Willacy Plan Largest in Texas Irrigation District
Raymondville Texas February 6 The Willacy County Water Control and Improvement District No E formed December 11 1928 was the largest irrigation district in Texas at 129000 acres Its initial bond issue of 7500900 was the states largest for irrigation by one district Development included a giant main canal and a lake basin system with plans for citrus planting A PWA loan and grant of 425000 were approved after adjustments and disputes over district boundaries and funding were resolved The project progress faced suits and administrative changes but moved toward a five part bid plan and state water permit considerations
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Raymondville
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Wiedepresen
Harding
RFC
PWA
Grant
FWA
Ivasion
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Fort Worth
Ie Board
Eurete
Beinow
Willacy County
State Board of Water Engineers
Rin Grands Valley
Willacy
Fragmentary OCR noise masks a historical record
A garbled OCR passage presents unreadable phrases about speed, light, and payments, with scattered fragments and stray capitalization. No cohesive events, names, dates, or places emerge to identify a clear report or people involved. The text requires a legible source to produce a valid summary.
Toonerville Folks Realizing What You Women Mean
Toonerville Folks cartoon caption humor reflects a male character acknowledging the stereotype of a troublesome child and the term troublemaker, with social humor typical of the strip. The line plays on gendered misunderstandings and comic family dynamics.
Roosevelt Clashes With Labor Over NRA Rift in Capital
In Washington today the White House and the NRA faced renewed friction with the American Federation of Labor. President Roosevelt endorsed a labor letter to Willan Green and opposed pushing the four billion banking and relief measures while a broader work relief bill loomed. AFL leaders accused Wolman and Richberg of bias as they plotted strategy to influence unions and industry amid mounting tensions.
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NRA
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White House
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Jetter
Willan Green
Chy Williams
Congress
Treasury
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Slyove
House
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Senate
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Lebor Bard
Leo Welman Shold
Federation
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Wolman
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Weilby Book NAYG Goodbye Weilby Book NAYG Goodbye
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. writes a new book labeled Farewell to Fifth Avenue, shifting from sensational past works to a more reflective tone. The piece describes his habit of dictating thoughts to publishers and hints at aLasting farewell arc for the famed Fifth Avenue society.
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Cholly
Sir Mea Atta Cornelius Vanderbilt. JR
Nedily
Silenced Radio Blocks Public Test Case on Soap Sales
A squad nabbed four youths selling soap and cleansing powder on a public street at Roosevelt and Grove avenues. A radio in the White House garage was shuttered after police were alerted, the caller ordering officers to switch off the station before further broadcasts.
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Palite
Roosevelt
Grove Avenues
White House
Geant
Parage
R. Quatlet
El Ranchito Polo Players in Mexico Delayed by Red Tape
A fragmentary report notes El Ranchito Polo Players in Mexico facing delays due to bureaucratic hurdles at the border. Captain led a freeze in shipments, with mentions of Ted Voight, Tom and WY, Wagoner, AR, and Dr. Ray Williams to represent Jalen.
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el Ranchito
Mexico
Mat Results In Anarcinted Preps Rewari 3
Fragmentary sports results list various names and scores across multiple entries. Readable portions mention teams, locations, and event outcomes, but many items are garbled or incomplete, leaving unclear winners and specifics. The readable lines indicate a weigh of prep athletics with several named participants and scores.
Agua Caliente Golf Open Attracts 200 Players In Rain
Agua Caliente Mexico Feb 6 2000 players backtracked the trail of Spanish Conquistadors for the Agua Caliente 5000 Sweepstakes opening Thursday. Rain expected today winds forecast heavy course at Agua Caliente near Tijuana. Defending champ Cox will face Strom Harte, McSpaden, MacDonald Smith, Vic Ghezzi, George Van Elm and Fred Merrion as 72 holes test the long 72 hole course with hopes of breaking the course record 232 set by Cox last year.
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Agua Caliente
Mexico
Pinta Tijuana Valley
Pacific
Eurbone
Prigg
Hay Cox
Strom Haroli McSpaden
MacDonald Smith
Oakmont Tuedal
Winmer
Vic Ghezzi
George van Elm
Fred Merrion
Cox
Ray Mingnami
Los Angeles
Lanarew
Roosevelts talk on bootleg war gains support abroad
In Washington Roosevelt said the government has gained the upper hand in the war on bootleggers. He cited cooperation with Canada Cuba Mexico and Britain and announced an accord for joint Canadian border control as a historic example of friendly cooperation. In New York Salvatore Benedetto and his two sons were indicted for poison alcohol deaths and were captured after a break in. The trio left Utica for Brooklyn last week with several others. No quarantinable disease entered the United States during the fiscal year ending in June 1934.
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Roosevelt
New York State
Treasury
New York
Salvatore di Benedetto
Fiilip
Michael
Aden
N.v
Brooklyn
Paler
Benedettos
Benedetto
Utica
Eva Melott
Gloversville
United States
Navy officer questioned over aviation consulting offer
Secretary Swaheen orders Commander Weyerbacher before a board of inquiry to explain a letter offering services as a technical adviser to an aviation company. Chairman McSwain demands public hearing. Navy faces possible action over a proposed $1500 monthly retainer, plus expenses and daily pay, for consulting work related to a new airplane project.
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Washington, D. C
Swaheen
Ralph DB. Weyenbacher
Aval Aircraft Procurement Office
Swanson
McSwain
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House Military Committee
Swenson
Weyerbacher
Navy
Department
C. J. Peoples
Treasury
Murstian
Abe
Know Your Deputy Know Your Deputy
Jesse James, 58, of Somerset, a deputy sheriff under Albert West, now guard at Bexar County jail, has served under two other sheriffs. Married and father of three, he was once embraced by the late John Tobin and later by Jim Stevens when he was elected sheriff. For years James has been foreman at ranches in Campbellton and Dilley, Texas.
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Jesse James
Somerset
Albert Westie
Bexar County
James
John To'bin
Jim Stevens
Eelected Sheriff
Campbellton
Dilley
Texas
Col H B Clagett to Transfer to Army Industrial College
Col H B Clagett, commander of the Air Corps Training Center, will be transferred to the Army Industrial College in Washington DC this August. He became commander of Kelly Field in October 1931 after leading Brooks Field. There were 1000 smallpox cases in the US with fewer than 40 deaths.
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Gol. Clagett
Washington
H. B. Clagett
Air Corps ‘Training Center
Army Industrial College
D. C
Clagett
Kelly Geld
Brooksfield
United States
Deputies raid Red and Blue liquor store in courthouse raid
Deputies Tom Coox and Ralph Gilliland raided the Red and Blue liquor site at 105 West House ton street at noon Wednesday. About 250 bottles of intoxicants were seized and removed under sheriff Albert West Jr’s orders to stop liquor dispensaries from hiding goods behind curtains. One man was arrested and another is sought in connection with the seizure.
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West Houseton Streek
Woblte
Treach
Tom Coox
Ralph Gilliland
Albert West Jr
False Teeth Fear Vanished With FABTERTH
The ad promises relief from embarrassment for denture wearers by using FABTERTH on plates. It claims false teeth stay in place and breath stays sweet, urging readers to shop at Summers drug stores or other reputable drug stores for the product.
Medical note on kidney bladder symptoms and toxins
Fragmented report describes kidney and bladder issues with burning urination and cramps. Mentions oils, fake remedies, and vague references to a Gold Medal and saline-like capsules. Includes garbled terms and unclear causation but cites urinary discomfort and eye puffiness as associated signs.
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