Romance and mystery of Texas cattle brands and thieves
A historical overview describes the evolution of cattle brands in Texas and the Southwest, detailing how brands identify ranches, deter theft, and endure beyond owner changes. It notes diverse designs from spurs to swastikas, methods thieves use to alter marks, and the growing trend toward smaller, more legible brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Southwest
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Hermando Cortez
Mexico
Tehauntepec
Cortez
Texas Ranger Force
Hecomes Generd
Telegraph Growth Surges in Five Years 1912 to 1917
A government census report shows 21 commercial land telegraph systems in 1917 handled 241,012 miles of pole lines and 1,888,793 miles of wire, sent 151,725,288 messages, and employed 47,227 people with salaries totaling 36,802,140. The period saw a 45.7 percent rise in messages and a 39.2 percent payroll increase, while telegraph offices numbered 25,865 and net income rose sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam L. Rogers
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
United States
Tittle
Eugene I. Hartley
Eobo
Stoo Bolet
Flour Sack of Money Case Reported in St Louis
In a household in St Louis two daughters earned money by washing and a large sum was hidden in the home. The seller took the money to the bank and a lengthy counting process followed, with buyers and secrecy noted in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mae
Marloes County
Messaurel
Che Gaia
Nine Hoeller
Striethy
Shelbyville
Anderson
John HH
van Buskirk
Paris Green
North Vernon
Board of County Commissioners
William Clerkin
Campbell Township
Evansville
Benjamin Busse
Muncie
George W. Carter
San Francisco
St. John's Universalist Church
Newcastle
Planns
Connersville
Fayette County
Organization of Farmers
Tndiing Federation of Farmers’ Associations
George PL Woodring
Jeffersonville
Willim J K. Clegg
Clarksville
U. B. Roberts
Indiana Superintendents' Association
Treencastle
Putnam County
Board of Commissioners
South Bend
Tamarack Grange
Mishawaka
Grange Elevator Company
W. Tf. Huston
Edward Zieger
Cyimp
Methodist Episcopal Assembly
Jefferson County
Terre Waute—Simpson Murray
Edward de Bruler
Speedwell
Murray
North Third Street
de Bruler
Chase Street
West Terre Thiute
Laporte
Tlarriscan Methodist Episcopale Church of
Indiana
Tirs
Church of
Columbus
Mooney Tannery
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Trust Company
Mount Vernon
John Brown Ing
Johan Lrowoing
Point Township
Posey County
Labor day plans advance in Shelbyville area
Shelbyville labor groups finalize observance plans for Labor Day across the city. Community unions coordinate events and local officials prepare programs for the holiday.
No Place for Scrub Bulls Rallies Dairy Interests
The United States Department of Agriculture warns against scrub bulls and argues they damage future herd production. It calls for a nationwide battle to eliminate scrub sires and establish scrub-free areas by state and county, contrasting with efforts against cattle fever ticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Stingy Feeder Cheats Cow and Self
The article warns that a cow needs protein fat and carbohydrates to produce milk. If feed lacks these nutrients the cow uses her body reserves, reducing milk quantity or quality. The piece condemns the stingy feeder for harming both animal and owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Regular Feeding and Watering Improve Cow Milk Output
The article notes cows are creatures of habit and defer to regular feed times. It stresses punctual feeding, watering, and salting with clean water to avoid health issues and encourage higher milk production for the property owner who funds the cows.
A Dairy Note on Silage and Feeding Efficiency
A dairy note advises using good silage to boost milk production and warns against keeping two cows for one. It suggests feeding during milking and estimates silage yield at 1 cubic foot equal to about 40 pounds.
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Kimberlin
J. W. Friend Cattle Company
Cratchett
HW. B. Opp
Sutton
Menard
Lee Brothers
John W. Pranks
Osage
George W. Wightnan
George
Virginia
Hazel
Telegraph
Rathrands
Ewing
Motor Transport Corps
Ndiana
Vincennes
Frank L. Oliphant
Owensville
Gibson County Board of Education
R. R. Marshall
George Beresford
Rochester
Fultane
Kleppinger
Af Lee FF. Dyas
R. F. Logan
People Coal and Mining Company
Coalmont
Petersburg
Petersburg School Board
T. W. Basinger
Charles J. Nancy
Frank Luke
Doctor Luke
Corydon
A. O. Deweese
Jasper
Dubois County
Scniors
Robert E. Eckert
New Albany
George Struck
Strack
Brazil
Frank Cagle
Mill Creek
Buzzards Loost
JL. E. Reeves
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Lebanon
Lebanon City
J.M. Worley
Roy W. Adney
Worley
Neu
John C. Perkins
James M. Tilley
Charles W. Watts
C. M. Job
Bartholomew County
Stingy Feeder
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