Market swings in Southwest farm goods amid unsettled conditions
The Production and Marketing Administration reports late-week volatility across Southwest grain, cotton, and livestock. Spot cotton sales lead weekly gains while wheat and corn show mixed moves amid dry winter weather, overseas demand, and rising cattle and sheep prices in markets from Denver to Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
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Production and Marketing Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New Orleans
Denver
Fort Worth
Texas
Oklahoma City
Houston
Wichita
San Antonio
Ft. Worth
Rabies Prevalence Shifts With Seasons in Health Letter
The health piece notes rabies is more common in winter than in hot dog days, challenging common beliefs and urging vigilance. It cites seasonal exposure patterns and emphasizes preventive measures for readers.
Rabies Rates Prompt Call for Dog Vaccination and Care
State Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox reported January lab results show 33 percent of examined animal brains positive for rabies while July figures drop to 18 percent. He urged destruction of stray dogs and vaccination of pets to curb the fatal disease and advised ten day observation for suspected dogs before euthanizing. If death occurs during observation, brain testing should proceed with proper cooling to ensure accuracy. A G Farmer left for Van Horn to conduct surveying.
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Geo. W. Cox
State Laboratory
Young marriages spark headshakes across community
Jeb Crowell recalls his daughter Ste's marriage to nineteen year old Slim Blake triggering whispers about young unions. He notes that American youths wed earlier than in many countries, hinting at restrictions on individual freedom in a country before the war.
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Fredericksburg Road
Hill Country
Woodlawn Theater
Jeb Crowell
Ste
Slim” Blake
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W. C. Fawcett
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