Texas Rise From Doldrums Fueled By Oil And Agriculture
A historical overview notes Texas growth driven by oil natural gas and sulphur deposits plus irrigation of the Rio Grande Valley. By mid 20th century the state becomes a major natural gas producer and oil supplier while Gulf Coast sulphur mines dominate global supply. Citrus fruits and winter vegetables flood markets as Texas ports including Houston Galveston Port Arthur Beaumont Corpus Christi handle rising cargos.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Rio Grande
Lone Star
Texas
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande Valley
Seven Seas
Houston
Galveston
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Texas Gas Boom Transforms Towns and Trade
The article notes 2798 new manufacturing concerns along a railroad in ten years and a Houston rail line tripling business over eight to nine years. It highlights rapid urban growth from oil and gas, naming Borger at 25,000 in a year, and Texas supplying natural gas nationwide and across the border to Monterey Mexico with a $100 million pipeline to Chicago.
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Houston
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
Prairies
Borger
Hutchinson County
Lone Star
Denver
Kansas City
Detroit
Monterey
Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Chicago
Waco Citizen 79 Endorses Konjola in local ad
Local reader J A Kin of 122 Oriental Road praises Konjola detailing relief from indigestion and low vitality after four bottles. The testimonial claims increased appetite and improved overall health. Ad notes Konjola available at Beckman Drug Store in Eagle Lake, Texas, and at various area druggists.
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Konjola
Rpueh
Loting
Swamnen
J. A. Kin
Oriental Road
Waco
Eagle Lake
Texas
Beckman Drug Store
Besh
Industrial Texas Sees Growth From Census And Surveys
The piece notes Texas editors promote an industrial shift driven by 1939 census findings and extensive industrial surveys. It predicts a future of widespread manufacturing, rising payrolls, and prosperity in many towns, urging local leaders to pursue opportunities now as progress demands vigilance. Martha Stell of Houston visits her son and daughter-in-law E Stell this week.
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Texas
Lone Star Empire
Martha Stell
Houston
Mrs. E. Stell
Family Doctor's Laxative Ad Promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An old newspaper snippet touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for families and children. The advert cites laboratory supervision and its status as a leading world-selling laxative. It includes quotes and moralizing lines and blends health advice with promotional text.
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Dr. Caldwell
Of all glad words of tongue or pen the gladdest are these
Fragmentary line reads enclosed find check. The text hints at a proverb about glad words and a check or enclosure, but lacks clear context or complete meaning.
Very Attractive Girl Learns to Eat and Grow Strong
Mrs. Jeanette Rice of Houston credits improvement in health and appearance to Herbine a vegetable liquid that aids the stomach and bowels. She recalls feverish weak days in school and says the remedy relieved gas indigestion biliousness sick headaches and helped build solid flesh. Beckman's Drug Store sells Herbine.
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Jeanette Rice
Houston
Beckman
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