Railways in Texas and the Gould era abuses
The Texas railroad history notes mismanagement under Missouri Pacific control of I G N and M E T T. It cites the East Texas and Red River Railroad overcapitalization by J Gould, with poor track upkeep and inflated mileage claims for land grants, switches, and sidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
J. Gould
Longview
Palestine
Houston
Galveton
St. Louis
Taylor
San Antonio
Katy
Denison
Fort Worth
Austin
Hogg
East
Gould
Greenville
McKinney
Notice of Probate of Will in Young County Texas
The state issues a notice that Jesse Martin filed in Young County Court for probate of Elizabeth Kidney deceased’s last will and testament and letters testamentary. A hearing is set for the next term starting July 7, 1924 at Graham County Court Courthouse with all interested parties invited to appear. The writ is issued by Clerk W H Kennedy with deputy Pearl Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Elizabeth Kidney
Jesse Martin
Young County
Graham
W. H. Kennedy
Pearl Matthews
Fort Worth Radio Schedule Highlights Concerts and Markets
A detailed broadcast lineup from WBAP and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram covers 10 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. including market updates on cotton and grain, weather forecasts, daily financial reviews, baseball scores, and a rich slate of concerts and community programs led by local figures and groups such as the First Christian Church Rev. L. D. Anderson, the Bowie Quartet, Rialto Theatre organist Miss Margaret Agnew White, and the Fort Worth Trades Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Fruits and Vegetables Division
United States Weather Forecast
Cotton Region Bulletin
Fort Worth
Bradstreet
U. S. Metal Market Review
Engineering and Mining Journal Press
Financial Review
Dun
Texas League Baseball and Sport Review
First Christian Church
L. D. Anderson
Rialto Theatre
Margaret Agnew White
Bowie
W. E. Benson
Crockett
Texans Orchestra
Electra precinct votes $500000 road bond issue
Electra precinct results show 765 for bonds to 73 against, a ten to one margin. Leaders Brannen and Wise praise the clear support for paved highways. Citizens anticipate roads entering the city from east and west and extending north south and northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electra Road
J. A. Brannen
J. A. Wise
Chamber of Commerce
Electra
Texas
Quote on honesty and integrity cited in wartime article
A remark praising a man for integrity notes that self sacrifice may yield gains elsewhere. The editorial tone reflects on ethics and the paradox of virtue amid hardship.
Constable's Sale in Young County on June first 1924
Public notice of a constable sale issued from Young County Justice Court to satisfy a judgment of 52.05 dollars. The.property offered is J B Reynolds's undivided 19 acre interest in the Jesse Billingisley Survey No. 19, Young County Texas. Sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1924 at the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Vrtue
Honorable
Justice Court of
Young County
Justice of the Peace of
John E. Morrison Company
J. B. Reynolds
Court House
Saw County
Jesse Billingisley
Texas
Jon
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Walter Splawn
State OF Texas
WBAP
FT. Worth
Guy Pitner
Brooks Morris
E. L
Valley View Barn Dance Orchestra
Tom Murray
Leah
Rachael Parker
Dick Gaines
Mabel Helmcamp Neely
Hemphill Heights Masonic Lodge Orchestra
Aeolian Trio
Texas Christian University
W. F. Barnum
Southwestern Bell
Constable’s Sale
Graham, Texas
Young County Fair Association
Better Home and Merchants
J. George Loos
America
J. Geo. Loos
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