First Ostriches Hatch in Texas at Hot Wells Farm
A brood of eleven two week old ostrich chicks hatched at the Hot Wells Ostrich farm marking the first successful hatching in Texas. Overseer F. G. Mierow, after long trials and studying proper incubation, achieved 100 percent hatch on eggs shipped from California. The birds quickly grew and learned to move despite their awkward size.
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Hot Wells
California
Mr. Mierow
South Africa
Arizona
Remarkable young birds likely to grow large
The wire netting and the terrible noise hindered them. They are now about two weeks old and look healthy and likely to become large birds. Salt mines near Cracow in Poland have been worked for six hundred years without interruption.
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Cracow
Poland
Bullock's oriole in Colorado and sprinkler system in Chicago
Bullock's oriole nests in Colorado from the eastern plains to Durango and Grand Junction. The article notes the bird's range, plumage, nesting habits, and impact on fruit. it also mentions its arrival in Denver with cottonwoods and July migration to the south. A Chicago building gains a seven story sprinkler system with 8452 automatic sprinklers and large capacity tanks.
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Denver
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Durango
Grand Junction
Bullock
William Bullock
London
Baltimore
Orchard
Plains
Wray
British Columbia
California
Dakotas
Texas
Pacific
Rocky Mountain Herald
Chicago
Lightning protection wires reduce city lightning damage
Investigations across Europe indicate lightning damage in cities has declined due to electric wires that divert bolts. When wires go underground, experts warn of increased damage and a potential return to lightning rods.
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Europe
Lodge Notes Fraternal Editor Briefs Upcoming Events
News of fraternal societies from the past week with a forecast of approaching events. Notices invite communications to the Fraternal Editor and provide contact numbers for the editors.
Musical Program for Loyal Americans of the Republic
After a short San Antonio assembly session members enjoyed a musical program with vocal solos by Mrs. G. M. Johnson and instrumental pieces by Mrs. Lorena Isom. Prof. Daggett accompanied. The degree team performed an exhibition drill and dancing closed the evening. Six new membership applications were received and two candidates were initiated.
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San Antonio Assembly No. 78
Loyal Americans of the Republic
G. M. Johnson
Daggett
Lorena Isom
Entertainment for Ladies' Nest of Owls Aug 8 at Owls Hall
The Ladies' Nest of Owls members and families will enjoy an event on August 8 at Owls Hall on Soledad Street. The lodge met Thursday night to outline plans featuring music, dancing, and pastimes with refreshments. Four membership applications were received and three candidates were initiated.
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Ladies’ Nest of Owls
Owls’ Hall
Soledad Street
Ladies of the G. A. R. Meet at Crockett Street Hall
A Tuesday afternoon session of the General David S. Stanley circle Ladies of the G. A. R. convened at the Odd Fellows' building on Crockett street. Members discussed chapter affairs and planned future events.
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Davids
Stanley Circle
Odd Fellows
Crockett Street
Leave Granted to Mrs Bricker for Summer Absence
Mrs Ella Bricker, past oracle, was granted a leave of absence for the remainder of the summer. She will depart soon for her old home in Illinois and other points on the Great Lakes.
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Ella Bricker
Oracle
Ilinois
Great Lakes
Concordia Lodge Honors Members at Wednesday Birthday Meeting
Members of Concordia lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor celebrated the birthdays of Andrew Mack, Joseph Fried and Mrs. Helene Hahn during a Wednesday night lodge meeting. A banquet followed in the dining room with toasts addresses and German songs to close the evening.
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Concordia Lodge No. 1793
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Andrew Mack
Joseph Fried
Helene Hahn
Grinnell Lodge Members Visit Alamo Lodge Meeting
Members of Grinnell lodge No. 61 Royal Achates attended a meeting of Alamo lodge No. 34 Tuesday night. One candidate was initiated and one ran was read after a brief business session. Kibbe announced a reciprocal social event at Grinnell’s first meeting in August.
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Grinnell Lodge No
Royal Achates
Alamo Lodge
Kibbe
Grinnell Lodge
Austin
Grand Lodge
Entertainment by Laurel Grove No. 1185 Woodmen Circle
A Tuesday night event hosted at Mrs. W. A. White’s home 1120 Buena Vista street drew praise for the program. A committee was appointed at the Tuesday business meeting to organize an August event.
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Laurel Grove
Woodmen Circle
W. A. White
Buena Vista Street
August Lodge Social Plans At Mrs Nell Lamkin Home
A lodge business meeting Thursday night approved one new application and formed the August social arrangement committee led by Mrs Nell Lamkin. The committee includes Mrs Bertha Boswell Mrs Florence Ritchey Mrs Agnes Robitzsch Mrs Jessie Edwards and Mrs Minnie Wolfram at the home of Mrs Nell Lamkin 107 Dakota Street.
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Nell Lamkin
Dakota Street
Bertha Boswell
Florence Ritchey
Agnes Robitzsch
Jessie Edwards
Minnie Wolfram
Sam Houston Camp Welcomes New Members In Woodmen Meeting
Eight applications for membership were received and one candidate initiated at the Sam Houston Camp No. 65 Woodmen of the World meeting Thursday night. Lodge business matters were discussed.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Woodmen Hall
Sam Houston Camp No
Woodmen of the World
Moose Meet Reelects Applicants and Plans July Smoker
A Moose meeting at 125 West Commerce Street elected all four teen applicants. The rally showed a 15 member increase last week. Theodore D. Porr received the honorary debit week from Organizer Hansen. The lodge unveiled a new initiatory work and will host a smoker on Tuesday evening July 30 for members applicants and guests.
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Moose
Commerce Street
Theodore D. Porr
Hansen
Hermann Sons gather for primary election night revelry
Older members of the Sons of Hermann and friends meet in the Garden street clubhouse garden as state primary returns come in all night. The Hermann Sons Juniors host a ball in the upstairs dance hall with decorations and refreshments.
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Sons of Hermann
Garden Street
Hermann Sons
Elberta Peach Fruit Ice Cream Debuts Worldwide Favorite
A new Elberta peach fruit ice cream from 1 Creamery Dairy Co gains appeal for broad tastes. Officials promote a creamy blend highlighting natural peach flavors and summer appeal across regions.
Origin of the term dark horse in a Tennessee race
A Tennessee tale explains the political term dark horse. Flynn entered his coal-black stallion Dusky Pete in a town race. Judge McMinamee declared a dark horse and Pete surged to victory, proving the phrase's origin.
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Tennessee
Flynn
Dusky Pete
Pete
Judge McMinamee
McMinamee
A Friend's Mistaken Kindness at Dr Fanning’s Office
Salem Massachusetts resident, knowing Dr Fanning’s interest in birds, left a box of 25 migratory birds at his office. The birds, recently trapped for a gift to a bird enthusiast, escaped after a careful look, flying away to liberty. The incident is recorded as a kindness gone awry.
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Salem
Mass
Canten
Finish Sunday Dinner with Elberta Peach Ice Cream
Creamery Dairy Co presents Elberta peach ice cream to finish Sunday dinners. Smooth rich cream blends ripe peaches for a refreshing dessert option.
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Elberta
Creamery Dairy CO
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F. G. Microw
Aaron Bray
New York Medical Journal
Bray
Rochester, N. Y
Democat and Chronicle
H. G. Rees Optical
West Commerce Street
Bullock’s Oriole
Oxford
Club
Fentiman
Wv. F. Fentiman
Alamo NO. 323
Alamo Plaza
Loyal Order of Moose
Elberta Peach
San Antonio
Barture
E. A. Holland
Hicks
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