Grayson County Rural Fund Report Details highway costs
A Grayson County report shows total credits for the good roads fund through April 30, 1929 amounting to 304 260.49 with expenditures of 3507 385.81 and a on hand balance of 86 874.68. Expenditures include 86 760.71 for rights of way across highways 5 6 10 and 91 plus 184 481.09 on contracts and refunds. preliminary engineering cost 17 410.29 and other expenses 18 733.72. Mileage listed for several routes includes 15.6 miles on highway 6 from Collin County to Sherman 7.1 miles Sherman to Denison 16.9 miles Whitesboro to Denton line and 12.1 miles Denison to Preston.
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Whitesboro
Cooke County
Sherman
Collin
Preston
Highway Department
Collin County
Denison
Denton County
Hogwallow News and Oddities From Tickville
A humorous slice from Hogwallow columns recounts the Tin Peddler’s busy clock wagon in Tickville. Sile Kilden spots a tired tomato at Elite Cafe highlighting odd local observations.
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Tickville
Sile Kilden
Out of Luck Willie Mosquito Tale
A brief comic exchange features Willie Mosquito and his parents. Willie jokes about clapping hands at his father while Mother Mosquito questions the outcome, noting the father’s intervening position in the playful scenario.
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Willie Mosquito
Texas Tops Auto Registrations and Local Industry Plans
Texas ranks seventh in car registrations with 1 214 297 licensed vehicles Texas leads neighboring states include New York California Ohio and Pennsylvania The Paris Chamber of Commerce and three Paris banks fund the Riley Green Jerseys herd sale to Lamar County farmers for dairy development A 150 000 poultry plant will be built at Yoakum with outside capital half of a 200 000 milk plant at Tyler is outside capital financed Texas gains attract financiers from stable returns Lone Star Gas plans a 135 mile gas pipeline from Petrolia Clay County to Fort Worth with a 20 inch line delivering 100 million cubic feet daily adding four Dallas Fort Worth connections
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Texas
New York
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Michigan
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Paris Chamber of Commerce
Three
Banks of
Paris
Jerseys
Lamar County
Yoakum
Tyler
Lone Star Gas Co
Petrolia
Clay County
Fort Worth
Lone Star
Dallas
German Pilot Claims 41000-Foot Altitude Record
Dessau Germany pilot Willy Neunhofer claimed a world altitude record of 41000 feet in a Junkers Bremen type aircraft. An earlier oxygen line break caused loss of consciousness and a 22000 foot drop before control was regained.
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Dessau
Germany
Willy Neunhofer
Junkers
Bremen
The Scout Ethos of Courage and Service
The article extols the Scout virtues of preparedness courage and selflessness. It stresses readiness for fire panic or shipwreck and urges cool decisive action. It highlights helping others preventing harm and honoring the Scout pledge across communities worldwide.
Be Prepared Scout Ethos of Civic Service and Patriot Duty
A Boy Scout describes readiness to serve, know city and emergency routes, and respect for national symbols. Emphasizes knowledge of officials, locations of police and hospitals, and readiness to help others, embodying duty to country, community, and God.
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Great Brotherhood
There’s One At Every Roadhouse
A Flamingo quote notes a paradox about car security and reckless spread, implying a single action can contaminate many areas while a nut keeps a car intact. The line contrasts the collective risk with a lone decisive act.
Train Chase Story Sparks Station Banter
A terse exchange unfolds as a porter recalls a passenger fleeing a train he disliked the look of, prompting a quick chase that ended outside the station. The incident captures a moment of agency and brisk humor in the daily rhythms of rail travel.
Texas Receives Citizens From Across States in 1920 Census
The 1920 census shows Texas residents born in Nevada and Delaware numbered 234 each, with 70.9 percent native born. Other states contributed up to 115,861 from Tennessee, while outside the South Missouri leads with 63,336 and Oklahoma 58,492. Abilene Amarillo native white share high. Brownsville Laredo have fewest negro residents. Texas had 2,430,715 potential voters and 811,104 actual voters. A Columbia dean notes students seek college atmosphere and air.
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Delaware
Nevada
Texas
States
Union
Tennessee
South
Missouri
Oklahoma
Illinois
Kansas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Expenses Reduced to the Maximum
A San Francisco Chronicle item notes that expenses have been cut to the maximum, reflecting tighter budgets and leaner operations across sectors. It highlights the impact on programs and staffing while signaling ongoing cost controls.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Model T labor charges for recon ditioning and parts
Ford Motor Company lists approximate labor charges for Model T recon ditioning including engine tune up to 25 dollars and rear axle work. Prices reflect labor only with parts sold at low margins to keep costs down for owners nationwide.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
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Grayson County Rural Fund Report
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Washington Hocks
Columbus Allsop
Columbus
Atlas Peck
Hog Ford
Yam Sims
Slim Pickens
BOY Scout
Gordon’s
Gordon’s Cash Grocery
Abilene
Amarillo
Amarillo’s
Brownsville
Laredo
Columbia
Schnectady Union-Star
McCormick-Deering
Deering
McCormick Deering
Clark & Meador Good Hardware
Ing
Jured
South Side
Main St
Sun
Tad
Trip
Galveston
Whitewrigt
Katy
Dyer
Jones Drug Store
Joy
Ford MoTror Company
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