Rainy countywide showers boost Denton crops and grazing
Rain fell across Denton county on Sunday with varied amounts from light sprinkles to good showers. Bartonville and Ponder saw beneficial rains aiding cotton and corn, while western areas reported poorer yields. Farmers note cooler weather and grass growth, improving morale despite lingering drought. Colony reports mention Aubrey and Argyle areas receiving useful rain, with overall optimism for the cotton crop and pasture conditions.
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Denton County
Bartonville
Denton
John Simmons
Simmons
H. F. Wakefield
Ponder
Dr. Pennington
Justin
J. S. Gillespie
Roanoke
Argyle
J. W. Finnell
Stony
Mr. Finnell
Drop
Gran Christal
Dallas
Garza
T. B. Robbins
L. C. McMakin
Ed B. Willis
Greenaalley
Aubrey
Early life stages shape a man’s finances and risk
The passage outlines three life periods for a man. Up to twenty is egotistical, thirty to forty five is accumulative, and after fifty is security oriented. It warns against speculation and urges starting to save early to avoid dependence on daily earnings or children's support. Life insurance framing emphasizes prudent saving.
West Texas towns push for normal conditions with delegations
Nearly thirty towns in West Texas have sent delegations to LOCATERS seeking standard routines and governance arrangements. The move reflects local demand for predictable services and regional stability across communities facing shared challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Fort Worth Board Seeks Site for Five Experimental Stations
Delegations from almost thirty West Texas towns descend on Fort Worth to bid for the state normal and the five experimental stations. Lt Governor Davidson, Speaker Jnn, Marshall, and Supt. R. B. Cousins will hear claims as towns present offers at an open meeting.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
State Normal
Davidson
Jnn
Marshall
Public Instruction
R. B. Cousins
Stamford
Abilene
Amarillo
Brownwood
Cisco
Merkel
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
Seymour
Voluntary wage increase for Northern Texas Traction workers
The Northern Texas Traction Company in Fort Worth announces voluntary pay raises for trainmen. City lines wages rise to 19, 20, 22, 23 and 25 cents per hour while interurban rates go to 23, 24, 26 and 27 cents. The increase takes effect August 15.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Northern Texas Traction Company
Prominent Choctaw Indian Stabbed in Hugo Oklahoma
Paris Texas Aug 9 John Mc Intosh a prominent Choctaw Indian was stabbed three times at Hugo Oklahoma yesterday by a railroad switch man and seriously injured It is believed today that he cannot recover.
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Paris
Tex
John McIntosh
Hugo
Okla
Saving at Home Builds Steady Wealth
A fundraising pitch urges immediate action with a $1 deposit and weekly contributions to form a habit of saving. It emphasizes regular deposits as the path to noticeable financial growth.
Summer sale offers big reductions on fabrics and clothing
A local sale advertises major price cuts on ladies skirts and shirt waists, lawns and fabrics at half price, low cut shoes, summer clothing, men's trousers, tropical fabrics, and straw hats. Many lines feature marked down prices including bundles and quantity lots.
More New Fall Ginghams In Cadet Hose Sale
Advertises fall gingham patterns and Cadet hose for the family with a money back guarantee. Promises three silver dollars weekly for customers who bring time cards, drawing a 4 PM Saturday prize and urging prompt attendance.
Cat saves residents in Waco apartment fire
A cat woke Arthur Hana J A and Joe Burnett and others when fire broke out at the Avenue flats in Waco Texas no one was fatally harmed as the cat scratched and purred until the sleepers awakened.
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Waco
Tex
Arthur Hana
J. A
Joe Burnett
Avenue Flats
Shea Hopes Ten Prevent a Strike in Texas
Timothy Shea vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers in Dallas seeks settlement with Texas and Pacific to gain equal recognition with the engineers. He hopes to prevent a strike as talks continue.
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Dallas
Tex
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineermen
Texas and Pacific
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Shea
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