Farmer-rancher, Robstown, Texas. Family background; farming and social activities near Hillje, Texas; comments on preserving meat; description of family farm auction, 1924; employment as cottonseed culler operator, Robstown, 1925; establishment of meat delivery route, 1925; operation of cafe; comments on leasing farm, 1926; purchase of farm, 1928; description of clearing 1,400 acres of rented farmland near Robstown; description of land deals, 1930s; sale of farm produce; comments on cotton and maize production; distribution of land to his children; description of cattle and hog raising; comments on farm equipment; civic activities.