Local Cotton Season Hopes Rise Amid Community Visits
The 1930 cotton season opening draws town activity with Emil Naster and local residents trading bales, visitors from Kerrville and La Grange arriving Tuesday, and many attending events in Eagle Lake, Rosenberg, and Bouster. Families like Griffitts, Pinchback, and Martin join hunts for market gains and social gatherings, as locals plan to attend the Bi Campo profit event and observe nearby ball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javy Emil Naster
Taljou
Bir Arnie
Buvur & Boy
W. ES Griffitts
HL. Trausdwlu
Warren Wilfem
Griffitts
Dayton
W. Saeitits
Kerrie
Pinchback
Jos
Grands de Droynson
St Bi Campo
Franke Arnold Sr
Mtr
Fisak
Arnold Jr
Albert Ammoth
J. G
A. Walker
Katie Mijors
Eagle Luter
J. Seawettler
Mn R
Shaw
Jim Ferguson
Neck
la Grange
Marlon Martin
Dick Richard
Eo Antonio
Miss Martin
Hien Martin
Messrs
W. Goodell
Jegale Har
Local notices and visits highlight July gatherings
Community plays, visits, and birthdays fill a quiet week in Walde mar. Miss Julia Zigal and Miss Pearl Griffitts open a beauty parlor in Grants Grifflite and others plan trips to Rosenberg, Edna, and Houston while birthday wishes, church society meetings, and a charity bridge session mark the social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houehter
Suse
Ee Bi Frika
Campo
Julia Zigal
Josephine Hart School of Deputy
Boston
Zigal
Pearl Griffitts
Grifflite
J. L. Green
Ganado
Grace
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colerkoomn
New Mesloo
Mesiames
J. BR
Breden
Braden
Little
Mary Ann
Joe Ludwig
C. B. Martin
Litte
Patrick Jean
Plao Walker
Sis
Alleyton
Exids
Mes
Little J
Rarsay
L. D. Hichardson
Frank Gice
Rosenberg
Mis
J. J. Hawkins
Mills Kate Dare
James
Welmar
Mise Angle Hingis
Setutenbure
Mra Gee
Griffitta Sr
S. Trouadals
Af. Griciits
Griditts Mr
Dayton
J. Chapman
F. F. Crim
Eagie Lake
Fshan
Columbus
Daisy Sritkon
Wharton
Shaw
Murt Gn
Grandmother Hopkins
J. R. Pinckhack
J J. Hopkins
Pinchbeck
Jersie Fatry
W We Green
W. Huvar
A. Tinraster
C A. Reese
Grandma Gerrant
Dora Lever
Joy Pinchbask
the Missionary Society
Cole Hopkins
Ot Dankiets
Aid “Son
and Airs Wil
Bawsles
Basler
Elen Dankiefs
L. EB. Somelins
Dorothy
Batadox
Grencma
Jackson
Mlle
Pridny
Baptist
Houston
Lehrer
Ernestns
Kere
Keene
Dorothy Lehrer
Waldemar Camp
Delletous
Fez
C. A. Martin
Thersdas
Yeakyty
Marlin
Ste Te Patricks
Jean
Martin
Olive Walker
Seadritt
San Antonio
Edrie Digs
Mae
Ned Stailman
Engh Lake
A. J. Striss Weks
Four Old Men Fight Fraternal Rates In Springfield
In Springfield Illinois four older men sue to stop higher premiums from Modern Woodmen of America. They seek to keep the old 36 a year rate on 2000 dollar certificates, rejecting the 18.50 a month proposed rise. The suit mirrors earlier cases, highlighting debates over internal benefit insurance versus level premiums.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Modern Woodmen’ of America
Sangamon
Ayer
Mus
Soreini
Benafit
Death of Stonewall Jackson Told Through Conflicting Theories
A Southern press debate questions whether Stonewall Jackson died from wounds in battle or was felled by his own men under Let Letson orders. The Arkansas Gazette contrasts rival accounts, noting the April 1863 march near Chancellorsville and Jackson’s severe injury leading to amputation and his eventual death from pneumonia. Local sentiment divides on how war might have unfolded if Jackson had lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Arkanats Gazetteen Roythem
Ainley
Stonewall Jackson
Lin & Seine Ibis
Als
Ribley Slater
Little Rock Paper
Hooker
Chaneehgrsville
Anton Ca Lay
Parumonia
South
Seliet
Handwriting as a Peek at Character Stirs Debate
A truncated discursion reviews fortune telling and character divination methods including palmistry and handwriting analysis. Experts claim handwriting may reflect traits though critics warn accuracy varies and personality may not be revealed reliably by script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Sears
B Perton
Ming
Tie Feu
Cotton Market Outlook and Public Policy Critique
An article from Clarkeville Times discusses world cotton production for 1939 and carryover estimates, noting American output could exceed last year and affect global supply. It cites New York Cotton Exchange data, forecasts high world consumption, and warns weather and pests may alter outcomes. A satirical column bemoans government blame and urges focus on policy and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
America
New York Cotton Exchange
Bee
Sera
Clarkevills
Population shifts drive Texas growth and immigration trends
The article examines how population flows are moving southwest toward Texas, with immigrants from the older South joining newer residents to fuel industrial and agricultural development. It notes ongoing Mexican labor, rising urbanization, and opportunities in farming, dairying, poultry, and other vocations as settlers arrive to build diverse regional economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texay
United States
Mexico
Chile
Worthern
Brest
Ame? Bridge Party Honors Miss Autrey at Wintermann Home
Mrs O J Wintermann hosted a bridge party for Miss Elizabeth Autrey of Port Arthur with eleven tables of players. Out of town guests included Mrs Jacquell Schmidt Seguin and Miss Lohote Surf Columbus among others. Prizes went to Mrs Nathan and Miss Frances Cauanis with E D Roberts winning the cut prize. A two course luncheon followed the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Wintermang
Elizabeth Aubrey
Port Arthur
Atstlel Wintermann
Rwests
Jacquell
Schmidt
Seguin
Lohote Surf
Co Jwnbus
Schletcher
Crystal City
Lean Daily
Kansas Cy
Benere
Miss Autrey
Aor. Autrey
Wintermann
Af Nathan
Frances Cauanlis
D. Roberts
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Maver
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Clive Brook
Lois Wilson
Lawrence Gray
John Crawford
Lon Chaney
Gus Wagner
Cashway Grocery System
Wihd
Maxwell House Coffee
Zoe
Gatte
Garwood Gatherings
Roy ‘L. Smith
Progres
Coserrensis
Anaita
Qure
Washington
Federal Reserve
Penn
Thomas Sefter
Aly
Just
Heeville Hee- Picayune
V. D. Morris
Ivestock
Great Southwest
Ohio
Upper
Mississippi
Dallas News
Herbert Matthews
Flor Oy
Kodak Film
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Eaple Lake
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