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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
2
Post office at Bronte Texas closed March 4 1918 under act of February 28 1871. Authority cited Con crée act 1871 and Bronte residents warned to use nearby facilities. Paper records indicate routine administrative action affecting mail service in Bronte.
The Enterprise announces candidates for the 1942 Democratic primary including W C Bill McDonald for Congressman 21st District McNeil Wylie seeking re election for County Judge Willis Smith for County and District Clerk Frank P Perciful for Sheriff and Tax Collector Assessor Mrs Be M Gramling for County Treasurer and S A Kiker for Commissioner Precinct 5.
The piece traces influenza to its Italian root meaning influence and notes historical beliefs tying the illness to heavenly movements. It discusses modern view of viruses, warns of influenza dangers, and urges medical consultation. It reviews quinine as a preventive measure and contrasts European and American medical opinions.
The M System Grocery and Market, run by Lewis and Henson, grew from a modest start to a giant regional chain with stores in San Angelo and Robert Lee. Their success stems from close buying, volume focus, and strong farmer cooperation providing cream, eggs, and poultry from farmers nationwide, earning farmer confidence and wide appreciation.
J. D of Purina Mills advises early selection of breeding birds and tracking egg production to improve flock quality. Sykes stresses maintaining healthy breeders and avoiding poor layers, with strict Pullorum disease testing and removal of reactors until clean.
A six year old girl, described as little and blonde, impresses a radio loving mother by spelling Dallas as KRLOD. The mother, proud of her daughter's precocity, believes she has a bright future in spelling and radio talk.
After a fine rain, Bronte and Coke County residents anticipate a bumper crop and high prices for cattle sheep and goats. The favorable moisture supports cattle and farming, giving locals confidence in the year ahead and the horn of plenty promised to yield abundant produce.
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