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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1938

Page

5

Trail Drive by Herndons Noted in 423head Texas Trek

Perryton dispatch reports Clifford and W L Herndon drove 423 head from Ute New Mexico to Ochilliree County Texas ranches in winter 1803. The 225 mile trek crossed the XIT bench. Five cowhands, two horses each, no loss, no rustlers, no chuck wagon, remuda kept cattle on trail three weeks, saving an estimated $500 in transport costs.

Perryton VPI Ab Blocker Northwest Territory Clifford W. L. Herndon Ute N.M Ochilliree Texas Ab Brocker Dick Pincham igvThe Herndons Edes

Rocky Ford man seeks wooden nickels in history ride

Exerman Boraker of Rocky Ford seeks wooden nickels from historic issues. One nickel comes from Springfield Ohio marking the Northwest Open 150th anniversary. Another from Lake George New York during a summer historical pageant. A third from Iowa Territorial centennial.

Rocky Ford Colo Der Exerman

Alligators Not Dead In Cold Weather Warnings

Oklahoma City report notes a keeper who rescues alligators tossed out in cold weather. Gators stiffen at 35 degrees but are not dead, and revive when warmed. Also mentions Italy planning to abolish private motor vehicle taxes next January 1 to foster auto industry growth.

Oklahoma City Okla Gatar Itis Oklahoma Blondin Rome Italy

Texas oil field shutdowns extended three months

The railroad commission in Austin extended Saturday and Sunday shutdowns of Texas oil fields for three months starting January 1. The move signals no change in oil conservation policy despite a commission member change, with Ernest C. Thompson seen as shaping policy and OC V Terrell nearing replacement by G A Jerry Sadler.

Austin Railroad Commission Texas Capitol G. A. Jerry Sadler OC. V. Terrell Terrell Ernest C. Thompson Smith Commission Cakmaan Thompson New York Thompson

Drawbacks to Allred's Plan in Texas muse on installments

Governor James Allred's plan to release his final legislative message in installments has both advantages and drawbacks. The method caused a revised prison system section to reflect new developments, while a Negro education passage coincidentally ran after a Supreme Court ruling. Future installments will cover taxation topics already well known to him.

Austin James ¥. Allred Allred Supreme Court

Gerald C Mann to Take Oath of Office

Gerald C Mann of Dallas will take the oath as attorney general next week in Austin. The ceremony will likely be private with a few friends and reporters, but he cannot assume office until January 1 by law.

Austin INS Gerald C. Mann Dallas Mann William McCraw Sevate

Buffalo women tour world in food study

A Buffalo group of women is touring the world through meals. In October they dined on Mexican food, this month they sampled Polish dishes, December will feature Swedish cuisine, and January plans include Hawaiian fare.

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