Texas Gas Valued at 14,460,000 Dollars in 1924
Texas produced 149,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas for gasoline production totaling 186,500,000 gallons in 1924. The Texas product was valued at the plants at 14,460,000 dollars or 7.8 cents per gallon. One hundred six Texas plants operated. Nationwide output reached 933,861,000 gallons, up 118,000,000 gallons, with Oklahoma California and Texas accounting for 77 percent of total.
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Texas
United States Bureau of Mines
Oklahoma
California
General Rain Sweeps Texas with Cold Norther
A general rain, some areas torrential, accompanied by a cold norther, covered nearly all of Texas on September 28. The system lowered temperatures and should benefit ranchers and farmers by reviving ranges, promoting winter pasture growth, aiding late planted crops, and preparing soil for winter wheat and small grain planting.
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Texas
Southwest
Worm Invades Central Texas Damaging Vegetation
A ground butterfly producing a grass worm has swept Central Texas damaging vegetation. The insect arrives from the southwest and flies northwest, a species never seen in the region before.
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Texas
Woman's Page Mrs State Home Problems
The article urges new mothers to have experienced nursing support during and after childbirth, stressing cost savings from proper care. It provides practical bath routines for newborns, room conditions, and gentle handling tips to reduce fear, with a note promising hair and skin care guidance next month.
Giving the Schools Our Co Operation
Advice to parents to support school success through harmonious home life and healthy routines. Emphasizes cheerful mornings, regular meals, proper bowel health, avoid sickness spread, and moderation of sweets. Recommends model breakfast and Friday social nights to align with school needs.
Dedicate Texas Cattle Trail Marker in Abilene
Abilene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a historic marker in Abilene Texas on September 25 to honor the Texas Cattle Trail. Between 1867 and 1871 an estimated 3,000,000 head of cattle were driven over the route.
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Abilene
Texas
Widow appointed to finish sheriff term in Archer County
Mrs. Maude Ikard, widow of Sheriff Harrison Ikard who died in a Sept. 24 gun battle, was appointed by Archer County Commissioners to fill out the unexpired term.
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Maude Ikard
Harrison Ikard
Archer County
Texas
Save the Dry Leaves Fertilizer from Nature’s Recycling
A совет on saving dry leaves as cheap fertilizer. Rake into a pile, bury shallowly, and let winter sun and rain rot leaves into rich soil. Leaves provide humus and plant food without weeds. Avoid strawberry beds and use grass clippings and hog pens for richer soil and higher egg production.
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Mother Nature
Fashions For Early Winter Children Wear
A brief fashion note presents an adorable early winter ensemble for children aged two to six. It suggests creativity with existing garments, detailing yardage for a size six coat and dress, trim, and ribbon. It also introduces a flare back dress for tall athletic girls in light green or grey with a dark hat, including fabric and facing suggestions for a size 386.
Preliminary irrigation project group formed at Seymour Texas
A preliminary organization for an irrigation project in the Brazos River Valley has been formed at Seymour Texas. The move signals local effort to develop water resources and agriculture in the region.
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Brazos River Valley
Seymour
Texas
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air In Tests
A new oil lamp claims superior light to gas or electricity after tests by government and 35 universities. It burns odorless smoke free and quiet with simple operation. Inventor J Johnson of Chicago offers free trials and potential agency profit of 260 to 600 dollars per month.
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J. “J. Johnson
W. Luke St
Chicago
Tested Fall Recipes Cabbage Rolls and Rhubarb Pie
Culinary column presents cabbage rolls using ground steak rice and onions with a pepper salt mix, boiled in cabbage leaves, served with butter sauce. Also includes rhubarb custard pie with sugar milk eggs flour lemon, baked then meringue browned.
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