Texas irrigation boom aims at vast river dam projects
A Texas irrigation program outlined with plans for major dams on the Brazos and Colorado rivers, large-scale storage works near Limp and Ballinger, and expansion of existing irrigation systems. The Brownwood project energizes civic growth, while Dallas and Houston push against the Texas Pacific line amid statewide railroad and port developments.
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Severn
Brazos River
Kirger Anan
Chies
Colorado River
Limp, Marble
Fail
Burnet
Rushin
Lampasae
Brest Eagle Pass
Rio Grange
Mexico
Ballinger
Iicl
Brownwood Bulletin
Brownwood
Dallas
Houston
Chamberette Commerce
Texas-Pacific Road
Big Spring
Fort Worth
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Opening a Small Bank Account in a Big Bank
A man visiting the desk of the Opening of New Accounts departs telling a young banker he will open a savings account for about five dollars. He explains he enjoys “lathering up in good company” and notes Shenango County’s Norse race tale as a joke before finalizing his small start in the bank.
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Shenango County
Wier
Elmer
Editor Loses Ford Roadster in Front of Bank
A New Braunfels Herald editor reports a cherry red Ford Sport Roadster stolen last week from in front of the First National Bank Building near the American Legion hall. The note taunts the thief with a spoof ad promising a free ride, signed Charles Scruggs in person. Rats gnaw lead pipes causing flooding. J B Denton reports a two inch pipe hole. Rat activity rises this fall with widespread damage. Two little girls debate the devil in a playful exchange about Santa Claus and fathers.
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Gar
Ritter Scruggs
Braunfelt Herald
American Legion Hall
First National Bank
Charles Scruggs
J. B. Denton
Cows Help Farm Family to Pay Debts and Livelihood
A Bonham Favorite item notes a bank loan helped by dairy cows as a farmer milks four cows to reduce debt. It highlights cows as a balance wheel on the farm and warns against worthless advertising schemes promising quick cash, urging use of a home town paper.
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First National Bank
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