Visitors at Carlsbad Caverns Reach Record August Total
More than 47 000 people visited Carlsbad Caverns in August, totaling 47 581, the second highest August figure in 16 years. Visitors came from 48 states and many countries, led by Texas with 22 058 visitors, followed by Oklahoma with 5 348.
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Thomas Boles
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British West Indies
Canada
Canal Zone
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Cuba
Denmark
England
France
Finland
Germany
Guam
India
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway
Philippine Islands
Puerto Rico
Scotland
South Africa
Straits Settlement
Switzerland
Sweden
Uruguay
Venezuala
Virgin Islands
Texas
Oklahoma
Texas Farmers Benefit From AAA Payments
Texas farmers have received over 34 million dollars in 1937 cotton price adjustment payments and more are due. The Extension Service at College Station announced 59 million in 1938 farm and range conservation checks issued this year. 1939 wheat price adjustments will push the total past three million dollars with nearly 5.5 million more for 1939 cotton payments.
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Texas
Extension Service
College Station
Pioneer Game Protective Association Sees Membership Rise
County Agent Ted Johnston reports multiple membership requests as dove season nears. The association, expanding to cover more acres this year, has received protective sign requests from new members. Farmers and anchors express that the association offers clear benefits.
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Pioneer
Ted Johnston
Johnston
Pasture Mowing Boosts Southwest Grass and Livestock
The article urges timely mowing of late summer weeds such as gum weed sunflowers ragweed broomweed and croton to protect pasture grass. It argues mowing saves moisture, increases next year’s growth, and boosts livestock grazing profits, noting mowers beat hoes in efficiency and many farmers invest in second-hand machines for pasture work.
Pecos Valley Lodge 736 A F and A M Regular Meeting
Regular stated meeting held on the second Tuesday each month at 7 30 p m. Attendance expected and visitors welcome. Roy W Turnbow Worshipful Master W W Ruhlen Secretary Knights of Pythias Lodge 388 Meets every Monday at 8 00 oclock Visitors welcome J B Heard Chief Clerk
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Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388
J. B. Heard
C. C
IOOF Lodge Meets Friday Evenings at Eight
IOOF Lodge No. 650 holds Friday meetings at 8:00 pm. Visitors welcome. Aubrey Shoemake is Noble Grand with R. T. Crist as secretary.
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Aubrey Shoemake
Noble
R. T. Crist
Nancy Drew Series Continues at Grand Theatre
Bonita Granville stars in the west edition of the Nancy Drew film series at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday. A new musical mystery, quickly becoming a theater favorite, unfolds as Nancy solves another thrilling case.
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Nancy Drew
Sarring
Bonita Granville
Thea
Nancy
Goodbye Mr Chips at Grand Pecos Sunday and Monday
The Grand Theatre Pecos presents Goodbye Mr Chips featuring Robert Donat and Greer Garson for a Sat urday night prevue and Sunday and Monday performances. Terry Kilburn appears in a major juvenile role under Sam Wood’s direction.
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Mr. Chips
Prevue
James Hilton
Grand Theatre
Pecos
Donat
Greer Garson
Terry Kilburn
Lord Jeff
Texas Deer Boom In Colorado County Highlights State Lead
Texas Game officials report Colorado County deer numbers rose from 125 in 1924 to 7 800 in 1939 4 800 adults 3 000 fawns of which 1 500 are bucks. Officials estimate 650 bucks can be killed next season without harming breeding stock. Licenses expired August 3 1938 39. artificial lure licenses are 1 10 and hunting licenses 2.
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Colorado County
Texas
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Department
Game _ Department
Antelope Trapping Hits First Success In Region
The Game Department regional manager reports that antelope trapped last spring in Trans-Pecos thrived through summer. Animals are in excellent condition with many young. This marks the first successful trapping effort in the country and opens new range despite past overgrazing on fences.
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Trans-Pecos
Game Department
Wildlife protects West Texas crops by voracious birds
RDS are credited with the lower grasshopper problem in West Texas this year as Swainson's hawks horned larks and thousands of barn owls preyed on the pests. A flock of Swainson's hawks exceeded 1000 birds feeding on mature hoppers, with no egg pods left after departure. Landowners benefit from brush piles left to aid quail and wildlife programs expand to conserve game and fish in Texas.
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Texas
Swainson
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Swaison
Game Department
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Standard Oil Company OF Texas Presents
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W. W. Dean
Pecos Abstract Co
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Bill” Knox
Hubbard & Kerr
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West Texas
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A. E. Pye
Collings-Wilson CO
Rufus A. Roberts
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Crane, Texas
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Texaco Station
Lewis Sheet Metal
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Peros Funeral Home
J. H. Wallace
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