A shocking expose has come to light in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, where a notorious grape industry scam has been uncovered. In a heated exchange of correspondence published in the Edinburg Review, J.L. Summers boasted of his expertise in growing grapes in the Fresno district of California. However, his boasts were met with skepticism by I.V. McLean of Weslaco, who questioned Summers’ motives in a scathing response.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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