Texas leads in fur pelts and wildlife taken, 1938 39 data
The 1938 and 1939 fiscal year reports show Texas ranking sixth nationally for pelts with 590 400 animals, leading five species including lynx and foxes. Output trends down from 1934, while opossums, skunks and gray foxes dominate the Texas take, and a story notes eagles harassing coyotes on the plains.
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Austin
Texas
U.S. Bureau of Biological Survey
Ohio
Louisiana
Tex
J.G. Durr
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Fishermen and wildlife work highlighted in Texas reports
The Houston area flood prompts catfish fishing from front steps. Beavers repair their dam on the John Mason ranch near Eagle Pass. Texas Game Department relocates beavers in West Texas, saves thousands of fish with quick wardens, and manages flood gate releases. Conservation education expands in schools. Wild sheep sighted in West Texas mountains. Quail restoration projects advance statewide with brush shelters built on the Bryan ranch near Benavides.
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Loy W. Duddleston
Houston
Duddleston
State Game Department
Arthur Cook
John Mason
Eagie Pass
West Texas
Mast Texas
Game Department
John Taylor
Marble Falls
Colorado River
Buchanan Dam
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Taylor
Will J. Tucker
Phil Goodrum
Dan Lay
North Texas State Teachers College of
Denton
West
Texas
Bob Snow
Texas Game
Ishand Oyster Commission
Duval County
Bryan Ranch I
Benavides
Quail Shelter Nesting and Hatchery Highlights From Texas Wildlife Reports
A ranch visit revealed a nesting pair at a shelter while Dimmit county reports a prolific dove pair raising its fifth brood. Warnings on fish dynamiters span Terrell Crockett and Pecos counties as wardens partner with locals to curb poaching. New rookery near Houston holds over 200 snowy egrets and 100 blue herons. Texas hatcheries plan 4 million fish across thirteen species, up 10 percent from 1938. Rainey near Dimmitt researches crossing wild and tame birds with surprising results.
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Texas Panhandle
Ted Haughton
Plains
Haughton
Houghton
Terrell, Crockett
Pecos
Fle
Game Department
O. Z. Finley
del Rio
Tom Redford
Fort Davis
Texas
E. T. Dawson
Houston
New Caney
Satisfying Verdict In Fight Overheard Exchange
In a brief exchange Callahan tells Casey a judge fined someone ten dollars for assaulting Coughlin, describing the sentence as a proud moment and noting it showed who had the beat of the fight. The dialogue highlights the court outcome and personal reaction.
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Coughlin
Callahan
Casey
Mr. Casey
Unclear Street Quote on Home and Birds
A terse quarrel line shows a man scolding an angry spouse about quarrels on the street. The dialogue shifts to distinguishing ganders from geese with a wry note about leaving them to sort it out.
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Josh
House for Sale in Selman Conrad Area
Three room house and lot offered for sale by SELMAN CONRAD. Property features a compact layout with usable living spaces and prime access, suitable for small family purchase. Contact details not provided in text.
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Selman Conrad
Mesquite Bean Bumper Crop Boosts Southwest Texas Ranchers
A Mesquite tree laden with beans yields cash for Southwest Texas ranchers while dry conditions depleted grasses. Pancho uses the tree for shade, posts, and fuel. the gum and beans have various practical uses, including flour for baking and feed for livestock.
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Junction Eagle
Texas
Pancho
Nearer Equalization in State Tax Policy Spurs Debate
The Paris Morning News reports on a bill remitting half the State ad valorem tax to counties. Governor Mann withdrew the AG's review but supported shared abatements and abolition of the State tax on tangible property. Lawmakers see fairness, critics question constitutionality and revenue plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Mann
Acreage for Sale and Leased Grazing Land in Texas
Classified items include cash acreage listings with contact L J Smith 401 Warren St San Antonio Texas and a grazing land lease offer for 448 acres in South Llano County from Pierce Smith ranch. Also two modern furnished apartments for rent on South Side via Mrs M D Lively. The note discusses county property valuation and tax equalization proposals.
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L. J. Smith
Warren St
Yannin
San Antonio
Texas
Llano County
Pierce
Smith
Lester Smith
Warren Sa
Tex
Mra
M. D. Lively
For Sale Angora Billy Boats in Llano Texas
For sale registered Angora billy goats of good size and quality. Priced reasonable. Seller J. W. Winkle of Llano Texas. Telephone 2812. 35-4tp
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J. W. Winkle
Llano
Texas
Telephone
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J. H. Maggar
Amarillo
Buster
Fry Motor Co
Gordon Croom
Llano, Texas
A. K. Short
Thte Game Department
Dimmit
Catarina
Herbert Ward
Kentucky
E. B. Rainey
Dimmitt
Castro County
Mr. Rainey
R. N. Barnett
Paris Morning News
Home Furniture & Undertaking Co
Jeff L. Hurt
Dick Patton
Rae A
Alvin Johnson
TRAUT
Little and Sons Butane Gas Company
San Saba
Mrs. R. Fishbeck
John H. Thaxton
Adlerika
A. H. Bruhl
Goodyear
Blands
W Cost
Boulder
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