South Texas Short Course Encampment at Medina Hereford ranch
Three or four hundred youths expected to attend the South Texas Short Course and Encampment at the Medina Hereford ranch in Bexar County July 14 15 16. Girls chaperoned by Miss Alice Smith A&M College and boys supervised by S C Evans state boy leader. Courses include agriculture stock raising home making with four to five hours daily, plus games swimming and moving pictures. Attendees should come prepared to cook and sleep in the open. Staples sold on site. Detailed programs available from county and home demonstration agents.
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South Texas
Medina-Hereford Ranch
Bexar County
Alice Smith
A&m College
S. C. Evans
Bandera Wool Sale Nets Solid Prices For Co op
Bandera County Ranchmen and Farmers' Association sold eight and twelve months wool to Draper and Co. of Boston at 27 to 35 cents per pound. About 135000 pounds eight months at 27c and 25000 pounds twelve months at 35c. Despite price declines, this sale is viewed as satisfactory and preferable to storage or consignments. The co op has moved over 500000 pounds of wool and mo hair in the past year, worth more than a quarter of a million dollars, circulating locally. The wool will be shipped to Boston from Center Point early next week.
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Bandera County
Fred Thalmann
New Kerrville Pharmacist Joins Wiggley's Drug Store
M C Leazar of Kerrville, reared there and UT School of Pharmacy graduate, has charge of the prescription department at Wiggley's Drug Store. He formerly worked at Rock Drug Store in Kerrville. J C Yeary Kerr County Agent visited Comfort and collected oats wheat and threshed grain for the West Texas exhibit at the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia. The first exhibit sent to Philadelphia in May was nearly ready when the Centennial opened on June 1.
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Comfort
J. C. Yeary
Kerr County
Cypress Creek
Philadelphia
Man Hurt In 24 Foot Fall At E. E. Bode Ranch
Allen Thomas suffered severe injuries after falling 24 feet while digging a well at the E. E. Bode ranch on North Llano. He sustained multiple fractures and internal injuries and was taken to Kerrville for treatment where his condition remained critical. Doctor Leuhrs performed prompt surgery to ease his pain before the transfer to Kerrville Sanitarium.
Coln Draws Gun on Rosenstein in Noted Confrontation
Coln pulled out his pistol and aimed at Rosenstein. Before firing, Rosenstein asked for the price of the gun and Coln asked how he could kill a man who was negotiating.
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Coln
Rosenstein
Colin
150th Anniversary of Virginia Bill of Rights Celebrated in Williamsburg
Williamsburg Va June 30 Congress will be represented by a delegation to mark the 150th anniversary of the Virginia Bill of Rights adoption in the old capitol city Williamsburg where George Mason drafted the measure. Dr Roscoe Rand of Harvard will give the principal address at William and Mary College chapel. the event draws many officials from Washington.
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Williamsburg
Congress
Virginia General Assembly
Old Capitol
Virginia
George Mason
Roscoe Rand
Law School
Harvard University
America
Virginia State Library
Richmond
Virgina State Chamber of Commerce
Two-Crop Figs From Jefferson County Trees Attract Interest
In Jefferson County Texas two fig trees have yielded two crops yearly for three years. If cuttings planted prove the two-crop pattern continues they may signal a new fig variety. County agent J C Eisentraut and scientists L V Touchy and J A Larcomb support two crops per year. First crop appears April 15 from old wood, second in August from summer shoots. Fruit resembles a cross of Smyrna and Magnolia, larger and as sweet as Celeste, abundant in Louisiana.
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R. E. McNatt
Jefferson County
Texas
J. C. Eisentraut
Louisna
Americanas Barnhart bulletin on consumer spending quirks
A bulletin notes a hypothetical man spends varying amounts on goods, such as ice cream versus professors and luxurious foods versus public schools. Figures indicate proportions like eightfold on cakes versus toys and coffin costs versus health service, citing the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
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Barnhart’s Bulletin
Mexico to establish 1000 rural schools yearly
Mexico City report states President Calles aims to educate peasants by opening about 1,000 rural schools per year, nearly three daily. The plan was outlined by the Minister of Public Education in a talk to graduate students at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York.
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Mexico City
Mex
Calles
Mexico
Military court martial actions over liquor charges
More Courts-Martial convict Capt. Charles King of the Marine Corps for using intoxicants and dismiss him. Capt. Moore de Valin of Norfolk naval hospital is tried on a similar charge. At Fort Crook Nebraska Captains W B Allen and W J Arnold face court martial for bringing liquor into an army reservation.
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Charles King
Marine Corps
Moore de Valin
Norfolk Naval Hospital
Fort Crook
Nebraska
W. B. Allen
W. J. Arnold
Pathfinder
Ant Towns and How to Destroy Them
The article describes CUT-ANTS as highly developed insects with interconnected underground colonies. It outlines colony roles including queen soldiers workers gardeners and males, explains nest structure and drainage, and gives two control methods using Cyanide of potash or Carbon Bisulphide with cost estimates and application steps.
Village Store Hints At New Minister Arrival
A village shopkeeper asks about the new minister coming next week and learns he is a tall, good looking, 28 year old bachelor. He orders new hats placed in the front window to mark the occasion.
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Slo
Wrights Exhortation Sparks Lesson on Spelling
A boy tells his teacher about Wright and rite while the teacher corrects the misused words. The exchange ends with a firm insistence on correct spelling and prompt action.
Minister's wife boasts of daughter's music prize
A minister's wife praises her daughter's recital win to a congregation member who then shares a memory of her own pride when her pig won first prize at the agricultural show. The exchange highlights shared pride in small accomplishments.
Dear Lady Visits Wounded Patient in Hospital Gag
A kind visitor asks a bedbound patient if his wife misses him. The patient retorts that she has a wonderful aim for a woman, delivering a light punchline about the wife. The exchange reflects gentle humor in a hospital setting with an elderly woman and a bandaged man.
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Kerrville Housewives
Kerrville Produce Co
Corner Clay and
Jefferson Sts
Ford
Cone Car Co
Phone 154
Kerrville
Tex
A-1
Mickie
Thromor
Office
H. R. Wall
Rock
Kerrville, Texas
Chrysler
Lee Mason
Lee Mason & Son
ISIT
ACA Radiolas
Charles L. Mason
Bratton
Paul Schippneck
Prop
North Court House
Otho
Geo .A. Shumaker
Tarl
Garrett St
Westland Place
Westland
Herbert L. Crate Realty CO. Chamber of Commerce
First State Bank
the Bank of Service
of Labor
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