Cotton shows a wearisome drop in plantings
The crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture disclosed a decline in cotton planting this year compared with last. Acreage in cultivation in the United States on July 1 totaled 45,615,000 bales, down from 47,097,000 on July 4 last year, with the year’s average abandonment estimated at $5 per acre in the survey spoken of for preparation and planning.
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Universal Service
Washington, D. GC
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
United States
Army Reserve officers ordered to active duty at Fort Bam
Six San Antonio reserve officers have been ordered to active duty at Fort Bam on August 3. Captains Maurice Kelly Bernard Leopard and Lieutenants Been Srving Ceorge H. Geyer Harmon A. Bardwell and James A. Smith will train with the Second division.
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San Antonio
Fort Bam Houston
Maurice Kelly
Bernard Leopard
Been Srving
Ceorge H. Geyer
Harmon A. Bardwell
James A. Smith
Cseth DA
Police quell German riot in Jal 1 up night of clashes
Police used tear gas to quell anti-Separatist rioting in which windows of several shops and homes were shattered and a number of protestors were arrested. German authorities restored order after a tense night of demonstrations amid ongoing unrest.
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Tureves
Local History Club Members Don Bell Display at Palace
Mrs. Edward W. Smith presides over the History Club meeting with Mrs. H. R. Wolford beside a historic old bell gifted to Governor's Palace. The scene highlights preservation efforts and community interest in local relics.
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Edward W. Smith
History’ Club
H. R. Wolford
Florists Plan 1981 Meet Aboard Ship From Houston to Havana
The Texas State Florists association votes to hold its 1031 convention aboard a ship traveling from Houston to Havana, eight days, with an estimated total cost near $40,000. About 303 members have subscribed, and $20,059 is needed by January to confirm. if funds fall short the meeting may move to Dallas. The event includes lectures on wedding decor, floral design methods, and a banquet with dance at the Gunter.
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Texas State Florists’ Association
Houston
Havana
E. W. Judge
Temple
Vallas
Agsojon
Floral Telegraph Delivery Association
Edwin A. Heh
Wichita Falls
Bebb
Bebh
Hert Schiller McDonald
Chicago
Robert C. Kerr
Issers Place
Gunter Hotel
Stabbing Suspect Carries Bail in County Jail
Peilto Carrion, 23, of 112 Bowley Street, awaiting bail after being charged with stabbing a woman to death. In Bendir County Jail in default of 83000 bail, Judge WS Anderson of the Thirty seventh District Court set bond at 5000. Carrion was indicted for the stabbing of Prancisca Rodrigues by the county adjourned grand jury in Snineesfoarrh District Court.
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Peilto Carrion
Bowley Street
Bendir County
WS. Anderson
Thirty Seventh District Court
Habeas Corps
Carrion
Prancisca Rodrigues
Eounty
Snineesfoarrh
Southern Pacific Transport forms new freight firm
The Southern Pacific Transport company forms to offer door pickup and delivery for less than carload freight. A statewide charter issued in Austin enables inaugurating service in San Antonio and Southern Pacific Texas terminus locations within days. H M Lull confirms Houston-based leadership as the motor truck arm joins railroad freight lines for prompt small-tonnage service.
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Southern Pacific Transport Company
H. St. Toeffler
Austin
San Antonio
Otare
Southern Pacific
Texas
H. MM. Lull
Houston
Boulder Dam progress and future ownership debated
The piece notes work on Boulder Dam has begun and predicts private ownership of power and water once government finances are recouped. It argues people may someday manage resources like Boulder Dam and Muscle Shoals themselves, without imperial control, though current leaders lack such power. It also reports a Prague jewel theft of Chicago society, including a 200000 pearl necklace.
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Boulder Dam
Imperial Hotel
Prague
Thievex
Chicago
Senegambia
They About Midwestern Flying Conditions
Fragmentary note describes variable wind, ceiling height, and mixed weather conditions. Mentions Antonie, Brown Neon, Moulsbece, Istane Bi, and BelN3 with unclear firing condition. Reads as a transportation or aviation report with incomplete data.
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Granna
Gonditten
Radio Commission Goes on Vacation
The Federal Radio Commission begins a summer break as it plans to renew or issue licenses amid mounting applications. Officials face competing demands while trying to keep pace with the busy docket and the pace of regulatory action.
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Radio Commission
Washington
1. C
Federal Radio Commission
Luther League Renamed Site Kerrville 1931 convention
The Staite Dutcher Lutheran League convention for 1931 will be held at Westminster Presbyterian encampment in Kerrville. Delegates from many Texas Lutherans attended the closing meeting, with Rev. C. S. Simonton of Chicago leading services. Officers named for the coming year include Emma eitec of Swiss Alps president Edna Staedler Gol vice president and several secretaries and committee members from Cuero Victoria Miles and Kilgore.
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Kerrville
Westminster Presbyterian
Cohyens Low
Utheran
Sarkera
United Lutheran Synod of ‘Texas
C. S. Simonton
Chicago
San Antonio
Guero
Victoria
Ince
Schulenberg
Dallas
City crackdown targets pets riding in cars
Kansas City police enforce an ordinance prohibiting riding in motor vehicles. The board ordered strict enforcement after Lewis M. Sidkiried’s case, with fines from five to one hundred dollars. The rule covers dogs and other animals such as cats goats lambs cows and simian pets.
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Pransa Otry
Kansas City
Lewis M
Fido
British Finance Bill Scrapes Through in Narrow Vote
London July session ends with a razor thin victory as the Mace Donald government survives a crucial finance bill by just three votes. The tense division underscores mounting pressure and opposition concern over fiscal policy and parliamentary backing.
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London
Donald
Snakes Found in Local Bag At South Side Club
A two foot long water snake was discovered yesterday inside the digestive system of a large bag at the Decatur South Side Country Club. Police are investigating the curious incident and no injuries were reported.
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Decatur
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