Illiteracy Decline Cited But Texas Districts Lag In Census
An OCR readable fragment reports Texas counties showing varied illiteracy rates from the 1920 census. Native white illiteracy sits low while foreign born white illiteracy is much higher. Urban areas show greater literacy gains. statewide improvement noted though several counties perform poorly.
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Texas
Fuktau
Perecarage
Yale
Fuis
Gallce
Muslitetste Negroes
Wichita Falls
Aviltaos Esimaty
Guetenth
Bensford
Wittarser
Bac
Amdsreo
Esse
Angers
Valli
Bates
Lee
Levu Tineets
Cansus
Wbov
Sheyere
Aseoviathis
Chong
Ran
Motorized store opens groceries for San Antonio homes
A motorized store expanded from hay and hardware into selling groceries and dairy. An owner plans a new wagon delivery service in Antonio while a North Texas native, Mr Magee, assists with mechanics. Local dealers say moving grocery units adapt to streets as sales rise.
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San Antonio
Hugh
Houston
Jlaneton
Angels
Uatr Moore
Smakise
Sales leaders compare building sales org to construction method
A San Antonio executive likens building a modern sales organization to constructing a solid house. He warns that weak foundations and poor leadership hinder growth, urges diplomacy for sales managers, and notes evolving methods to boost efficiency. Local fair plans are outlined by Charles A. Alverd with leaders named for the effort.
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Dun
San Antonio
Salemanhip Club
Aniure
Busine
Tolday
Yates
Tis
Enles Moaniger
Spenser
Honan
Hove
Charles A. Alverd
Alverd
Martin
Mur Ranailies
Sam Asanjos Ab
Erstemienth
Dan Hould
Che
W. Clayton
Ed Cone
Philip Kemp
I. Lins Fal Comby
Alva Willgus
Have You a Little Mail Box This National Recital Day
A fragment discusses mail delivery delays and mail boxes as a solution. It critiques postal practices and highlights a push for widespread mail box use, with references to Postmaster Fuller, Superintendent Hedges, and Antonio, urging community action for timely delivery and convenience.
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Hedges
Iqaila
Fall Plowing Advances as Farmers Prep for Planting
The district reports farmers busy with plowing and preparing for planting after a period of favorable conditions. Crop yields were mixed with a weaker corn harvest, but oats, hay, and pasture look healthy. Poultry markets remain strong with many turkeys and chicks coming in, and cattle herds and ranges are in excellent condition for winter.
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Victoria
Evi Uy
May bar fraternities at Southwestern University
Vague report notes critics within the Methodist conference press for action at the annual San Antonio meeting aiming to expel secret or unregulated fraternities. Names such as Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Delta Delta appear among the groups mentioned.
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Tle West
Tesug
Stsein
San Antonio
Metbourg
Phi Mu
Zeta Yau Alpe
Alpha Nalta Pi
Delta Deita Delta
Variies
Unversity
Unclear text about movement and conference action in 1929
The fragment discusses potential spread of a movement to other conferences, with speculation on abolition at a school, mentions faculty and fraternity members near campus, and notes actions unlikely before a February 1929 meeting.
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South
Traslees. Se
Japan to Buy Stee and Boost Imports Policy
Government plans to place orders for BOQ and related gear to meet foreign competition next year. Officials expect American manufacturers to supply 20,000 tons and other materials to compete on large orders amid tariff and market signals.
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Japan
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Vea Action of Methodist Conference
Sophia
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Indiana
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