Birds as nature’s balance keepers against insect excess
An official address cites data showing birds regulate insect life, noting caterpillar explosions can destroy acres of grass and aphid populations on a cherry tree reach millions. It estimates birds in cultivated districts at seven hundred to one thousand per square mile, with each bird eating hundreds of insects daily.
Campaign Wins New Members for Pure-Bred Sires Emblem
During July 172 persons qualified for the official emblem from the USDA for using pure-bred sires for all animal classes. The program, run with the department, reached 11 705 participants by end of July. A lithographed sign is issued to livestock owners enrolling in the Better Sires Better Stock campaign, each sign bearing a unique number linking the owner to the national movement.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Texas Panhandle and Gulf Railroad seeks 360 mile line
Texas Panhandle and Gulf Railroad Company announces filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on July 20, 1923 for certificates asserting public convenience and necessity for two lines: Tucumcari New Mexico to Seymour Texas about 303 miles and Perrin Texas to Fort Worth Texas about 57 miles, totaling roughly 360 miles.
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Texas Panhandle and Gulf Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Tucumcari
Quay County
New Mexico
Seymour
Baylor County
Texas
Perrin
Jack County
City of
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Texas, Panhandle and Gulf Railroad CO
General Grants Superstition Celebrated in Memoirs
The passage cites General Grant’s rule to never turn back once he begins a task. The quote from his Personal Memoirs frames this habit as a valuable discipline.
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General Grant
Meighan in Hollywood at Rex Theatre this week
Thomas Meighan stars in Hollywood a comedy drama of the movies to be shown at the Rex theatre Thursday through Saturday. He arrives with twelve children and declares candy for all as he chats with Hope Hampton Gertrude Astor Lila Lee and Will Rogers after buying chocolate at a newsstand. He writes directions for the leading girl to reach Hollywood with director Alfred E. Green and the cast.
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Hollywood
Rex Theatre
Thomas Meighan
Alfred E. Green
Meighan
Hope Hampton
Gertrude Astor
Lila Lee
Will Rogers
Time and Opportunity as Precious Resources
A reflective piece on time as a finite resource and opportunity that, once lost, cannot be recovered. It notes that many have both time and chance yet waste them, urging prudent use of moments and options.
Notice of Probate Will Application in Young County
Notice to authorities to publish in a newspaper in Young County Texas. Burl Henderson Richards files to probate the will of Georgie Leanner Richards deceased with letters testamentary requested. Hearing set by County Court in Graham on the first Monday of October 1923.
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State of Texas
Young County
Young
Probate appeal in Taack estate ends October term
In Young County Texas C J Taack applies for probate of Lillie E Taack's will and letters testamentary to be heard at the October 1923 term at Graham Court House with interested parties invited to contest. Also a public citation commands A C Whitaker to appear September 24 1923 in a suit by Central Filling Station for 67 50 due.
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State of Texas
Lillie E. Taack
C. J. Taack
Young County
Graham
Texas
A. D
W. H. Kennedy
A. C. Whitaker
Justice Court
Central Filling Station
Rex Cornish
S. S. Bates
Calotabs promised as a purer calomel tablet
Modern science introduces Calotabs a de nauseated purified calomel tablet touted to relieve biliousness constipation headaches and indigestion. One small dose at bedtime promises no taste no griping no nausea and a morning full of energy. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents for large 10 cents for trial with druggist guarantee.
Graham ISD to Select Bank Depository for Funds
The Graham Independent School District Board of Trustees will, at its next regular meeting on September 28, 1923, select a depository for school funds for the coming year. Bids from banks and bankers in Graham must be filed with the Secretary by September 15, 1923, in compliance with the applicable law.
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Graham Independent School District
Graham Independent
Graham
Graham Independent School District Board of Trustees
A. D
I. T. Gilmer
Board of Trustees
H. L. Tidwell
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Smith & Smiley
G. Drummond Hunt
American Exchange Bank Bldg
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R. F. Arnold
Fred T. Arnold
Arnold & Arnold Attorneys-At-Law
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McFarlane
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Tidwell Building
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Arnold & Kay
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W. P. Stimson
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