FOA adopts seed control rules at Houston meeting
In a August 23 1918 Houston gathering of seed growers farmers and others interested in pure seed a resolution urged the Federal Food Administrator for Texas to draft regulate and enforce seed sales and handling. E A Peden prepared and sent rules to Washington for approval and promulgation creating a voluntary Certified Seed Dealers of Texas organization with membership rules stock checks certifications and penalties for violations. The plan covers field seed definitions inspection requirements pricing disclosures and noxious weed seeds with standards for seed quality and labeling.
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Texas
Houston
Federal
E. A. Peden
United States Food Administration
Washington
Peden
Federal Food Administration
Sood Deters of
Texas eating houses pressed to adhere to conservation line
Fragmented OCR text outlines concerns over meat handling and health rules at Texas eating places. Mentions officials, inspectors, and possible penalties for noncompliance. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to illegible source.
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Texas
Cardui advertisement claims to aid nervous conditions
A faded ad fragment describes Cardui as a remedy for nervous weakness and sleepless limbs. It touts improvements in strength and mobility after use, urging readers to try the product for relief and promising safe, non habit forming ingredients.
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Kathleen
Dallas Pring
Maya
Alpine fraternal groups meet on designated days
The record lists meetings for Alpine trove Ni Woodmen circle Alpine Lodge No 806 and Castaturday Knights of Tait along with W. O. W. Hall gatherings. It notes visiting, welcoming members, and officers like Jas Arthur CC and Ethel Moss WAL secretary, with recurring dates the first and third Tuesdays and Mondays.
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W. O. W. Hall
Meas
W. Garnett
Court calendar notes for county and probate sessions
Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets on the fourth Monday of each February May August and November. County Court meets on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners Court meets on the second Monday in February May August and November. Probate Court meets the Wednesday of the first week of County Court. District Court meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January.
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Justice Court Precinct No
McOunty Court
Practice Theift and Economy. Lend Your Money to the Govern ment.
A short, period tone note urging citizens to support national finance through lending to the government. It frames government borrowing as a civic duty and an efficient way to assist wartime or public spending. The message emphasizes collective responsibility and fiscal participation.
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