Control of Malaria in Austin Texas May 16
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas health officer outlines malaria transmission by the Anopheles mosquito and urges prevention from bite to elimination. Screen houses with 16 mesh screens, seal openings, remove brush, drain standing water, and consider oil spraying or minnows where drainage is impractical. Local health officials can advise and free literature is available. The note adds a historical aside on Texas oil first used in 1648 by De Soto voyage survivors.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
State Department of Health
American Legion Convention and Cotton Week Activities
The 14th District American Legion Convention will convene in New Braunfels on May 18 and 19 with district officer elections and a lineup of speakers led by Lou J. Roberts. Cotton Week observances across Texas run May 17 to 25 with parades, sales, and diverse uses of cotton products from meshed stockings to ice cream.
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Navasota
Texas
America
Texas National
John S. Rogers
East Texas
Waco
Sherman
el Paso
City Square
Abilene
Longview
Lubbock
Amarilo
Wichita Falls
Texarkana
Mexia
Austin
Tyler
Corpus Christi
Paris
Dallas
Cotton Exchange
Fort Worth
Iit
United States
Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
Bacamont
Port Arthur
Rogers
Ladies Auxiliary
New Braunfels
American Legion
Pete Morrison
Freer
George T. Hawkins
Beeville
Thomas J. Hughes
Lou J. Roberts
Borger
Harry&. Phillips
Texas State Highway Department
G. S. Berry
Camal
Landa Park
Comal Post 179
Echo Hall
Comal Post
Rialto Theatre
Roberts
Safer Driving Could Save 18700 Auto Lives Annually
A historical note claims if all automobile and truck drivers matched petroleum industry drivers in safety, about 18,700 lives would be saved each year in auto fatalities.
Oil and Gas Production Expands Across Texas Stretch
The report notes approximately four million acres in Texas now producing oil or gas or both, highlighting rapid expansion of energy operations across the region.
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Texas
Ries Elected President of Gillespie County Fair
H A Ries manager of the Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad was chosen president of the Gillespie County Fair Association at the annual director meeting in the chamber of commerce office. He succeeds Eric Juenke, who had served as president for 12 years. Juenke was elected director in 1926 and president in 1928. Otto Henke and Max were re elected to their posts as officers.
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H. A. Ries
Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad
Gillespie County Fair Assn
Chamber of Commerce
Ries
Association
Eric Juenke
Juenke
the Fair Assn
Otto Henke
Max
Bullet Shatters Show Window in Late Night Studio Incident
Sheriff Klaerner investigates when a bullet pierced the MacDonald Studio plate glass at 1 15 AM. The shooting occurred after a car sped away into darkness. No motive or suspects named.
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Alfred Klaerner
MacDonald
Substratosphere Transport Soars on Short Runway Try
The Curtiss-Wright Substratosphere Transport wowed observers at Lambert Field St Louis by taking off in under 1000 feet. It carries a full passenger load and three tons of mail with Timken bearings reducing rolling friction for short-field operations. The 75 foot long craft spans 108 feet, with twin 1700 HP Wright Cyclone 14 engines and a planned ceiling of 20000 feet. It aims for 243 mph maximum speed and cabin pressure equalization to outside air.
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Lambert Field
St. Louis
Wright
Repair of Equipment on Farm Is Easy With Electrical Tools
Farmers increasingly rely on electrically operated tools to repair and maintain equipment and perform household tasks. A well equipped night usable workshop with portable drills welders and soldering irons saves time labor and paint while letting repairs occur locally and quickly to keep crops and routines moving.
The Electric Range in Farm Homes A Modern Kitchen Aid
The kitchen is the home workshop and electricity offers ideal cooking. An electric range provides constant temperature speed safety cleanliness and economy with tests showing three meals a day for four people cost about 18 cents. Prices range under 100 to about 200 dollars and the range frees time for rest and recreation.
Oil Field Equipment Costs Rise Since 1922
Texas reports five nl fields producing from below 10 000 feet two miles deep. Since 1922 prices of oil field equipment and supplies have advanced 45 percent.
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Texas
Dee
Oil Well Types Dominant in Texas Panhandle
In the Texas Panhandle region, 97 percent of all producing oil wells are pumpers indicating a strong shift toward pump-type extraction across the field.
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Texas Panhandle
Luttrell Attacks Dempsey After Foul Referee Call
In a sensational scene Luttrell charged Dempsey after Roche was ruled fouled and Dempsey roped Manassa Mauler repeatedly drove the pudgy challenger to the ropes. The bout drew strong reactions as Luttrell pressed the action and the referee ruled the decisive foul.
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Talon Miki
Die Utes
Havraker
Teuns Farmers Resolve on Land Payments
Land owners including Teuns farmers reach accord on 000 from the Senin yim lenge and related loyalty payments. Officials cite progress in resolving disputed sums and securing settlement terms for impacted parties.
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Business & Profes
Sional Directory
Kerrville
J. L. Bullard
Pampell’s
A. W. Moursand
Johnson City
Henry Houy
Fair Assn
Klaerner
Railroad Commission
The
State Game Department
Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Electrolux
Jey
Yma
Box
Amor
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
Subwal
Edi
Bert Pier
New York
Subway
Paul Frederic Rollet
Miami
Mary Joyce
Florida
Melville Mucklestone
National Consumers Task Commission
NCTC
Shume
All “Wahl
Eugiepens Te
Elgin
Bulova Waltham Watches
Ove
ORAS
Lemtaci
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