Connally Blames Hoover Tariff for Economic Woes
Senator Tom Connally, addressing the Pioneers' Association in Alvarado, decried the Hoover tariff policy as ruinous and greedy, linking it to reduced foreign markets for cotton and wheat, gold reserves, and ongoing unemployment while urging a return to Democratic liberalism to aid the average citizen.
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Alvarado
Texas
Tom Connally
Pioneers’ Association
Hoover Administration
United States
France
Diversification in Wilson County Dairy Farm Openness
In Floresville Stockdale road, Donaho a leading dairy farmer builds a new Grade A dairy barn for 54 Jersey cows amid low milk prices. He farms 50 acres of Spanish peanuts yielding strong projections, and expects 50 tons of peanut hay plus a good corn crop. The piece touts Wilson County as a diversified farming center in Southwest Texas.
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Donaho
Floresville
Stockdale
Jersey
Old Wilson
Legislature Ends Special 30 Day Session In Texas
AUSTIN Texas Aug 12 The Legislature ended its 30 day special session tonight after passing an oil conservation bill designed to curb production in East Texas. The compromise measure received strong votes to become immediately effective and was signed by Gov. Ross S Sterling as soon as delivered.
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Austin
Texas
Legisature
Thinough
Billimek Succeeds Howard as Gulf Station Manager
H C Billimek has been named manager of the Gulf Service Station at 4th and Streets. He succeeds T W Howard who recently resigned after several years in the post to pursue another line of business.
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H.C. Billimek
T. W. Howard
Gulf Station
Bids for Fair Eating Stand In Wilson County 1931
Bids will be received by the County Fair Association from organizations associations or individuals for operating the eating stand at the Fair in Wilson County on the 16th and 17th of 1931. Bids are due by 5 p m.
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County Fair Association
Association
Indivi
Wilson County
Bigh' ai lark from Denver to Obrist in San Antonio
A brief, fragmented note mentions Bigh' ai lark associated with Denver and Obrist in San Antonio, hinting at a possible movement or event linked to those names and places. The readable text is sparse but indicates a geographic chain from Denver to Obrist and San Antonio.
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Bigh’ Ai Lark
Denver
Obrist
San Antonio
Hope for Third Victim Of Natalia Auto Crash
Miss Otis Griffin of Austin remains in critical condition at M and S Hospital after a collision near Natalia that killed Mildred Wood of Mohank and Truman Beard of Austin and injured five others. Griffin has a skull fracture and internal injuries and was unconscious at nine this morning. O F Ingle improving, Karl Luck and Mildred Cook discharged. Jim Wiseman and W R Tewes of LaVernia also discharged from Santa Rosa Hospital.
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S. A
Otis
Griffin
Austin
M. & S. Hospital
Natalia
Mildred. Wood
Mohank
Get Acquainted Week Ends With Free Prizes in Wilson County
Today and tomorrow Friday and Saturday mark the closing of Get Acquainted Week. A sale room event offers free prizes including a $5 gold piece to the oldest Chevrolet driven to the lot, sacks of flour, Swift's Premium Hams, Maxwell House coffee, Gulf gas, and repair services. All car owners in the county invited.
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Wilson County
Swift
Maxwell House
Gulf Gas
Cotton Production Estimate Shows 15,584,000 Bales This Year
The Department of Agriculture on Aug 10 announced cotton production for the year at 15,584,000 five-hundred pound bales, with an estimated yield of 185.8 pounds per acre and a planted area of about 40,129,000 acres after estimated abandonment. Weevil damage in the Southeast is projected to total about 1930 losses, while Western states may fare slightly worse.
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Washington, Wd
Department of Agriculture
Wells Named Local Receiving Agent for Texas Cotton Co-Op
H C Wells of this city is appointed local receiving agent for the Texas Cotton Co operative Association of Texas. He will provide information to members and interested parties about the organization’s methods and operations. Wells recently visited Karnes City to meet the district representative and learn details of the planned cooperative plan for the coming season.
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H. C. Wells
Texas Cotton Co-Op
Texas Cotton: Co-operative Association of ‘Texas
Wells
Karnes City
Floresville
Chamber, of Commerce
Afeer Moins
Wilson County
Wvas
Wiks
Beek
T Shuiber
Wallace
Epperson
Hill
Hilmer
Iry _Koether
Chamber of Commerce
Peanut Harvest Delayed by Showers in Texas
LA VERNIA Texas Aug 11 Farmers delaying peanut harvest due to recent showers. The crop is ready but heavy rains risk spoilage if they continue, delaying labor and market timing for local growers.
