Texas Population Growth Facts from Commercial Secretaries’ Association
An analysis notes Texas has large families and high birth rates with 122,900 births and 43,734 deaths annually. It cites net natural gain, outmigration to other states, and demographic splits including English-speaking majority and gender balance. The stork figure is used as a metaphor for growth speed.
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Stork
Texas
Union
United States
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Texas Matrimonial Advertisements and Population Notes
A fragment lists 325000 unmarried Texas women as potential brides and urges investigation of matrimonial opportunities. It notes 869864 scholastic age children, Texas ranking sixth in state population in 1900, and rural counties with very small populations. It also mentions a 2 percent faster white population growth and highway improvements boosting travel, though wording is inconsistent.
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Texas
Union
Dr W T Rouse Born 1871 Led Pastoral Career in Texas
Dr W T Rouse born March 19 1871 pursued extensive schooling in public and private institutions. He served as Wood County Texas county attorney for four years and later taught at several universities before becoming a lawyer and preacher. He will arrive Saturday and begin pastoring First Baptist Church this Sunday with his wife and four children joining him next week.
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W. T. Rouse
Summer Hill
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Batchelor
Southern Normal University
Batchelor of
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Brother Rouse
Southern Norman University
Southwestern Baptist University
Wood County
Pittsburg
Clarksville
First Baptist Church
Local Happenings and Visits Round South Bend
Hot winds damaged corn and gardens. one more day could ruin crops. Grandma Goode recovers from a six month illness. Infant son of Mr and Mrs J L Smith seriously ill. Mrs Glen sick with chills. Grandma Reed back home. Oma Beckham visited Leon McCluskey. A Breckenridge man builds a Blacksmith Shop in South Bend. George Burgess tours New Mexico prospecting. Bob Holcomb visits Graham to see ill brother Leslie. Opal McCluskey visits grandparents. Jim and Nan Burgess relatives in Tank Valley visit. Dad Ford drives a new buggy. Poinsettia displayed.
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Grandma Goode
Grandma
J. L. Smith
Glen
Grandma Reed
Oma Beckham
Tank Valley
Leon McCluskey
Breckenridge
South Bend
Hale
Graham
George Burgess
New Mexico
Bob Holcomb
Leslie
Opal McCluskey
Jim Timmons
Mrs
Norman
Bulah Bradbury
Lone Star
Nannie Burgess
Dad Ford
Fine County farm offer in Proffittor Murray areas
A local ad promotes a desirable farm near Proffittor Murray communities. It highlights exceptional gain in a fine section of the county and invites readers to call for details from the agent.
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Murray
Youne County Asstract & Title
Cedar Creek local notes and weather outlook
In Cedar Creek Miss Jessie Wyatt recovers from illness as a light shower offers relief. Farmers report corn needs rain, hot winds harmed small areas, grasshoppers present with little damage so far, and harvest nearing completion with satisfactory yields. Thur ber visitors Will Pickard and family stay with Mrs T K Wyatt.
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Jessie Wyatt
Will Pickard
Thurber
T. K. Wyatt
Sunday Bible School Emphasized at Fish Creek Baptist
In Fish Creek on the first Sunday in June the community enjoyed singing and sermons by Bro R F Short of Graham and pastor F E Suttle. A large dinner followed with seven baskets collected. Preparations begin for Children’s Day on the third Sunday in June as rain blessed the area.
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Fish Creek
Baptist Church
R. F. Short
Graham
F. E. Suttle
Bro Short
Bro. Short
Fish Creek Peo's
Strong Endorsement For Self and Sex Series Books
A statement from Ft. Worth’s E. W. Nance is presented in Graham endorsing the three author health and purity books. We the undersigned urge placement in every home library to aid personality and moral life with the hope the series is widely distributed. Signers include F. E. Singleton, F. M. Burkett, Z. A. Hudson, A. F. Stewart, E. S. Graham, J. E. Simpson, and others.
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E. W. Nance
Ft. Worth
Graham
Self
America
Nance
F. E. Singleton
F. M. Burkett
Z. A. Hudson
A. F. Stewart
E. S. Graham
B. A. Snoddy
J. E. Simpson
Jnc. C. Kay
R. E. Lynch
W. C. Cardwell
W.S. McJimsey
F. H. Bowron
Idle Lands And Agricultural Prosperity In Texas
The text argues that community prosperity hinges on property activity and public highways. It notes Texas has 167 865 000 acres of land with 218 000 acres water surface, and that less than 30 000 000 acres are cultivated, leaving 137 000 000 acres idle. It stresses cultivating idle land to boost per acre yield.
