Texas chicken king ships one million chicks nationwide
The piece profiles Mr. Johnson of Bowie Texas a pioneer in mail order day old chicks. It notes his White Leghorn flock production of over 325 eggs per hen yearly and his plan to ship more than one million chicks this year. His farm and operations represent a substantial investment and a nearly quarter million dollar annual turnover.
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Mr. Johnson
Texas
United States
Bowie
J. C. Wells
Sugar Price Soars as War-Era Rates Return
Sugar has risen to its highest level since World War II era days. Reasons cited include tariff increases from 1.6 to 1.78 cents per pound and crop shortages, but critics blame speculators. Cuba's sugar industry is reportedly controlled by a few Americans. Housewives organize a boycott. Hoover supports it and Harding backs efforts to lower prices.
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Cuba
Hoover
Harding
Texas Dairy Center at Falfurrias and Bowie Poultry Farm
In Texas, Falfurrias hosts the world’s largest Jersey herd started by Ed C Lassiter, centering dairies and a daily butter output of 1600 pounds. North in Bowie lies the world’s largest poultry farm begun by six hens and one more, expanding into a noted regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Colorado Gulf Highway
Falfurrias
Ed C. Lassiter
Bowie
What a Page Ad Costs in Leading Magazines
A look at advertising rates reveals the Delineator charges $8000 for a black and white page, with higher prices for color. The Saturday Evening Post asks $7000 for a full page. These figures illustrate the premium placed on national reach and impact, as business leaders justify the expense as a strong investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
America
Your Side Of It Lively Air Quote Parade
A crowd reacts to a medical claim that the average person inhales 2600 gallons of air daily. The garageman treats lungs as a machine, a neighbor jokes about whiskey, another fears air pollution and disease germs, and a laid back man adds a final quip.
How Readers Interpret News and Its Impacts
The piece argues that people apply information to personal frames from psychology to morality. It notes readers and reporters have different views and that full truth requires many columns to capture every detail, using the Wichita Daily Times as example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritad
Wichita Daily Times
Don’ts for Safe Swimming From Red Cross Warnings
The Red Cross lists swimmer safety tips including waiting two hours after meals before swimming and avoiding swimming with heart trouble. It cautions not to swim alone unless experienced, not to dive without depth knowledge, and not to cry for help in jest, stressing swimming as a safe exercise with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iris Bath Tradition Aids Circulation In Japanese Baths
May 8 each year the Japanese bath houses serve iris water baths. The iris leaves release an oil in warm water that scents the room, penetrates the skin, stimulates circulation, and forms a thin film to reduce heat loss.
Arithmetic Bugs Scare Soldiers In Comic Exchange
Captain questions Rufus about arithmetic bugs and the private explains they are cooties. The captain notes they add to misery subtract pleasures and divide attention while multiplying like the dickens in a light wartime exchange.
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Rufus
Minister Seeks Experience While Serving in Army
The Rev H H Umstead, English born and a Missouri Wesleyan 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 and hopes army service will make him a better pastor.
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H. H. Umstead
Missouri Wesleyan University
United States Army
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Bliss
West Texas
Ford Highland Park Plant Builds 6000 Cars Daily
The Ford Motor Company Highland Park complex covers nearly 300 acres with 123 under roof, the largest single motor plant in the world. It includes offices, the Highland Park Power Plant, Detroit sales branch, and a boys industrial school. The plant houses motor and car assembly lines, test shops, upholstery, stock rooms, a drop forge, glass works, and more as it pushes toward a 6000 cars per day target.
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Highland Park
Ford Motor Company
Ford
River Rouge
Immigration policy debate prompts tighter controls call
The article discusses the 1923 immigration scene arguing for stricter limits or a temporary ban. It cites 300000 expected arrivals by June 30 and contrasts views from constructive American groups and industry leaders. It warns against anarchist elements and stresses American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Legion
Poets' Club Formed at College of Industrial Arts
Denton Texas May 23 a new organization the Poets Club formed to promote campus verse writing and seeks affiliation with the Poetry Society of Texas Charter members include Ruth West Leona Markle Epsie Manning Natalie Forsythe Margaret Judson Helen Stafford Margaret Hallam and Wilda McCaffrey The club plans to invite Texas Poets to visit the college for inspiration and stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
Poets’ Club
College of Industrial Arts
Poetry Society of Texas
Wireless link ties Holland to distant colonies
Holland and the Dutch East Indies are connected by the world's most powerful wireless station carrying messages 7,500 miles. It marks the first wireless transmission to cross the equator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Dutch East Indies
Ambassadors Arrive Home Aboard Steamer George Washington
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, transferred from Madrid to Tokio, are among the arriving officials.
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George Washington
America
New York
George Harvey
London
Alonso B. Houghton
Berlin
Cyrus E. Woods
Madrid I
Tokio
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ORDIA
Graham National Bank
American Express
Graham
H.D. Criswell
A. A. Morrison
R. B. Whittenburg
Graham Leader Company
Bowron & McLendon, Props
Ladies Home Journl
Good Housekeeping
Woman’s Home Companion
McCall’s Magazine
Collier’s Ee
Christian Herald
Hearst’s Magazine
Penne
T the American Tobacco Co
Immigration
Moody Bros. Auto Co
Willard Wood
Willard
Graham Mill & Elevator Co
Emerson Engraving CO
Fort Worth
Emerson CO
South
FT. Worth
Golden’s
Liberty
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