Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.

He mentions the improvements of Priest's health. He fixed their fence because the Webb's cows kept getting into their field. He is having a good time with Brother Carr and translating shorthand. One of the Stiff boys killed a black man last Saturday. He talks about farming and the weather. Neal is in Waxahachie, Texas and is pursuing a writing career. He talks about Buck and how he has learned some obedience. He mentions that the only thing keeping them from starving is milking the cow to have milk and butter. He talks about the weather and the need to go to McKinney for supplies. He read an article in the Phonographic Magazine.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received, a discussion about harvest delays in Gallatin due to rain, details about purchasing train tickets to destinations in Colorado, and updates on the well-being of family members and their activities at present. In a brief letter, dated July 30, 1898, Moore discusses the family's milk cow "Old Cora," details community news, and notes that Linnet has received catalogs from Oak Cliff and Fort Worth. He tells her that he would like her to go to school this coming session, but he feels that their excursion to Colorado would provide her with more experience than attending a session. He details some places they will visit on their trip. He wishes she would write soon and send word for Betty and …

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Letter from Hugo Dixon to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the Geo H. Mc Fadden & Bro. anniversary dinner.

Weekly report of the Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service on broiler chick numbers in Texas and compared with other states. It includes compiled statistics across six consecutive weeks, the week ending December 21 to the week ending January 25, during 1984, 1985, and 1986 for broiler eggs set, chicks hatched, and chicks placed.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a 6 foot, 9 defensive linesman from Tennessee State who says that he can play defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.

Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert informing about sending a camera by Mr. Matsuda and requesting for remittance after receipt of the camera.

Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about the equipments and testing machines at Pilot Spinning Laboratory, along with the research work at the mills and suggesting to do business with them.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arthur W. McCain inviting him to be his house guest for the upcoming Texas Bankers Association convention.