Texas Aims for 1925 Progress and Prosperity Review
A Texas year in review notes substantial progress across social, industrial, and economic fronts. It highlights rising savings, a strong banking sector, major construction, flood control, resource development, and a growing oil and manufacturing base. The report praises new industries like lignite coal electric generation, potash exploration, reforestation, and expanding agriculture, poultry, and citrus exports, with population growth and improved education amid drought challenges.
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Texas
Wetet Drouth
United States
U.S. Census Bureau
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
South
Cuba
Old Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
The Christmas Beads That Helped Ruth Grow
Ruth, a hard working farm girl, longs for a string of pearls. She saves from after school work, buys time to study, and plans a gift for her mother. On Christmas Eve she witnesses a barefoot child’s joy, inspiring Ruth to gift love over luxury.
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Christnefmas
Ruth ‘Dodge
Ruth
Ruth Learns True Christmas Spirit of Giving
A girl named Ruth pursues coveted pearls but learns the joy of giving when her family surprises her with a black leather case of pearls and hoped-for dishes on Christmas Eve. The night shines with moonlight and happiness as Ruth sees her act of generosity bring joy to all.
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Ruth
Jack
Sidi Went Orth and Saw Healing Truth
Sidi ventured into a path of healing and witnessed a turning point as illness receded. The journey highlighted resilience and the promise of recoveries, with focus on care, patience, and small victories.
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Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank
Houston Federal Reserve Bank
Texas Light & Power Co
Trinidad
Henderson County
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Society For the Scientific Development
G. M. Knebel
State Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
National Air Transport Co
West Texas
Newton County
Kirbyville
Montgomery County
Conroe
A. & M. College
Department of Forestry
Cherokee County
Comptroller’s Department
California
Oklahoma
Jobson
Lucille Patterson
Fortune
Gift of
Mrs. Pratt
Alice Johnson
Alice
Lila Bell Smith
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