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What's Doing In West Texas
Graham the chamber of commerce sponsored a new road on Slater Hill six miles north, raising over 250 dollars for improvement. Bowie reports completion of brick work and ongoing roofing on a new municipal auditorium, a handsome, commodious civic building. Stamford's chamber head appeals to authorities to resist hog movement violations of the Livestock Sanitary Board, warning of bootlegging from border towns. Brady stages its third Turkey Trot Day on November 6 to boost Turkey in Heart of Texas, with cooperation from Peddlers' Jubilee and parade films. San Saba releases Pioneer Pecan Press Number 8 Volume 5 devoted to pecan culture. Pecan Coronation held November 8 with state leaders invited. Stamford advocates more wheat oats and grains to reduce cotton acreage amid ideal conditions and a likely 1927 rain crop. Decatur to handle more dairy and poultry via Northwest Highway from Dallas to Rhome, per Dallas Chamber official. Paducah's Cook Hotel opens as a premier hostelry for traveling men. Fly-Tox health cue noted.