Tremendous Ostrich and Armadillo Notes
A CAPPERS FARMER item describes the ostrich as the largest bird reaching 7 to 8 feet and up to 300 pounds, able to go days without water and to eat diverse substances. It states an ostrich can kill with a single kick and carry a man, with Pacific Coast ostrich ranchers often riding them. It also notes nine banded armadillos inhabit North and South America, citing H. Hi. T. Jackson.
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Orth
South America
United States
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
H. Hi. T. Jackson
West Will Direct Cloths Campaign
Jency Kaiser national chairman of the Victory Clothing Collection announces Dan A. West as executive director for the nationwide overseas relief drive in January. West, UNRRA Division 6 director, led the April United Nations Clothing Collection. goal is 100 million garments and bedding for 25 million war victims in Europe, the Philippines, and China.
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New York
Jency J. Kaiser
Ational
Victory, Clothing Collection
Dan A. West
R Elief
Er. West
UNRRA
United National Clothing Collection
Mr. Kalter
Europe
Philippines
China
Truman
Kaiser
Edward N. Scheiberling
Indianapolis
Nation
American Leion
Legion Posts
Legion Auxiliary
Victory
A. F. Robinson
Alpine
Brewster County
Dec 25 Set as Christmas Date by Early Roman Emperor
Dec 25 was decreed as Christ’s Nativity by Roman Emperor Julian who began Christian, then returned to paganism by 363 A. D. His decree followed Western church opinions and aligned with winter solstice festivals. Some Eastern churches have kept January 6 as Christmas. Illinois was glaciated 25,000 years ago.
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Rome
Julian
Palomino Breeders to Exhibit at Fort Worth Event Next Month
Palomino horse breeders from across the nation will gather in Fort Worth March 8 17 for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Texas Palomino Breeders Association officials report 3000 in premiums, 200 horses expected, and at least 100 owners likely to attend. Fort Worth officials said the 52 exhibitors and 92 horses last year illustrate the event’s scale. Howard B. Cox of San Angelo the Palomino Association president and Dr. Arthur Zap announce plans for the large Texas Palomino show.
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Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Texas
Howard B. Cox
San Angelo
Palomino Horse Breeders Assn
of America
Arthur Zap
United
J. . Boothman
Fort States
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Henge Toone Wire Seren
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Cana Live Company
Clarence Hord
Alpine Drug Store
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