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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
4
A severe hail and rainstorm struck McAllen around 2:30 PM lasting about an hour. Windows shattered, streets flooded, traffic halted, and power outages occurred as hail up to two inches battered homes and businesses while citrus trees mostly survived. Damages estimated at 6000 dollars with extensive stock losses.
A severe hailstorm swept a mile wide through south and east Waco on April 26. It shattered hundreds of windows, stripped trees, and damaged roofs and building fronts. East Waco sustained about $3,000 in damage to roofs and window lights.
Gainesville Texas April 28 damage estimated from 5 000 to 7 000 was caused by a windstorm Saturday night along the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad south of the Butcher oil field in the western Cooke County. One house was leveled another was unroofed and several others damaged. Telephone communication also disrupted.
Full carload of galvanized pipe in all sizes offered at reduced prices. Water supply materials on sale. Sanitary plumbing line available. Customer urged to get prices for work. Oscar Krauskopf signs.
Fort Worth honors Jim Kelly former endurance flight record co holder killed in a plane crash near Alvord Texas. Teammate G W Mennis also died with Reg Robbins surviving the non stop refueling flight era. Mennis to be buried Tuesday with services to follow for Kelly’s funeral attended by many pilots.
The article notes that spring freshening gives cows early milk year benefits from lush pasture but the advantage fades quickly as summer heat, flies, and farm workload reduce pasture quality and attention. Production declines and butterfat prices drop in spring and summer.
Roy Marshall, 22, was killed in Austin Texas when an automatic pistol discharged after it fell from his pocket while he sat in a barber chair. The bullet pierced the chair and struck him, killing him instantly.
Fort Davis Texas April 26 moving picture studio and deluxe summer resort planned for the 75 year old adobe fort. W A Wilson Marfa manager for Jack Hoxie signs lease with J E Pierce New York financier forming a 2 million dollar corporation. New site includes 50 by 100 foot swimming tank and a push to film western pictures with Hoxie and Desmond involved.
Texas farmers respond to pleas for reduced planting with a four percent cut in cotton acreage per the April estimate by state agriculture commissioner George B. Terrell. Corn acreage up two percent, sorghum slightly higher, wheat and oats down, with overall crop conditions noted as mixed and rain welcomed in late week.
Before breeding, heifers should be carefully fed to avoid excess fat that stunts growth and delays maturity. After breeding, feeding can be liberal as there are extra demands for lactation. If on good pasture little grain helps. fall freshening on poor pasture should receive green feed and 3 to 5 pounds of grain per head daily.
Fire engines raced to a Nashville suburb home of attorney Frank M. Bass but left after learning he was not a fire department subscriber. The house burned to ruins with an estimated loss of 35000 dollars, as the independent company cited lack of authority to fight fires for non‑members.
The Cherry Spring School Picnic takes place on Thursday May 15. Barbecue will be served for dinner and supper. The program features children’s performances in the afternoon and adults after supper. Music and entertainment appear in the afternoon with cold drinks on the grounds.
A large fire on the Houston ship channel destroyed the Henderson Cotton company warehouse and over 1000 bales of cotton. Fire equipment from across the city fought the blaze, with damage estimated at more than 150000 dollars.
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