Rice and people warm up to Gulf Coast rice boom
An article from the South Texan details rice production rising in Gulf Coast Texas, noting 400000 acres under cultivation, 1945 yield of 18,315,000 bushels, and a price around 1.93 per bushel. It traces rice origins in the southern United States, highlights Louisiana as a leading producer by 1890, and lists major counties and irrigation efforts including Calhoun County Canal Company.
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South Texan
South Texas
Chamber Jof Commerce
Jis
Gulf Coast
Texas
R. G. Wertz
Big City
Pers Ag Tal
United States
Louisiana
New Hampyshire
Vermont
Tria
South
Inelgsted
Jefferson County
Gulf Casst
Waller
Wharton
Calhoun
Chas. G. Rooks
Calhoun County Canal
Colorado County Shriners meet at Masonic Temple
Family Party and regular meeting of the Colorado County Shriners group drew Leilah RRS Poskey Clyde Golds and others to Columbus Monday evening. A fundraiser cutting for the Shriners and their families was planned for Thursday May 10 in Eagle Lake with Chas Klein Rep McLellan and Sam Harbert assisting the committee. Garden Club plans year end tea Thursday with strong attendance expected.
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Hy Rodgers
C. S
Mfo
Chas. Klein
Columbus
Rep. McLellan
Eagle Lake
Sam Harbert
Beck Lake visitors and local figures attend Saint Fe hospital visit
Dr Sil from Beck Lake along with Winston visited Eagle Lake on Tuesday to call on Dred Ro Lavenlin who fell ill after the Santa Fe medical event. Mayor Graves rests at home after returning from a company hospital last Saturday. Dr Winaton and trainmaster Anderson accompanied the doctor on a visit to Santa Fe offices. Mrs Wilkingon of Har and MSE Bellingman were guests of Mrs George Gi this week. Attendance included a Sealy San Felipe engagement on Wednesday evening and taxes were discussed amid federal income tax forms.
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Winston
Sani Fe
Temple
Eagle-Lake
The
Santa Fe
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Wilkingon
Har
Bellingman
George Gi
San Felipe Ce
Sealy
Wiring for Rural Homes Beyond Future Needs
AHMI members urge rural homeowners to plan electric service with future growth in mind. An EH Smith article from Cappers Farmer notes practical uses from milking machinery to water pumps and clippers, stressing weather the house needs multiple outlets and dedicated circuits for appliances now and a decade ahead.
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EH. Smith
Kansas State College
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Neste Nysbeds
Aries
Rosure
Uedari
Century-Old Peach Dessert Plan Sparks Kitchen Guide
A quirky recipe piece blends pie making with a blunt historical line about courtship and propriety. It catalogs steps for a peach dessert, mentions baking in a hot oven, folding vanilla, and a mossy patch of old social norms about women and gloves as a cultural flint.
Oil Interest Week in Vicinity Reports Abandoned Plans
Colorado County oil activity shows Testa Tees Gulf abandoning dual completion on No 1 Landig survey in Columbus pool. WATAT oil is produced at 28.2 gravity with 15 shots, while Tide Water Oil reports drilling below 7870 feet in Sublime pool. East Bernard and Wharton County sites plan future work with several wells, including Jarrell No 1 and Leveridge No 1, amid ongoing operations and new drilling plans.
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Testa Tees Gulf Producing Company
Jlans
Landig
James Curmins Survey
Sistrict
Columbus
Colorado County
Ae Sust
Wrat
Tide Water Associaton Oi
Company Fo
L. Underwoods
Townsend Survey
Atstract
Sublime Pool
Colorain County
East
Bernard Teast
Wharton County
East Bernal
W. E. Belt
Houston
Will
Jarrell No
Paul Bacto
East Bernard
Flower Show Attendees From Port Arthur and Houston
Mr and Mrs W AL Medfitlan spent the weekend at Port Arthurs and Beau Mont Mrs Edeth Baring Mrs AH Dippie and Mr and Mrs Simmons attended the Flower Show in Houston on Tuesday.
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W AL Medfitlan
Listine
Am Goltsd
Port Arthurs
Beaumont
Edeth Baring
A. H. Dipple
5. Simmons
Houston
Legion To Hold Business Meeting On Tuesday Night
American Legion members are reminded of a regular meeting at the Legion Hall Lakeside Drive at 7:30 Tuesday evening. Chas DB Kutta of Cormulus will be present to advise veterans on questions and service matters as plans for opening the hall on May 4 and weekly social nights are discussed. Mrs Jelly Jackson of San Marcos visits the Rey Thomas family. Wade serves as clerk in Epps.
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Legion Hall
Lakeside Drive
Attendana
Cosily
Callrer
Chas
Kutta
Cormulus
Eagie Lake
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