Recommendation to grow Egyptian cotton in Southwest United States
The U S department of agriculture urges farmers in Southern Arizona and Southeastern California to test Egyptian cotton on a commercial scale. Dr Galloway notes it could be more profitable in irrigated areas but warns against large first season plantings due to cultural quirks and future labor needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Arizona
California
Galloway
Bureau of Plant Industry Today
Fortifications Bill Up In House Subcommittee Hearings
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fortifications chaired by Rep Shirley of Kentucky began hearings likely to last four to five days. Last year’s fortifications bill totaled $6,473,707 while the War Department requests $7,218,899 for the current year. The fortifications addressed exclude Panama Canal defenses.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Shirley
Kentucky
War Department
Panama Canal
Tammany Plans Big Showing at National Democratic Convention
Tammany expects a strong presence in Baltimore for the national convention. Secretary Thomas F. Smith has secured 300 hotel rooms and will travel to Baltimore to press for more accommodations. He estimates a New York delegation of at least 2000.
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New York
Robins Flock Here in Quest of Food
Thousands of robins, driven south by long snow and sleet in the north, have appeared in San Antonio marking a rare early winter migration. Ornithologists note it’s the first time in 25 years robins arrive this early, feeding on hackberry berries as North Texas endures heavy sleet and snow. Local reports say the birds attract crowds and a few incidents of backyard hunting, with authorities investigating wholesale slaughter in Bexar County.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bexar
Wholesale
San Antonio Seen Likely for Lower Key Fire Rate
State officials visiting San Antonio to inspect wiring at the Southwestern Insane asylum say the new fire insurance schedule aims to reduce the key rate here. Captain Pollard notes the state re rating moves quickly but involves examining every street, alley, and building in about 900 Texas towns, and San Antonio’s 35 cent rate should drop under the revised schedule.
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San Antonio
Aollow
R. L. Pollard
State Insurance Board
C. B. Roulet
S. W. Inglish
Southwestern Insane Asylum
St. Anthony
Captain Pollard
Texas
Boynton Replies to Lockwood Over City Streets
San Antonio January 9. Alexander Boynton replies to ex Alderman Lockwood's letter on sidewalks and curbs. He argues improvements should be paid from the general fund with property assessments, opposes special taxes, and urges city financing within charter limits. He invites further discussion at his office.
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Lockwood
San Antonio
Alexander Boynton
Artesian Belt railroad likely to reelect officers
The Artesian Belt railroad directors meet February 1 to reelect officers Leon L. Walthall president J H Savage vice president and W B Hamilton Jr treasurer Plans for the road between Macdona and Christine 43 miles will be discussed Stockholders elected directors J H Savage Joseph F Green W B Hamilton Jr W H Alkire W F McCaleb Guy S McFarland A P Villaret and Leon N Walthall The line was built by C B Simmons.
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Artesian Belt Railroad
Leon L. Walthall
J. H. Savage
W. B. Hamilton Jr
Joseph F. Green
W. H. Alkire
W. F
Negro Hanged in Tennessee for Brutal Assault
Tom Kinnon, a Black man, was hanged at the Tennessee state prison in Nashville for the October 9 assault on Mrs. R. M. Watson of Brownsville. The attack involved striking the woman with an axe and left her 77-year-old son unable to help as he faced threats of beheading.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tom Kinnon
State
R. M. Watson
Brownsville
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as grippe cure
A customer from Washington Kansas credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with curing a severe la grippe that threatened pneumonia after three bottles. The advertisement urges obtaining the genuine yellow package. Staacke Bros advertise delivery wagons as the best line ever sold in San Antonio.
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Foley
R. E. Fisher
Washington
Kan
Edwards King
Drug Co
Staacke Bros
San Antonio
Flatonia Bank Elects Directors and Officers
Flatonia Texas January 13 stockholders at the First National Bank elected E A Arnim W Willeford F A Nesista J M Harrison H S Palmer John A Kerr and M Fernau Jr as directors. The board then chose E A Arnim as president J M Harrison and John A Kerr as vice presidents W Willeford as cashier and F A Nesista as assistant cashier for the coming year.
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Flatonia Bank
Flatonta
Tex
First National Bank
E. A. Arnim
W. Willeford
F. A. Nesista
J. M. Harrison
H. S. Palmer
John A. Kerr
M. Fernau Jr
Reilley and Jackson Wed in Gonzales Ceremony
Anthony Reilley of San Antonio and Viola Jackson of Gonzales were married at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Schleyer. Rev Charles H Dobbs of the Presbyterian church officiated.
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Gondales
Gonzales
Tex
Anthony Reilley
San Antonio
Viola Jackson
Emil Schleyer
Charles H. Dobbs
Presbyterian Church
Wilson County Prepares Highway From Bexar Line to Wilson Line
Judson Hume of Sutherland Springs announces Wilson county will start building an improved highway linking the Bexar county road through Sutherland Springs and Stockdale to the Wilson county line. A bond issue has been approved and funds should be available within thirty days. The route runs parallel to the G H and S A railroad tracks.
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Wilson County
Bexar
Judson Hume
Sutherland Springs
Mr. Hume
Bexar County
Stockdale
Will Increase Corn Values in Lavaca County
In a circular letter County Superintendent William Hilers estimates scientific corn culture in Lavaca County will boost the harvest by 630000 bushels this year, raising crop value by 318000 dollars at 60 cents a bushel. United States agricultural agent Prof. John Kloppenberg will give lectures to club members across the county.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Lavaca County
Willam Hilers
United States Agricultural
John Kloppenberg
Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department Elects Officers
Hallettsville department elects officers led by H J Braunig as chief and W D Timm as secretary and collector. Other officers include Charles Pillar president W J Miller first vice president R Waltersdorf assistant chief F B Riedell treasurer Miss Lillie Wangenmann sponsor and J T Deborah janitor.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Lone Woman Leads Salvation Army Charity Drive During Cold Weather
Mrs Mildred Brown runs a long charity push from the Salvation Army hall at 110 1 2 North Flores, distributing groceries fuel and clothing to 28 families and over 700 warm items. She works from dawn till night using donations from The Light and Needlework Guild, aided by Ensign Goblenz as cold weather persists.
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Christmas Cheer Association
Salvation Army Hall
North Flores Street
Mildred Brown
Salvation Army
Goblenz
Mrs. Brown
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