Better Outlook for Products of Farm For Year of 1940
Texas A and M extension agents Zetha McInnis and J A Scofield report cautious optimism for farm product prices in 1940. Growth relies on warinduced industrial activity and higher national income, with cash farm income rising as sales volumes and prices edge up. no sudden boom is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetha McInnis
J. A. Scofield
Texas A. and M. Extension Service
National Outlook
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Thanksgiving visits noted in local personals
Texas Tech student James High plans to spend Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs J G High and family. John Tarleton College student Harry Lee Haynes will arrive Wednesday night to join his mother Mrs Gordon Haynes for the holiday. The Forty Two Club meets Friday with Mrs W C Pratt. Ida Marr Baldwin of Old Glory visited her grandmother Mrs J H Baldwin and aunt Miss Blanche Baldwin. Paul Corley of Dallas and Carl Corley of San Antonio visited Stamford friends and parents Mr and Mrs Chas Corley from Wednesday to Sunday.
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J. Bird
Ieee Asana Aaa Aws
P. D. O'Brien
Mrs
P. O'Brien
Edna Posey
Ah Claude Day
Francis
L. Johns
E K. Prichard H
Britain
W. Prater
M. x
Crawford
A. Eons
Mra
J. R. Nance
Tom
J. P. 7Ickers
Rute Jaywon Cottonam Co
As P. Vickers
B. Raines A. Mitcham
Bartlett Holland
E Olson
Mrs. C. M. Francis
R. H. Herrick
Ruth Francis
Mire. T. E
Haskell Prater
Cc. A. Terry
R. R. Kelley
Cc Terry
Sou Eeoe
L Merrill
L. Hill
OO. T Tripp
P. L. Summers
T. R. Putnam
Cliften Oe
Fay Farrer
Ham Payne
Ray Farrer
J. H
A. J Ps
Helmer
Chas. E. "Coombes
F. IM ‘Webb
B. Gray
Claude Webb
Ww. C. Cannon
Eubanks
Tenie B Colbe
Fickes
K. Taxi
Henry E
Oliva Crump
Euel B. Britton
Andrew M. Stanford
Ne ‘Dennis
Claude B. Smith Blufford W. Ferris
B. Cullum
Gc Barton
Clyde R. Sims
Barrow Furniture Co
Leona Mott E Herrick
J. Vv. Rowan
Cc. B. Gray
H. E. Herrick R. Nance
Fred Gray
J — Ol Gray
Gray
Cc. Shelton
Howe Furniture Co
Western Auto Supply
Esa
Jessie DS ST
Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop
Jno. R
A. T. Einen
Charlie's Cafe
E Walker
F. Young- Conee
W. A
R. Dan Leslie i. Gre
Lizzie Roger Penney Co
J. Cc
Vv. D. Duble Boy
Harry
Ra Rothman
LeClair
Geralene
Ion McClish
Henrietta Olson
Bertha Schubhert - Thernhanger
Dorothie
Bessie
Jane Fulton Ie Johnson
Viola King
Ris
Anna Acuff
Beulah Ruth Loyd
Irene Ryan
Selph
Ette West
Paul Woods
Paul Duncan
Dorothy Ekenstam
Robt. Fleming
Juanita Gregory Willie Young
Vera Parker
Corine Bailey
Jonnie A
Edna
Ann McReynolds
Esther Rogers
Lula Ric
Owl
Ala Hughes
James High
Texas Tech
J. G. High
Harry Lee Haynes
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Gordon Haynes
Ida Marr Baldwin
Old Glory
J. H. Baldwin
Miss Blanche Baldwin
Paul Corley
Dallas
Carl Corley
San Antonio
Chas Corley
Stamford
Running Water Makes Farm Life Easier and Safer
The article extols running water on farms, arguing it eliminates drudgery by piping water to barns, dairies, pens, and homes. It notes water’s health benefits and its role in fire safety, stressing the need for reliable energy and pumps to supply continuous flow.
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United States
War Will Hold Steady In Cattle Market
The war will tend to maintain or raise cattle prices despite higher production. Demand should rise due to consumer needs and hides, while higher hog prices push buyers toward beef.
Attractive Christmas Lighting Folders Promoted by Utility
R C Giles manager of West Texas Utilities says descriptive folders on attractive and economical home lighting are available at his office. He notes porch and yard lighting create Yuletide effect, with designs like a Santa and sleigh, a lighted star guiding the shepherds, and a small booklet on Christmas lighting offered free to requestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Giles
West Texas Utilities
Santa Claus
Senator Sheppard Predicts Puerto Rican Gibraltar
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas argued Puerto Rico will be the Gibraltar of the Caribbean after planned fortifications and a defense base for the Panama Canal and Monroe Doctrine. He said island air and sea facilities will give advance warning and serve as a supply base for warships while urging Congress to support Puerto Rico’s economic recovery and American citizenship implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Service Syndicate
Washington, D. C
War and Navy Department
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Morris Sheppard
Texas
U. S
Puerto Rico
Sheppard
Americas
Condi
United States
Congress
Beef supplies seen rising in 1940 amid wartime outlook
USDA projections indicate 1940 beef production will be the largest since 1924 while beef slaughter dips modestly. pork output rises, limiting price increases. Texas A and M extension man notes major differences from 1914, including higher overall meat supplies and stable import demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Argentina
United States
Beef price trends during World War era in Chicago
The article traces average beef prices per 100 pounds in Chicago from 1914 to 1921. Prices rose with wartime demand, moving from about 8.26 in 1914 to 11.60 in 1917, 14.66 in 1918, and 15.50 in 1920 before easing to roughly 20 in 1921, reflecting industrial activity and American consumer demand.
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Chicago
United States
Independent Petroleum Leader to Address West Central Texas Oil Meeting
Frank Buttram of Oklahoma City, president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, will be the featured speaker at the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association annual meeting December 11 in Mineral Wells. He will choose his own topic for the address addressing concerns of petroleum development and production in West Central Texas and surrounding regions. Judge J C Hunter of Abilene, immediate past president of the association, will also participate.
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Frank Buttram
Oklahoma City
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Texas Oi} & Gas Association
A. J. Frasier
Abilene
Texas
Oi @& Gas Association
Trutteam
Fort Worth
Buttram
Frazier
F.cram
West-Central
United States
J. C. Hunter
Weat- Central
Texas Oil & Gas As
Banquet program set for mineral wells oil meeting leaders
The General Mid-Continent Co and Gas Association will feature Judge Hunter on the program at its annual banquet in Mineral Wells. J D Sandefer Jr will serve as master of ceremonies and an open forum will discuss taxation regulations wages and the oil industry’s public role with Harold G Neely of Fort Worth chairing the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat-Central Texas Oil & Gas Association
Kazier
Frazier
Harold G. Neely
Fort Worth
Directors Meet At Noon At Baker Hotel
Members of the organization’s board of directors will convene at noon as announced by President Frazier. The meetings are set to take place at the Baker Hotel, outlining a tight schedule for the day.
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Frazier
Baker Hotel
Mineral Wells
War Map of Europe Sold for Ten Cents at Stamford American
An illustrated wartime map of Europe is offered for ten cents at Stamford American, highlighting key regions and fronts. The item notes the map’s role in home front morale and public interest during ongoing conflicts.
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Europe
Stamford American
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Red Cross
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E. V. Hardwick
Hubert L. Watson
Stamford State Bank
Bidg
Stamford, Texas
Gibraltar
Spain
Sen. Bas
Alka-Seltzer
Australia
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Geo. W. Barnes
Lael
Federal Housing Plan
Brazelton Lumber Co
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
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Anson
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