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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

4

Halt Aliens at Canada Border

A U S official defends deportation methods amid criticism of legality. Secretary Doak cites Canada as a major source of alien smuggling, noting a fixed price for illegal entries and recent raids in New York. Assistant Sec W H Husband and immigration commissioner corroborate strict warrants and border-smuggling anecdotes.

Washington United States Department of Labor William H. Doak Canada Republic Hoover National Commission On Law Reuben Oppenheimer Baltimore Doak Funations United States W. W. Huaband United States Commissioner of Immigration Department of Labor Essary Cuba Mr. Husband Buffalo Niagara Jugoslavia

Mouse on Battery Halts Farmer's Car

Fred Clark of a local farm started to drive to Oskaloosa but his car stalled as a mouse apparently crawled onto the battery. The animal died on the wires causing a short, and the car had to be hauled to a garage for examination.

Kilmer Kaon Fred Clark Here Oskaloosa Clark

School Board Rejects Smoking Ban for Women Teachers

Emporia Kansas school board rejects a clause banning women teachers from smoking in public or private, citing hypocrisy since some male board members and male teachers also smoke. The decision blocks contract language aimed at prohibiting women teachers from smoking.

Emporia Kan Emporia City

Unique trade tour of amphibian automobiles planned

Coventry planners announce a 12,000 mile European and African trade tour using amphibian "boat cars" built by the Ito Company. The vehicles cross deep rivers without extra craft, powered by canoe paddles and fitted with giant wheels and a detachable electron frame.

Coventry Eng Europe Africa Ititey Company

Miss Averted Death as Dynamite Wired to Car

Charles Kinkade escaped injury when his automobile bogged down amid five dynamite charges wired to the engine. The car was driven to a garage before the device could detonate, preserving his life.

Charles Kinkade Kinkade

British expedition to showcase goods across waters

Four large air bags on each side of the car enable crossing watercourses without engine harm. A trailer and two motorcycles accompany the expedition led by Captain Geoffrey Maling. Over forty British manufacturers cooperate to promote goods with samples, films, and a returning documentary.

Geoffrey Maling Maling Malina England

Mohican Language Dwindles Among Mohegan Tribe

In Norwich Connecticut Chief Peegee Uncas says only about 70 Mohicans remain on the Mohegan reservation and few speak more than greetings. He cites William Dick of Wisconsin as possibly the only Mohican able to converse fluently, noting his Stockbridge roots in Massachusetts.

Norwich Conn Mohegan Peegee Uncas Massachusetts Connecticut Uncas William Dick Wisconsin Five Nations Dick Lves Stockbridge

New Onion Diseases Described by USDA Bulletin

Two new onion diseases have appeared in the United States, one from Europe and one new to the industry. Yellow rot causes yellowing and wilting and bulbs shrink in storage. Yellow dwarf damages crops from sets or seeds. The bulletin lists other diseases like smut, mildew, and pink root. Farmers Bulletin 1000-F is available free by writing the USDA Information Office.

United States Department of Agriculture WNU Europe J. O Walker Department Oregon Norfolk Loulaville Pleasant Valley Iowa Office of Informaton Washington, D. G

Right Care of Calves Improves Cows and Herd Quality

A rural tale contrasts eastern pure bred cattle with a western herd thriving from good feeding. Breeding alone yields limited gains if calves lack early nourishment. The author notes producer success rests on strong early care and feeding, highlighting the value of good calf management and a strong dam line.

Prevent Scab in Barley by Selection of Land

Barley scab overwinters in cornatalks and attacks heading crops. Rainy damp weather during heading promotes development. Land near creeks or rivers shows more disease due to fog and damp air. higher land is cleaner. Lodged barley has more disease. do not cut until fully ripened. Sowing on land with stalks thoroughly plowed under reduces risk.

R. G. Shands University of Wisconsin

Old Time Tips for Farming and Poison Curiosities

The clipping notes saving water by keeping weeds down and describes clover, alfalfa, and soybeans as feasible crops. It mentions an onionlike plant along the Mediterranean coast called red aguill that yields a safe rat poison with minimal risk to other animals.

Mediterranean

Silos and barn layout reduce dairy feeding time

Farmers can cut dairy chores by improving silo access and feed transport. Practical plans include tank carts on tracks, long row feed bunks, accessible milk houses, smooth cleanable floors, and heated running water. Steel stalls and durable fixtures save time and improve sanitation.

Iowa State College

Silage Best For Winter Dairy Feeding In Kansas

Dairy specialist J W Linn of Kansas State says silage offers superior feed value and succulence, approaching summer pasture, with cane varieties yielding 20 to 80 percent more milk per acre than corn when chosen for a region.

J. W. Linn Extension Dairymanc Kansas State Agricultural College Kansas

Practical Plan to Build Profitable Dairy Herd

The article argues a dairy business should rely on breeding to good registered bulls and raising heifer calves from top cows to replace unprofitable older stock. It notes the cream seller faces no milk shortage, while milk sellers must value calves with limited whole milk and supplement with powdered skim or buttermilk from feed dealers.

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