Penas Slated To Get Funds For Good Roads
Washington reports the bureau of public roads will provide about 50 million dollars for road and bridge work this year from local state and federal sources. States listed include Arkansas Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma with amounts ranging up to eight million dollars. Mr K T Richie was shot in the arm by an accidental discharge while hunting but is recovering and staying in town for treatment.
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New Bait for Rats in Stephenville County
Chester Lee of Yroute 1 uses stale cheese with pulverized strychnine as rat bait. He cuts cheese strips, inserts poison, and reports heavy rat casualties with a strong barn odor. He also suggests cooked oatmeal around rat infested areas as effective poison bait.
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Stephenville Tribune
Chester Lee
Yroute 1
Stephenville
Mr. Lee
Turkey Profitable Crop In Hereford Section
In Hereford area reports show turkey farming as a viable option. Ro OT Mooney, a local farmer, notes from a three month period that 87 turkeys sold for 415.56, averaging about 4.75 per bird, suggesting potential market opportunities for Texas growers.
Oil Strata Pierced At Desdemona. New Well Gushes
In Desdemona a newly drilled well struck a fresh sand about 200 feet below the Duke sand, producing a gush of oil and gas that drew crowds and renewed activity hopes. The well was reentered by J W Langdon and expert driller Jarrell after previous abandonment, aiming to reach a deeper sand and possibly trigger more rigs within 100 feet.
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de Leon Free
Porsday
Sunshine
Sunshine Company
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Van Dyke Community Tpeems and Local Happenings
In Van Dyke Texas Myreh 20 the community notes Verta Weather nears planting season with rapid growth of grass and vegetation. A singing event at Gur Springs drew a large crowd last Sunday at Mr Wrightmers. Sick lists include Mr Annie Howards taty and Mr Gaines. Cemetery work fell to rain but will resume next time with much effort. Mr and Mrs JFL Nahers returned from a South Texas trip and attended church and Sunday school with plans for next Sunday's singing.
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van Dyke
Texas
Jfl Nahers
South Texas
Rain, singing, and visits mark Van Dyke community page
Sperial to the Chief Van Dyke Texas March 21 reports a good rain last Friday night. Rev Hainey preached here Saturday and Sunday to a good congregation. Numerous visitors came for singing including Mrs Tiper and family of Logan's Gap Prof Pat Fagan and family Wade Kenodka and Mise Bettie Cameron of Comanche and others. A bird drive and airday singing are planned for May third Sunday. Regular singing on the first and third Sundays with 10 oclock services.
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van Dyke
Texas
Hainey
Pat Fagan
Wade Kenodka
Mise Bettie Cameron
Comanche
Ambitious Girl Seeks Knight Among Ladies
A witty scene depicts a young woman declaring she desires a tall dark brave mate with classical features and strong character. A youth in check trousers arrives, causing a clatter as she hurries to meet him.
Trespass Notice on Premises Prohibits Entry
Landowner J. Q. Johneon warns against hunting and fishing on his property with strict prohibition and promise of prosecution under the full extent of the law.
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J. Q. Johneon
Slipping Up On The Blind Side Of Smokers
Poor States Press notes a governor signing a statute banning cigarette manufacture and sale and penalizing smoking pipes or cigars in public places. The piece mocks anti tobacco campaigns and suggests smokers are lulled into complacency while protests are deterred.
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