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LA Vernia
Texas
Floresville Cemetery Association Meeting Planned
The Floresville Cemetery Association will meet this afternoon at 8:30 at the home of Mrs. L. B. Wiseman. All members are invited to attend.
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Floresville Cemetery Association
L. B. Wiseman
The United Gas Public Service Co in this city
A fragmented OCR note mentions United Gas Public Service Co and an individual I. F. Martin in the city, indicating a possible public service or utility reference.
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The
United. Gas. Public Service. Co
I. F. “Martin
Farmers Urged To Burn Up Corn In Some States
Farmers could save money by burning corn for fuel and feeding peaches to hogs as market figures show corn prices dipping to 48 cents a bushel before recovery on the Board of Trade. First crop southern Illinois peaches sold 35 to 50 cents a bushel, making seven bushels of peaches about $2.45 versus nearly $3.50 for seven bushels of corn to produce 100 pounds of pork.
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Chicaggo
Board of Trade
Ilinois
Connally Urges Preservation of Cotton Crop Reports
Senator Tom Connally of MARLAIN Texas urged the secretary of agriculture to preserve all 1931 cotton crop reports and related data so they can be available for a thorough investigation into forecast accuracy and the data's integrity. He emphasized the August 1 condition of the crop was larger than expected and warrants careful safeguarding of records and responsible officials’ documents.
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Marlain
Texas
Connally
Cof Agriculture
Dedication of New Ridout School Building
A large crowd attended the dedication of the new Ridout School building recently completed and located about miles south of town. The program featured a dance and musical numbers. The board of trustees received praise for the splendid structure and modern conveniences provided.
Union Valley School Elects W G Seale for Coming Term
W G Seale of this city has been elected to teach at Union Valley School in the eastern part of the county for the ensuing term. Seale taught at San Angelo the past year and had been re elected there but chose Union Valley for next term.
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Seale
Union Valley
San Angelo
Union’ Valley
Cottonseed Totals and Byproducts Reported by Census Bureau
Washington Aug 12 Cottonseed crushed in the year ending July 31 totaled 4,694,363 tons, down from 5,015,714 tons a year earlier. On hand at mills July 31 stood at 26,003 tons, vs 45,434 last year. Crude oil produced 1,441,781,316 pounds, vs 1,572,321,675. On hand 8,591,285 pounds, vs 7,893,957. Refined oil produced 1,323,235,406 pounds, vs 1,412,735,270, on hand 277,922,496 vs 301,609,092. Cake and meal produced 2,162,218 tons, vs 2,281,992, on hand 150,291 tons vs 55, (incomplete data).
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Washington
D. C
Census Bureau
Death of Charles T Edwards in San Antonio
Charles T Edwards, 65, salesman for G OA Duerler Manufacturing, was found dead in his car near a Laredo intersection on Tuesday noon. Justice L Villegas ruled death from a heart attack after an inquest. Edwards, born in Oakville Texas, had lived in San Antonio 23 years and worked with Duer for 11. Survived by widow Elizabeth Jo Edwards, mother Mrs. Susith Sullivan, and three sons Clyde H Edwards of Dallas, Le Edwards, and Ar Edwards of Houston. Burial plans pending. services Thursday morning conducted by Rev. Cullom Booth with Alamo Masonic Lodge involvement. He resided at 1102 Norte Flores Street.
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S. A
Charles T. ‘Edwards
G. OA
Duerler Manufacturing Company
Laredo
L. Villegas
Edwards
Texas
Dter Company
Norte Flores
Elizabeth
Su‘sith
Sullivan
Clyde
H. Dwards
Dallas
Houston
Sunday Night Community Meeting at Ehlers School
The Ehlers Community Social Club announces a Sunday night meeting at Ehlers School for the general public and neighbors. Attendees will hear about local programs and community interests and enjoy a cordial, profitable session.
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Ehlers
GIN NOTICE Consolidates Gins Under One Management
The Houston Lichnovsky Gin Co and Wiseman Gin Company announce a single management for the season to reduce costs and improve service. Rudolph Allerkamp will oversee both gins and may operate only the Houston Lichnovsky gin unless needed to handle trade. Rem Murray will assist.
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Rudolph - ‘Allerkamp
Rem Murray
Allerkamp
First Base Ginned At Sayers Bek
Verna Texas August report notes a ginning event at Sayers Beck with local participation and brief activity details.
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Sayers
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