Texas farm income to dip in 1980 says economist
Texas farmers face lower net incomes in 1980 as costs rise faster than prices. Cow calf operators may fare better than others, while drought in South and Southwest Texas disperses herds. Higher feed costs and a weak fed cattle market could squeeze margins for cattle feeders. Prices for hogs, broilers, and turkeys likely stay low into late 1980 with a possible rebound later. Production costs rose about 16 percent in 1979 and may climb over 11 percent in 1980, with irrigation fuel and energy costs rising sharply.
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Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Carl G. Anderson
Anderson
U. S
Letters From Children To Santa Christmas Requests
A collection of handwritten Santa letters from Texas children requesting dolls, toy guns, guitars, trucks, bikes, and various gift items for Christmas. Included are names and addresses such as Joni Jance King Stamford and Sky King Jr. with ages three and two, plus Tina seeking a baby doll and dishes. Movable type note at end.
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Santa
Mama
Daddy
Joni Jance King
Stamford
Texas
Sky King Jr
Santa Claus
Tina
Uncle Jimmys Christmas Chili Tradition Remains
A Vermont maker recalls Uncle Jimmys special chili recipe used in holidays. Bonds that funded homes persist, while the family keeps the ritual of sharing mason jars and gifts each Christmas despite his absence.
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Jimmy
U.S
Mae
Uncle Jimmy
Vermont
Aunt Mae
4-H Leadership Guiding Youth Groups Efforts
A 4-H leader helps youth groups meet and learn together, offering security, suggestions, and support. The effective leader does not dictate all actions but enables members to do activities they could not accomplish alone.
Santa letters and 4 H notes from Texas youths
The page features multiple child wish lists addressed to Santa Claus including requests for dolls a bicycle a typewriter and a Millennium Falcon toy. It also carries 4 H guidance from Elilyn Wilburn urging adult volunteers to organize plans coordinate meetings and support youth projects highlighting leadership and civic development.
Hush Puppies Name Tied to Feeding Noisy Dogs
Legend says cornmeal hush puppies earned their name when fed to loud dogs to quiet them. The Stanhope press, first iron printing press, was invented by Charles III, Earl of Stanhope in 1798.
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Stanhope
Charles III, Earl of Stanhope
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TCR
Ranger
Halmit
Michael
Bryan Pritchard P. S
Chance
China
Uncle Jimmys
America
Justin Kyle
Amanda Lynn Dearley
Paint Creek
Justin
Amanda
Jody Wray Farr
Stephanie Golden
E. Reynolds
Elaine Gibbs
Brent Gibbs
Texas A&m University System
United Way
Elilyn Wilburn
Jones County
Wilburn
Kinney
Buddy's
Northside
Elliott's Cleaners
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