Texas News Roundup Highlights Bonds and Local Affairs
The attorney general approves Montgomery County road bonds of 49000. State fire insurance reports show 120 fires in November causing $296651 in losses. Georgetown farmers battle boll weevil after cotton harvest. Houston area population estimate at 203190 by G C Roussell. Governor Neff names Judge R W Hall as chief justice of the seventh court of civil appeals. Texas lines remove mill feed from rate lists. Neff named assistant adjutant general. Rosenberg votes to hold January 10, 1923 city election with $70000 municipal bond issue. Plans advance for a 100000 acre irrigation district from Bronte reservoir. Lewis S Jones named judge of the 27th judicial district. J M Boyle elected president of Texas Laundry Owners Assn. State educational apportionment totals $1,292,299 for 1921-22. Turnbow ranch purchase near Brazoria County by Blue Bird Oil Corp with price undisclosed near $500000. Nipe strawberries ripening in Galveston County for Christmas and beyond. Port Arthur permitted to lay a drawbridge power cable with automatic shutoff. Texas pecan crop forecast at 6 percent of normal this season, far below five-year average.
Christmas Tree Folklore Told by Martins at Home
The Martins host a Christmas gathering with Jean Robert and Louzette as they recount a fairy tale of forest folk and the origin of the Christmas tree. A pine tree, ornaments, and gifts inspire wonder as Santa’s toys tie to the tradition, ending with bedtime for Santa to arrive.
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Corner Fence Post of Reinforced Concrete Construction
An illustrated design shows a corner post for woven wire fencing built from reinforced concrete. The 12 inch square vertical section has six inch wings and seven steel rods. The concrete mix uses cement sand and gravel. curing for four weeks with daily wetting is advised.
Local dairy owners form tuberculin association in Lyme Township
In Lyme township Huron county Ohio dairy cattle owners financed a self help tuberculin campaign after state and federal funds ended. They assessed 2 per head for grade cattle and 4 for purebreds. 83 herds, 662 cattle tested with 26 reactors. Reactors received salvage value and indemnities of 20 per head for grades and double for purebreds. About 85 percent of herds were tested.
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Huron County
Ohio
Bows Should Have Exercise Says Brood Sows Need Activity
The article argues that sows and brood sows should be encouraged to exercise to develop their offspring. It emphasizes regular activity to improve growth and health outcomes in pig production.
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