Texas poultry pioneer ships one million chicks
A Graham Texas grower, J. C. Wells notes white Leghorn expert Mr. Johnson plans to ship over one million day old chicks by mail to customers nationwide. Johnson operates from a large Bowie area farm with yards and houses for a substantial investment, signaling the growth of the Texas chicken business with an annual turnover near a quarter of a million dollars.
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Mr. Johnson
Texas
United States
Johnson
Bowie
High Price of Sugar Sees Worried Nation
Sugar has climbed to wartime highs amid tariff hikes and crop shortages. Investigations show American control of much of Cuba's sugar industry and a rising boycott by housewives. Hoover backs the boycott while Harding presses to lower prices.
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Cuba
Hoover
Harding
Texas Dairy Center and Poultry Farm Noted
The Texas road south of San Antonio leads to Falfurrias home to the world’s largest Jersey herd built by Ed C Lassiter. The town thrives as a dairy hub producing 1600 pounds of butter daily and shipping premier cattle. North to Bowie lies the world’s largest poultry farm started from six birds and now 15000 grown.
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Texas
San Antonio
Colorado Gulf Highway
Falfurrias
Ed C. Lassiter
Bowie
M Cme
Page Ad Costs in Leading National Magazines
This piece explains page advertising costs in major magazines. The Delineator charges up to $8000 for a single black page, colored pages cost more, and The Saturday Evening Post is about $7000. It argues ads are smart business investments.
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Saturday Evening Post
America
Your Side of It Echoes on Air Consumption
A humorous set of reactions to the claim that the average person breathes about 2600 gallons of air per day. A garageman, a neighbor, a neurasthenic, and a carefree friend offer wry takes contrasting air’s purity with smoke and disease.
The Viewpoint We Take On News
A Wichita Daily Times reader reflection discusses how individuals interpret events through personal scales. It notes reporters aim for factual recounts while readers filter details by interest, resulting in varied perceptions of the same incident.
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Wichita Daily Times
Red Cross Swim Safety Warnings Issued
The Red Cross lists several swimming don'ts to promote safe exercise. Do not swim after a full meal or with heart trouble. Do not struggle in swift water. Do not dive without knowing water depth. Do not cry for help in fun or swim alone unless expert. Proper care makes swimming safe and healthy.
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Red Cross
Iris Bath Tradition in Japanese Public Baths
On May 8 each year Japanese public bath houses offer an iris water bath. It is believed the iris leaves and roots in the water help prevent colds. Iris leaves release a volatile oil when warm, which smells pleasant and may stimulate circulation. A thin oil film remains on the skin to reduce heat loss.
Arithmetic Bugs Cause Captain and Private to Muddle Attention
The Captain questions arithmetic bugs as the Private explains he has arithmetic bugs. The Private jokes the bugs are like cat cooties and six add to misery while subtracting pleasures and dividing attention, multiplied by the dickens.
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Rufus
Minister Seeks Experience in Army Service
Rev. H. H. Umstead, English born and Missouri Wesleyan University graduate, has joined the United States army as a private in the Seventh Cavalry at Fort Bliss Texas. After a three year enlistment he plans to return to the ministry improved by his service.
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H. H. Umstead
Missouri Wesleyan University
United States Army
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Bliss
West Texas
Highland Park Plant Drives Ford Toward 6000 Cars Daily
Ford's Highland Park complex covers nearly 300 acres with 123 under roof and is the world's largest motor plant. It assembles, tests, and finishes cars with parts from River Rouge and other Ford facilities. The sprawling unit includes offices, a power plant, sales branch, and a boys' industrial school. Today the sites hum with activity to hit a 6000 cars per day target.
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Highland Park
Ford Motor Company
Ford
River Rouge
Immigration Policy Sparks Debate Across Sectors
Under current law immigrants from any country may enter up to three percent of the nationality’s U S population. By June 30, 1923 about 300 000 immigrants will be admitted. The American Legion and other constructive forces push for tighter restrictions or a temporary ban. Industry leaders seek cheap labor, but the call for liberal policy is criticized as selfish and shortsighted.
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United States
American Legion
Ambassadors Return Aboard George Washington Steamer
The steamer George Washington landed in New York last week with three ambassadors returning to America. Colonel George Harvey ambassador to London, Alonso B. Houghton ambassador to Berlin, and Cyrus E. Woods transferring from Madrid to Tokio.
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George Washington
America
New York
George Harvey
London
Alonso B. Houghton
Berlin
Cyrus E. Woods
Madrid
Tokio
Poets Club Formed at College of Industrial Arts in Denton
A new campus organization, the Poets Club, was formed at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton with aims to stimulate verse writing on campus and seek affiliation with the Poetry Society of Texas. Charter members include Ruth West Canton Leona Markle Wichita Falls Epsie Manning Lake Charles Natalie Forsythe San Antonio Margaret Judson San Antonio Helen Stafford Ranger Margaret Hallam Fort Worth and Wilda McCaffrey Palestine. The club will invite Texas poets to visit the college for inspiration and stimulation.
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Denton
Texas
Poets’ Club
College of Industrial Arts
Poetry Society of Texas
Ruth West
Canton
Leona Markle
Wichita Falls
Epsie ‘Manning
Lake Charles
Natalie Forsythe
San Antonio
Margaret Judson
Helen Stafford
Ranger
Margaret Hallam
Fort Worth
Wilda McCaffrey
Palestine
Wireless Link Ties Holland to Indies Across Ocean
The article notes a record wireless station connecting Holland with its distant colonies in the Dutch East Indies. It carries messages about 7,500 miles and marks the first wireless transmission to cross the equator, highlighting a major advancement in long distance communication.
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Holland
Dutch East Indies
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Woman's Home Companion
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