Lightning Sets Texas Gin Plant Ablaze
The Kolar Gin Company plant in Waelder Texas was struck by lightning early Thursday morning and caught fire. Fire Chief August Hohensee, who happened to be nearby, extinguished the blaze.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
4
The Kolar Gin Company plant in Waelder Texas was struck by lightning early Thursday morning and caught fire. Fire Chief August Hohensee, who happened to be nearby, extinguished the blaze.
A dopey tired feeling may signal bowel poisons that breed germs. Clear them with Ad lerika. Acts on both upper and lower bowels without discomfort, Kopecky Drug Company.
The legislature allocates 100000 for preliminary Texas Centennial planning in 1936. Other items note 15465 farms terraced in 1983, Texas land protected from erosion at 6895548 acres, and relief funding of 750000 to Texas pending state bond sales. County votes on beer legalisation split between Palo Pinto Nolan.
A party of 26 farmers from Yoakum and nearby areas toured the Luling Foundation Farm, spending the day observing departments. They joined a barbecue luncheon hosted by foundation officials.
State health department reports a measles epidemic sweeping Texas. The piece notes a public health alert and urges precautionary measures to curb the outbreak across communities.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson signed measures authorizing additional state bonds to relieve unemployment distress and declaring a moratorium against forced sales of real estate in worthy cases.
G. J. Palmer, vice president and business manager of the Houston Chronicle, died on Sunday March 4 at age 68. He was a renowned Southwest newspaper figure. Survived by his widow, five sons and five grandchildren.
A vintage listing shows a six person dinner for $1.50 featuring Broiled Pork Chops with Fried Apples 50¢ Radishes 8¢ Baked Stuffed Peppers 25¢ Buttered Cauliflower 30¢ Raisin Bread and Butter 13¢ Fluffy Rice Pudding 14¢ Coffee with Cream 10¢ The recipe for Baked Stuffed Peppers includes peppers macaroni tomato cheese and steps for preparation. The Fluffy Rice Pudding recipe covers rice evaporated milk egg yolk white and cream with nutmeg.
Ford Motor Company plans a major exposition at the 1934 World’s Fair in Chicago. A giant 860 foot long building on an 11 acre site by Lake Michigan will showcase Henry Ford's Drama of Transportation and include all Ford models since 1903. The Edison Institute exhibits and original Ford workshop will be displayed, with demonstrations of metals, farm products, and car parts. A Ford Park and open-air balcony will surround the structure.
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