Rate increase urged by Texas Farmers Union at Fort Worth
The Farmers Union backs higher freight rates to improve railroad facilities and mileage in Texas. It argues the railroad system is in receivership with limited new track and that rate increases or cost cuts are needed, reflecting the union’s platform adopted for the 34th legislature.
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Fort Worth
Texas
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Farmers’ Union
Ft. Worth
Contron
W. D. Lewis
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of Texas
Peter Radford
Nations
Farmers’ Education, and Co-operative Union O America
Be So Arrang
The Farmer Wants a Square Deal in Rail Rates
Article from The Moulton Eagle urges fair wages for railroad workers and proposes rate adjustments to ease freight burdens on farmers. It argues agriculture bears higher freight costs than factories and mines and calls for Railroad Commission action while defending farmer interests and union solidarity.
Farm to Table Plan Expands Galveston Trade Link
Galveston designated as one of twelve cities to test a farm to table plan using parcel post to connect producers and consumers. The scheme, promoted by Postmaster General Burleson and backed by the Galveston County Business League, aims to lower living costs and move farm and dairy goods at fair prices. The post office will publish a list of local farmers with addresses and available products, inviting producers to mail their offerings. The effort relies on mutual cooperation and adherence to reasonable prices.
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Eagle
K E. R. Cheesborough
Galveston
United States Parcel Post
Galveston County Business League
Burleson
No Smoking in Kentucky Campaign Considered
The Flying Squadron plans a whirlwind campaign through Kentucky to promote a state wide ban on tobacco in any form. A Kentucky Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting in Winchester urged morality based opposition to tobacco and the convention expects prohibition efforts to be discussed.
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Kentucky
Kentucky Woman’s Christaan Temperance Union
Winchester
Clark County
Commonwealth
Mrs Jaeggli and Mr Faltisek Selections
Andrew Faltisek returned Sunday from an extended visit to Dowa Ro wena. Miss Elsie Jaeggli returned Saturday from San Antonio, where she spent several days with friends.
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Andrew Faltisek
Rowena
Elsie Jaeggli
San Antonio
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