Oklahoma Bans Ringling Circus Over Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Oklahoma City Sept 30 The State Board of Agriculture ordered the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus barred from entering Oklahoma due to a South Texas foot and mouth disease outbreak. The troupe was en route from Fort Worth to Ardmore, with earlier efforts to delay crossing and fumigate measures noted. The board also prohibited shipment of animal products into the state and barred livestock cars until disinfection is completed.
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Quarantine Measures In Texas Sheep Movement Amid Footandmouth Outbreak
The outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Texas triggers quarantine and travel restrictions on sheep shipments through Oklahoma. Affected zones include Sweetwater and a 15 mile infected perimeter near the core site, with cattle counts around 15,000 and new limits on movement to prevent spread. Officials warn a coastward drift of cattle may occur as cold weather settles in.
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California
Commission
Light Editions Schedule for Readers Light Editions to Serve San Antonio
The Light has revised the afternoon edition schedule for San Antonio and surrounding area. The regular HOME edition will be printed for distribution by 2 15 P M. The FINANCIAL edition renamed LATE STREET will appear about 4 08 P M. The final peach edition with stock and market reports and latest news items will be the last edition of the day on the streets around 5 15 P M.
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San Antonio
Foot and Mouth Disease Standoff Persists in Brahma Herds
Officials report the outbreak remains localized with Brahma cattle owned by Rev. Dr. William & Tecobs and two nearby herds still alive under guard. Delays in burial of animals caused by damaged steam shovels, as authorities expect to begin slaughter within a day if the infection source stays contained.
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Houston
Pale Boog-Scott
Boog-Scott
Slogan contest seeks short entries for cash prize
San Antonio residents are urged to submit eight word slogans by Monday at 1 pm at the Menger Hotel. Entries must be single slogans per person, family entries allowed, and judges’ families are ineligible. Winning idea to be used nationwide with a $100 prize. An Allah prayer may be offered if ties occur.
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Ouija Board
West Side
San’ ‘ Antonio
United States
San_ Antonio
Menger
Canovas Club
Allah
Peg Fund Grows From Dimes To Help Sick Helper Peg
In Brackenridge Park, residents rally to aid Peg ailing from paralysis. Children and merchants contribute dimes and nickels to a Peg fund, honoring his decades of kindness to children. Miss Jenni praises Peg and urges continuing generosity as Peg fights to recover.
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Melon Crop Threatened by Frosts in Madison County
Springfield reports Madison county melon crop three weeks late faces frost threats. Calhoun county apple traders move briskly to market with high quality fruit, though overall crop is smaller than last year.
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Calhoun County
Madison County
Open air fair opens amid monster crowds in San Marcos
San Marcos Texas September 30 crowd drenched the fourth annual Ways county fair as it opened with School Day recognized by the fair association. Exhibits from Buda and Kyle fairs occupy prominent halls while students from local schools enter free. A football game between Laling and San Marcos headlines the afternoon alongside Battery A drill from Fort Sam Houston. The fair grounds on a 43 acre tract along the Pat Neff Highway boast a track polo grounds baseball diamond and exhibition halls reflecting recent improvements.
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San Antonio
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Smallpox Epidemic Quarantined at Austin Asylum
Austin Sept 80 The State Insane Asylum here with over 60 reported smallpox cases including a fatality was placed under quarantine by Dr ZT Martin health official. All entrances to the grounds housing 2000 patients and hundreds of attendants were closed guarded with orders to admit none. Also noted a fish export demand from Land Oregon related to Alaska salmon pack.
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ZT. Martin
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Beer
Alaska
Browns Only Team N American 3 Without A Flag
St Louis report notes reader confusion as 1924 pennant race tightens after Washington's victory. The brief references a one game swing and hints at Yankees contention, with unclear text about team standings and outcomes.
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ST. Louis
Washington
Yankees
Peng
Liquor Seizure Explained in New York Treaty Context
Federal officials pursue court interpretation of a U S England liquor treaty aimed at extending seizure reach beyond twelve miles. A motor boat K 14 882 captured off New Jersey coast had no liquor and no clearance papers while contacting schooner Pictorian. both vessels seized as authorities argue US control extends to any distance within one hour’s coverage.
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New York
Séairc
United States
England
Fg United States District
New Jersey
Westminster College to Debate Oxford University Team
Westminster College Fulton Mo with about 200 students will host an Oxford University of Brigland debate here in October. The Oxford team includes MacDonald a member and other debaters from Missouri and beyond, with participation noted from Moberly Madison and nearby universities.
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Madison
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Colorado School of Agriculture
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University of Chicago
Cotton grading exhibit at county fairs in Bexar
A new cotton grading demonstration will tour four county fairs in Bexar County. Samples shown by W. Clyde Proctor of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association allow farmers to judge grades such as strict low middling and strict good middling. Fairs list Oak Island, Culebra, Adkins and Coker with October dates.
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Bexar County
W. Clyde Proctor
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Oak Island
Culebra
Adkins
Coker
Lear
Dry Goods Sales Higher Says Local Merchants
A September canvass by a department store indicates higher dry goods sales compared with the same month last year. Merchants expect continued improvement through the year as new unemployment and firmer prices are blamed for the rise.
National forest products conference announced for Washington
United States officials announced a national conference on the utilization of forest products to be held in Washington on November 19 and 20. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace said the meeting aims to marshal the broadest effort to conserve timber, prevent forest fires, and promote timber crops. Delegates number about 2000 and settlers have been invited to participate.
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Washington
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Wallace
United States
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