RANCHES OF TEXAS BEAR BRANDS AS TRADEMARKS OF HERITAGE
The article traces branding from ancient civilizations to Texas ranches, noting brands long outlive owners and serve as marks of identity. It lists famed Texas outfits such as the Spade, Halt Circle, Bar, IT, 101 Ranch, and Rocking Chair, and explains how brands evolved into heraldic emblems and advertising symbols for ranches and cattle outfits across the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Delta
Hawthorne
New England
Sterling City
Sonora
Ozona
Bar
Merizon
Panhandle
101
Oklahoma
Tom Green County
West Texas
America
Carter
Western Hemisphere
West
Notable Cattle Brands and Their Ingenious Alterations
The article surveys traditional cattle brands from the American West, detailing how rustlers altered marks like the Rocking W and XIT to imitate others. It highlights famous brands such as the Running W, Matador V, Hash Knife, Blocker, and Chisum's Long Bait and Jingle-Bob, noting methods to read or misread brands and a historic Mexican vaquero remark Quen sabe. It also mentions enduring brands like De Vaca family symbols and the purpose of complex designs to deter brand theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaca
Arizona
King Ranch
Fetcest
Matador
Wyoming
RGN
Texas
John Blocker
John Chisum
Pigpen
Branding and rustling in cattle history and law
The article recalls how rustlers used seed herds to build large brands, cites an unregistered Texas brand theft case, and describes strong state brand laws. It notes organized cattlemen groups like the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association forming to combat rustling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattie Raisers Association
Theft and Assault Complaints Filed in County Court
Jose Lexi and Jess Usted Aspee of Buena Vista are charged with theft of clothing valued at 46.50 belonging to C. L. Hays of Basic Training School in San Angelo, allegedly ordered March 15. Louis Chape of 1901 Pere Street is charged with assault with a motor vehicle upon Augustine Degness of Buena Vista on March 15, as police investigator C. A. Gotson filed the complaint.
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Jose Lexi
Jess
Buena Vista
C. L. Hays
San Angelo
Lous
C. A. Gotson
Cotaplaint
Creamery Owner Files Complaint for Theft in County Court
Knowlton creamery owner S BE filed a complaint in County Court at Law No 1 against Bart Barber of the same address. The charge is theft of 42.73 dollars. The incident date is March 17 and the complaint was read in Fredericksburg on a Tuesday.
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S. Be, Knowlton
Fredericksburg
Bartle Bart Barber
Birber
Sheriff Gains Open Access to Police Records Bureau
For the first time in months the sheriff's department can access the police records bureau at all times after an offer by Capt. Ee Bognsch, new head of the bureau who replaced Capt. A A Lewis. The sheriff may remove any of the thousands of cards at will, ending months of denial under former Sheriff W Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Police Department
Ee Bognsch
Bognsch
A. A. Lewis
W. Wood
Atevitts
Reo
Remn
Sligter
New York
Cattlemen Convene to Boost Texas Beef Output and Demand
Texas cattlemen gather in San Antonio for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention. Jay Taylor says the aim is to raise production to meet wartime demand while tapering excess supply, with talks on feed, cold lockers, freight, range improvement, and mesquite eradication. The marketing push includes a $2 million meat advertising drive and increased beef consumption across several states.
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Antonio
Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Rrnsers’ Association
Jay Taylor
Taylor
San Antinia
Avarillo
Europe
Institute of Meat Packers
Association
Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Truthlord
Real Fine Lookin Big Gals Wear Fashion Fringe In Denim
The piece mocks evolving Western fashion where denim fringe outfits replace classic cowboy garb. It notes outfits with tucked trouser legs, fringe vests, saddle tan colors, and desert hues, warning cattle ranchers attending a fashion-heavy event not to feel embarrassed by new trends.
City Tour Paved by Maverick Appoints Officials
Mayor Maury Maverick Tuesday morning named city representatives to join the Chamber of Commerce on a goodwill tour to the Grime Valley on Wednesday. Joe Lorjovic, city license and dues director, and Leslie Moore, assistant purchasing agent in the ordnance office, will serve as the city’s agents. This marks the first time a mayor has appointed official representatives for the annual goodwill tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Maverick
Mornite
Hye
Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Lips
Maverick
Joe Lorjovic
Leslie Moore
Ingeht
Ordnance Office
Welfare Class to Hear McCarthy at Mary’s University
Francis J. McCarthy Jr., social security official, will address Mary’s University welfare class in a public session Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the downtown college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Francis J. Mccarthy, Jr
Mary's University
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Navarro
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Federal Deposit Insumanch Contoration
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TOUR
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