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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
12
Hyphenated text notes hog producers lose millions yearly to the kidney worm an internal parasite affecting swine organs and carcasses. It spreads via soil and infected waste with control through clean pens soil, sanitary water, creep feeder use and balanced rations to prevent losses.
A noon tornado and high winds battered Houston Municipal Airport and nearby areas injuring no one else. William A. Glover, 73, was killed when lightning struck a tree he sat under near his son J W Glover’s home. Hangar doors and an airfield garage were damaged as rain flooded gutters and disrupted traffic. A prior Aug. 1 tornado had damaged the airport, tearing a hangar wall and injuring planes.
Bob Hale and his family kept a milk cow in Robstown on the Corpus Christi highway. Sometime overnight the cow was butchered and hauled away, leaving only insides. Robstown officers investigate with no clues yet.
In Baton Rouge on August 30 a petition names Gov Huey P Long as a joint defendant in a district court suit filed by the widow of Curtis Blackwell, a convict killed by guards on a Pointe Coupee Parish rice farm. The suit alleges coerced contract with John P Burgin Inc. and illegal confinement. The widow seeks 25000 for loss of potential earnings amid Longs senatorial campaign.
Gov. Moody sent the special drought relief committee report from Wichita Falls to Sec. Hyde and Red Cross chief William Baxter with copies to President Hoover. The committee urged immediate action including a $15 million drought relief loan program, tax relief in hard hit counties, and broader federal aid with Red Cross distribution.
Franklin county grand jury returns first degree murder charge against Rev. J. T. Smith 70, in the May 13 slaying of W. C. Sammons 52 near Rock Springs school district, with trial set for Sept. 9. Witnesses say Sammons died from a shotgun blow after a dispute over school affairs.
Denver Aug 29 Co operative marketing of wool under the agricultural marketing act and the federal farm board benefits growers. Roy Hagenbarth former head of the National Wool Growers Association says plan adds 3 to 5 cents a pound and could push returns beyond 20 to 25 cents after costs. Colorado leads in adoption with 90 percent of its clip sold co operatively and New Mexico similar. United States still imports more wool than it exports. a 34 cent tariff on clean wool provides limited protection against foreign wool. Hagenbarth founded the wool association in 1890.
W W Tippen, president of the First National Bank of Lometa, left August 11 to obtain funds in Dallas and has not communicated since. The bank closed August 16, an auditor has been present for ten days, and stockholders await a decision on reopening. Tippen, a six year Lometa resident, held about 46 percent of bank stock.
Citizens of Marble Falls voted to support forming the Hill Country Chamber of Commerce to advertise the region. Temporary president J. J. Faubion said the plan envisions 10,000 members with a $10,000 annual budget. James W. Chapman spoke, with Burnet the next meeting site and counties listed.
A compact subscription offer promotes the Standard at an annual rate of $1.50. The notice emphasizes affordability and long-term access to the newspaper. It presents a straightforward call to action for readers to subscribe.
In South Bend Indiana police probe the murder of 8 year old Marveline Apple. A barn and footprints suggest a child attacker. suspects including Frank B Shuey 34 of Greensburg Pa are questioned. Local officials and newspapers post rewards totaling 2600 dollars to aid the investigation. Neighbors organize searches while police caution against vigilante action. Marvelines mother collapsed after the body was found and is under medical care. The father lives in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Mrs Sim Reid wife of a Uvalde County ranchman was badly hurt when her sedan left a steep hill 25 miles southwest of Kerrville on Leakey road. Four children escaped with minor scratches. Dr J L Fowler treated her then rushed her to Kerrville Hospital for surgery. She suffered a brain concussion and severe scalp wound and was reported to be improving.
London records 94 degrees as heat drives habits and duty. Guards slow march, pools stay open, storms relieve Scotland, Abroath floods strike, Duchess of York at Glamis after birth, Duke of York blocked from Balmoral by lightning and disrupted lines.
Hog houses need dry conditions and ventilation for escape from heat. If shade is scarce hogs may be locked out to prevent overheating. When available shade must be cool. otherwise hogs risk death. Artificial shade can be created with a brush or straw cover on a framework and is cooler than board or metal coverings.
In Neponset Illinois on August 29 Stephen Fisher was startled by a mouse sprinting up his pant leg causing him to lose control of his car and overturn into a ditch. Both car and driver sustained injuries while the mouse reportedly escaped.
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