Quail Protection Tied to Fire Ant Control in Citrus Areas
W L McAtee of the U S Department of Agriculture notes thallium sulphate bait, used to control fire ants damaging young citrus trees in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, could protect quail eggs during hatching. Bulletin 435 reports ants as major citrus pests. efficient control aids grove development and conservation of game birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
W. L. McAtee
Bureau of Biological Survey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
A. B. Conner
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
McAtee
Texas Experiment Station
McAfee
United States Biological Survey
Cattle Dairy Talks Profit Threshold in Randall County
West Texas dairy agent W H Upchurch says cows producing under 300 pounds of butterfat annually are uneconomical given current feed and butterfat prices. He cites Randall County Dairy Herd Improvement data showing 200 pound cows yield losses, while 800 pound cows show modest profit, with several herds averaging above 400 pounds butterfat and some culling 25 of 135 cows for underperformance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
W. H. Upehurch
Randall County
West Texas
Upehurch
Randall County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Upchurch
Legal Notice on State Highway Contract With Dredging Firm
We will not be responsible for any debt of any kind incurred in connection with our contract with the State Highway Department Job No 4711 Highway No 6 Brazos County Texas unless authorized by a written order signed by J. D. George President or L. S. Tedford Secretary NALLEY DREDGING COMPANY Offices Dona Texas and Bryan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Highway No
Brazos County
Texas
J. D. George
L. S. Tedford
Nalley Dredging Company
Dona
Bryan
Dentists Move to Greenwood Court Offices
Dr. W. H. Lawrence and Dr. D. C. York announce a new location at Greenwood Court opposite the court house. Dr York offers special attention to pyorrhea and orthodontics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lawrence
D. C. York
Dentists
Greenwood Court
Court House
York
Madison Sheriff Issued Writ Over Anti Tick Drive
In Madison County Sheriff J. R. Gibson faced a mandamus suit after refusing to dip cattle amid tick eradication protests by stockmen. The Texas State Livestock Sanitary Commission plus county officials sought a writ, arguing the law compels dipping. Judge S W Dean ruled the statute constitutional and directed Gibson to perform his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
J. R. Gibson
J. F. Fannin
Texas State Livestock Sanitary Commission
W. &. Barron
A. 8. Ware
Jack W. Bain
Fort Worth
Sanitary Commission
S. W. Dean
Gibson
Harrises Visit Houston on Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Victor Harris motor to Houston Sunday afternoon for a visit with relatives and friends.
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Victor Harris
Houstons
Largest king and red snapper catch reported off Freeport
A party of 15 anglers aboard the Texas Sport caught 180 kings and 30 red snappers 25 miles off Freeport, including Dr. B A Sims Milton Sims T D Wilson and Major C M Lopez of Bryan. The Audrey also reported 82 kings and 67 reds the same day. C O Forsthoff of Reliance says foxes have eaten most of his small turkeys.
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Freeport
B. A. Sims
Milton Sims
T. D. Wilson
C. M. Lopez
Bryan
Texas Sport
Audrey
Salute To Grimes Navasota County Honored By KTRH
James Swanson lauds Grimes and Navasota counties in a Saturday salute. He extols county wealth in farms cattle and roads and highlights Navasota High School and civic groups boosting local pride and cooperation.
Counterfeit Coin Leads to Prisoner in Amarillo Jail
In Amarillo on July 20 a prisoner sought cigarettes using his own funds but the coins he had were counterfeit. A messenger brought cigarettes from the prison’s funds, but a half dollar the prisoner had was also counterfeit along with several other coins from his purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Cosy
City Leaders Honored by Chamber in Navasota Tribute
A speaker lauds the Chamber of Commerce and its directors and advisory board as capable stewards of the state, praising their free service to the community. The speaker, reflecting on mortality, hopes for love and esteem from Navasota and Grimes County citizens at life’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chamber of Commerce
Navasota
Grimes County
Kurten Church Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Midweek Event
About 400 people attended the Evangelical church picnic at Kurten featuring a band concert and program led by C. W W Hedtke. Rev F C Anderson welcomed attendees. Ella Johanna Kehlenbrink Lydia Marta Wiese sang. the audience joined in America. Cakes auctioned raised 26.50. candidates spoke in the afternoon with Judge W C Davis backing Gov Sterling and others backing Miriam Ferguson and Tom Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Kurten
C. Www
A. D. Ditforth
Will Kehlenbrink
E. A. Keller
Henry Conrad
Theo Wager
Otto Keller
Gus Schultz
Carl Manithei
Will Metzer
E. Wiese
Herman Kehlenbrink
W. C. Davis
Gov
Ross Sterling
Lamar Bethea
Miriam Ferguson
J. T. Maloney
Tom Hunter
People’s Column Encourages Careful Vote in July Primary
A local column urges citizens to vote in the Democratic primary on July 23 amid a large candidate field. It stresses voting for absolute qualifications, warns against rumors, and calls for graceful acceptance of results.
