Early circus history and rug innovations noted
The passage reflects on the first U.S. circuses in 1780 and 1860 touring acts, apprenticeship practices, and Ringling Brothers as a major modern circus. It also discusses handwoven Persian rugs, Southwestern Indian rug reputations, and the rise of linoleum and new floor coverings, including Campbell Company’s Carthage product as a notable advance.
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United States
Gen. Washington
Philadelphia
Barnum Circus
Ringling Brothers
Daco
Walton
Campbell Company
Carthage
Ohio
Proper Poultry Rearing for Strong Laying Pullets
Guidance on raising pullets emphasizes separate sexes in one house by size, ample space with roosts and water, shady greens, sanitary conditions, and a balanced growing ration including green feed minerals water grain and mash. Well prepared pullets yield strong healthy birds and better profits.
Growth and Development of Pullets at College Short Course
Colles Station Texas January 28. The poultryman's future depends on pullets. Professor Herman Hlemeyer urges proper growth and development, warning against forcing feed to immature pullets. Early laying leads to molts and reduced egg production, undermining profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colles Station
Texas
BEA
W. Oy Hlemeyer
John Tarlton
Oll Re
Stephensille
A. & M. College of Texas
Oil stove blast kills Dry Leader's wife in Michigan
At Little Point Sable near Grand Rapids Mrs Wayne B Wheeler died of burns from an oil stove explosion. Her husband William Candy 81 father of Mrs Wheeler reportedly collapsed dead from shock as flames spread from the blaze. Mrs Wheeler remained unconscious after hospitalization and doctors feared she would not survive.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
William Candy
Columbus
Ohio
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Little Point Sable
Here
Grand Rapids, Mich
Anti-Saloon League
Shelby, Mich
Fuller Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Center Point Texas
Fire of undetermined origin wrecked the two story Fuller Hotel in Center Point Texas on Thursday night. The frame structure housed 20 rooms and had stood for about 45 years with Mrs. Fuller in residence for 14 years. Mrs. Fuller her daughter and two grandchildren and seven guests escaped unharmed as a brick building shielded nearby properties. Volunteer bucket brigades and chemical extinguishers limited the blaze until Kerrville volunteers arrived and riverside pumps supplied a large water stream. Mrs. Fuller faced about 5000 dollars in losses with no insurance and other adjacent buildings suffered only slight damage.
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Center Point
Tex
Fuller
Kerrville
Planting Fruit Trees in Texas Varieties by Climate and Soil
A Texas extension talk by E M Henderson notes that fruit tree variety selection must match local climate soil and surroundings. He lists adaptable varieties for broad Texas planting and stresses consulting county agents for soil specific guidance and successful orchard planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arp Beauty
Mamie Ross
Keiffer and Garber
McDonald ’ Austin
Carmen
Woman killed as car door flies open near Coahoma
Mrs. A. C. Townsend, 25, of Big Springs Texas, was instantly killed when the door of a moving automobile flew open near Coahoma in Howard County. She was riding with her husband en route to Colorado. Townsend worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
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Big Springs
Tex
A. C. Townsend
Coahoma
Howard County
Colorado
Townsend
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
For Rent or Sale: Four Room Furnished Residence
Four room furnished residence in Walch's addition offered for sale with small cash down. Includes piano and all household contents except silverware linens and bedding. these may be included if rented. Write or phone for details.
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Walch’s
Mrs Fehrenbach P O Box 257 1543 Elsmere Pl San Antonio TX
Public notice line shows a contact address for Mrs Fehrenbach in San Antonio Texas with P O Box 257 and Elsmere Place, identifying a local resident.
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P.O. Box
Elsmere Pi
San Antonio
Texas
Horses Flies Force Women to Long Skirts in Bridgend
A horse fly plague in Bridgend England drives women to abandon short dresses. They adopt long sleeves high necks and woolen stockings as the insects bite bare necks and exposed legs. The item notes subscriptions to the Standard.
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Bridgend
England
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The
College Station
E. M. Henderson
Athens
Mrs. Fehrenbach
Georges Happy Seven
Oscar Stehling
Joe
Peter’s Hall
Peter
Pletely
Pieil Bros
Bure’s
Stonewall, Texas
Music By the
Hy. J. Burg
Nimitz
Fred. Smith
Service
City Cafe
Fredericksburg
Frigidaire
Machine
Taylor -Burke Motor Co
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