Altair locals note store changes and visits across town
The column lists residents and visitors including Miss Lizetta Walker taking charge of a new store pest control, former postmaster Mr. Ackerman moving to Houston for poultry and farm work, and Mrs. Seahorn and daughter from Houston visiting. It mentions several locals visiting Columbus, attending church events, and a Ford sedan purchase. Fly Tox insect killer ad ends the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syeutos
Lizetta Walker
Walker
Ackerman
Postimaster
Houston
B. PL Seahorn
Alice
John Walker
Port Arthur
Lny
Yoakum
W. B. Goseh
Columbus
Chas. Walker
Milas Kveton
Sealy
G. C. Werlla
J. C. Winkle
Harle Enke
Alfred Moyer
K. Pavly
Lisette Walker
Why Farmers Leave Home and Rural Exodus Discussed
The article reviews the shift from farms to cities, citing a United States Department of Agriculture survey. It notes 650,000 people left farms last year and analyzes economic pressures, old age, schooling opportunities, and other factors. It highlights rural population decline risks and calls for policy relief beyond price protection, tax reform, and investment in rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Somme
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Jetson
Han
Department
Man Made Hurricanes Aids Science By Wind Tests
Bureau of Standards scientists study miniature windstorms to solve engineering problems. Experiments involve scaled building models in wind tunnels and a 30 foot high smoke stack test to measure wind force on structures. Findings aim to guide stack design, bridge and building resilience, and auto wind resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Stindards
Bureau
Weiner Roast Compliments Pretty Tennessee Visitor
A weiner and marshmallow roast was held at Allerton Grove Monday evening to honor Miss Bertha Peek, a guest of Miss Addie Johnson. Jerome Landa, recently returning from Dallas where he worked with Sanger Bros., visited his parents in town and traveled to Schulenburg to see his new nephew, David Marion Stahl. A sale notice for Shinriki Japan rice lists available varieties and prompts interested buyers to contact O. J. Winter at 110-21 Bal At Brosig's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allerton
Grove
Bertha Peek
Addie Johnson
Hansorve
West
Jerome Landa
Dallas
Sanger Bros
Harry. Landa
Schulenburg
David Marion Stahl
Heig
Sehad
Rick
Japan
Rive
Shinriki
Ree
O. J. Winter
Neon
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Altair Local News
Joe Henelrck
Lee Reed Johnson
Magic Lake
IL. F. Green
Will Stag- Turd
Mae
Bessie Green
A. Z. Burger
Jaitheran Church
Awald
Adolf
Messrs. Talmage
David
Lloyd
Albert Tee Foster
Uough Oakes
Melon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Sallie Westmoreland
Chirbon
Rea Ranch
Cole Wilson
Lotte
Kerrville Times
Gladys Smith
Luling
Catherine Nichols
Rosebud
Bettle Parr
Winchester
Max
Charlie
Miss Nicholson
Central Power and Light Co
Eagle
J.C. Studeman
Matt
Touston
San Antonio
Medina
Weiner
Pretty Tennessee
Brosig's
Frank Stephens Co
Frank Stephensompany
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