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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
10
A historical public health notice urges thorough fly control to prevent disease transmission. It details how houseflies spread bacteria and parasites, not destroy them, and argues for sewer cleanliness and complete flyproofing via sealed doors and windows to reduce infant mortality and epidemic risk.
The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry updates Miscellaneous Circular 14 MC on State Sanitary Requirements Governing Admission of Live Stock. It lists essential entry rules for cattle horses mules asses hogs sheep goats and notes states may cover poultry dogs and cats. It notes who inspects animals what tests are acceptable and the state officials in charge of inspection.
Avian tuberculosis is widespread with 6 percent of flocks examined in 28 states showing disease. The first case was found in a prairie chicken by Dr. L. Van Es of the North Dakota Agricultural College. Campaigns in the middle western states aim to stamp out avian tuberculosis to aid hog TB eradication.
A method advises cubing hay into inch lengths and placing it in a wire-netting basket feeder to present before hens continuously.
King George's daughter-in-law the Duchess of York gave birth to a daughter at Glamis Castle. The infant is fourth in line to the throne after the Prince of Wales father and sister Elizabeth. Royal officials and telegraph messages confirmed the birth as loyal subjects awaited details and names.
On the farm peafowls can be kept with little trouble as ornamental birds that attract attention. A starting pen of four hens and one cock may be costly but could yield profits from eggs and young birds. Peahens lay 8 to 10 eggs and incubate for 28 days, with the mother brooding the youngsters for an extended period.
A male oriented column offering practical breakfast hacks. It suggests keeping fresh fruit in the fridge, using cereal with milk, reheat Parker House rolls in a bag, poaching eggs in simmering water, using a stove top egg method, and cooking bacon and ham to crispness and tenderness with proper fat drainage and heat control.
About fifteen states require a blood test for breeding cattle entering. North Carolina led, followed by Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia. Ohio is nearly surrounded by compliant states. Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Oregon bar entry of test positive animals.
Mrs. T. W. Petree of Abilene Texas says Orgatone relieved years of stomach troubles and other ailments after trying various medicines. She reports improved appetite better sleep and no constipation and urges others to try the medicine. Genuine Argotone sold at Central Drug Store in Fredericksburg.
The American Cotton Cooperative Association plans to advance state cotton cooperatives about 90 percent of cotton value for seasonal pool members with optional pool cotton at 80 percent. Advances will adjust with market changes as the federal farm board backs the plan.
The State Department requested permission from five governments for Roger Q. Williams and Ted Lundgren to fly over their territories in what may become a globe circling flight. Nations involved include the Irish Free State England Holland Germany and Japan. Private arrangements were said to cover Soviet Russia and Siberia, given the lack of U S relations with the Soviet.
Female help wanted in Fredericksburg for reliable lady to take orders for well known Watkins Products. Established customer base with excellent pay. Write C. H. Worley at 70 90 West Iowa Avenue Memphis Tenn. 46 49.
Bandera Texas plans a Diamond Jubilee celebration on Labor Day. A 9 a.m. parade will end at the county courthouse with a World War II hero monument tribute. Speakers will recall Bandera’s early history before a noon barbecue and park festivities.
Yoakum Texas August 23 cauthern Smith 14 son of Mr and Mrs W H Gullion Hochheim Prairie community drowned in the Guadalupe River North Hochheim Friday evening at 7 o clock His body recovered at 1 this morning by G Hill of this city 40 feet from where he went down Members of the party were swimming and caught in a whirlpool One swam out and all others except Smith were rescued Funeral services not announced.
The firm states it pays the highest market prices for cotton mohair eggs and other country products indicating buyers ready to purchase farm goods.
An advertisement promotes RAT-SNAP cakes that kill rats and mice and control odors. It lists sizes 35 cents 65 cents and $1.25 with applicable coverage areas and guarantees, sold by R. M Lewis and Knopp & Metzger.
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