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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
4
The notice states that obituaries and similar items with a money consideration will run as paid matter at regular rates. It also promises corrections for any erroneous reflections if brought to management attention.
The Government has contracted to supply twelve billion stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers, to be sold at a small premium over cost with printing included. The plan would divert business from printers and stationers, criticizing the practice and warning that clerks may push further retailing of clothing and groceries at below cost in public spaces, increasing the postal deficit.
The article explains cotton types and regional differences. It notes tropical perennial growth, US annual planting, upland and sea island classifications, staple lengths from one inch to 1.34 inches, sea island's higher value yet limited profitable regions, and Texas as the leading southern producer with heaviest bale counts.
The Kerrville Sewerage System completes its filtration plant and tests before city commission approval. Sew er mains on Water Street and lines to G Street Ross Street Jefferson and Tivy Street are active with more tests planned. Extra laterals to serve new properties will be built with remaining funds from the 278 000 construction vote.
The article notes New Mexico's extension north and west turning it into an important cotton state. Demand for cotton arises from automobile tire manufacturers. An African primitive gin called the churks uses two wooden rollers to separate about two pounds of lint daily, with a better roller pin in use that preserves fiber.
The 1924 Willacy report shows total state revenue needs of 21 443 134 for the year ending August 31 1925 with expected receipts of 19 468 825 creating a 1 974 308 deficit. Property value for 1924 is pegged at 3 450 000 000, with school fund revenues not exceeding prior year estimates by about 73 621 dollars.
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