Leader notes health and crops amid Good Roads push
The Leader reports scattered sickness easing and crops and feed showing promise after a recent rainfall. Mrs. Lemley and Mrs. McCallister are ill but improving. G D Ratliff plans a dugout, and J H Wright traveled to Graham. A Good Roads meeting in Comanche discussed a $100,000 bond issue, defeated but revived. Texas farmers gain agricultural knowledge through US Department of Agriculture programs and local efforts. A Brownwood Commercial Secretaries meeting formed plans to organize a district association to attract new settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lemley
George McCallister
G. D. Ratliff
J. H. Wright
Graham
L. E. Wright
Rounder
W. T. Loudermilk
Farmer’s Union of Texas
Comanche
Farmer’s Union
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
Brownwood
Commercial Secretaries
D. F. Johnson
Sugar cane boom in Harlingen Valley Texas rises
Texans invest in sugar cane area with Loumone farmers backing the Harlingen Valley sugar industry. 1909 census data show $700,000 invested in cane sugar manufactory with 1911 prospects projected to triple that amount. Marion county buys road scrapers and appoints overseer to upgrade county roads. Methodist ladies stage Pursuit of the Preacher play highlighting local talent. Strong local telephone lines cited as crucial for community progress.
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Texas
Harlingen Valley
Bureau of Census
Bureau
Marion County
Luther Moore Paper Mill Doubles Yellow Pine Capacity
The Luther Moore paper mill in Orange has doubled its output using yellow pine, the world’s only such mill. The U.S. government is rapidly increasing demand for yellow pine products and placing large orders with the Texas mill, showing new uses for local natural resources and profit from raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Moore Paper Mill
Orange
United States
Texas
Uncle Sam Sees Texas Water Power Potential
Uncle Sam travels Texas surveying river power and wasted energy. He identifies where commercial dams should be built, notes the Guadaloupe and Brazos streams, visits the Austin dam, and pens a 24 page illustrated article on its commercial importance and construction flaws.
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Uncle Sam
Texas
Guadaloupe
Brazos
Austin
Texas Cantaloupes Shipping From Cotulla This Spring
Seventy five car loads of cantaloupes will be shipped this spring from Cotulla a major diversified farming area in Texas to northern and eastern markets. The Texas cantaloupes rival the Rocky Ford product in size and flavor matching Colorado’s famed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Park construction underway by Dayton Construction Company
The Dayton Construction Company is building and equipping a park in Greenville suburbs for amusement use at a cost of 20000 dollars. The Texas Steamship and Banana Company has started a regular steamship service from Houston to outside ports. The initial cargo consisted of thirty seven carloads of bananas.
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Dayton Construction Company
Greenville
Texas Steamship and Banana Company
Houston
New Park Gift for San Antonio City
F F Collins of San Antonio donates a tract one mile by two hundred feet to the city for a public park and playground. The park, improved at an expense of 50000 dollars, features miniature lakes and swimming pools and is planned as one of the region s finest scenic parks, reflecting Texas need for more and better parks and the value of donor gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
F. F. Collins
Collins
Texas
Elm Creek Park Leisure and Picnic Attractions
Visit Elm Creek Park for fishing and boating amid calm surroundings. Lively Sunday School and society picnics encouraged with family friendly facilities. Park features include clean rest areas, new boats, ground ice, shade, spring water and evening phonograph concerts after 6. See H Buckler for rates.
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Elm Creek Park
Sunday School of Society
Elm Creek
Proffitt
H. Buckler
Mer
Mabry & Sons Offers Snappy Potato Chips at Store
Mabry & Sons showcases a snappy potato chip at their store promising a crisp crunch. Local shoppers can find the new snack in multiple flavors and sizes, with consumers invited to try and compare tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry & Sons
Wagon Factory Shipping Wagons to East Coast Firms
Eller Wagon factory of Houston shipped fourteen high grade wagons to New Jersey and other Atlantic coast points. The firm is a major southern producer supplying Texas businesses and maintains extensive trade in the East. The note calls for Texas to attract outside capital and establish more factories in-state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eller Wagon Factory
Houston
New Jersey
Atlantic Coast
South
Texas
East
Large cabbage shipment from Harlingen reported
Reports from Harlingen say thirty car loads of cabbage were sent to northern and eastern markets. Texas cabbage earns a reputation for high quality and strong demand across U S markets.
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Harlingen
Texas
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Graham Resident
Graham Texas residents report kidney trouble relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. J H Henderson of Graham says back pain and frequent passages improved after a box from Graham Drug Store, with continued satisfaction and recommendation. Sold nationwide, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents remind readers to remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Graham
J. H. Hendeson
Texas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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D. G. Vice & GO
Leader
Graham Texas
Texas Farmer
Commercial Secretaries Meeting
Reek Park
J. E. (Ewing
Norris Undertaker
S. W
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Nyal
B. S. Doty & Company
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