Farming Must Pay Says Geo B Terrell
Commissioner Geo B Terrell calls New Year greetings to farmers urging self-sufficiency and soil improvement. He proposes soil terracing peas and velvet beans, a 25 percent cotton acreage reduction, improved cultivation, and a minimum 20 cents per pound price to ensure cost and profit. He asks business interests and newspapers to support a campaign to raise prices and promote soil stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Terrell
Teerell
South
Senator Announces Texas Bill to Abolish Death Penalty
Austin Jan 2 Senator J W Thomas of Bell county said he will file a bill when the legislature convenes to end hanging in Texas and substitute electric chair at the state penitentiary The measure also provides confinement before execution to prevent lynchings according to Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
J. W. Thomas
Bell County
Thomas
Detroit mayor Jones Couzens named U S Senator
Jones Couzens former Detroit mayor and Henry Ford partner succeeds Truman Newberry as U S senator. He is described as liberal and labor friendly with a notable municipal streetcar ownership program in Detroit.
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Jones Couzens
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Ouzens
Constable Sale on Woolfolk Property in Graham
By order of the District Court of Young County C B Gant wins a judgment against C G Woolfolk and Ernestine Woolfolk for 9644.14 with interest and costs. The constable will sell Lots 15 and 16 in Block 9 College Heights Graham Texas on the first Tuesday in February 1925 at the courthouse door for cash to satisfy the judgment.
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District Court of
Young County
C. B. Gant
C. G. Woolfolk
Ernestine Woolfolk
Rouse Door
Graham
Texas
College Heights
Virginia Street
J. D. Dawson
Teas
Program Workers Conference January 15
A church conference will be held in Jean on the Monday after the second Sunday in January 1923. The schedule includes devotions by Rev. Joe R. Mayes at 9 45 and 1 30, sermons by Rev. A E Bradberry at 7 00, revival talks by several pastors, women’s work briefing by Mrs. S R Jeffery, and a 3 00 board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Joe R. Mayes
R. Taylor
T. R. Paden
Young County
G. W. Black
C. E. Dixon
Joe R. Mames
S. R. Jeffery
A. E. Bradberry
Science magazine prize challenge remains unsettled
Scientific American offered $5,000 for proof of spirit ism to Conan Doyle or any spiritualist. Doyle said the prize would allure fakirs more than true psychics. No one has yet claimed the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Sir Conan Doyle
Former war official and six others facing federal indictment
Benedict Crowell and six other wartime officials are named in a special federal grand jury indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government with unlawfully awarded contracts. The disputes involve expenditures running into hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Benedict Crowell
Insurance Suicide Death Rate Stat For This Country
Insurance statistics show a death by own action rate of 15.7 per 100000 population for the country in the past year. The figure highlights a persistent public health concern and regional comparisons are noted.
Texas textile mills employ 6033 in 1922 wages total
Texas textile mills and garment factories reporting to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employed 6033 workers in 1922 with total wages of 3 309 112 dollars. Of the workers 3209 were women and 2624 men, with 2683 earning more than 15 dollars weekly and 124 earning under 9 dollars weekly.
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Austin
Texas
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Joseph S. Myers
Myers
Texas Draws Immigrant Flow From 1922 American Entry
A 1922 immigration report shows 309000 immigrants admitted nationwide with 14421 indicating Texas as their intended home. The majority of Texas immigrants came from Mexico, reflecting a large Mexican influx into the state.
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Texas
Commissioner of Immigration
Buffalo calves born at four preserves reach 104 this season
The Biological Survey reports two bull calf births in November at Wind Cave Preserve and Sullys Hill Preserve, bringing the season total to 104 calves across the National Bison Range Niobrara Reservation Wind Cave and Sullys Hill. One Sullys Hill calf died, all others living.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Wind Cave Preserve
Sullys Hill Preserve
National Bison Range
Niobrara Reservation
Wind Cave
Sullys Hill
U.S. Aims Radio Exchange of Crop News With Egypt
The U S Department of Agriculture announces an exchange program for crop reports on cotton and wheat between the United States and Egypt. News will be sent by cable or radio as soon as available in each country and broadcast in the United States upon receipt. The plan seeks to reduce delays in delivering crop information to American farmers.
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United States
Egypt
United States Department of Agriculture
Advertisement Paradox Poem Remains Humble About Hens
A verse contrasts the codfish and the hen, noting the codfish lays many eggs but does not crow about it, while the hen advertises her efforts. The poem commends publicity and suggests that prudent self-promotion earns respect and attention from thoughtful minds.
Jewish land grant to Mexico linked to Obregon government
The Jewish Missionary Magazine reports a commission to Mexico secured 16,000,000 acres for Jewish colonization with president Obregon and the Mexican government. The treaty includes land rights and several special privileges, signaling anticipated strong Jewish immigration to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jewish Missionary Magazine
Mexico
Obregon
France Frees All German War Prisoners
France releases all captured German prisoners of war in a sweeping accord. The move frees soldiers held in various camps as part of postwar reconciliation efforts between the two nations.
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France
Ford to Build $6 Million Auto Plant in Chicago
Henry Ford declares plans to construct a six million dollar automobile plant in Chicago. The announcement marks a major expansion for Ford Motor Co as it aims to increase production capacity and create numerous jobs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Chicago
Constable Sale Ordered In Graham for 1923 Judgment
By court order in Young County on January 3 1923 constable J D Dawson levies on property to satisfy a 778 80 judgment plus costs. The sale of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 47 February 1907 Addition Graham will be held February 6 1923 at the Graham courthouse to the highest bidder for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Young County
C. C. Johnson
J. E. Cheek
W. H. Brennan
J. M Williams
J E. Cheek
J. M. Williams
Graham
Texas
J. D. Dawson
Dancing Use in Hall Prompts Universal Backing
An observer notes a unanimous chorus of IT second the motion as she begins a lively shimmy around the dance hall, drawing applause from onlookers.
Constable Sale Set In Graham Texas On January 15 1923
Jurisdiction in Young County orders sale of McBrayer property to satisfy a Harris County judgment of 346.36 plus costs. Court officer E. Hoos directs sale at Graham court house door on January 15 1923 including office furniture and a complete Michie’s Digest.
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State OF Texas
Young
A. D
James Cravens
Gargans
J. C. Roberts
Rufus Cage Jr
County Court of Law
Harris County
Texas
H. T. . McBrayer
Arthur Maudlin
County Court
Albert Townsend
Cravens, Dargans and Roberts
H. T. McBrayer
Court House
Graham
Young County
G&ne
Michie
aMaay Brayer
Ree
McBrayer
Cravens, Dargans & Roberts
Port Mace
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Mexia
Constable'’S Sale
Program Workers Conference
Ants
William Fox
Nero
Avoh
Rome
Tional Theatre
NER
Shirley Mason
Dustin Farnum
Lae
Yosemite Trail
Constable Sale
Hoo Tan
John B. Wood
Ean
Dustrite CO
Oak Street
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