ARD AND BACON OF HOGS Types and swine breeds overview
The piece outlines two primary hog types lard and bacon noting lard hogs dominate US production. It lists main lard breeds Poland China Berkshire Chester White Duroc Jersey and Hampshire and bacon breeds Tamworth and Berkshire Yorkshire. It also says no single best breed. suitability varies with feed and conditions.
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United States
Poland-China
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc-Jersey
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Texas Sulphur and the Swensons Exhibit at New York Fair
The National Chemical Exhibition will showcase Freeport Sulphur Company of Freeport Texas as a major world supplier. The Swenson family, native Texans who built S M Swenson Sons banking, shaped the enterprise with Eric P Swenson and Albin E Swenson, sons of S M Swenson. Their Austin origins trace to 1830s Texas frontier days, linking to the Brazos River and Richmond, and a long history in commerce and defense.
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New York City
Lone Star
Freeport Sulphur Company
Freeport
Texas
Eric P. Swenson
Albin E. Swenison
Austin
M.swenson
Thhose
Ss. M. Swenson
Eric P
Albin
Swenson
Republic of
Richmond
Samuel Haven
Connecticut
Elisha M. Pease
Col. Colt
Mr. Swenson
New York
Bayline
Isold
Colt of
New
Sweinson
Jack Hays
Texas Rangers
Hays
Gillespie County
Gillespie
Liano
Capt
Colt
Col. Hays
California
Oakland County
M. Swenson
Jd. G. Palm
Swenson S
State National Bank
Mr. Palm
Mexicans Kill Young Man At Three Wells Ranch
Harlingen Texas Sept 18 three armed Mexicans rode to the Three Wells Ranch called out owner Abundo Garza and fired into the house. Rafael Garza was shot and killed. Officers arrested Cresencio Garcia but he had a good alibi. Four heavy men were seen leaving the area and are being hunted.
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Harlingen
Tex
Three Wells Ranch
Abundo Garza
Garza
Offi“ers
Cresencio Garcia
Garcia
The Cliffdwellers in Waco Texas Office Tower Tale
A Waco resident boasts of the city’s tall office building rising above others in the town. A New York hotel guest recalls visiting Texas and hearing about Waco, prompting a curious exchange about the city and its skyline.
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Waco
Texas
McAlpin Hotel
New York
Burglar Blows Wound San Antonio Man at Home
J W Hammond of 208 Fourth Street San Antonio aged 75 was struck on the head with an instrument believed to be a pistol during a home intrusion. He fought the burglar at 2 am, the assailant fled, and police searched the area with no trace. Hammond says three prior attempts to rob him occurred in the last ten days. the wound is serious due to his age.
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J. W. Hammond
Fourth Street
San Antonio
Official financial statement of Cain City State Bank 1917
The Official Statement of the Financial Condition of the Cain City State Bank at Cain City Texas shows the closing balance as of September 11 1917 with total assets and liabilities. The document, published in the Fredericksburg Standard September 22 1917, is sworn by president Wm Hoelzer and cashier August Jung before Notary Thomas Schmidt attesting to its accuracy.
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Cain City State Bank
Cain City
State of
State OF Texas
Gillespie
WM. Hoelzer
August Jung
Fredericksburg Publishing Co Offers Printing Services
Local notice invites businesses to bring commercial printing needs to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Promises neat results quick turnaround and affordable pricing. Builds on reputation for reliable newspaper production and customer service.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co
What If YT Bought Chicago Farm Land
A grocer joins in a reflection on missed bets and hindsight. The group jokes about buying land in the center of Chicago and becoming rich, noting everyone has vain regrets about past choices.
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Chicago
Fire at Pflugerville Hotel Injures Two Men
Austin Texas September 13 two men Peebles and August Lindstrom were seriously hurt when a hotel in Pflugerville burned. Peebles ankle injury feared broken. Lindstrom fell from a tree and was only slightly hurt. Fire brigade from Austin reached the scene after a 45 minute run. bank window cracked and nearby building scorched. Hotel owned by Mrs D Brooks. Loss estimated at 7500 to 8000 dollars partly insured.
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Austin
Tex
Pragerville
Peebles
August Lindstrom
Lngine Company
Austin Fire Department
Pflugerville
Woodward
D. Brooks
For good commercial printing land quick service phone No
A compact notice touts reliable commercial printing and fast service with contact details, inviting inquiries for prompt, high quality work. It emphasizes efficiency and accessibility through a stated phone number for orders and quotes.
Guarantee Motor Co Automobile Repair and Services
Guarantee Motor Co offers repair work of all kinds with first class workmanship guaranteed. Prices stated as reasonable. Also handles electric starter magneto and battery work auto accessories gasoline lubricating oils. Phone number 003.
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Klier Or
Department OF Laborigration Service
Division of Information
Employment Service
Galveston
Commissioner-General Immigration
Washington, D. C
Houston
Fort Houston
Willling
Ace
Hous
S. J. Bennett
U. 3
Eagle Pass
J. R. Burnett
U. 5
Immigration
Laredo
J. R. Harold
Brownsville
C. W. Paden
San Angelo
EW. Smith
C. A. Palmer
A. R. Bennett
E. J. Koenig
Bank OF Fredericksburg
Itarican Bankers
Ass'n
Texas Bankers’ Ass’n
TempPee D. Smith
Apolrh Gold
Albert, Koennecke
Mra. Frep
Walter
Elias Walter
Fin
Temple D. Smith
Ad. Gold
Alb. Koennecke
E.0. Bierschwale
Ortmet
Casing, Il
F. H. Petermann
the Cliffdwellers
Marion Holcomb
Nancy, Ky
Thedford
Capital
Interest & Exchange
Weer
HY. A. Meier
August Krieger
J. C. Stinson
Suhday
A. D
Thomas Schmidt
vOoe
Guarantee Motor Co
Nagel Bros
Schleyer & Schaefer
WM. C. Henke
Main
Fredericksburg
Richard Henke
Veal
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