Federal rules halt dove hunting in parts of Texas
Austin reports a conflict between Texas game law and new federal migratory bird rules. Federal regs prevail unless Texas shortens the season, creating split seasons by railroad lines from Laredo to Longview. Doves may be hunted on certain sides of the International Great Northern line from September 1 to December 15, with variations by location. ducks follow a different division.
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Austin
Tex
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
North
International Great Northern Railroad
Laredo
Longview
Texas and Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Taylor
International Great Northern
W. W. Boyd
International - Great Northern Railroad
Governor Neff Files General Appropriation Bills
Governor Neff Thursday filed without his signature all general appropriation bills passed by the third called session of the thirty eighth legislature. Measures total more than 30 million dollars with no reductions and leave educational institutions with lump sum appropriations to set salaries and promotions.
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Austin
Tex
Neff
John G. Willacy
Commission to supervise school survey completed
The Texas state commission to oversee a large survey of public schools and educational institutions is completed with nine appointees by Governor Neff under the Wood bill. Members include Mary G. Sanders, J. C. Pyle, Wylie Parker, Earle Smythe, John E. Owens, C. H. Melton, B. K. King, George B. Thompson, J. Frank Buttery, plus nine additional members such as Senator A. E. Wood and Dr. W. S. Sutton.
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Austin
Tex
State Commission
Neff
Mary G. Sanders
Georgetown
J. C. Pyle
Sherman
Wylie Parker
Dallas
Earle Smythe
Mart
John E. Owens
Wills Point
C. H. Melton
Devine
B. K King
Geography Contract Case Reset In Texas Federal Court
Hearing on the temporary restraining order against State Superintendent Marrs to block geography textbooks not contracted with American Book Company was reset by Judge Duval West. The case, filed in Austin and docketed in Waco, is set for July 23 in San Antonio.
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Waco
Tex
Duval West
Austin
Superintendent of Public Instruction
American Book Company
West
San Antonio
Principles Shown in Feeding Dairy Cows
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that dairy nutrition hinges on minerals and vitamins. Adequate protein and energy can mask mineral or vitamin deficiencies, affecting milk yield and cattle breeding. Studies indicate lime shortages in high producing cows unless legume hay is increased and a vitamin in green feed aids lime assimilation. Differences in protein values for dairy feeding are noted.
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Geece States
United States Department of Agriculture
Powdered hellebore kills fly larvae in manure
The United States Department of Agriculture finds that powdered hellebore mixed as one half pound in ten gallons of water prevents fly larvae in eight bushels of manure without harming fertilizer value or farm animals. Borax is also useful if not overused.
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United States Department of Agriculture
RK. F. Bourne
Colorado Agricultural College
Profitable Feeding of Orphaned Pigs Shows Gains
Orphaned pigs can become a profitable venture with extra work and good care. Purebreds fare best but any pigs pay with proper feeding. Iowa station studies show gains at lower dry matter costs. Feed milk then buttermilk, provide ample rations, vitamins, water, warmth, sunlight, sanitation, and exercise for best results.
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Iowa
Guard Little Chickens Against Many Accidents
Advice to protect young poultry by removing tipping hazards around colony houses and chick ranges. Warns that toppled sacks or boards can crush chicks and that chicks may self endanger when given space to do so.
Cull hens Molting in July Not Profitable
officials urge disposing of fowls that molt in July as they are unprofitable to keep. request county agent a culling demonstration and seek Department of Agriculture help. the bureau of animal industry oversees poultry work and offers assistance upon request.
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Department of Agriculure
Bureau of Animal Industry
Modish and Pretty Frocks Show Summer Dress Fabrics
A brief fashion feature highlights dotted swiss fabrics and new summer dress materials. It praises one piece knitted bathing suits for women and children, noting pure wool, non shrinkable fabric, fast color, and white organdie binding.
Knitted Bathing Suits Rise From Delicate Dotted Swiss
The article notes dotted Swiss fabrics in delicate colors for party frocks and practical one piece knitted bathing suits for summer swimming. It argues that knitted suits, while simple in concept, demand precise construction, contrasting with more elaborate couture beach outfits.
Sheep and Goat Convention Elects Officers in Del Rio
The Sheep and Goat Raisers Association held its final session in Del Rio Texas electing E K Fawcett president D E Hughes first vice president and Hal Hamilton second vice president. Resolutions endorsed Hudspeth and the Southern Tariff Association praised the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for the tech college efforts urged wool grading courses and adoption of chevon as goat meat name and honored inspectors killed in the line of duty.
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del Rio
Tex
E. K. Fawcett
D. E. Hughes
Merizon
Hal Hamilton
C. C. Belcher
C. B. Hudspeth
Southern Tariff Association
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas College of Technology
United States Bureau of Biology
B. Youngblood
B. M. Halbert
Devon Publicity Committee
A. and M. College
Secretary of Agriculture
H. C. Wallace
Bob Davis
W. D. Allison
H. L. Roberson
Cattle Raisers’ Association
Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Farm Bureau asks for lower cotton rates in Texas
The Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association urges the railroad commission to cut cotton rates. President C. T. Orr argues concentration charges are improper and proposes new bases, including 5c per 100 pounds reduction for non concentrated cotton and higher maximum distances, with specific rate targets at 79c 210 miles 80c 350 miles and 75c for unconcentrated cotton.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Texas
Dallas Cotton Exchange
Railroad Commission
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
C. T. Orr
He Had Had Enough
A minister asks Simpkins why he avoids church. Simpkins replies he has attended twice and was splashed with water once and bound to a woman the second time, so he refuses to go again.
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Simpkins
Brain Photography Breakthrough Reported
A method claims to photograph the brain of a living person without harming health. The report notes the technique’s potential to reveal neural activity and structure while remaining noninvasive. Further details and validation are awaited from medical researchers.
A Modern Wedding Delayed by Reservations
In a modern wedding scene a couple stands before the ceremony and asks the officiant if they may wed. The groom answers yes with reservations, signaling doubt about the union while the bride awaits the vow. The moment captures tension between tradition and personal hesitation.
Forfeited School Land To Be Placed On Market
Austin Texas The general land office will offer 3 091 756 acres of public school land forfeited for nonpayment of interest due November 1 1919. The land mainly lies in the Panhandle and far west Texas and sale is set for September 1 with eight section limits and a one fortieth cash payment. Purchasers may pay early and receive a patent.
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Austin
Tex
General Land Office
J. T. Robison
Lower
Panhandle
New Record for Milk Production in Texas
Pittsburg Texas Aggie Wayne Concordia a Holstein cow owned by F E Prince of Princedale Holstein farm a mile east of Pittsburg has just completed an official test establishing a new state record in seven days with 814 pounds of milk produced, 122 pounds more than the former Dallas County record.
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Pittsburg
Tex
Aggie Wayne Concordia
F. E. Prince
Princedale Holstein Farm
Dallas County
Silver Bullion Found in Abandoned Well at Chihuahua City
Juarez fiscal guards discovered $28,000 in silver bullion and weapons while searching the residence of Mrs. Elueteria G. de Delgado at 75 Juarez Street in Chihuahua City for arms believed hidden since revolutionary days.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Elueteria G. de Delgado
Juarez Street
California Fig Syrup for Babies and Children
A late 19th or early 20th century ad-style warning praises California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for sick or constipated children. It stresses the need to get genuine California Fig Syrup from a druggist and to say “California” to avoid imitation products.
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California
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