12 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
1
The Brookshire Times announces Harry A Matthews seeking the Democratic nomination for Waller County Treasurer in the July primary. Mathews pledges diligent service and plans to meet every voter in the county before election day.
Galveston hosts the Oleander celebration June 19 to 22 drawing Centennial visitors. Junior Oleander parade and coronation occur June 19, aquatic sports June 20, a Lafitte pageant, a boulevard frolic, Grand Oleander parade June 21, nightly fireworks, and the Grand Oleander ball on June 22.
Dallas reports the vacation season brings one of the largest travel movements in Texas history. Travel experts foresee record tourist business aided by Centennial celebrations and the opening of a $25,000,000 exposition in Dallas. Strong inquiries to the state information department and travel agencies indicate rising interest from across the nation.
Sanitation is the key. Start chicks in clean houses to reduce carry-over from old stock. Scrub all buildings with hot water and lye, using a quarter pound per pail. Move movable houses only after thorough cleaning and disinfection. Cool, dry, early brooding supports better growth and resistance.
The guide advises dry floors around water fountains for chicks, moving fountains to wire platforms after a week, and using deep dry litter stirred daily to kill buried coccidia. It recommends periodic soda flushes, a milk flush when skim milk is available, and prompt action for acute cases with careful sanitation.
Covent notes show crops fair overall despite recent heavy rainfall. Watermelons cantaloupes and Irish potatoes suffered major losses while other crops may recover if weather stays favorable. Dorsey reports a 53 acre permanent pasture seeded with improved grasses proving successful, underscoring potential for county cattlemen.
Mrs Louise Maas Josey, daughter of Fritz and Amelia Maas, declares candidacy for Waller County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary. She notes widowhood, a child to support, and no prior office experience, pledging honesty, availability, and diligent service if elected.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pattison invites all members to attend services next Sunday June 14 at 2:00 pm. Pastor W. Lammert urges congregation to be present and bring friends and relatives to hear God’s word.
The article describes farmers and ranchers attending a demonstration to illustrate methods they could adopt on their own properties. It highlights practical techniques, aims to inspire adoption, and notes community interest in agricultural innovation.
E. C. Baethe of south of Waller presents an interesting fertilizer. the feature is continued on the last page, drawing attention from local readers to agricultural innovations and field trials.
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