Why Mr Thompson Questions Wheat Prices and Public Utilities
A letter from J N Thompson of Richardson Texas challenges wheat pricing by mills and the logic of supply and demand. The article reflects on surplus wheat, consumer consumption, and calls for orderly marketing like cotton growers while contrasting public service corporations as hired public servants with regulated rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Southwestern Machinery
Richardson
Texas
J. N. Thompson
SOV
American Cotton Growers’ Exchange
South
Mars
Questioning Wheat Surplus and Farmbankruptcies
The passage notes a 175 million bushel wheat surplus after many efforts to reduce consumption. It argues that wheat farmers are bankrupt and have slim prospects unless the surplus is disposed of, asking what steps should be taken to resolve the glut.
Nature and Public Service Framing a Franchising Debate
A reflective piece contrasts Nature’s limits with human effort, arguing against expecting Nature to provide all, and urges public oversight of utility franchises. It discusses how long a company may occupy street space influences rates and service, advocating nonfinite tenures for improved public interest. The text transitions to Sul Ross State Teachers College hosting an Education Institute with details on library use and lectures by H. W. Morelick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Sul Ross State Teachers’ College
West Texas
Big Bend
Sul Ross
Teachers Consolidated Institute at Sul Ross
During the first week of September counties Jeff Davis Brewster Pecos Presidio and Terrell will hold a teachers consolidated institute at Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Texas. W A Stigler professor of education at Sul Ross will conduct and oversee the Intermediate Grade Department and speak daily before the General Assembly. The institute includes primary and high school sections with several capable instructors.
Unclear exchange over drowning incident and roles
A fragmentary dialogue shows a man accusing another of involvement in a drowning. The response assigns responsibility to “the left leg” as the implied admission of partial participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiltop Gang
Kelly
Chestnut Charley Says Dentists Say You Need a Mouthful
Chestnut Charley retorts with a quip about dental care implying that dentists would advise substantial attention to dental health. The remark frames a humorous take on personal upkeep and attention to one's mouth.
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Simmons College
Jefferson D. Sandefer, LL. D
Abilene
Texas State Oratorical Association
Louisiana State College
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
T. N. Carswell
A. B
Gilkison
Daddy
Shakespeare
Institute
H. W. Morelick
Reeves County
Peece City
Artcalam
Pecos River
Pecos County
J. G. Love
Pecos
Peece County
Eugene Cartledge
Austin
THE
Dallas News
Tom McClure Ciracuiaroni
Screw Bean Springs
Carlsbad Road
R. M. Alexander
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