Industrial notes show wide Texas infrastructure plans
Reports from multiple Texas towns list projects and bids including bridges near Laredo, a $3 million reservoir near Dallas, a new 2,000 barrel well for Magnolia Petroleum, a $65,000 filtration plant, sewer upgrades in Dallas, and a $350,000 sewer system in Waco. Also noted are school building contracts, highway work, a hotel, and harvest activity with cotton gins and pecan crops.
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Laredo
Miranda City
Dallas—Fishburn Cleaning Company
Amarillo
Dixon Oil Creek Comy
Mission
Valley Electric & Ice Company
Dallas
el Paso
Blooming Grove
Péarsaii
Santee
Lubbock
Weatherford
ing—Magnolia Petroleum Company
I ‘Il
Te Breckenridge
Ous
S Fe
Tyler
Waskom
Lescoe
Ayon
Santa Fe Railroad
Burkburnet
Cooper—Crawford-Norris
Stevens Company
Weaco
Armstrong
Midland
Stratford
Rio Grande Valley
Bell County
Waco
Graham
New Presbyterian Church
Austin
Texas
Lancaster
Brenham
Smithville
Kerrville
Petroleum production in US dips in June despite higher six month total
The US Geological Survey reports a June petroleum output of 59,439,000 barrels, down from May’s 61,653,000 but above the six month average. June daily production fell by 7,506 barrels from May, while six month 1924 output exceeds 1923 by 9,857,000 barrels. Stocks rose to 351,218,000 barrels as imports and deliveries leave supply ample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Geological Survey
Fae
Moon and farming tested by Porto Rico station
The Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station studied planting crops during moon phases. Radishes oats and Crotalaria Juncea showed no consistent advantage for sowing in light or dark moon phases. Growth and weight differences were inconsistent and not eye noticeable.
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Porto Rico
Eugene Butler
Fort Worth Texas Christian university stadium project
Fort Worth reports a $37 000 stadium project for Texas Christian University. Additional notes mention city and firm activity, including building plans for schools, fire stations, and a 12 story club building at $1 25 million.
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Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Luling
J. K. Hughes
San Antonio
Springs
Blonde Bess Comments on Ted Withers Airplane Ad
Blonde Bess opines on Ted Withers selling a new airplane described as softest on Earth. The ad markets five stogies as a teaser for the invention in a classified-style notice.
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Blonde Bess
Ted Withers
Tyler Commercial College story inspires young workers
A high school graduate becomes an assistant cashier in Shreveport after Tyler Commercial College training. The article promotes the five month program and its employment department, claiming significant salary gains and opportunities in banking, railroad, and telegraphy fields. The piece encourages mailing a coupon for a free book.
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O. B. Roberts
South
Mr. Roberts
Tyler
Texas
Catalo
Pius
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler Commercial College Employment Department
American National Bank
Shreveport
Louisiana
Tyler Commercial Ec
Western Union
Ibig
A sporty course
Sam and Pete joke about a golf outing on a lynx marked course. The dialogue frames a playful exchange between two speakers about where they went for a game.
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Sam
Pete
Lynx
THAT'S FAIR ENOUGH
Dialogue fragment shows a father and son arguing over a previous concession while a visitor comments on a child named Dorothy. The boy admits no reply came to mind. Dorothy jokes about her future. The tone mimics a stage or tabloid exchange in a domestic scene.
Notice of Trustee Sale in Reeves and Culberson Counties Texas
Notice of trustee sale to satisfy $9,000 principal $778.90 interest and $977.88 attorney fees on promissory notes. Rose Stafford appointed substitute trustee to enforce the deed of trust and sell the described lands in Reeves and Culberson Counties. Sale to take place at the courthouse in Reeves County on a scheduled first Tuesday.
Notice of Trustee Sale in Culberson Reeves Counties Texas
Public notice that W R Stumberg substitute trustee will sell at the courthouse in Texas between 10 A M and 4 P M on September 2, 1940, the lands described across Culberson and Reeves counties to satisfy notes totaling $25,000 plus interest and attorney fees. Debtor Gus J Groce is named with deeds of trust securing promissory notes. The sale proceeds go to satisfy the balance due and protect security.
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Texas
Culberson
Culberson County
Dewi
Sid County
Reeves County
D. Cowan Jr
E. Beler
Calbersem Reeven
Tema
Gus J. Groce
Gefacht
Amsttomey
Cowan Jr
Gos J. Grace Ie Ecill
Oaker Gelault
Colleedoh
Dee E. B. Chandler
Dua J. Creeshi
W. R. Stumberg
Berar County
Tease
Estes Sot Ee
Gu J. Grace
State of Texas
State of
Reeves
Texan
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Klyndustrial News
Alton
Rey “Bayer
Aspiris
Bayer
Kane
Financial Review
First National Bank
St. Louis
Houston
D. M
Fulton St. Alb Dealers
Enterprise
Pal
Toliver's
Toliver’s Dry Goods
Dorothy
Teta
Reeves Teme
Ld County
Sia
Winnie Cowan
E. B. Chandler
Janda
Erdat
Landesf Cn Atermey
Sid. Cowon Seia
Chandler
Gus J. Grace Ie
Pebreary le
Sid Gus J. Groos
Eidotes
Gov J. Groce
Rose Stafford
Bexar County
Sid Dec
Toot Co
Ross Stafford
Court House
Besse
Reeves and
Gilbenen
Acresté
Sure of Teast
Grantee
T. Coy Aeron
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Curt’ Sesdtone Rey
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Agrenteds
Calberson
Block SB
Or. Grates
T. Ry
Aeron
Acres
Reese
Ceryticae
Or. Gmantm
Gory Aureos
Isles Sas
Gert
Miogk
Grates
T&f. Ry
Cai
Rewer
Binak Ba Gon
Sahaben
Crewe
Dr. Gram
Guy Asien
Ga’ Reeves
Gens Foren
Co. Merce
Weltland
Cranaen
A. Hoss Stafford
Mister Man
Trustes
Seid
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Tee
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