21 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
1
The piece discusses new city ordinances governing dairy practices in Dallas and surrounding areas, noting tightened sanitation and handling rules. It argues dairies may be forced to shut or switch to butter making unless a local creamery can handle cream from farms, suggesting a creamery could stabilize dairy livelihoods and boost farm returns.
Residents discuss cleaning yards and removing trash to tidy up properties amid weather, with suggestions for assigning tasks, using city services, and inviting neighbors to help. Notices mention school superintendent travel to Atlantic City for a conference and report theft of a Chevray sedan, plus a planned community meeting in Carrollton to discuss the effort.
The article describes a growing Texas poultry sector with new hatcheries and large-scale operations. It highlights a Grapevine hatchery with 10,000 capacity, White Lagura and Leghorn stock, and Porter farm near Fort Worth featuring numerous hen houses, water to pens, dry mash feed, and shaded yards. It notes market opportunities from Dallas to Fort Worth and the financial upswing for farmers entering poultry.
A garbled report notes progress on Northwest Highway work near Grapevine, mentioning a one mile east stretch and nearby weather conditions. It references a magnetic or technical issue, with unclear details about exact tasks and responsible parties. The fragment ends with a mention of merchants in the area.
The text outlines Jim Ferguson's declared run and his Ten Planks for Texas politics, urging other candidates to heed his proposals. It cites Farmer Lit’s commentary on Ferguson’s stance and details plank numbers emphasizing roads, bonds, and constructive policy. The piece references a statement by the former governor to Texas voters and hints at ongoing party dynamics and voter sentiment.
The article describes Trade Merit Specials held every Saturday and Monday in Ouruilion with merchants offering a wide range of goods at promotional prices. It notes a planned weekly eight month schedule, the use of full page ads in the Charcoal Colt, and lists various items like stationery, dress goods, powders, and medicines to entice local shoppers. The piece also mentions a community meeting at the B and M State Bank, the continued serial story Desert Moon Mystery, and the birthday celebrations at the Baur Corner Ghun in Carrollton.
A garbled OCR reading argues against exclusion from a public highway plan. It mentions a five member council, opposition to a state role, and calls for funds or actions affecting travel public access. The text is unclear but centers on highway policy and public rights.
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