Irrigation Plan Near Floresville Sparks Local Debate
In Wilson County amid water access concerns, resident Kas has proposed irrigation by artificial means near San Antonio’s outskirts. A local farmer, Mr W, known in the area, plans to plant fine corn on four to five acres and seeks to establish irrigation on a site southwest of Floresville along the San Cresville highway eventually expanding to truck crops. The project aims to obtain water via a ditch system and include an irrigation setup soon after approval.
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San Cresville
Wedding Bells Mark Public Interest in San Antonio Ceremony
In Pandora News notes a marriage recently held in San Antonio unites Arthur Hazel Riggs of Laredo with Elizabeth Bowman of Uvalde. The groom, a highway construction worker in Wilson County, and the bride are hailed as accomplished residents. Other local chatter includes visits, farewells, skate rink ideas, rains aiding crops, and upcoming community events.
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San Antonio
Arthur Hazel Riggs
Elizabeth Bowman
Hazel Riggs
Laredo
Wilson County
Bowman
Uvalde
Real Profitable Outing For Wilson County Farmers
A local note highlights a profitable outing for Wilson County farmers and credits the Edna area as nearby neighbor. It emphasizes the Beecen County Chamber of Commerce led by secretary C C Huhger ford and argues that active citizen participation can attract new industry. The piece urges business leaders to engage and mobilize to boost the community.
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Edna
Beecen
County Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Huhgerford
Chamber of Commerce
Haljettsville
Better Mailing Week and a Farm Camp Invitation
The piece notes Better Mailing Week June 1–7 1925 urging care with addresses to cut dead-letter losses, with figures on misdirected mail and costs. It then shifts to a District Short Course at Medina Hereford Farm July 8–10 for Wilson County farmers families, inviting camping and study on cattle, hogs, poultry, crops, and homemaking, plus a report on Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association’s strong seven million dollars in insurance and sound management in DeWitt and surrounding counties.
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Uncle Sam
A. & M. College
Medina Hereford Farm
San Antonio
Castroville Road
E. D. Beck
Wilson County
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association
Shiner
DeWitt County
Cuero
Three Year Old Boy Severely Injured In Jail Building Fall
The little son of Mr and Mrs Tom Brite was badly hurt Friday morning while playing on a steel cage in the jail building where the Brite family resides. He fell eight feet onto a concrete floor suffering concussion and other injuries. Taken to a San Antonio hospital with his parents, early hopes for surgery faded after X rays showed no brain pressure. Latest reports say the child is improving and recovery is hoped.
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Tom Brite
Regulations For Bathers In Public Pools Adopted
Texas State Board of Health sets rules for public pool use. Restrictions include illness exclusion, mandatory pre swim showers, sterilized swimsuits and towels, no spitting or sharing items, and prohibitions on eating or smoking in pool areas. Spectator walks restricted and proper entry hygiene emphasized.
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Texas State Board of Health
Stockdale Tops Nixon in 6 4 Baseball Victory
In Nixon Texas on Friday Stockdale beat Nixon 6 to 4 on the Nixon diamond. Umpires were Rev J H Richards of Kenedy and R P Weber who left Nixon.
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Nixon
Texas
Stockdale
Nixon Diamond
New Highway Bills Become Laws on June 18
The Vernon Record notes that after a 90 day constitutional wait, highway bills from the Thirty-Ninth legislature become laws on June 18. Prohibitions include cutouts on cars and highway officers must wear distinctive uniforms.
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Vernon
Circular rainbow seen here Sunday
A complete circular rainbow was visible here Sunday from noon to about 1 20, encircling the sun for about 30 degrees. The spectrum appeared reversed with fleecy clouds inside against a midnight blue sky as the sun shone. Meteorologists called it caused by frost clouds high in the atmosphere and said it was unique. No similar references found in Karnes City citation.
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Karnes City
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