Cameron Masons Confer The Master Degree In Rockdale
Rockdale Lodge No. 414 A F and A M conferred the Master Mason degree on J N Weeks with the San Andres Lodge 170 Cameron team. About fifty visitors attended including Warren Stone of Richmond Michigan who gave the after degree address. District Deputy J H Ireland represented the Grand Lodge of Texas. A buffet luncheon followed.
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Rockdale
J. N. Weeks
San Andres
Cameron
Newton McDonald
Max Mollins
W. G. Gillis
Tom Henderson
McDonald
Michigan
Bro
Warren
Stone
Richmond
Mich
Bro. Stone
Bros
E. A. Camp
J. H. Ireland
Grand Lodge of Texas
Rockdale Leads Milam Drive for European Relief
Mrs. C. M. Sessions reports sending 260.52 to County Chairman T. S. Henderson Cameron as Rockdale tops Milam County in the European Relief Fund drive. She provides a full list of local contributors and notes prompt, cheerful support and courtesy from donors.
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Rockdale
Milam County
Confidence in Industry and Nation
A speech extols confidence in fellow citizens and business institutions as essential to efficiency progress and prosperity. It urges faith in ourselves and our industries, calling confidence a tonic for individuals and the nation.
Milano Notes on Farming, Marriages, and Local News
Milano reports a carload car corn sale by J B Newton & Son to area farmers. Local marriages include Lon Peeples and Bernice Beard. E F Beard Sr and Mrs J B Beavers. Lectures by Baylor sociology Professor Dow and social visits by Mrs W L Brown, Miss Mae Luce, and Miss Lorena Taylor. News covers deaths, travel of Judge Rowells, and visits by relatives from Navasota and Palestine.
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Milano
Texas
J. B. Newton & Son
Hudson
Cain
Lon Peeples
Bernice Beard
Hon
C. M. Beard
H. M. Timmons
Navasota
Dow
Baylor University
The
Baptist Church
W. L. Brown
Chicago
Brown
Mae Luce
Lorena Taylor
Baptist Sunday School
Waco
Judge Rowells
Palettine
Clovis
N. M
Palestine
House declines to invite Miss MacSwiney to address Texas
In Austin on February 11 the Texas House debated and then rejected by 54 to 61 a senate concurrent resolution inviting Miss Mary MacSwiney of Cork Ireland sister of the late Terrence MacSwiney to speak before the legislature The Senate had approved the measure but the House vote ends the effort with debate backing the opposition stating the invitation would favor Irish independence goals An amended resolution sought to bar partisanship but failed on the final vote The miss is expected to visit Texas soon
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Mary MacSwiney
Cork
Ireland
Terrence MacSwiney
Texas
Miss MacSwiney
England
Reliable Laxatives Promoted For Liver Trouble Relief
An advertisement touts AX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a liquid digestive tonic laxative that clears the liver bolsters the system and relieves headaches indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims safety for children and adults and urges California Syrup of Figs as the genuine product while noting directions on each bottle.
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Pana Medicine Co
St. Louis
Steve
California
Mr W A Baggett and wife visit Milano on Sunday
Mr W A Baggett and his wife of Chriesman visited Milano again on Sunday the 15th.
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W. A. Baggett
Chriesman
Milano
Quinine Label Claims Safe Head-Free Effect
A box shows E W Grove signature and states laxative quindine tablets can be taken without head effects. The print mentions quinine laxative product and packaging details.
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E.w.grove
Destroy the Rats and Mice by J. W. Neill
An August 1920 Department of Agriculture notice warns rats as the most destructive pest to crops and livestock. It outlines baits using barium carbonate, safe handling, and burial or burning of dead rats. It urges cooperation, identifies disease risks, and suggests lab testing in Galveston when infection signs appear.
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State Department of Agriculture
Pasteur Institute
Galveston
Rabies Risk From Rats and Mice Warned by Institute
The Pasteur Institute notes rats and mice may spread rabies and urges extermination to prevent outbreaks. All warm blooded animals are susceptible and rabies has been found in rats with anti rabies treatment given to bite victims.
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Pasteur Institute
Pest destruction plan advocates poison against hog cholera pest
The author warns that annual damage will reach millions and urges aggressive action. They recommend using poison as the most effective method to destroy the pest, noting claims that the pest carries hog cholera, chicken cholera, roup, and forehead.
Rat Control Box Plan For Dwellings And Buildings
A method uses a 3 foot long goods box placed on the floor with a 2 1 2 inch gap from the wall to create a runway. A small board strip forms an entry for rats, and the box becomes a combined runway and playground. The top is loosened to allow bait and later poison. Open the top each evening to place bait without touching it.
Poison Bait Formula and Call to Action on Burrow Control
The notice outlines a poison bait recipe using strychnine sulphate with molasses and starch and instructs locating burrows to place bait. It urges county commissioners courts to address burrow control under statute and cites the 35th Legislature chapter. It calls on citizens and the State Agricultural Department for support.
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State Agricultural Department
Poison Handling Advised For Safe Pest Control
The guidance emphasizes extreme care with poisons and keeping all products away from children and pets. It notes rats are highly wary and require a carefully planned trapping or poisoning approach to be effective and safe.
Destroy the Rats and Other Pests by the State Department of Agriculture
A state agriculture department campaign urges the public to control rats and pests. It outlines methods and responsibilities for households and farms to reduce infestations and protect crops and health.
County Poison Program Powers to Combat Pests and Invasives
The commissioners courts gain authority to buy poisons and distribute them free or at cost to residents for prairie dogs rats coyotes wolves wild cats gophers ground squirrels English sparrows and ravens. Notices a 20 day posting period prior to poison deployment with public locations and county newspaper publication. The Agriculture Commissioner provides formulas and instruction while courts may request demonstrations. Landholders and tenants must apply the poison per the plan with penalties 50 to 100 dollars for noncompliance.
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Commissioners Court
Commissioner of Agriculture
Seth
Commissioners’ Court
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Cameron Masons
Rockdale Lodge
Chas. Howes
Bryan and
Jack Cook
Lucy Jones
Central City
Jr. Hudson
D. B. Miller
Ed Herzig Meat Market
Santa Fe
Will T. Yates
Wilson
L. H. Brown
316 Provident Blog
Waco, Texas
J. W. Neill
Farm Institute Division
BNL Tre
Department of Agriculture
J. L. Denson
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