of Texas
Cream Station Benefits Reported by Trinity Farmers
The Groveton News notes a Trinity Chamber of Commerce cream station handling county farmers surplus cream. In operation a few months it brings extra money while skim milk fed to pigs and poultry adds value. Successful cream stations often lead to creameries.
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Groveton
Trinity Chamber of Commerce
Trinity County
Northwest Texas Press Association elects leaders in 38th annual session
The Northwest Texas Press Association held its 38th annual meeting and elected George Inglish of Stamford as president, C. C. Hudson of Iowa Park as vice president, R. Nichols of Vernon as secretary treasurer, and Geo. T. Spears Jr of Graham with Grady Roberts of Chillicothe as executive committeemen. Elections were by acclamation and unanimous, with praise for the organization's strength and leadership.
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Northwest Texas Press Association
George Inglish
Stamford
C. C. Hudson
Iowa Park
R. Nichols
Vernon
Geo. T. Spears, Jr
Graham
Grady Roberts
Chillichothe
Christian Church Farewell Picnic Honors Bradford and Morgan
The Christian church held a farewell picnic for Mr. and Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Morgan before their move to Del Rio. Rev. Wallace Jones hosted at his home with toasts from church members and gifts including a mahogany serving tray.
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Christian Church
Mrs. Bradford
the Christian Church
Bradford
Morgan
del Rio
Wallace Jones
Ray Burke
Annie Woolley
Guy Slocomb
Wreck Near Cameron Ends With Narrow Escape
O. H. Cross, owner of the Watt farm near Cameron, narrowly avoided confrontation after a drunken Black driver wrecked Cross’s machine Monday. The offender, driving a large car, allegedly showed heavy drinking signs and began to curse after the collision.
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O. H. Cross
Watt Farm
Cameron
Mr. Cross
Texas farmer Cross linked to gubernatorial bid
The incident describes a drunken assailant dressing Cross in an insulting manner, grabbing a gun from his car, and threatening him. Cross fled in his vehicle, leaving the attacker. Police were alerted. the car number and sightings in Dallas and Coleman, Texas were reported. Cross, a prominent Texas farmer active in cotton acreage reduction advocacy, has been urged to run for governor in 1928.
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Cross
Waco
Dallas
Coleman
Texas
Women’s Auxiliary of Episcopal Church Reports Summer News
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church met last Monday with Mrs. R. P. Jeter. Roll call responses shared outstanding summer events in church life and included a Federation report before outlining definite plans.
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The
Episcopal Church
R. P. Jeter
Federation
Cameron Woman Elected Rep for Fall Conference
The study and work program for the coming year were discussed. Mrs R P Jeter was elected representative from Cameron to the Fall Conference in Houston on September 27.
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R. P. Jeter
Cameron
Houston
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Junior College
Southwestern Life
Commissioner of Insurance
State of
S. E. Brogdon
Negro
Episcopal Auxiliary
Ogle
Cameron Grocery Business
Milam County
Dobbins
Isles
Cameron, Texas
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