First Baptist Minister Begins Month Long Vacation
Rev. Jno L Whorton pastor of First Baptist Pryan receives a one month vacation from July 18 after serving as Palacios encampment camp pastor. He leaves for Dallas then Eureka Springs Ark with Mrs Whorton for four weeks of rest. Visitors Miss Winnie Lee Fesperman of Fort Worth and Dorsey Mathis of Memphis stay with local families.
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First Baptist Church of
Pryan
Jno. L. Whorton
Whorton
Palacios Baptist
Dallas
Eureka Springs
Ark
Winnie Lee Fesperman
Fort Worth
Dorsey Mathis
Memphis, Tenn
H. B. McDowell
C. H. Gardner
Bryan area notes crops thrive after rains and locals roam
J T Sawyer, business visitor from Millican, says crops are green and growing after recent rains. Residents like M B East ers of Kurten greet friends while Sam C Hoyle heads to the courthouse. Local humor and observations mix with talk of rent houses and oil prospects in Iola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Sawyer
Bryan
Mr. Sawyer
Millican
H. H. Stephens
W. O. Yeager
Iola
J. C. Barnett
Dobbs No. 1
Chicken Supper Staged at Tabor Was Big Success
Tabor Texas hosted a well attended chicken supper for the local baseball team and school drawing about 800 people. The event raised 45 dollars and featured a menu of fried chicken iced tomatoes potato salad and more. Oak McKenzie county attorney led the gathering introducing candidates for county and district offices. Women and men volunteers managed the event with detailed lists of organizers.
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Tabor
Texas
Oak McKenzie
John Thompson
R. F. Crenshaw
Herbert Smith
May Walker
Pauline Walker
W. L. Powers
Annie Locke
Ella Elliott
Mary Locke
Maggie
Susie Benbow
Joe Locke
Cyril Locke
Nat Harrison
Benefits Of Tick Eradication For Brazos County Cattle
Brazos county cattlemen report rising market prices due to tick eradication. About 12 railroad cars and numerous trucks shipped to market centers in the last 20 days, with tick free cattle dipped once and issued Federal Certificates enabling open-market sales. Cattle owner K. T. Williams notes steers sold in the Northern Division brought $3.25 per hundred, higher than the $2.25 in the Southern division, reflecting added competition. June totals show 3,500+ calves, 2,881 herds, 42,592 cattle, with 27 tick infested and 147 horses and mules infested. Dip coverage reached 134,407 animals. 23 were not dipped on time but later treated. The report argues full cooperation and potential removal from Federal Quarantine this year.
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Brazos County
Fort Worth
United States
K. T. Williams
Millican
Williams
Cattie
Cc. W. Brown
Cotton Bollworm Eggs Found in Texas Cotton Fields
Dr. F L Thomas of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station reports early cotton bollworm eggs found in fields indicating potential damage where growth is rapid. Boll weevils are rising in south central Texas but not yet severe enough for control. watch in fields and via trap lights for cotton leafworm or army worm in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas
Division of
Entomology
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Negro Is Jailed for Burglary and Cattle Theft
Sheriff J. H. Reed and Constable Horace Reed went to Mart to bring Henry Woodard, indicted by the last grand jury for burglary and cattle theft, to jail. Woodard, noted for prior Knox Williams store burglaries and cattle theft, fled but was captured after a pursuit in Mart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reed
Horace Reed
Mart
Henry Woodard
Woodward
Knox Williams
Woodard
Farm Bureau Chief to Address July 26 Short Course
Edward A. O Neal national head of the American Farm Bureau Federation will speak at the Texas A&M farm and home short course on Farm Bureau Day Tuesday July 26. He will discuss agriculture's crisis and relief efforts while outlining broader rural legislative goals and cooperative progress with other farm groups.
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American Farm Bureau
Texas
American Farm Bureau Federation
Edward A. O’neal
Texas A. & M. College
O'Neal
Farm Bureau
Texas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Organization
Federation
Washington
Congress
Alabama
Farm Bureau Federation
Dixieland
Njaieed
Florence
Ala
Alabama State Farm Bureau
Sam Thompson
National Grange
National Farmers Union
Ether
Revival at Reliance Baptist Church Reports Strong Growth
Rev R L Brown recounts a successful Reliance Baptist revival with seventeen baptisms and one by letter. Many converts are brown people and heads of families. The new church building was used for the meeting, marking the fifth revival by Rev Brown this year. He is also conducting a revival at Cottonwood this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Brown
Reliance Baptist Church
Reliance Church
Texas
Brown
Cottonwood
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Italy
Navasota High School
State Department of Education
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People's Column
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Avement
M. B. Easters
Sam C. Hoyle
Robert Armstrong
Frank Seale
Johnnie Collins
Ransome Cole
Elmo Brockman
K. T. Tillis
Blanche Brown
Henry Berger
Early Risers Club
Frank Merka
John Paholek
Riverside
Solomon
NEW Fail Felts
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J.L. Cobb
Pol. Adv
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