Texas Cotton Production Reaches New Peak in 1920 21
Texas will harvest about 4 200 000 bales gross weight not counting linters state statistician F N Gray reports. United States production is estimated at 12 987 000 bales. Weather and insect pressure shaped a strong season, with picking near completion in the south and large portions remaining in central west and northwest counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
F. N. Gray
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Texas
United States
Ysge
Tom Thumb Wedding Rehearsal Set for Saturday Afternoon
The article notes a rehearsal for the Tom Thumb Wedding on Saturday at 4 PM, urging full attendance of all children involved. It highlights the event as a high point in amateur entertainment and mentions funds raised by the Parent-Teachers' Association to improve school facilities, with a show date on Tuesday December 21.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Acme Moves Stock to Own Building Downtown
The Acme begins moving stock into its own building two doors west of the former stand. Leo Hargon oversaw the finishing, nearing completion. The Newsman praised the appearance and congratulated the firm on the new home.
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Acme
Leo Hargon
Road Law Change Talk Yields No Action at Llana Court House
A Llana County meeting at the courthouse on proposed road law changes ended without progress as several motions were defeated. The issue remains unchanged. Mrs Gerald Galloway visits Merhian Malle with relatives.
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Llana
Gerald Galloway
Merhian Malle
County Demonstrator A J Cotton Annual Report 1919 20
County Agent A J Cotton presents the Llano County farm demonstration report for December 1 1919 to December 1 1920 detailing farms visited clubs boys and schools involved meetings held and livestock and agricultural outputs including hogs cattle poultry and orchard efforts.
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A. J. Cotton
Llano County
Club
Club Boys
National coal profiteering blamed as national disgrace
Washington December 14. The Senate Committee on Production and Reconstruction published a partial report criticizing the coal industry for profiteering and speculation. It urged government action to regulate production and distribution, noting private interests control current coal supply and hinder construction and prices.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate Committee On Production and Reconstruction
Senate
Calder
New York
Edge
New Jersey
Kenyon
Iowa
Nanu Calder
Ag Ft Hag
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Justice
Methodist Church Notes Show Active Youth and Attendance
Congregations filled both services with notable youth presence and many men at each service. The pastor pledged continued efforts to engage and uplift attendees as the Sunday school reports rising class attendances under Miss Lois Qoatman.
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Loaipmot
Intecsbet
Irelen Qoatman
Aigbs
Tuk Ted
Brother S
League of Nations favors limited armaments for two years
The assembly backed a modified disarmament recommendation for two years with several nations voting against. Critics including George Barnes and Christian Lange urged swifter action while U S policy and outside powers noted limits to immediate disarmament.
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Geneva
Assembly of the
League of Nations
France
Brazil
Chile
Greece
Poland
Roumania
Uruguay
George Nicoll Barnes
Christian Lange
Norway
Barnes
United States
H. A. L. Fisher
Wisher
Mr. Barnes
Turkeys Push Prices to New Highs Across County
A silver lining appears as turkey prices reach a new high of 34 cents per pound in recent days. The rise benefits growers with substantial flocks of gobblers and hens amid generally low farm prices.
Commissioner Appoints Gr Haile Successor in County
Judge Moore appoints former Commissioner ER M Smith to replace resigned Gr Haile. Smith has served years and taken over duties. public interest follows. Resident Wes dtaroid Nivens from Austin visits. Local notables Watlare B and Lee Watkins in San Marcos. general talk of moves and new residents.
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GR. Haile
Moore
ER. M Smith
Wes Dtaroid Nivens of
Austin
Kleng
Paratora
Watlare
Lee Watkins
Thoracale
San Marcos
Danusry Fiarat
Walt
Otha Benetir Oboe
Alt
Nephiew
Mr.Wit
Viana de
Near East Relief Campaign Under Sen McLean Aids Europe
Under Sen J H McLean directions a Near East Relief drive gathers funds from a corps of workers. With 3 5 million European children at risk of starvation, Americans are urged to contribute. Ten dollars may save a child. donors are urged to give cheerfully and contact solicitors if not yet reached.
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Sen
J. H. McLean
In Old Kentucky at Llano Opera House Monday
Anita Stewart leads a strong cast in the feature film In Old Kentucky showing at the Llano Opera House on Monday night December 20. The production has enjoyed a record run at major houses and is billed as a top season entertainment for local patrons.
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Old Kentucky
Anita Stewart
Llano Opera House
Wildcat Distillery Seized Near Dublin in Comanche County
Deputy U S Marshal C A Handley and officers seized a large capacity wildcat distillery seven miles northwest of Dublin in Comanche County. They found a sixty gallon mash setup and fifty gallon mash barrels ready to run with an estimated output of over 20 gallons. Remaining equipment and mash were destroyed. several people mentioned in the report.
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C. A. Handley
Fort Worth
W. M. Gibbs
George Christian
Handley
Dublin
Old Rock
Flemanche County
Arfical
Changing Scenes in the Emerald Isle
A London Daily Mail correspondent describes a six month stay in Ireland detailing nightly dangers in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, sniper fire, curfews, and street terror while noting humor and resilience. The report covers Sinn Fein and Black and Tans influence, shifting public mood from resistance to peace efforts and a drift toward ruin.
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Dublin
London Daily Mail
Ireland
London
Derry
Belfast
Cork
Sinn Fein
Black and Tans
Bhava
Gordon Mackey Buys Home on Grand Avenue
Gordon Mackey becomes owner of the residence of Dr. H. I. P. Bickason on Grand Avenue. Mr and Mrs Mackey are congratulated on securing the property for their home. possession expected within thirty days. Lampasas Leader
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Gordon Mackey
H. IP. Bickason
Grand Avenue
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