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Texas
Ajur
Rea
Texas farm immigration urged to develop idle lands
The article cites that 109 counties have less than 10 percent under cultivation and 42 counties hold more uncultivated area than Rhode Island. It argues Texas exceeds the original colonies in cultivated area and calls for 4,000,001 farmers to unlock agricultural resources. It notes 100 people move to Texas permanently, with half likely to farm, and warns it would take 400 years at current rates to cultivate idle lands. Demand for out‑of‑state and international settlers grows, aided by better public highways.
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Rhode Island
Texas
Commercia
Secretaries’ Association
Thrutal
Tve
Georgia
North Carolina
Saly
Muggs Attend Funeral. Mae-Laren Girl Improving
R D Mugg and wife of New Castle attended the funeral of Mrs. Terrell here today. Irene Mae Laren, daughter of Judge and Mrs Geo H Mae Laren, is improving from a serious illness.
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R. D. Mugg
Newcastle
Irene
Judge
Geo. H. Mae-Laren
Wealth Creators and the Value of Public Works
The text argues that durable materials and constructive industries build prosperity. It lists highways railroads factories mines and canals as empire building property classes. Irrigating canals are likely the greatest source of permanent value to nearby lands by transforming deserts and swamps into fertile farms and populated homes.
Property and Industry Drive Community Growth
The Texas Commercial Secretaries' Association argues that active property use fuels development. A commercial club shapes empires by studying property and coordinating irrigation canals factories railroads mines and highways to build farms and cities. Citizens should join local clubs to analyze how property drives intelligent locality progress.
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Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Oliver Typewriter At 17 Cents A Day
A major sales pitch highlights an Oliver Typewriter priced at 100 dollars with a 17 cent daily plan. The ad touts features like Ballance Shift and Automatic Tabulator and notes overwhelming demand across all classes and ages.
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Oliver
Ballance
Universal Typewriting Boom Attracts Wealthy Backers
The piece highlights a wealthy audience drawn to the novelty of the Oliver Typewriter and reports a striking proof of its popularity. It notes a quarter of a million people reportedly making money with typewriting, signaling a likely shift in work and communication.
Oliver Typewriter offers home use and earnings
The Oliver Typewriter promotes easy operation for beginners and claims high earnings with one percent daily profit plus more. It urges readers to join a growing demand for Oliver Operators, offering a home sales plan and free catalog from The Oliver Typewriter Co. agent Frank H. Bowron in Graham, Texas.
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Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
America
The
Oliver Typewriter CO
Frank H. Bowron
Graham
Texas
Farm News From Farmer Area Two Weeks
The little daughter of J M Gipson died last Wednesday and was buried Thursday afternoon Rev J A Burks conducted the funeral. Mrs J W Casey was seriously gored by a Jersey cow but is improving. L C Ray suffers from a suspected spider bite. F P Brazelton has been sick ten days but is improving. The baby of Mr and Mrs Jesse Oatman of Hawkins Chapel Community was buried at Farmer Cemetery Monday evening. Plenty of rain and farmers are pulling weeds.
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J. M. Gipson
J. A. Burks
J. W. Casey
L. C. Ray
F. P. Brazelton
Jesse Oatman
Hawkins Chaple
Farmer Cemetery
Wanted Advertisement for Roose velt’s Hunt and Traffic
Help wanted for Roosevelt era big game hunt and alleged trafficking. Ads offer $1.50 base, 50 percent commission, free outfit, 15 cent mailing, two outfits 25 cents, district managers with installment plan. Potential earnings $2000 to $5000 yearly if prints. Address A B Kuhlman Co Chicago.
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Roosevelt
A. B. Kuhlman CO
Chicago
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Texas Stork
W. T. Rowse
Poinsettia
Cedar Creek
F. W. Suttee
Texas Land Comparison
Farmerite
Exexe
Geo. H. McLaren
Law Yehr
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Kay & Akin
G. Drummond Hunt
Guaranty State Bank
Dallas
W. Johnson
Attorney - At- Law
LAS
Young
West Side Square
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-at-Law
P. A. Marte
Dr. M. HY
Pythian Hall
City Bakery
North Elm Street
Home Bakery
DR. R. D. Cartwright
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
Rock Island
Olney
Orth
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