Sheep Shearing Frequency Studied for Wool Yield and Lambs
A nine year study by J M Jones W H Cameron and O Y Carpenter at the Sonora ranch station of A and M College Extension compares once versus twice yearly shearing. Results show a small wool yield advantage for twice yearly shearings but no material benefit in lamb crop or survival, with mixed death losses and prices not offsetting the extra shearings.
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J. M. Jones
W. H. Cameron
O. Y. Carpenter
Sonora
A & M. College Extension Service
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Poultry Producers Association Expands Eggs Reach in Texas Stores
In San Antonio and Corpus Christi the Poultry Producers Association distributes eggs to numerous stores including 32 of the city’s oldest national chains. The program, aided by Mayfield Park settlers, aims to boost local production and provide affordable, quality eggs amid rising demand in fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Poultry Producers Association
EB. H. Orchard
Poultry Producers Association of Texas
Corpus Christi
South
Orchard
Mayfield Park
Thurman Barrett
Middle West
H. C. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Liano
Uvalde County
Size and development of heifer breeding plans
The guide stresses considering both breed size and development when deciding breeding age. Large heavy breeds should freshen at 27 to 30 months, faster maturing breeds at 24 to 27 months, and underdeveloped heifers may need a delay to reach a satisfactory size. Texas ranks fifth in population in the 1923 census, with a 1940 slogan from the Council of Regional Chamber of Commerce promoting Texas internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Council of Regional Chamber of Commerce
State Board Sets $17.50 Per Child School Fund
The State Board of Education kept the apportionment at 17.50 for each child for the next session, totaling about 26.6 million with 1,520,000 students. Bids were ordered for rich textbook contracts with openings on Oct. 13, and six year olds were added to the rolls alongside a normal increase of 20,000 children.
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Nve
State Board of Education
Texas Dominates US Carbon Black Production in 1929
Texas produced 62 percent of the nation’s carbon black in 1929, totaling 228,183,000 pounds, highlighting the state’s lead in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Port Arthur Hosts World’s Largest Oil Refinery
The largest oil refinery in the world is located at Port Arthur according to Manufacturers' Record. Texas will have twenty and possibly twenty one members of the House of Representatives when the 1930 census is accepted by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Texas
House of Representatives
Congress
Brayne Brenham tragedy ends in ax murder and shooting
Brenham August 18 Mrs Tra vis Smith 40 was slain with an ax at her rural home six miles south of Brenham. Ceralus Bennegro a 70 year old man who had worked for the family was shot six times by her husband former tick inspector Ceralus Bennegro was killed after an alleged attempt on Mrs Smith's life The coroner's verdict had not been returned. Funeral services for Mrs Smith are scheduled in Brenham with only her husband as survivor.
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Brenham
Travis Smith
Ceralus Bennegro
Smith
Ben
H. S. Reece
Greenvine
John W. Schwickert
Smiths
Schwickert
Greenvine Road
Teck Girl Drowns Swimming in Colorado River
Miss Jessie Stevens an 18 year old from Teck drowned while swimming in the Colorado River twenty miles west of Austin Texas Aug 18. She was regarded as an expert swimmer and her companions could not explain the drowning which occurred possibly due to cramps. Her body was recovered.
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Austin
Tex
Jessie Stevens
Teck
Colorado River
Stevens
Orgatone Brings Relief to Local Farmer and Wife
Local farmer W. M. Wheeler and his wife report lasting improvement after taking Orgatone for years of stomach trouble. They say digestion improved, gas and cramps stopped, and appetites returned to normal. Ad claims genuine Orgatane available at Central Drug Store in Fredericksburg.
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W. M. Wheeler
Fredericksburg
Central Drug Store
Ferry capsizes on Connecticut River drowning four in car
Four people drown when a hand prop ferry between Westmorland New Hampshire and Putney Vermont capsizes near shore as two autos slide into the river. The Austin family and William Clark perish. Harry A. Pierce and Alison Cushing are rescued. The incident recalls a circus elephant fatality decades ago.
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Westmorland
N. H
Connecticut River
Putney
Vict
Ray Austin
William Clark
Austin
Harry A. Pierce
Keene
Clark
Pierce
Alison Cushing
Cushing
Chester Frederick
New Hampshire
Woman Gored and Killed by Jersey Bull Near Columbus
Mrs. J. C. Doty was gored and trampled to death when a Jersey bull escaped from a pasture two miles northeast of Columbus. Her husband and son were away from the Doty Farm at the time. Neighbors across the road arrived too late to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kan
J. C. Doty
Doty
Here
Local Official Candidates List by Precinct
A roster lists candidates for county and precinct offices including County Judge Hermann Usener Emil H Hopf August Stz Louis Durst Edg H Tatseh Alfred C Hermann Paul C Pressler Felix Meurer Albert L Petermann Joseph P Staudt Louis Kordzik Wm M Petmecky for District Clerk A D Stahl Henry O Langerhans for County Clerk Albert E Klett for Tax Collector Walter E Knoche for County Treasurer Mrs Lina Crenwelge for Commissioner Prec 1 Adolph Gerhard for Commissioner Prec 4 C H Herber Edmund L Stahl Emil Welgehausen for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 A W Petmecky John Heep for Constable Hy Schuch Joe T McDonald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Stz Louis W. Durst
Edg. H. Tatseh Alfred C. Hermann Paul C. Pressler
Felix Meurer
Albert L. Petermann
Joseph P. Staudt
Louis Kordzik
Wm. M. Petmecky
Plane crash in Grand Saline claims youth life
Grand Saline, Aug. 17 One passenger Jewell Phillips 21 died from internal injuries after a barnstorming plane crashed at the local airport early Sunday night The pilot R B Kateman 31 of Dallas and passenger Polk Dickerson 19 of Grand Saline were critically injured The motor stalled at about 400 feet after takeoff and the craft spun to the ground The plane was demolished Kateman had been carrying passengers all day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Jewell Phillips
R. B. Kateman
Dallas
Polk Dickerson
Dickerson
Kateman
Get Herd in Shape for Winter Dairy Care
The article urges dairymen to prepare cattle, feed, and barns for winter. It warns a thin cow will produce poor milk quality, advises securing affordable feed now, and stresses proper barn repairs, ample light and ventilation, and a warm water supply.
Blowout turns car over killing boy
In Port Arthur on August 17 a tire blew out on a car driven by a 15 year old. The vehicle overturned and Elton R. Greer died from injuries suffered when he was hurled onto the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Elton R. Greer
Giant 12 Foot Sea Bat Brought In For Display
A 12 foot wing span sea bat, a giant ray resembling a California sting ray, was shot near Port Aransas and brought to Corpus Christi. The flat, dark top with light underside weighs 700 to 800 pounds and feeds on surface prey. Reports mention a much larger 22 foot specimen once shot by Captain Anderson.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Port Aransas
California
Anderson
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A. D. Stahl
Henry O. Langerhans
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Alex Jung
Lieser
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Lina Crenwelge
Adolph Gerhard
Fred Hahn
W. L. Brandon
Joe Heep
Max Beckmann
C. H. Herber
Edmund L. Stahl
Emil Welgehausen
Justice OF the Peace
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John Heep
Hy. Schuch
Joe T, McDonald
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R. M Lewis and Knopp & Metzger
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Travelers Cafe
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