English Sparrow 15 to Be Exterminated in Texas
Special to the Light from Austin Texas reports that the U S Department of Agriculture plans to exterminate the English sparrow across the state. Farmers favor the program and counties have cooperated. Director J W Neill says to use wire netting baiting and poison to destroy thousands of sparrows. He notes drought impacts in northern and central Texas and a generally poorer top crop outlook.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Department of Agriculture
J. W. Neill
Farmers’ Institutes
Neill
Panhandle
Thompson Mumford singers return to Plaza for week
Frank Thompson and Eddie Mumford, former American Singing Four members, arrived in San Antonio and will perform at the Plaza theater the rest of the week. Since disbanding in Chicago they toured widely, later finding success at the Orpheum and recalling fond memories of San Antonio.
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Frank Thompson
Eddie Mumford
San Antonio
American Singing Four
Plaza Theater
Chicago
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Mumford
Orpheum
New Orleans
Heavy Rains and Hail Damage Cotton and Buildings
A severe storm brings heavy rain and hail crippling cotton fields and tearing roofs from several structures. Local authorities report property damage and potential crop losses across the county with inspections ongoing.
Thelma Storm Hurled Wind and Hail Across Texas
Severe wind and hail struck Thelma on the Pleasanton road injuring two men P N Russell and Tom Katzmarick as wagons overturned. A huge oak toppled, homes were damaged and several buildings lost roofs. Rainfall topped 3 inches statewide with San Antonio at a record 2.47 inches.
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Thelma
Pleasanton Road
P. N. Russell
Tom Katzmarick
Mr. Russell
A. Rios
Candelario Martinez
Martinez
Elario Castillo
James Watson
San Antonio
United States
Hondo
Brenham
Cuero
del Rio
Galveston
Houston
Heavy Rain Multiplies Flooding in Atascosa County
Civil engineer B S Young reports a cloudburst in the Atascosa river valley brought four to six inches of rain in under ten hours in northern Atascosa County. The river rose fifteen feet, Pleasanton road washed out in places, and lakes formed along the highway. Large trees blown down slowed traffic. Young took four hours to cover forty miles to the city.
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Atascosa County
Atascosa
Young
Benito Ranch
Atascosa River
Pleasanton
Mr. Young
Storm damages Losoya restaurant collapse reported
A storm near Losoya caused destruction at Margarita Casanova's Losoya restaurant as the building collapsed with contents crushed beneath the debris. Limited lines hinder full details but local reports confirm the incident.
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Losoya
Thelma
Margarita Casanova
Losova
Rain at Kyle Brings Hope for More Water
Rain fell in Kyle Texas yesterday but did not fill water holes. Prospects for more rain are good as the area awaits additional showers.
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Kyle
Tex
Two Inches of Rain North of El Campo
Two inches of rain fell at El Campo Texas on October 31 aiding crops with little damage to rice and cotton. The rain was needed and helped irrigation and yields in the area near VICTORIA county.
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Hicks
Weather Bureau
San Antonio
New Orleans
W. L. Rockwell
Texas Irrigation
United States Agricultural Deartment
Webbavala
Dimmit
LaSalle
Cameron
Hidalgo
Zavala
el Campo
Tex
Heavy Rain Deluges Gonzales After Drought
A heavy rain fell in Gonzales Texas yesterday marking the strongest rainfall since May 11 and providing needed moisture for local conditions.
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Gonzales
Tex
An Inch at Brackettville
Brackettville Texas report dated October 31 notes a minor measurement event with local impact. The brief item lists small-scale activities in Brackettville without naming individuals or organizations.
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Brackettville
Brackettville, Tex
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Instant Relief and Free Trial
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure gives instant relief from piles and promises a free trial package sent in plain wrapper by Pyramid Drug Co. It asserts inflammation reduction and pain relief, with a full-size bottle offered at 60 cents after trial. The copy urges readers to mail a free coupon today.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
Brackettville Court Opens as Corwin Testifies on Wealth
District court in Brackettville opened with Judge Douglas of Eagle Pass presiding. W W Van Meter, cattleman from Guad alajara, is a guest at the Maverick. Mrs Halsey Corwin, former wife of Halsey Corwin the Angel of Coney Island, discusses wealth and fame and her ex-husband's financial downfall and remarriages.
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Brackettville
Spreciav
Tex
Douglas of
Eagle Pass
W.W. W. van Meter
Guadalajara
Mex
The
Maverick
Halsey Corwin
Corwin
Angel
Coney Island
Brooklyn
N. Y
Roberta Menges
Pearl
Sheepshead Bay
Arthur Hill
Broadway
Rainfall Sparks Grass Boom On Ranges
An inch of rain fell yesterday improving ground conditions and promising abundant grass on the ranges.
Floods Hit Smithville Sides After Rain Storm
Rain fell yesterday for two hours in Smithville Texas causing streams to overflow their banks and flood nearby areas local residents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Tex
Rain Falls All Day in Yoakum
Rain began falling at noon yesterday in Yoakum Texas and continued throughout the day, dampening outdoor plans and keeping residents indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Yoakum, Tex
James Alexander Arrives at the Maverick in Cincinnati
James Alexander of Cincinnati arrives at the Maverick and plans to locate his home in San Antonio before sending for his family.
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James
Alexander
Cincinnati
The
Maverick
San Antonio
May Award Contracts For Medina Canal
After a visit by M I Miller director and W K Billings chief engineer of Medina Irrigation the west canal contracts are likely to be awarded tomorrow. Seven bids were received by yesterday's 3 pm deadline, with bids tabulated today and a local board of officials to confer tomorrow. The project spans about 28 miles and requires excavating 1 400 000 cubic feet of material, costing around 1 000 000 dollars. H H Heyer of Hondo is among Maverick arrivals.
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M. I. Miller
W. K. Billings
Medina Irrigation Company
West Canal
Face Peel Promise Warns Against Self Surgery
The article cautions women about dangerous facial peels and promotes a home remedy using mercolized wax. It claims the wax removes old skin overnight, revealing younger looking skin with no pain or detection. It lists blemishes such as freckles, tan, moth patches and wrinkles as removable by the routine.
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Webster
J. F. Luckett & CO
Commerce St
San Antonio, Texas
Commissioner of Agriculture
la France
Wyoming Street
St. Anthony Hotel
Gunter, Menger Hotel
Bella Vista Gardens
Monterrey
Mexico
California
FG Syrup CO
Senna
California Fig Syrup CO
Watts
A. Meert
West West Commerce St
Maverick-Glarke Litho CO
Victor Esperanza
J. H. Mattay
Headquarters For
Good China Our Open Stock Pattern Department
China
China Line
Limoges
Chas. F. Haviland
Deli
Cate
White Buckskin
Varsity
Beacon
Beacon Shoe Store
Alamo Plaza
Medina
H. H. Heyer
Tl Maverick
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