Henry to Oppose Sheppard for Senate in 1930 Primary
Former congressman R L Henry of Houston announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for United States Senate. He plans to oppose Senator Sheppard, author of the 18th Amendment, and urged repeal or modification of national prohibition. He backs tariffs on hides wool crude petroleum and farm products and seeks better river and harbor funding. Henry, who came to Houston six years ago from Waco after 20 years in Congress, said campaigning should not start before May 1.
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Houston
R. L. Henry
United States Senate
Sheppard
Henry
United States
Congress
Robert J. Walker
Floover’s Farm Relief Board
Andi
Waco
Manure and Flies Threaten Health and Fertility
A Iowa Homestead article warns that manure attracts flies and endangers health. It urges hauling winter manure before spring work to cut fly nuisance and preserve fertility, suggesting spreading in pastures to boost livestock carrying capacity.
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Iowa
Eradication Tactics for Wild Onions in Croplands
The text outlines long term control methods for wild onions in cultivated land. It emphasizes regular crop rotation and clean cultivation, particularly with corn and soybeans, and recommends late fall plowing to expose roots to freezing. It notes onion seeds spread through grain and are hard to remove during threshing.
Senate OKs 520 Million Tariff Bill After Seven Month Fight
The Senate passed a 520 million tariff bill with average duties around 39 percent on imports, amid East West clash. The bill raises duties about 70 million dollars and heads to conference to resolve House Senate differences before Hoover’s signature.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculural
House
White House
Hoover
Tariff Commission
Sen. Thomas
Oklahoma
Garner
Texas
Self Feeders Best for Fertility of the Soil
Farmers should feed the land to sustain crops and livestock, using self feeding plants like legumes. Legumes require inoculation lime and adequate fertility, with certain varieties tolerating acid soil while others fail on it.
Thorough Cleaning Guidelines for Poultry House
The chicken house should be thoroughly cleaned out twice yearly, preferably in spring and fall. Floors walls ceilings and fixtures should be drenched with a strong disinfectant. Use a 3 percent coal tar stock dip solution. Remove and replace litter when it breaks up enough that grain is left scattered for the birds to forage.
Notice of Discontinuance of Grape Creek Road in Gillespie County
Public notice from Gillespie County Texas announces the intent to discontinue part of Grape Creek Road from the Ed mund Jacoby land southeast corner to the Blanco County line at the May 1930 term. Interested parties are summoned to appear and contest the action in Fredericksburg. Albert E. Klett, Clerk. St. 25-28.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie County
Texas
Grape Creek
Edmund Jacoby Land
Blanco County
Fredericksburg
A. D
Albert E. Klett
Gill. Co
State OF Texas
Gillespie
Max Blum
Elizabeth Blum
H. H. Sagebiel
Baby lives after 300 mile car race rescue
Fort Worth Texas March 19 an 18 month old Bobby Howze son of Mr and Mrs I L Howze survived a lodged paper fragment in his bronchial tubes after an auto trip from San Angelo to Fort Worth. Doctors in San Angelo failed to remove the fragment and the fast car journey to Fort Worth saved the child's life.
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Fort Worth
Tex
San Angelo
Bobby Howze
I. L. Howze
Howze
San Marcos Boy Killed as Auto Turns Over
Ewell Netherland aged 19 was killed instantly when his car skidded on West San Antonio street and overturned while he was commuting to work at B Dailey & Son grocery. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Netherland and is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. His family previously suffered the loss of another son in August 1928.
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San Marcos
Tex
Ewell Netherland
J. B. Netherland
B. Dailey & Son
San Antonio
C. E. Dawson
Dallas
Annie Ruth Netherland
Henry Netherland
Frank Netherland
Agricultural Notes on Soil, Spinach, and Crops
Select the richest soil and sunniest spot for early spinach. Soil washing remains a serious farmer problem. Barley should be planted between oat and corn planting times. Local honey flavors vary by district, shaping preferences.
Dangers of Soil Depletion Highlighted in Editorial
An editorial discusses how leaching soil washing and robbing plant nutrients threaten agricultural productivity and the future of farming, urging sustainable practices to protect earth’s bounty.
Sunflower and Corn Yields Reported at Ohio Station
An Ohio station reports a three year average sunflower yield of 14.28 tons per acre and corn yield of 12.78 tons per acre under similar conditions.
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Ohio Station
Planting Window Savors Soy Beans at Iowa State Farm
Agronomy tests at Iowa State College farm show soybeans tolerate a long planting period from April 19 to June 7. Researchers report successful growth and equal yields within this window, indicating flexible timing for farmers.
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Iowa State College Agronomy Farm
Heart of the Hills Epworth League Program
Fredericksburg event on April 6, 1930 features song service devotional by Miss Della Hahn with the theme What Shall We Read What is Literature by Llano River Union Center Point League readings by Eleanor Brodie and others Hymnology Bible Literature and General Literature talks by local leagues 3 30 PM business meeting 4 PM recreational hour 5 PM inspirational talk Rev C R Brewster Kerrville 5 15 PM loving cups awarded Adjourment
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Heart of the Hills
Epworth League Union
Fredericksburg
Della Hahn
Llano River Union
Center Point League
Kerrville League
Eleanor Brodie
Comfort League
Harper League
C. R. Brewster
Kerrville
Short .410 Shotgun Recovered Reward Offered
A short barrel .410 shotgun is described with a reward offered for information leading to its recovery or return to the office. The notice provides minimal details and seeks help from the public.
30 000 Pesos Asked For San Angelo Man
A letter from Tepic Mexico firm Delius & Company dated March 19 reports Mexican bandits demand 30 000 pesos for the release of Mrs J E Bristow’s husband. The note says contact with the kidnappers may be possible within three days.
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San Angelo
Tex
J. E. Bristow
Delius & Company
Tepic
Mexico
Remarkable Dandruff Remover Shampoo Promise
An advertisement proclaims Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo will banish dandruff dirt grease and oil after a wash. The Central Drug Co promotes fast results and renewed hair lustre in the blink of an eye.
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Fitch
Repairing Gasoline Engines and Farm Machinery
Louis F. Oehler offers prompt repair of gasoline engines and any farm implements or machinery at reasonable prices.
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Louis F. Oehler
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Alexa
Were
Wes
Gonta
Fredericksburg Publishing
Aug. M. Jung
Schaefer
F. R. Vanhoozer
Watkins
Max W. Staudt
Central Drug Co
Rhode Island
Louis Schlaudt
Hatchery
Telephone
Basse Truck Line
E. Guenther St
Union Truck & Transportation Terminal
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