Undulant Fever Prevalent in Portion of Texas
A Texas health bulletin notes undulant fever or Malta Fever from cattle hogs and sheep is reported across the state and nationwide. It causes periodic temperature rises weight loss chills sweats and joint pains with low mortality but prolonged recovery. Goat horse and cow exposure spread the disease. avoid handling infected animals and pasteurize dairy products. More cases occur among men and adults in rural areas. Prevention hinges on detection.
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Austin
Malta
Texas
United States
Pasteurization discussed to curb undulant fever spread
The article explains livestock disease control through eliminating infected stock and testing dairy herds for Bacillus abortus. It notes pasteurization of milk prevents spread, acknowledges alarm when undulant fever appears, but says many are not susceptible and epidemics are unlikely in Texas though individual cases are discouraging to patients and families.
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Texas
Bentley Elected Press Association Head at Sweetwater Convention
Max Bentley editor of the Abilene Reporter was chosen president of the West Texas Press Association at the annual Sweetwater meeting. Ralph Shuffler of Odessa was succeeded as president. Henderson Shuffler became secretary treasurer, with W. D. Starcher of Spur and Jack Hawkins of Pecos named directors. Next year’s gathering will be in Spur, Texas.
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Max Bentley
Abilene Reporter
West Texas
West Texas Press Association
Ralph Shuffler
Odessa
Henderson Shuffler
Association
W. D. Starcher
Spur
Jack Hawkins
Pecos
Spur, Texas
Miss Juanita Miller Walks Out After Operative Recovery
Friends of Miss Juanita Miller celebrate her return after a severe appendicitis operation. Her recovery pleases many acquaintances and marks a welcome improvement.
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Juanita Miller
Reeves County Fair Expected to Draw Record Attendance
Six rains in recent days boost prospects for a successful Reeves County Fair with strong attendance anticipated this year. Local weather and agriculture officials note the beneficial impact on crops and preparations.
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Reeves County
Army truck train visits Pecos at fair grounds
One of the first U S army truck trains to visit Pecos arrived today and parked at the fair grounds. It has been hauling vast quantities of supplies to the soldiers pursuing the Villistas into old Mexico.
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Pecos
Fair Grounds
Old Mexico
Tocol Promotes Cowboy Sagenival September 7 8
Tocol advertises a Cowboy Sagenival to run September 7 and 8 with events including online racing roping and demonstrations. The claim notes a bar barbecue on the first day and activities continuing through the weekend.
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Tocol
Prohibition Candidate Dr. T L W Tewis to Speak at Fountain
Governor hopeful Dr T L W Tewis, running on the prohibition ticket, is scheduled to address supporters at the fountain tonight.
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T L. W. Tewis
Prohibition
Tonigne
Candidacy heats up as Goedeke buys Oscar King ranch
Charles Goedeke purchases Oscar King ranch from Willie de Woods King, including about 800 head of cattle in a roughly 30000 dollar deal. J A Martin Jr of Toyah reports a tent city rising for workers on sulphur deposits north of Toyah for a New Orleans company.
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Charles Goedeke
Oscar King
Willie de Woods King
J. A. Martin Jr
Toyah
New Orleans
Blanton Wins House Seat In Narrow Victory
Tom Blanton defeats incumbent W. R. Smith for a House seat by a small lead in votes. The report notes LYST as the margin and marks Blanton as the winner in the contest.
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Tom Blanton
House of Representatives
W. R. Smith
Devil Prospecting Trip Kidnapped Near Corona
Barney Hubbs of the Times, nicknamed the devil, is on a prospecting trip near Corona New Mexico and is expected to be away about one or two weeks.
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Barney Hubbs
The
Times
Devil
Corona, N. M
Pecos Hosts Air Racers August 351 1925
All West Texas residents are invited to Pecos to view air racers halting during their Texas trek on September 5. W. W. Hubbard returns from San Angelo to resume legal practice in Pecos.
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Texas
Pecos
W. W. Hubbard
San Angelo
Gas Company Wins Franchise To Sell Electrolux Box
Southern Union Gas Company selected as distributor for Electrolux gas refrigerators in Pecos Monahans Pyote Barstow Wickett and McCamey under Electrolux new deal expansion. The noiseless unit uses a small illuminating gas flame with automatic shut off and low operating cost, often a few cents per day.
