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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1929
Page
6
Department of Agriculture notes Texas pecan production at 195 carloads about 6 million pounds plus at least 300 carloads 9 million pounds in total shipments. Peanut production placed at 77.7 million pounds. Also urges Texas legislature to establish a state museum of scale to house and preserve specimens, with educators endorsing early action.
Dr William J Reilly of the University of Texas urges Texas towns to act as robust markets for regional produce He warns that without expanding local demand for home grown goods trade cannot grow He notes chambers of commerce often ignore reciprocal trade yet a town must pay fair prices to farmers to foster good will and expansion
A fragment notes intention to find another selling and buying location at the first opportunity. The text implies a plan to relocate commerce or trading area soon. No dates or persons clearly identified.
The Austin city plan commission, backed by a liberal bond for civic improvements, pledges to make Austin the most beautiful and attractive residence city in Texas. It notes Austin’s natural advantages but laments past underdevelopment and cites other cities advancing despite handicaps.
The Rochester Times notes that areas needing beautification lose residents to nicer districts. Hamlin looks for continued prosperity with early grass aiding fat cattle and a good cotton crop. Wealth grows via cream, butter, poultry, and hog markets, improving farming outlook. The piece ends with a quip: the modern sanitary package was invented years ago by the hen.
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