City to grow forage crops to cut zoo feed costs
Commissioner Lambert proposes planting oats on city land along San Pedro creek and portions of the sewer farm to raise animal feed. He cites 500 acre sewer area, using up to 100 for cemetery needs and small field for aviation school, with potential employment for prison labor to harvest.
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Lambert
San Pedro Creek
Cameron and
North Laredo
Stinson Aviation School
Zoo
Fire Department
Obedience in the Classroom Joke from Ladies Home Journal
A student interrupts a recitation by dumping books. the nervous professor orders him to the president. The student returns calmly and asks if the president spoke, saying the president was not present. The scene highlights a humorous miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
County funds to sustain public health nurses until hospital opening
County commissioners agreed to pay 75 dollars monthly to support public health nurses until December 1 or the completion of the Robert B. Green Memorial hospital. A committee urged aid, noting subscriptions funded salaries through August and city support covered space and some needs. The move follows health officer Dr. Berrey's advice to consolidate charity work under the new county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Green
C. 8. Venable
Robert J. Harding
A. B. Weakley
State to Examine All Texas Insurance Firms Annually
Texas Commissioner C O Austin assigns Leslie McKay and L K Roberts to begin annual examinations of all state insurance companies. McKay, son of Secretary of State McKay, has long served in the department, while Roberts is a former state bank examiner. The move, ordered since Austin took office, aims to enforce annual reviews required by law.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Veteran Volunteer Firemen Association Formed in Austin
An association named the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of Austin was organized by former volunteers at the Eighth street fire hall to preserve memory and deeds of the old department. Clarence Woodward, now chief of the paid department, was elected president with W. H. Cullen as vice president James Swanzy as secretary and Hugh M. Swain as treasurer. A by law and constitution committee was appointed.
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Austin
Tex
W. H. Cullen
James Swanzy
Hugh M. Swain
Motor trucks prove practicable to move large troops
The Kansas regiments moved from Eagle Pass to San Antonio by motor trucks at a cost of 1765.45, versus 5837.70 by rail, a saving of 4072.25. Captain Hegeman reports 322 miles traveled in 95 hours with 66 trucks, two depots, and camp-site rentals. two company movements preceded the start, delaying return by nearly a day.
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Kansas
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Harry A. Hegman
Harry L. Rogers
Southern Department
Hegeman
Quartermaster Corps
Rogers
Fort Sam Houston
Charters Issued Across Texas Brace for Growth
In Austin on September 16 a series of new Texas charters were issued. Dallas based Rosner Rothschild Co with 20000 capital forms to merchandise. Midland's Boge Puncture Proof Tube Co of Texas raises 10000. Beaumont's McFadden Rice Milling Co with 10000. Sour Lake Hardin County Garage with 4000. Lubbock Library Association organized with no capital. Citizens' Gin Co of Texarkana granted permit to operate with 10000 capital. Incorportors named for each venture. Red Water hosts Texas headquarters for Citizens' Gin Co with A M McDaniel named Texas agent.
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Austin
Tex
Rosner-Rothschild Company
Dallas
Capital Stock
Charles Rosner
Josephen
W. J. Lucas
Texas
Midland
George D. Elliott
William W. Wallace
B. C. Girdley
McFadden Rice Milling Company
Beaumont
O. L. Slaton
D. Robinson
Citizens’ Gin Company of
Texarakna, Ark
Red Water
A. M. McDaniel
Malaria Losses Hit Texas Property Values
Dr. W A Davis reports that malaria in 88 Texas counties reduces property values by about 500 million dollars over ten years. The measure compares malaria belt gains to other counties. Also notes the National Workers Alliance will install officers at 7:30 Sunday at the Hebrew Institute with remarks by Rabbi Gerstein and others.
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Austin
Tex
W. A. Davis
State Board of Health
Texas
Davis
National Workers’ Alliance
Hebrew Institute
Rabbi Gerstein
Dr. S. Berg
Charles Mierow
Doves Leave San Antonio Area Due to Weather Shifts
Dr. R Menger a San Antonio naturalist says unsettled regional weather briefly pushed doves from Bexar County and nearby areas. He notes sunflowers and thistle provide sustenance and that birds return once conditions normalize, with hunters already reporting renewed dove numbers.
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Bexar County
R. Menger
San Antonio
Menger
Pelagra Cure Promised in Home Treatment Book
A pitch describes a disease spreading in the South with 25 percent yearly growth and claims nine years of research leading to a simple home treatment. The mailed booklet promises proof of pellagra causes and a guaranteed cure with photographs and testimonials from officials and professionals.
Health claim warning of a medicinal book offer in Alabama
A brief notice promotes a book promising relief from tiredness headaches mood issues and various symptoms. It warns readers not to miss their copy mailed free in a plain sealed wrapper from W. J. McCrary, Carbon, Alabama, with a development code 378.
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W. J. M’crary
Carbon’ In
Alabama
Sale of Timbex Lands in Eastern Oklahoma by Five Civilized Tribes
Public sale of about 908000 acres including 823500 acres timber lands and 84000 acres surface of segregated coal and asphalt lands belonging to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Bids by mail accepted with 25 percent deposit. Terms vary by land type. purchase limits apply. MAPS available from the Superintendent in Muskogee. Cato Sells Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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Oklahoma
Ene
Five Civilized Fbes
Muskogee
Cato Sells
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Adv
Prizes Awarded in 38 Publicity Puzzle Contest
The San Antonio Music Company announced prizes for the 38 publicity puzzle contest. Arthur Goeth won the Kimball piano, and Mrs. G O Pound received $25 in gold. Other winners include Miss Wal dine Tauch $15, Max C Friedrich $10, and several $5 gold coin prizes to a list of named participants.
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San Antonio Music Company
Kimball
Arthur Goeth
G.O. Pound
Clara D. Madison
W. C. Silliman
Malone Duggan
G. O. Pound
Industrial preparedness bill and Arizona anecdote cited
Chairman Hay notes the measure aids defense but cannot replace armed forces. He cites exaggerated talk and recalls an Arizona joke about rain and bullfrogs to illustrate misunderstandings in a dry state debates.
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Hay
House Military Committee
Arizona
Washington Star
Mansfield objected to scene shift workers on stage
Mansfield resisted the breathing noises of two scene shifters who labored in the files and came to the stage exhausted. Majeld glared them into silence and summoned Quinn, saying the breathing annoys him, while the Irishman Troy answered he would handle it in law.
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Mansfield
Christian Intelligencer
Quinn
Troy Times
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