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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
6
A Western Electric News excerpt extols the lazy mindset as a driver of invention and efficiency. It contrasts the hustler who works fast with the languorous thinker who minimizes effort, arguing that eliminating toil leads to progress and freedom.
An American Field note extols a dog’s steadfast devotion to a beloved owner. It contrasts false displays of affection with a dog’s quiet fidelity, describing battles to protect a friend, shared hunger, and unspoken creed shown through deeds rather than words.
The article explains preparing turkeys for feathering as a source of feather dusters, beds, and pillows. It advises dry picking, spread to air dry, and frequent turning. It notes separating quill feathers and sometimes white from colored feathers can be profitable.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges southern growers to plant peanuts for market and rotation. Peanuts should be dug in bright weather, dried briefly, then stacked in small piles off the ground to cure for eight weeks before picking and bagging in a dry place.
The piece argues that aviation development has progressed and a municipal airport will become vital for emergencies and daily life. It stresses Junction’s geographic position as a logical landing site and calls for efforts to secure a safe, adequate field.
The piece defines Thanksgiving as a national observance set by decree for devotion to the Creator and gratitude for blessings received. It notes Americans gather in houses of worship to praise Providence and asserts the nation can honor beneficence daily.
Notice to contractors announces bids to build a new County Court House in Junction Texas with plans in both Junction and San Antonio offices. Bids due 12 noon November 30 1929 with 5 percent certified check and $25 plan deposit. Rights reserved to reject all bids.
The notice references Jack Hubbell at 31-42¢ Junction Texas, detailing the posting and pole locations for a public or utility-related matter. The terse item indicates the address and area involved without broader context.
Dan St. Clair offers stock salt cake corn and oats at special prices. The Mrs James Paterson ranch in Kimble and Sutton Counties is posted and no hunting will be permitted. An officer will enforce this. It is hoped the public will spare us the embarrassment of prosecuting.
Posted notice states lands owned or controlled by the undersigned in Kimble County are posted. No hunting trapping or trespassing of any nature permitted. Names listed include Peter Jordan W E Jordan B P Jordan Eli E Jordan E W Kothmann and D F Lehmberg.
A jury of freeholders under an order of Kimble County Commissioners Court will on December 7 1929 lay out and survey a road from near Segovia to the Gillespie County line. Landowners E B Ramsey of Brady McCulloch County and T C and J F Cage of Llano Llano County may present written statements of damages for lands affected. Witnessed November 13 1929.
An ex ranger em becomes deputy game warden to uphold laws to the letter. The message warns no leniency for trespassing or hunting on the lands of G. W. Farmer & Sons.
In Santander Spain Thomas Morales shot himself to dodge a dentist. The pistol bullet deflected by a tooth tore his left cheek. he is hospitalized missing a molar and regrets not seeking dental care.
The notice states pastures are posted according to law and hunting or trapping is prohibited. The low clarity text includes a line 80-12p and the name Kothmenn, but specifics are unreadable.
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