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Gas Company
Electrolux Box
Pecos
Southern Union Gas Company
Electrolux
F. E. Sellman
Electrolux Refrigerator Sales, Inc
East 42Nd Street
New York City
Monahans
Pyote
Barstow
Wickett
Ward County
McCamey
Upton
Commemoration for Davis Mountain Park Engineer Litten B Marshall
Fort Davis honors Litten B Marshall, first construction engineer on the Davis Mountain State Park highway, with a bronze tablet to mark his public service from 1932 to 1953. The tablet, two miles from the Fort Davis courthouse at Picnic Rocks, measures twelve by fourteen inches and bears the inscription erected by co workers.
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Fort Davis
Litten B. Marshall
Davis Mountain State Park
L. B. Marshall
Scenic Drive
Fort Davis Court House
In and Out of Town and Nearby Movements
Monroe Kerr William Kerr and Jack Hawkins visited El Paso last Friday with William Kerr and Hawkins returning to Pecos Saturday Kerr remaining a few days. Fenton Alley and wife traveled from Pecos to El Paso over the past weekend. Monroe Kerr and granddaughter Jane Edith Prickett visited El Paso earlier this week. District Attorney William Kerr and Mrs Kerr greeted friends at Mentone Sunday. C K Armstrong and sons D J and Webb were in Austin for several days on business.
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John Wilson
Pyote
Eppenaner
Monahans
Drs. Camp
Camp Hospital
Pvoto
Monroe Kerr
William Kerr
Jack Hawkins
el Paso
Messrs
Hawkins
Pecos
Mr. Kerr
Mrs. Fenton Alley
Jane Edith Prickett
Mrs. Kerr
Mentone
C. K. Armstrong and Sons
D. J. and Webb
Austin
Miss Ruth Copelin Returns From Pecos and Alpine Visit
Miss Ruth Copelin, who had been visiting Mrs. Holsey Glover and other friends in Pecos and Alpine this summer, returned to her Fort Worth home on Monday of this week.
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Ruth Copelin
Holsey Glover
Pecos
Alpine
Fort Worth
Dallas trip boosts fall and winter stock purchases
W. L. Sherrod returned from a Dallas business trip reporting strong fall buying at wholesale marts. He purchased much of his fall and winter stock while there.
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W. L. Sherrod
Dallas
Traveling couple returns from Mexico trip
Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Alley have come back from a weeks long journey in old Mexico. Mrs. Hall Olds visited from Orla Saturday to shop and visit friends.
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Mrs. Fenton Alley
Old Mexico
Walker couple returns from Austin Venus vacation
Mr and Mrs Guy Walker return Friday from a summer vacation spent with relatives in Austin and Venus. Mr Walker serves as superintendent of the local schools. Mr and Mrs A C Bradiey have
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Guy Walker
Austin
Venus
Mr. Walker
Wadleys and Polks Return from West Coast Trip
Mr. and Mrs. John Wadley and Mr. and Mrs. Polk returned from a summer trip through California Utah and Colorado. They report a wonderful journey and pleasant experiences.
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John Wadley
Mrs. Polk
California
Utah
Colorado
Alpine visit by Mr and Mrs Joe Hollebeke and daughter Norabel
Mr and Mrs Joe Hollebeke and daughter Norabel from Alpine came for a visit with their many relatives and friends, sharing time and news during the gathering.
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Joe Hollebeke
Norabel
Alpine
Flake Young Returns From Slaton Vacation
Flake Young came home Sunday after spending two weeks on vacation with relatives in Slaton.
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Flake Young
Slaton
Navy Seeks Limited Recruits Aboard Houston Station
The U S Navy invites men aged 17 to 25 with good moral character and at least ninth grade education to apply. Recruits must meet Navy physical standards and can contact the Navy Recruiting Station in Houston, Texas for details.
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U.S. Navy
Navy
Houston
Texas
Pecos Golf Classic Draws Large Labor Day Entry
Residents anticipate a big field for the Pecos golf tournament set for Labor Day. The town witnessed the last total solar eclipse for 85 years, dazzling locals, while a four inch rainfall lifts ranchers’ spirits and worries canta loupe growers.
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Bentley
Press Assn
Sweetwater
Bloom
Pecos Sadee
John Wood
Skinnertown Home
Polk County
Pecos Times
Blue Eagle
Ession
Walker-Smith Company
Litten Marshall
J. A. Crane
J. T. Robinson
Cnve
Robinson
Geotee Duncan
Clarence Mount
A. C. Bradiey
Waxahachie
United
Pecos Enterprise
Women’s New
Berets
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