Cotton Up Near Nine Cents Per Pound on New York Exchange
Prices on the New York Cotton Exchange surged on reports of continued bad weather in the South and expected reductions in the next Government crop estimate. Near delivery October rose from 7.74 to 8.31 cents per pound as traders anticipated moves to dispose of Federal Farm Board surpluses with backing from a banker mill and merchant syndicate and the RFC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
New York Cotton Exchange
Federal Farm Board
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Moody Attacks Ferguson Record in Denison Speech
Former Gov Dan Moody denounced Miriam A Ferguson and her husband James E Ferguson as corrupt. He contrasted Ferguson's tax and school funding record with Gov Ross Sterling, criticizing aides and urging voters four days before the election. Also notes Carl Burcham family visiting Albuquerque after relatives’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Denison
Jim
Moody
Ross S. Sterling
Colquitt
Candidates Named on Ballot for Second Democratic Primary
List of candidates appearing on the August 27 second Democratic primary ballot includes Roy M. Finley for Criminal District Attorney JR H Bob May for District Clerk Charley Cole Callie McAfee Frost for County Clerk J C Carl Allred for Tax Assessor Elbert M Barron for Flatorial Representative Tom Wells for Representative Place 1 Tom Brice Harold Doss for Public Weigher and J R Joe Riddle for Constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M
Charley) Cole
Callie McAfee Frost
Cotton Ginnings to Aug 16 Reach 251 183 Bales in U S
Census Bureau reports 251 183 running bales ginned from 1932 cotton before August 16, with 3 617 round bales counted as half bales. Texas leads state totals at 241 096 with Georgia 7 394 and Alabama 776.
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U. S
Washington
Census Bureau
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas
Interest grows in Van Alstyne Well
The Buddy-Mollie Williams No. 1 wildcat near Van Alstyne was shut down Tuesday afternoon awaiting a California petroleum engineer. The crew hopes sand from the Oklahoma City field is present as the sample sent for analysis should confirm the connection. The log now suggests Oklahoma City formations, a heavy gas show was reported, and the well paused at 4 30 p m for further plans.
Going Away Party for Mrs. Ackley at Whitewright
T E L Class of the Baptist Church hosted a farewell party at Mrs. B G Gowdy's home for Mrs. W H Ackley who leaves Whitewright soon. The program featured duets and solos by local residents, a reading, and a presentation of iced tea glasses. Thirty six attended with out of town guests from Trenton and Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
B. G. Gowdy
W. H. Ackley
Whitewright
H. L. Crittenden
Elaine Connelly
Lloyd Wilson
Frank Layman
Carl Gillespie
Oscar Jones
Zara Swanger
Trenton
Oran Sears
Reading
Lula Lee Vestal
Guy Hamilton
Ackley
J. R. Fleming
Gowdy
Earl Myrick
J. L. Bow
Crittenden
Holmes Connelly
Florence Johnson
Waco
Cotton viewed as Moses to lift U S from low mood
Washington report cites George R. James, veteran Federal Reserve Board member, saying rising cotton prices from 5c to 8c a pound improve the South and may revive the overall economy. He predicts liquidation of debts and leftover income to spur business, though Southern growers still face current obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
George R. James
Federal Reserve Board
James
Whitewright farmer opens cotton picking with 45 workers
Frank Phillips in Whitewright starts the season with 45 pickers, four bales picked by Tuesday noon. He expects lower yields this year, paid 2.30 to 2.35 per hundred for seed cotton, with prices rising about 2.50 per bale since Monday. Phillips is noted as a leading cotton producer in the area.
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Frank Phillips
Whitewright
Phillins
Phillips
Olympic Records Include One for Most Cotton Use
New York reports a curious Olympic record set during the games a world record for use of cotton though not officially registered.
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New York
Cotton market update shows 39 bales received this week
White Wright reported 39 bales of cotton received by Thursday morning, well below last year’s 90 bales. Lint cotton brought 8 cents per pound, seed cotton $2.50 per hundred, and cotton seed $12 per ton. Prices rose on the New York futures market and overall season gains are noted versus last year.
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Whitewright
New York
Cotton goods outline Olympic Village shelter details
The Cotton Textile Institute reports Olympic Village facilities for athletes included 24 000 towels 10 000 bed sheets 6 000 pillow cases and 500 shower bath curtains. Miles of cotton hunting decorations adorned the stadium and main Los Angeles streets adding to the cotton yardage used.
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Olympic Village
Cotton Textile Institute
Los Angeles
Elbert M Barron campaign defense of tax relief record
Elbert M Barron defends his legislative record on tax relief and economy in government. He cites House Bill No 80, the Brooks Bill, and the Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment as core achievements and denounces opponent Sam E Bateman for misrepresentations. He highlights support from labor groups and press, contrasts voting histories, and invites review of their records.
