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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
3
Houston reports record exports and shipments for the 1924 25 cotton season. Total season exports reached 1 868 440 bales with 4 821 828 foreign and 46 612 coastwise. Shipments to 40 foreign ports and rail movements surged, yielding total season shipments of 4 717 043 and net receipts of 2 668 265. Highest middling price reached 29.85 with an average of 24.50.
Dallas notes a notably small corn crop for the period, with forecasts showing one of the shortest in three decades. Reports indicate weak wheat and oat yields and deteriorating conditions across crops. Weather and market factors cited as contributing causes.
In a rain soaked Arlington ceremony crowds of common people gathered at the Church of Presidents as William Jennings Bryan was laid to rest. A silver bugle note sounded as the coffin descended and the throng watched his final procession through the city he cherished.
Burnet County residents monitor Marble Falls Textile mill progress with excitement. J H Batson reports the organization is pleased with momentum. Roofer to reroof soon, and construction is ahead of schedule for early machinery installation.
In Austin Texas ten railroad lines agreed to reduce freight rates on feed for livestock entering drought affected Central Texas. A nine member committee had urged a 60 percent cut and the conference approved the move before thanking the Texas railroad commission. F. S. Leland of the Southwestern traffic bureau was asked to assist in coordination.
Texas state comptroller S TH Terrell reported the quarter ending June 30 saw Pullman Company gross receipts of 370 447 17 dollars and a state tax of 18 522 36 dollars at 5 percent. Gulf Refining 101 407 63 dollars. Texas Company 65 190 88 dollars. Magnolia Petroleum 73 996 84 dollars.
Shiner residents celebrate the state highway plan from Smithville to Yoakum via Flatonia Moulton and Shiner. After a year of dusty dirt roads causing isolation, locals urge rapid construction despite crop failures, pressing for immediate highway work to begin.
Active steps have been taken to develop a hot well nine miles southwest of Gonzales into a first class bathing resort with public conveniences. O Neumann of the Gonzales Cement Works controls the property and plans a 60 by 160 foot concrete walled pool fed by an artesian hot water supply. The warm mineral water is touted as ideal for a popular bathing retreat.
The Producer's Protective League of Harris County formed a committee to study creating a Houston credit union for farmers. George Koentz J M Nold and O J Spears will examine legal requirements and gauge league sentiment, with about 200 members in the group.
Cameron Tex Milam County records show over 200000 acres under lease and about 1000000 total acres in Milam County compiled by John B Henderson of Milam County Abstract Company, indicating strong leasing activity and large land holdings in the county.
Adjutant General Mark McGee announced a $300 reward for arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the Camp Mabry fire that destroyed the U building and military property in Austin Texas.
Figures published show Washington and Texas among the top states for declared exports in the first quarter of 1925. Total value reached 249,830,912 dollars, up about 102.5 million from 1924 but about 90 million less than the last quarter of 1924.
Washington reports that a bid to sell 200 weasels for scrapping to Henry Ford was upheld by Attorney General Sargent several days ago. The case involves the ship ping board and a controversial asset disposal.
In Plainview Texas the Interstate Commerce Commission will set a date for oral argument after all exhibits and data relating to the South Plains railroad question are filed by September 1 as announced by Examiner C B Boles when the hearing closed.
Anderson County begins a stronger poultry program with guidance from Texas A and M College poultry specialists. County Agent Colley Glazner reports progress after visits to poultry train sessions and planned conferences to extend the industry locally.
A train whistle rang through Rio Grande City on Tuesday signaling the first run of the new railroad. An engine and cars crossed through town, stirring local interest as the route reaches toward expansion and improved transportation for the area.
A photo from Port Newark New Jersey shows captured German cannons being loaded into freight cars as the government moves 1,000,000 tons of war material across about 3,000 cars to destinations all over the United States.
Gen Sir George Milne chosen by King George to head the grand general staff succeeding the Earl of Cavan at year’s end. Known to soldiers as Uncle George, he is popular despite a strict demeanor.
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