Contemporaries Discuss Perkins Congress Bid and Local Happenings
Contemporaries report Senator Tom Perkins of McKinney will enter the congressional race, though no formal announcement is known. Sherman Democrat notes Austin College and Baptist church projects, plus Carnegie library contracts and new residences. Tom Bean Times mentions Cotton Belt officials inspecting track needs. Ft. Worth Record reports Colorado disarmament and humorous jab about Governor Rommus. Honey Grove Citizen cites Ball campaign momentum and R M Johnston backing. W. O. W. Sovereign Visitor features Burton F Babcock’s wireless thought transmission idea.
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Tom Perkins
McKinney
Lone Oak
Austin College
Sherman Democrat
Seasonal farm sanitation against pests and disease
The text advises thorough cleaning of premises to reduce disease risk this season. It stresses cleaning stables and out-houses, promptly spreading manure to prevent fly breeding, draining stagnant water to curb mosquitoes and malaria, and ensuring drinking water remains pure.
Suspended sentence law under fire in Sherman judge says juries overuse
The Sherman report says jurors pressure for suspended sentences, forcing judges to act within the law. The Denison Gazetteer notes the law targets impulsive youths, not habitual offenders, and urges tightening to curb abuse.
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Sherman
Denison Gazetteer
Agricultural Promotion By Hill And Exall In Northwest
James J. Hill and Henry Exall spur farming gains across the Northwest via rail linked programs. Hill pays farmers to set aside 5 acre tracts at eight dollars per acre to adopt scientific methods boosting yields. Exall via the Texas Industrial Congress funds $30,000 in gold prizes encouraging high production and profits while urging use of county agents and A and M services.
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James J. Hill
Henry Exall
Great Northern
Northwest
Mr. Hill
Texas Industrial Congress
Businessmen of
Texas
A. & M. College and Experiment Station Service
Influence of experiment stations on farm methods grows
The text notes a powerful influence for better farming as farmers adopt improved methods from experiment stations, agricultural colleges, and the U S Department of Agriculture, spreading across the States.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Baraca Class Seeks City Youth to Join Growing Baptist Group
The Senior Baraca Class of the Baptist church invites city young men to join a rapidly expanding group. It notes a large enrollment, a recent annex completion, and plans to take class pictures next Sunday. Members urge attendance and pride in the Baraca name.
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The
Baptist Church
Baraca
Sunday School Invitation Advertises Weekly Attendance
An invitation urges readers to attend Sunday school each Sunday morning, noting an allocation of time and encouraging participation as a hopeful community offer.
Population of Texas in the late 1930s
The data show Texas has 365000 residents born in Texas living in other states and 830000 born elsewhere living in Texas. The center of population lies near Waco. Texas grows by about 235 people daily and 14.8 per square mile, with 11.3 rural density. The state adds seven homes per hour, and 83 percent of 1,003,357 adult males are white.
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United States
Texas
Massachusetts
Electric Bitters Promised To Boost Appetite And Digestion
A spring tonic claim for Electric Bitters to cure indigestion and loss of appetite, improve liver kidney and stomach health, and cleanse the system. Cites Mr T D Peeble's stomach relief and advertises bottles at 50c and 1.00. Bucklen's Amnica Salve for eczema mentioned.
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T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
New Alfalfa Hay Ready for Delivery Now
W R Ford advertises fresh alfalfa hay available for delivery. Contact 215 Route 3 Whitewright to arrange service.
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Route 3
Whitewright
Horse Shoeing Satisfactory Work by Experienced Workman
Satisfactory horse shoeing by an experienced workman at W. C. Cox old stand rear of Stedham's shop. Will appreciate your business.
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W. C. Cox Old
Stedham’s
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Cotton Belt System
Tom Bean
Colorado
Rommus
Ft. Worth
Ball
R. M. Johnston
Housteen
Burton F. Babcock
Babcock
W. O. W. Soverign
W. J. Mathis
Dayton B. Steed
J. P. Leslie
Abner L, Lewis J. L. Harrison
J. A
Jim) Akers
W. G. Venable
BE. A. Turner
Tom B. Ireland
D. H. Washburn
James Moreland
Jerry Strait
J. R. Carter
Dixon & Hayter
Whitewright Chautauqua
Berachah
Waco
McLennan County
Union
England
Ireland
Typewriter
Alfalfa Hay
W. R. Ford
Pete Walding
Roberts ‘Garage
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