Connor's New Hatchery One of the Largest in Texas
Comanche's Connor's Co Hatchery reveals a 65 000 egg Smith's all electric incubator, first 1937 Texas shipment from Ohio, doubling prior capacity. Eggs are set Mondays and Thursdays, chicks removed Tuesdays and Fridays, with hands free operation and 5 to 10 percent higher hatch yield. Barred Rock eggs hatched 91 percent this week, white eggs typically hatch better.
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Texas
Ohio
R. S. Connor
Connor
J. T. Hardin
Pate and Hardin Join Connor's Comanche Hatchery Team
Andrew Pate a former deputy sheriff and city marshal is added to Connor's Comanche Hatchery and will assist R. S. Connor and J. T. Hardin. Pate has poultry as a hobby and likes the new job. Hardin has run poultry since school and has worked with Connor for about ten years, most recently at Comanche. Connor operates the hatchery in De Leon and is a respected poultry man who studies the trade and attends national poultry schools.
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Andrew Pate
Connor
Comanche
R. S. Connor
J. T. Hardin
Pate
Hardin
de Leon
Texas
United States
150 000 Hens In Comanche County
The Comanche County poultry industry shows 146 254 laying hens producing 569 478 dozen eggs valued at 136 675 dollars in a year. Including table and setting eggs, annual value nears 250 000 dollars. Also 226 095 young chickens were raised, sold for 133 396 dollars, excluding home use.
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Comanche County
Hatcheries Have An Interesting History
The piece traces hatchery origins from ancient Egypt and China to modern times, noting crude mud domes and eye lid temperature checks. It highlights S B Smith, an Ohio physician, who built the world’s largest incubator in Cleveland around 1916 and later expanded to 14 units with roughly 94,000 eggs each, boosting industry growth and cabinet-type incubators.
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R. S. Connor
Comanche
Stephenville Empire Tribune
Stephenville Lions Club
Rufus
Hank Demke
Egypt
China
S. B. Smit
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr. Smith
Citation by Publication of Final Account in Comanche County
Public notice in Comanche County Court announces final account of estate for W B Burk deceased filed by L O Armstrong administrator. Proceedings set for February term 1937 at Comanche Courthouse with 20 day newspaper publication and right to contest. Also includes ad for Frank Phifer Service Station offerings and rates.
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State OF Texas
Comanche County
L. O. Armstrong
W. B. Burk
W. H. Burk
Comanche
J. H. Burton
Claudia Fisher
Wid Spivey
Frank Phifer
Sidney Street
Bukoviny
Atwood's Hatchery Report Strong Spring Prospects
Atwood and Son operate a hatchery adjoining the Jess Atwood residence in West Comanche. Mr. Atwood says this spring could be one of the best since the hatchery opened years ago. Bud Atwood, a skilled hatchery expert, runs a White Leghorn poultry farm nearby. The business covers custom hatching and baby chick sales. Chief and Semi-Weekly subscription deals are offered at one year for $1.50.
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Atwood and Son
Jess Atwood
Comanche
Atwood
Bud Atwood
Atwood Hatchery
Gille's Hatchery Opens for Season Near Brownwood Street
H J R Gille a veteran poultry man and tailor opened his hatchery for the season last week just west of his residence near the jail on Brownwood Street. He blends tailoring with poultry work and manages a large local operation, boasting high hatch success and careful incubation.
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H. J. R. Gille
Brownwood Street
Mr. Gille
Cotton Grove Social Notices and Local Visits
Cotton Grove residents report visits among neighbors with Jim Hicks and Walter Cottrell hosting in Van Dyke. John McEn and Louis York guesting Lamar Howell, while John McEntire and Jake Graham travel from Comanche to Desdemona to visit Goforth and family. Grandma Cottrell from Comanche stays with Avery Moore. Hear the Accordion by Miss King at the New Majestic Theatre.
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Jim Hicks
Walter Cottrell
van Dyke
Monay
John McEn
Louis York
Lamar Howell
John McEntire
Jake Graham
Comanche
John Goforth
Desdemona
Grandma” Cottrell
Avery Moore
Miss King
New Majestic Theatre
Specialty at the New Miss Tate's
A Tuesday matinee at New Miss Tate's features three dance acts and a specialty attraction.
Clean System Clear Skin Aid with Vegetable Laxative
An old health note advises using a purely vegetable laxative to relieve bowel disturbance and promote a refreshed, clean system. It suggests taking Black Draught at the first sign of trouble to keep bowels active until future issues arise.
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Paur
Texa
C. P. St. Clair
J. D. Bramiette
Chamber of Commerce
Cheapskate Chandler's
l.—Brown Wood
Eaeas
Adlerika
Wm. Reese Drug CO
Royal Jello
Atwood’s Hatchery
Gille
Cotton Grove
Cheapskate Chandler
Sena
WG Enue
Hatchery
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