Wheat loading with Barber-Greene ditcher and bulldozer
The article notes Lee’s ingenuity using a Barber-Greene ditcher and a bulldozer to load wheat for Producers' Grain Corporation at 2,000 bushels per hour. Separate items mention a Chicago student nearly dying from books piercing a kidney during a fall and safety statistics from the National Safety Council.
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Lee
Her
Producers’ Grain Corporation
Chicago
George Franz
George
National Safety Council
Timber in East Texas Holds Steady Despite Losses
An Associated Press summary of Texas forest data shows East Texas lost 39 percent of sawtimber in 10 years, while overall timber growth continues. The Texas Forest News notes 1944 growth at 156 board feet per acre and use at 154, with Southeast Texas gaining as Northeast declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Forest News
Texas A&m College Forest Service
East Texas
Magnetic crane speeds handling of junk metal in Amarillo
Lee Milligan, contractor in Amarillo, equipped a truck with a magnetic crane to lift junk metal. The device reduces reliance on cables and manpower, enabling five uses on crane rigs and boosting efficiency for local and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Comony
West Fourth
Lee Milligan
Curley Brandon
Vick Ivey
Russi
Colorado Feel and Iron Company
Lam
Cooper
Lee
Erie
Riis
Beidee Mee
Acs
Atrakcht Osamata
Amahilo
Oiiers
C. C. Cooper
Elmo Blacourn
Eck Yurn Electric Company
Elmo
Retonga praised by Mrs Barnes for relief and vigor
Mrs Bessie Barnes of 181 West Rankin reports strong relief from Retonga a herbal gastric tonic with vitamins. She says it improved digestion eliminated gas and chest discomfort and left her feeling energetic again after other remedies failed.
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Bessie Barnes
West Rankin
Si. Jackson
Retonga
Fendor
Magnetic lift failed by operator actions and wiring
A description notes that acting as a solenoid and extra wire resistance reduced the magnet’s strength. Under ideal conditions the magnet could lift a ton, but operators Gurley Brandon and Vick Ivey caused a diminished performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley Brandon
Vick Ivey
Forest Industry Decline Amid Expansion and Losses
The text notes a decade of forestry expansion with two large pulp mills and many sawmills, while about nine large and thirty medium sawmills closed. It cites denuded forests increasing since 1935, with fire and pests causing damage and referencing dental powder ads amid unclear context.
Wood drain covers 12 percent by five agencies
Five agencies are responsible for about 12 percent of the wood drain annually, equating to roughly 870,000 cards, enough to run Texas Paper mill.
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Tec
Texas Paper Mill
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Timber
Dakotas
Minnesota
Sy William C. Barnard
Associated Press
Mrs. Barnes
Paul Whiteman
Plantation House
Three Star News
KFDA
Pature
Sereneas
B. F. Goodrich
Ctory
B. F. Goodrich Ath & Fillmore
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Whiteway Food Stores
Smokey Joe and
Dixie
Sammy Kay
Wayne King
Amarillo Tent & Awning CO. Inc
T & Adami
Aia
Aluminum
Southwestern Tile & Supply CO
Don Valentine East
Hee
Ozarka Water CO
Sybil Hat Shop
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