Prospectors Work At Pack Saddle Mountain Mine
Promoters W P Bankston G W Burton and engineer Frank DeWitt report a shaft at Pack Saddle Mountain near Llano reaching seventy feet with a widening vein of ore, potential pockets valued in hundreds of dollars and signs of ancient mining nearby. Further development expected as machinery arrives.
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Pack Saddle Mountain
W. P. Bankston
G. W. Burton
Austin
Frank DeWitt
Llano
Joose
Eddily
Fall Army Worm Threatens Crops In Texas Fields
Entomologist R R Reppert warns farmers of widespread small fall army worm infestations across sections. Damage could become severe by mid September, affecting gardens and grasslands. Control options include poison bran mash, dragging to ground, ditch barriers, and spraying arsenate of lead or lime arsenate mix with care.
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R. R. Reppert
College Station
Texas
Water and Shade for Livestock
Dr I D Wilson in The Progressive Farmer stresses summer sanitation for livestock. Emphasizing clean uncontaminated water, ample shade, and fly protection, he argues these measures prevent disease and maximize gains during hot months. He notes wallows can substitute for hogs but are hard to keep sanitary.
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I. D. Wilson
Progressive
Water increases yield in dairy cows at Beltsville experiments
Federal dairy farm experiments show cows drink more and produce more milk when water is available freely rather than once daily. Twice daily watering matches intake but not production. gains rise with higher production. Warmed water boosts intake in cold weather but little effect on yield. Water needs fall with beet or mangel feeds.
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Federal
Beltsville
Texas Holds Broad Industrial Promise and Raw Material Wealth
Texas is described as the leading producer of oil gas coal and lignite with ample fuel resources and expanding power supply. Strong labor diverse climate favorable for industrial growth and good transportation plus available local capital are noted for further development. Also mentions fast color printed pongee sale and fresh produce markets with new ladies dress shoes.
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Texas
Woman Convicted of Murder in Shamrock Case
In Wheeler district court Mrs. J. S. Clem was found guilty of murdering her husband J. S. Clem, a 45 year old farmer, near Ramsdell on December 8. She received a 21 year sentence, the longest ever given to a woman in the county. The shotgun used was fired at close range. The weapon lay outside the bedroom days later.
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Shamrock
J. S. Clem
Wheeler
Ramsdell
Norman Bros Silk Dresses and Central Drug Co Aggressin Ad
A vintage ad notes a shipment of Ladies Silk Dresses from Norman Bros and promotes Central Drug Co with a product claim Get Your Blackleg Aggressin. The ad touts life guarantee and affordable prices.
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Central Drug Co
Fredericksburg Imp. Co Piping Sale Prompted by Fresh Load
A carload of first class piping in all sizes just unloaded. Get our prices before you buy. Fredericksburg Imp. Co.
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Fredericksburg
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Peter
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Cherry Mountain Band
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RCA Radiola
Loyal Music Store
China
Walter
Jewelry
Gillespie County
Amnountanca
Taylor - Burke Motor Co
Ford
Fredericksburg, Texas
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