Cold Weather Worries for Texas Cattle Farmers
The Austin American notes a forecast of 26 degrees for Tuesday heightening concerns for cattlemen. County agent Elmo V. Cook says brief freeze should not harm well fed cattle, but emphasizes winter feeding with filler, concentrates, hay rich in vitamin A. Longer cold may bring weight loss and illness. Lee County reports breath related illness, while Burnet County agents see minimal impact as cattle are in good shape. Texas A&M reports West Texas cattlemen facing losses as cold persists.
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Austin American Agricultural
Elmo V. Cook
Travis County
Cook
Lee County
Jim Sawyer
Burnet
Texas A&m College
West Texas
Cattlemen Warned of Hard Winter and Market Reports
Extension veterinarian Dr. W C Banks says cattle need high quality green feed to endure winter and vitamin A from alfalfa hay to prevent night blindness and convulsions. Local mohair prices listed at Bill Crow's in Dripping Springs. Florence reports unconfirmed. Reuben Rust joins national poultry groups and notes hatchery testing standards. 4-H calves show at Houston stock show. Limiting stock, 1949 price outlook optimistic.
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W. C. Banks
Extension Service
Austin
Bill Crow
Dripping Springs
Florence
Williamson County
Barcentrate diet aid promises slim curves
A newspaper adv explains Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice as a fat loss aid. It claims no strict diet is needed, pledges a refund if it fails, and targets overweight women seeking quick weight loss without hunger.
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Texas
Revolving Yule Tree Delights Giddings Crowd
A seven foot cedar at Moe's Cafe near Giddings stood on an electric revolving base playing German Christmas tunes like Silent Night. The display, a gift from Arthur E. Moebus's grandfather, entertained children through New Year's Day while other trees were dumped in alleys.
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Giddings
Arthur E. Moebus
Giddings’ Chamber of Commerce
Germany
Moebus
Tax collections for San Marcos schools go good
San Marcos January 3. More than a third of the 90000 dollars in school taxes due have been paid. Tax assessor-collector W R Boucher says over 32000 dollars is already received for the San Marcos Independent School District. The deadline to pay without penalty is January 31.
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San Marcos
San Marcos Independent School District
W. R. Boucher
Boucher
Taylor Bank Asked To Constitution Study
S. G. Gernert president of the First Taylor National Bank was asked by Governor Jester to serve on the committee to study the Texas constitution dating from 1876.
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Taylor Bank
Taylor
S. G. Gernert
First Taylor National Bank
Jester
Texas
Austin Man Sells Store in Lockhart and Retires
Dave M. Wolff a longtime Lockhart dry goods merchant has sold his east side store to Syd Meyer of Austin and will retire from active business. Wolff Marion Wolff born November 12 1877 was the first white child in Guadalupe County village and was given a city lot by Southern Pacific railroad officials. He still owns the lot across from the public schools and allows local children to use it as a playground.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Wolff
Chiropractors Set Two Day Taylor Convention Jan 29 30
The State Chiropractic Society plans a two day convention in Taylor on January 29 and 30. Sessions will take place at the Brazilmar Hotel and at the Shepherd Clinic on West Seventh Street. Dr I A Shepherd of Taylor and Dr Robert Baier of Houston will preside and present.
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State Chiropractic Society
Taylor
I. A. Shepherd of
State Board
Brazilmar
Shepherd Clinic
West Seventh Street
Ex Mayor McCrary Brought Fort Worth Obituary
Funeral services were held in Fort Worth for I N McCrary city councilman and former mayor. McCrary aged 62 died of a heart ailment after a brief illness.
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Fort Worth
I. N. McCrary
McCrary
Hays Blanco Medical Association Elects Officers
Dr. M. D. Heatley of San Marcos was chosen president of the Hays Blanco Medical Association. Other officers include Dr. T. D. Flantery of Blanco as vice president and Dr. J. R. DeSteigner of San Marcos as secretary.
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San Marcos
M. D. Heatley
Hays-Blanco Medical Association
T. D. Flantery
Blanco
J. R. DeSteigner
San Marcos Kiwanis Sets New District Attendance Record
The San Marcos Kiwanis Club posted the district’s highest last quarter attendance at 97 percent. Thirty eight of 67 members had perfect yearly attendance, Claude Elliott earned 100 percent for one year, Frank Zimmerman 10 years, and twenty seven others logged two years or more.
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San Marcos
Texas-Oklahoma
Kiwanis International
San Antonio Orchestra to Appear at Taylor High
Max Reiter will bring the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to Taylor Monday for a 4 p.m. concert at the high school auditorium. A limited 250 adults have been set, to allow Taylor High junior high and beginner bands to attend. The appearance is sponsored by the school band department.
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Taylor
Max Reiter
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
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