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Collin Couni
Legislative Tax Survey Committee
People of
Texas
National Academy of Political Science
National Tax Association
Sam E. Bateman
House Journal
Bryant
Memphis
Bateman
Dr. Jeykell
Hyde
Chamber of Commerce
Celina
Cotton Belt Railway Company
Justice Court
Grayson County
W. L. Hay
Sherman Bar
Wewepanel
Senate
W. T. Waggoner
Arlington Downs
Elbert M. Barron
Destitute Veterans to Be Col on Arlington Farm
Capt. Hiram W. Williamson says destitute war veterans will be colonized on a 45 acre Arlington farm deeded by E. G. Senter. Two houses exist with a barracks under construction to quarter about 175 veterans. seven families already reside there. Barracks and improvements are financed by W. T. Waggoner and W. E. Easterwood.
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Dallas
Hiram W. Williamson
Veterans’ Relief Organization
Arlington
E. G. Senter
Williamson
W. T. Waggoner
Fort Worth
W. E. Easterwood
Grayson County to Spend 60000 on Road Improvements
Judge Noble announced that 60000 will be used in Grayson County over six months for resurfacing highways regravelling and improving lateral roads. The funds come from road bond sales and savings from lowered costs. About 43000 released from escrow will be allocated to county road improvements and divided among precincts.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Noble
Governor Sterling Dominates County Majorities In Second Primary
The Cleburne Times-Review reports Governor Sterling carried 46 counties by over 500 in the second primary, totaling 104,167, while Mrs Ferguson won 23 counties by over 500 for 20,960. Sterling won 89,898 in 26 counties by over 1,000 and 14,269 in 20 counties by 500 to 1,000. Ferguson totals were 10,787 and 10,173 in eight and 15 counties respectively. Minor counties under 500 gave Sterling a 5,762 edge statewide. In other items, Van Vestal, son of Mr and Mrs J T Vestal, has been seriously ill for several days. Meridian guests visited local families Tuesday.
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Sterling
Ferguson
Governor Sterling
Cleburne
van Vestal
J. T. Vestal
Social visits span several Texas towns this week
Desert News reports guests from Dallas Alpine Sherman Lorenzo Celina and Arlington visiting local families. Heads include Mr. and Mrs. Alton Smith and Miss Merle Smith. Mrs. N J Martin. Newt McCarty family. Dolge Matthews. D B Tate. Dorothy Tate. Lucille Tree. Jean Del Rio. Grace Akridge. Maurice Hughes. Bill Woods. Will Brooks. Burl Moye. Slim McCormick entertain a newborn girl.
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Alton Smith
Dallas
Merle Smith
Alpine
Homer Gentry
N. J. Martin
Lorenzo
S. B. Martin
Newt McCarty
Celina
Dolge Matthews
D. B. Tate
Pascal Binion
Dorothy Tate
Lucille Tree
Jean del Rio
Sherman
Wallace Caraway
Maurice Hughes
Grace Akridge
Livie Williams
Arlington
Joe Fogle
Alfred McNairn
Ruby Sawyer
Basin Springs
Bill Woods
Will Brooks
Houston Brooks
Burl Moye
Wichita Falls
Luther Gentry
Slim McCormick
Ira Lee Gentry
J. L. Cooper
Whitewright School Board Adopts Tight 1932 33 Budget
The Whitewright board approved the 1932 33 school budget at a grammar school meeting and filed official copies with the board president and secretary, the superintendent, and the county clerk. Income will drop due to city valuations, lower state per pupil apportionment, and reduced state aid tuition. The board plans deep economy across departments to stay within income without harming efficiency.
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Board of Trustees
Whitewright
State Senator Loy pushes gas valuation law changes
Sherman, March date. State Senator Jake Loy proposes amending state law to require the State Railroad Commission to conduct valuation surveys of gas distributing properties within towns and cities for rate making. He notes current practice covers pipelines but not local utilities and plans to ask Governor Sterling to put the issue before a special session.
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Sherman
Jake Loy
State Railroad Commission
Loy
Sterling
Ott Lackey Family Attend Wylie Skelton Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Ott Lackey and their son James attended the funeral for Wylie Skelton at Carrollton on Tuesday. Skelton was a brother in law to the Lackeys.
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Ott Lackey
James
Wylie Skelton
Carrollton
Lackey
Prominent Texan Opposes Cyclone Davis For Congress
Mrs. Oscar Barthold of Weatherford a Confederate Museum regent urges Daughters of the Confederacy and descendants to oppose Cyclone Davis. She recalls his congressional attack on Jefferson Davis and Southern leaders and urges votes for Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr urging Texans to back Bailey to prevent Davis from betraying the South again.
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Weatherford
Oscar Barthold
Texas
Confederate Museum
Richmond
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Jeff Davis
Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr
Joe Bailey
Cyclone Davis
South
United States
Southland
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Carl Burcham
Albuquerque
New Mexico
J. L. Gahan
Roy M. Finley
JR. H
Bob) May
J. C
Carl) Allred
Tom Wells
Tom Brice
Harold Doss
Constable
J. R
Joe) Riddle
van Alstyne Well
Cotton
Moses
Arlington Farm
Grayson Highways
W. H. Jones
Leo Richards
Meridian
O. L. Jones
Desert News
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