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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
5
A farm editor criticizes New Deal policy effects on Texas agriculture. The piece cites cotton export figures, world consumption trends, and government price pegging at 12 cents a pound, arguing U S policy harmed domestic cotton and export movement. It references large stockpiles and economic distortion affecting Texas farmers and broader market dynamics.
The article argues that continued government limits will erode Texas cotton exports and port activity, risking vast farmer incomes and local industries. It cites U.S. consumption trends since 1928 29, Brazil and other nations gaining in cotton production, and Galveston Houston as shifting toward imports. It warns of reduced ginning oil units and dock activity if restrictions persist, urging lower production costs and possible subsidies.
A grain company advertises Star Parasite Remover to protect fowls and chicks from worms lice and other parasites this spring. The product claims to keep poultry healthy and productive with a small cost and offers refunds. Sold by Eacre Lake Grain Co.
The Captain Thomas Moore Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution promotes Constitution Week September 16–21 in San Marcos. It outlines core constitutional rights and protections, including liberty, equality before the law, religious freedom, due process, habeas corpus, trial by jury, free speech, assembly, petition, and rights to property and defense. Visitors Mase Townsend and O G Jones of Rock Island reported roads in poor condition from ongoing rains.
State Auditor Orville S. Carpenter reports Colorado County holds debt below the Texas average of 115.19 per capita. The county lists 24.4 million dollars in property on tax rolls, assessed at about 4 percent of true value, with ranges of assessment bases across counties. The article also notes indebtedness details for school, road, drain districts, cities, and county bonds, alongside a brief travel note about Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Powerson of Denison visiting Eagle Lake en route from a Rio Grande Bailey trip.
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