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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
4
A Texas publication urges optimism as tax deadlines approach and wool tariffs seek a gain for producers. It forecasts dustproof roads, renewed streets, spring cleaning, and new parks as Llano River summer homes attract tourists and investors.
Local business leaders discuss plans for a spring clean-up drive in Junction to improve aesthetics. A prize may go to the best looking residential property and another to the best looking business premise. Officials expect to formalize efforts when spring arrives.
Progress in Junction shows new structures replacing dilapidated ones and attractive highway signage. Streets improve as private businesses expand and upgrade services, with larger stock on hand and a hopeful outlook for continued development.
Saint Valentine dates to the Roman calendar with martyrdom in 306 A.D. February 14 linked to exchanging Valentines. The old custom matched men and women by drawing names, pledging fidelity for a year, while today anonymous valentines are common though declining. The piece endorses preserving the pretty custom for youth.
Thomas A Edison celebrated his eighty second birthday in Fort Myers Florida. The inventor of the incandescent lamp phonograph and advances in electricity maintains long workdays and continues to pursue new marvels. He studies the rubber tree while remaining active in tech and industry.
The pecan tree is described as Texas’s graceful fruitful state tree noted for its abundance. It is connected to Governor James Stephen Hog who allegedly requested pecans be planted at his grave, contributing to its recognition as the state tree.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on thrift temperance fame and virtue. Notable lines emphasize the value of a good name self restraint and the balance of liberty and wisdom with references to Addison Longfellow Spurgeon Plutarch Burke and others.
Congressmen Hudspeth asks Ways and Means to set wool and mohair duty at 36 to 40 cents per pound as part of a stable tariff for livestock. He asserts the move would boost Texas growers, encourage bank loans, and promote widespread sheep and goat farming while preventing future tariff changes. Committee members reportedly favor a long term plan to stabilize meat and fiber imports.
With cold weather motorists use denatured alcohol to prevent radiator freezing. Alcohol evaporates as the engine runs and fumes can ignite from a match, risking an explosion.
A reflective verse noting how life’s hurts come from corners of daily dealings. The speaker asserts the deepest wounds arrive from those we love most, contrasting flattery of strangers with care for family and friends. Anonymous authorship captions the insights on affection and fault.
Last Tuesday at 10 o'clock the City Fire Department tested mains pressure and found it weaker than expected. Fire Marshal John M. Hawkins said a pump would be needed to ensure sufficient pressure in case of a major fire.
The 33rd district court adjourned Tuesday after eight days in session. The grand jury report appears elsewhere in this issue. Several cases were settled by agreement and many continued. W. L. Brookfield pled guilty to stealing a car in front of the Fritz Hotel in January and received a two year sentence. Junction Grocery advertises all kinds of feed.
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