Tick eradication plan urged across Texas counties
A proposed tick eradication law divides Texas into three zones with compulsory eradication starting March 1. Stockmen face restocking plans as drought impacts cattle, while officials urge prompt action with a conference at the upcoming Cattle Raisers' Association meeting.
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Chia
Aona
Callie Nen
United States Department of Agriculture
Cattle Raisers’ Association of
Takas
Ves Verdes
Kinney
Edwards
Uvalde
Real
Medina
Bandera
Keetall
Kerr
Gillespie
Kimbie
Mason
Slane
Burnet
Lampasas
Metulloch
San Saba
Coleman
Brown
Milla
Twamton
Bosque
Cowanche
Wrath
Cal- Tahan
Eagtland
Hood Somerville
Palo Pinto
Tarrant
Warteor
Jack
Wise
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Llano residents
The advertisement features Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney and backache relief. It includes a testimonial from a Llano blacksmith about kidney performance improving after taking the pills, with dealer price listed and Foster-Milburn Co. as the producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Wo Peeker
Ransom& Melanis Drug Store
Decker
Foster-Milbarm Co
Props
Buffalo
N.Y
Weekly War News Digest Highlights Licenses and Soldier Farm Plans
The digest reports feed manufacturers and dealers to obtain licenses by February 15 under the Food Administration. It notes Australia plans to break large estates into small farms for returned soldiers, funded by Commonwealth and state loans with liens on property. Pershing praises American troops in France and outlines discipline, training, and moral standards. Medical training camps expand at Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Riley to prepare officers and staff for 37,000–40,600 total capacity. the piece outlines ambulance, hospital, and rail operations across U S regions.
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Millers Manufacturing Brat
Coarie Aluis
United States
Pasmuania
Austin
Ile Rapa
Ho Owas
Commonwealth
Australia
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Riley
Kans
Fort Oslethorpe
Medical Department of the Army
Railway Systems of United States in Three Divisions
An article outlines the division of U S railways into three segments for operation with emphasis on management and administrative structure across regions. The piece notes the scope of railway networks and aims to clarify systemic organization for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jagtern Railroads
Lake Michigan
Ohio and
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi River
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Virginian
Ulinois
Indiana
Ohio River
Gulf of Mexico
Stinota
Sinois
Rail and Paint Shipping Updates From War-Era Report
The article notes no list of nonessential farm products will be issued while transport facilities adapt. It details paint production limits after July 1 reducing shade varieties and container sizes. It also reports world ship supply about 20 percent below normal with 8.8 million tons lost and French shipbuilding halted, Japan material constrained, and U S ship output just starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quvilroaily
Trois
Food Administration
France
Huglind
Japan
War Service Exchange Provides Enlistment Guidance
A new war service exchange will answer enlistment inquiries and inform on branch personnel needs. It will direct suitable individuals on how to apply and cooperate with Labor and other agencies to locate men for special service roles. Inquiries should go to room 529, State War and Navy Building, Washington, ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service Exchange
Army
Department of Labor
State War and Navy Building
Washington, ND
2000 Men Sought for Veterinary Corps Horse Handling
Recruitment seeks 2000 men trained to handle horses for the Veterinary Corps. Applicants will assist in veterinary duties and field care for animals as part of the enlisted veterinary unit.
Corps seeks 2000 men for veterinary and agricultural service
The selective service corps invites 2000 men not subject to the draft for duty in veterinary hospitals and related roles. It lists suitable occupations including nurses, pharmacists, cooks, typists, and others, with pay from 20 to 58 dollars monthly plus rations and quarters. The Army recruiting office handles applications. The American Library Association supports overseas troops by providing book resources aboard transports and plans to have every soldier carry a book for circulation.
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Shere
Damand
France
Overseas Service
The
American Library Association
Association
Secretary Urges Roads Of Military Value Policy
Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture outlines wartime highway policy urging maintenance of existing roads and completion of vitally important routes for war effort and commodity movement. He recommends delaying less essential projects and coordinating with state highway departments for a 1918 federal aid schedule. Annual U S road spending is about 360000000.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Hne
United States
Laborers From Porto Rico and Virgin Islands for Farm and Rail Work
The Department of Labor plans to import 212000 laborers from Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands for railroad and farm work in the United States. Porto Rico can supply about 199900 workers and the Virgin Islands 10000, with 50000 to be brought over as ships become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Department of Lebo
United States
Porto Rica
Jolis I Post
Department of Labor
Aly
Pusat
Mexico
Thing
Winter Canning Tips And Beet Pickle Instructions
The Cook Says advises canning in winter to use extra heat, suggesting summer fruit eases dark days. It gives beet pickle steps with vinegar, onion, bay leaves, celery seed, and ginger, plus beet prep and airtight sealing guidance for jars.
Wealthy suitor’s belief in affection based on riches
A sharp remark on class and desire. The speaker suggests a wealthy older man thinks a young woman would not love him if he were poor. The line critiques money as a lure and questions genuine affection across wealth.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Help
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that replaces calomel. It claims it starts the liver without causing sickness or salivation, helps with biliousness and constipation, and assures reimbursement if not superior to calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
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Chan Vee
Atexas Worder
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Drogeistia
ONTH
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