Dallas County 1928 Agent Report Details Cotton Study and Plowman Efforts
The Dallas County agent reports in 1928 a push to reduce cotton varieties to six and standardize quality across communities including Rowlett and Richardson. Demonstrations show profitable yields from black land oats and Denton wheat, with notable increases in corn and fruit tree plantings. Pecan and terrace programs expand soil conservation while training for farm management increases throughout the county.
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Dallas County
Dalton County
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Vallas County
Richardson
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Mesquite
Seagoville
Lancnator
Rowlett
Vichier
Dallas
Commlnion
Towal
Frances Johnston Died in Dallas at 14
Frances Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnston died Friday evening June 4 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev D A Toss officiating and interment in Korost Lawn cemetery. She was a student at North Dallas High School and a former organist for the church. She is survived by her parents and one sister Margine Johnston. Many relatives attended the funeral from nearby towns.
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Cemubery
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Toss
Siaipld
Gang
Ir. Gruden
W. G. Martin
Plany
Joan de Koight
Mary Frances Dihostou van Boee
Carrollton
Vhle Place
North Dallas
Methodist Church
Frances Johnston
Margwine Juhinston
Liesiaber
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Austin
Mes
Ol Gardner
Uarring Sprite
Texas
Plant Show Highlights Farm poultry and sales profits
A local farm event showcased breeding stock and poultry demonstrations with 80 members, several contests, and a state contest placing two teams second and third. Profits from show ring premiums totaled 102 dollars, while 30 culling demonstrations were presented to visitors.
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Tere Vane
Jude Fem Sini
Collowy
Gouin
Sursvyrd
Seram Juergtamu
Ple
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Paul Davis Dies After Illness in Brenham
Paul Davis aged about nine, son of Mr and Mrs J G Davis of the Fire department, died Thursday at Brenham from pneumonia after a period of illness. Born in Garland, he lived here with his parents for years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Dallas for interment.
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J. G. Davis
Hrentaw
Reumonia
Dewih
Brenham
Paul Davin
Garland
Bratty
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Notable Farm Records by a Diligent Local Tyke
A concise summary highlights a local girl’s farm work and measurable outputs. Recorded items include SMUT value, butter sites 850 at 45.81 dollars, turkeys 41.06 dollars, and a running total of 10.87 dollars. The note praises self motivation and outlines a guideline for others to boost effort.
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A. D. Tyke
Yokone
Fem
Birth Reports From Vita Statistics Office
Reports from Vita Statistics for this precinct list births recorded by Mr. Thompsin. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, a girl born December 8. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie F. Cooper, a boy born November 12. Mr. and Mrs. G B Carpenter. Mrs. Ed Latterty and others. The piece notes many entries, with various dates and individuals, and mentions Mr. Thompsin’s workload and a public notice theme.
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Reisstra
Vita
Thompsin
Chongpsin
Robert Smith
Jessie F. Cooper
Carpenter
Ed Latterty
Northwest Highway Work Starts Across Maple County Section
C G Williford, resident engineer, reports Northwest Highway construction is underway from Maple to the Turen county area. The Austin Bridge Co. prepares for bridge work over the Trinity River while grading and drainage plans advance. Cross sections and bore tests are in progress as crews move toward the planned bridge near the Bla Hoek. Workers will shift traffic as foundations and drainage are installed along the route.
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Unie
Trinity River
Lackite
Austin Bridge Company
Conntrdot
Bn— Sineers
Williford Ape
Lurrant
Mapleweenie
Tureen
Inc
C. G. Williford
State Highway Department
Stolen Studebaker Recovered Near Carrollton
An elegant Studebaker sedan stolen in the Dalial Sundiy night was recovered Monday south of Carrollton. Constable Dobbnie Asher and Deputy W. W. Perry located the car near Farmere Branch, brought it to town, and notified authorities. The thieves, possibly unfamiliar with the machine, had trouble with the starter and differential before fleeing toward Dallas. clues included jig fragments found in the car.
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Studebaker
Dallas
Tivers
Timberlake J T Dies Of Influenza And Complications
J T Timberlake dies after influenza with complications at hospital in Boefoele Tilt mooring. Widow Mrs Dimterville notes a relapse. Survived by three children including Mrs Kempster of Cena and Mrs Anders of Willington. Funeral at Digfindottay's chapel. cremation in Santa Barbary.
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Agra
Vexas
Ovberlake
Kempster
Cena
Kalyh Anders
Toni Aif Willington
Hay
Vlaberlakee
Oxvauil
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Windchill
Digfindottay
Weather Ahead Weekend Forecast From Local Clerk
A brief weather note requests subscribers to the Curvolitog Obpanicls for upcoming weekend conditions. The message hints at rain and mild temperatures while promoting a low cost subscription offer for readers seeking daily forecasts.
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