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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
6
A handleable guide describes diagnosing mange in horses and cattle by skin sores and rubbing. It prescribes a lime and sulphur dip, with precise mixing steps, quantities, and dipping frequency to control and eradicate mange.
Farm and Fireside cites government data showing Americans consumed less meat and wheat per capita from 1910 to 1925 and 1907 to 1916. The article notes diet shifts to vegetables and labor-saving devices reduce overall food needs as sedentary work rises.
Progressive Farmer outlines dairy principles emphasizing gentle cow handling, regular routines, efficient milking, and quality stock. It stresses full stomachs, homegrown feeds, grain based on production, and avoiding scrub bulls. notes one skilled worker can manage 20 cows when sold to a healthy creamery.
E F Ferrin of the University of Minnesota argues water is as essential as feed for hog production. Pigs should drink three times daily, with more on hot days, and either running pasture water or hand watering can suffice if the supply is adequate.
A Kerr County District Court jury found Willie Sullivan guilty of murdering his wife Davie Sullivan. The verdict carries a life sentence in Huntsville State Prison. Defense attorneys Lee Wallace and H C Geddie may pursue a new trial before term ends. The April 3 death occurred near the city after a bullet wound.
Rev W L Barr presiding elder for the Llano District and his family moved into the H C Roth parsonage in Llano a district purchase. The move followed Llano becoming district head from Lampasas and was marked by a pounding from the Woman's Missionary Society. Mr Roth and wife will live with Mrs Stephens temporarily until the new home is ready.
Indian Camp Texas August 19 The town business district was nearly wiped out by a fire of undetermined origin destroying nine buildings and causing about 40000 in damage Insurance coverage was roughly 7000 The blaze started in a garage around 1030 pm burning wood structures with sheet iron sheathing The German Farmers State Bank Building vault burst open and many notes and records were lost
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh travels the United States under the Harold Guggenheim Fund and is fully insured for his aircraft and life. Four policies totaling 150000 cover the plane for fire damage public liability and destruction. The life policy for Lindbergh's mother is 25000, leaving theft as the only uncovered risk.
The germ behind blackleg can persist as spores in soil and water and survives long in lime soils. It targets cattle and sheep, preferring large muscles such as shoulder thigh and back but can be found in liver spleen and intestines. It spreads via contaminated feed and water and mainly affects young animals under two years old, especially fat calves and yearlings.
A package resembling a bottle left in the Negro section of the Wright Theater at Gordon Arkansas caused a heavily charged bomb explosion at 2 am Friday. The blast damaged the balcony and projection machines though no fire occurred. Damage was estimated between 1000 and 1500 dollars. The attack woke most of the town.
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