Dreuth Stories From Texas Oldtimers Not The Worst
West and North Texas endure less severe droughts than the southern and central regions. J Frank Dobie recalls historic dry spells from 1851 to 1917, notes cattle losses, and the 1880s “drought mound” built by George West as he scanned the horizon for rain.
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Texas
Brownsville
Cabeza de ‘Vaca
Pacific Slope
Andy Adam
Mal
Don Avaron Perez
Alice
Perez
Drouth
Rachaels
George West
3.7 Million U.S. Babies Born in 1950 Say Statisticians
Metropolitan Life figures place births at about 3.7 million in 1950, just 5 percent below the 1947 peak, marking the fourth consecutive year over 3.5 million. The rate was 24 per 1,000 population, with infant mortality down to a record 29 per 1,000 live births.
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Live Oak County
Death Valley
New York
U.S
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
U. S
Legumes Break Plow Pan Says Soil Technician
A conservationist urges farmers to break the plow pan with deep rooted legumes to improve water absorption and soil health. Madrid clover alfalfa serecia lespedeza and other crops boost nitrogen naturally and raise net returns, with pilots showing higher yields after legume cultivation.
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King Ranch
Harris Wright
Sherman Work
Elm Red
C. O. Spence
Grayson County
Wright
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T. W. Ayres & Son
A.ca
Peters Shoes
United Trading Stamps
Hi-Way Grocery & Market
Dixon’s Service Station
Whitewright Variety Store
Ross
McLennan County
Sul Ross
A. & M. College
Menard
Galveston
Republic of Texas
Bois d’ Arc Posts
Car Hicks
C. P. Johnson
O. V. Barker
Jack Nossaman
Stephens & Bryant
Bill Reeves
Bonham Road
F. W. Alverson
Orval Hall
East Lancaster
Fort Worth
John Deere
Alvie Locke
Trenton
Detroit
R. V. Wilson
Bells
Gomer May
Dorothy
Fred Thomas
Travis Bush
Bob White
Caro Maxey
Farley & Hill
J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
H. O. Hannah & Son
Sherman
Carrie Hamilton
Reserve Life Insurance Co
Tom Barbee
Babcock Auto Statore
Ford
Chevrolet
Babcock Auto Store
Palace Theatre
Marshall
Cherokee County
Thomas J. Rusk
Tell
Childress County
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Salt Jowl
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Virginia
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