Stockdale Man Honored by Farmers Union
Wilson county gains recognition as A L Baker of Stockdale is elected an officer of the Farmers Union at the state convention in San Antonio. The lone Southwest Texan to move headquarters to Fort Worth, Baker is praised for his farming success and academic bearing. Mrs. Baker and three children will join him in his new post.
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The
Farmers Union
San Antonio
Wilson County
South Texas
Baker
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
GROP SUMMARY FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 8
Texas crop report notes cotton in northern counties holds well while other regions show deterioration. Central Texas faces hot sun after rain, moisture dissipates, and drought stresses persist. Widespread shedding and premature opening occur, some areas have undersized plants. West Texas fairs. rains could still help, but over three quarters of the state badly need moisture. H E Bertram, Dewees farmer, featured.
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West
Prospects Bright At Sutherland Springs Oil Field
Sutherland Springs Texas August 8 Good progress is reported on the Burton Hill Oil Company prospect with other operators active in the area. A delegation from Somerset and Beaumont connections visited to seek leases, amid rumors of imminent drilling. A.G. Anderson takes over the former Anderson Company. J F Anderson retires. Local gins run near full capacity and cotton season nears. Chas E Davis of Southwest Paper Co Houston visited Floresville, and Mrs Callie Warner of San Marcos subscribed.
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Sutherland Springs
Tex
Burton Hill Oil Company
Somerset
Beaumont
A.G. Anderson
Anderson Company
J. F.anderson
Callie Warner
San Marcos
Farmers Union Elects Officers at Santine
In San Antonio Texas August W D Lewis of Topsey was elected president of the Texas Farmers Educational Cooperative Union to succeed Peter Radford. J E Pearson of Dodd City won the vice presidency by acclamation. Other officers named include J P Lane Gallatin chaplain A L Baker Stockdale secretary treasurer H N Pope Parker county state lecturer and organizer. Fort Worth is the likely 1914 meeting site.
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San Antonio
Texas
W. D. Lewis
Topsey
Texas Farmers’ Educational & Copernative Union
Peter Radford
J. E. Pearson
Dodd City
J. P. Lane
Gallatin
A. L. Baker
Stockdale
H. N. Pope
C. S. Barrett
Radford
Bailey Popular at Ai State Senator Bid
Bailey’s renomination win appears expected as John H. Bailey retains strong support in Austin Texas. Representative Flournoy notes Bailey’s broad base and local backing amid a crowded field, signaling a smooth path to the Senate post.
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Austin
Tex
John H. Bailey
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