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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
8
The agency plans to organize a cooperative effort among bureau members to pool feed purchases this year to cut costs. It would also help farmers sell surplus produce rather than be compelled into the market amid drought, as reported by W A Warr, president of the Bexar County Fiestak Turced Ser.
Fort Worth Texas August 5 midweek cattle and calf receipts totaled 6800 head with gains noted from last Wednesday. Active steady market with most stockers selling about steady and steers from a few weeks, buyers paying from 2.00 to 2.50 for cutters and 2.75 to 3.75 for fair quality dies.
A man about 40 years old died in Uvalde County after being bitten by a rattlesnake while hunting near his home in the Fair settlement just north of Uvalde. Medical aid arrived too late to save him. The incident occurred yesterday morning as he pursued game in the region.
Local ginners in Northeast Texas report a heavy cotton crop for the season. They anticipate strong yields and expect higher gin activity across the region, noting a robust season after recent years.
An old medicinal notice touts Black-Draught as a relief for biliousness and liver trouble. It claims a dose or two keeps one in good condition and emphasizes that the product contains no minerals.
Boll weevils are numerous in the wet Southeast state, including South Carolina, with reports of presence in several other states. Despite widespread infestation, overall damage remains slight.
Reports from Memphis indicate July 29 correspondents note Oklahoma cotton has steadied with improved prospects since July 16 due to rainfall. Deterioration hit South and Central Texas but rains halted further decline elsewhere. Lower temperatures aid growth. western regions show fair to good, while south areas remain poor. Picking advances, considerable cotton ginned, boll weevil present but variable.
Washington reports the Joint Board of Interstate Highways designated six major Texas interstates, linking large cities and connecting the state with every other state. A government printed map will show the Texas tran motorways and be distributed nationwide.
The Flor Esville parish lists First Lutheran Floresville offering German services on the first and third Sundays at 10:00 a.m and English services on the second third and fourth Sundays at 5:00 p.m with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. St John’s Poth holds English services the first Sunday evening and German services on the fourth Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Peace Lutheran in Dewees School House meets German services on the second Sunday at 10:15 a.m and English services on the fourth Sunday at 3:30 p.m with English Sunday School an hour before each service. Rev. A. E. Flathmann invites worshippers.
Sabbath School every Sunday at 10 o clock led by J E Wiseman. Christian Endeavor every Sunday at 4 led by Mrs P L Holcombe. Preaching on the fourth and fifth Sundays by Rev Marsh M Callaway.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a morning sermon by the pastor at 10 245 a m There will be no evening service due to a revival at the Baptist church Roy G Rader P C
Calvin Swanson and family from Floresville visited yesterday while he works on a county highway project from the Bexar line to two miles south of Floresville Beeville. Mrs Schroeder and children from Jourdanton stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Striebeck last week. Mrs. Schroeder aided her mother who has an infected hand. Mrs Bowie and son W E Bowie returned from Winfield Texas where he works and crops are good with recent rains. Mrs Huistendahl returning to Mercedes after visiting her mother Mrs Myers who is improving. Westhoff reports a tragic shooting as a boy, nine, shot himself upstairs after an argument. he died before aid arrived.
Kansas City reports top market in five years as prime fed steers sold in local yards. Forty Herefords averaging 1503 pounds brought 14.50 per hundredweight, 2 percent above prior best and not matched since December 1920.
A classic urged warning on kidney disease with back ache and urinary signs and recommends Doan's Pills as the trusted remedy. The Floresville endorsement from Sam Villarreal cites relief from kidney trouble after using the medicine, with purchase at Flores' Drug Store and the maker Foster-Milburn Co. long advertised in Buffalo New York.
Three young sisters Vera Brank aged 3 Anna Brank 4 and Tillie Brank 15 drowned while bathing in the Colorado River about three miles below Wharton Texas. Their bodies were recovered after several hours.
Kerrville Texas on August 5 reports B L Wiedenfeld a county scientific farmer has placed an order for a 12 000 egg incubator. He plans to launch a large scale poultry operation and offer custom hatching services to local raisers as part of a new industry near Kerrville.
Rains across Pearsall county boost optimism for the county fair opening September 23 and lasting several days. County officials predict the event will be the largest and most successful in its history due to improved business conditions and crop outlook.
TAKEN UP black horse mule about 15 hands high six or seven years old no brand owner can have animal by paying for care and for this ad Fritz Hassmann Rt. 4 Floresville 7-314te ny TAKEN UP one light colored steer about five years old no mark or brand good shape owner must pay for care and advertising Mrs E V Manis Floresville Box 125
An old advertisement warns that pellagra may cause nervousness stomach trouble and other symptoms and offers a free booklet The Story of Pellagra. Doctor W Rountree of Texarkana promotes his treatment endorsed by a state health department and physicians with over two thousand treatments sold in the past year.
Chronicle-Journal item notes a scholarship opportunity to a business college. It invites readers to apply and promises admission assistance and guidance for deserving students seeking business studies.
Fragmentary text mentions flocks, attack, ownership, and desperation. No clear event, date, or identifiable names available.
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