Swedish lad gave up sea to become ranching boss in West Texas
A. J. Swenson, born in Nassjo Sweden, abandoned sailor dreams for West Texas cattle work in 1883. He built the Swenson ranches, married Selma Anderson, and became longtime manager of vast operations. He recalls hardships from drowning horses to bucking horses, and notes he is now in his seventies guiding his sons.
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SMS Ranches
West Texas
American
A. J
Williamson County
Round Rock
Georgetown
Joe Ericson
Swenson
Joe
Sweden
America
Selma Augusta Anderson
Mr. Swenson
Anson
Stamford
Mr. Swenson Saii
Dawn Of Electric Service In West Texas Dawn Of Electric Service
A nostalgic look at West Texas electrification noting days before power reached all areas. Describes arena demonstrations, early dynamite blasting for transmission lines, prairie dogs, and the shift from cattle to farming aided by power. Mentions cowboys, new cook shacks, and linemen in white uniforms signaling modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
John Gist Seeks Funds to Finish Reunion Bunkhouse
Ex president of the association, John Gist outlines his cattle and land ventures from Turley to Hall and Bailey counties. He notes a public auction at the Texas Cowboy Reunion where proceeds will support completing the Bunkhouse, the home of the oldtimers on the reunion grounds.
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John Gist
Association Wants Bunkhouse
Greer
Turley County
Hall County
Mullivans
F and Shoe
Association
Ford
Memphis
Hal County
Bailey County
Eques
Odessa
Ector County
Henry M. Hall
Mid
Mr. Gist
A. J. Swenson
Farm Women Find Poultry Flocks A Source Of Pleasure
Home demonstration club members and 4-H girls in Northwest Texas report to county agents that their farm poultry flocks bring pleasure in addition to practical value. The reading notes enjoyment and education from tending the birds and operating small flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
4-H Chicks Grow Fast Under Care in Texas Clubs
Margie Rea of Hockley and 26 Fisher county girls keep hundreds of chicks under careful sanitation and natural gas brooders. Rotan club leads with 1 397 chicks while other clubs raise thousands, with cod liver oil boosting growth in a Pringle Hutchinson county test.
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Hockley
Margie Rea
Anton Club
Margie
Fisher County
Rotan Club
A. L. Parks
Pringle Club
Hutchinson County
Feathered weight notes in liver oil comparison
The fragment notes that liver oil did not weigh as much and that the feathers were not as well feathered, suggesting a comparison of physical qualities.
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A. J. Son
Swenson Lands Cattle Company
Ing
Nassjo
Koping
West
Fannin
Dawn of Electric Service
West Texas Utilities Company
East Side Square
Stamford, Texas
Brownfield
Cotton and Grain Buyer
First State Bank
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
U. S
Denver
Cowboy
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