Grasshoppers May Show Up Strong Statewide infestations feared in drought areas
Entomologist R R Reppert warns of small grasshopper outbreaks moving from grasslands into crops. Farmers are urged to use a poison bran mash formula with Paris green or white arsenic, avoid unsafe oils, and broadcast across five acres at dawn after dew. If migratory, treat fence rows and margins. substitute lemon juice and rind if amyl acetate is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
Extension Service
M. ‘College
Chevrolet Assembly Team Sets Six and Half Minute Record
Eight members of the Washington section Society of Automotive Engineers demonstrated standard parts assembly by completing a half ton Chevrolet chassis in six and one half minutes at the Society annual summer meeting in French Lick Indiana. Three winning teams included engineers from the United States Bureau of Standards. Each car ran five laps to certify results. Trucks were shipped from Flint Michigan and assembled with two tool sets. Local dealers Park and Kirk noted the stunt highlights Chevrolet truck reliability for owners. Also present were R J Eckart Austin and O B Mesley who traveled to Waco for family visit.
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Washington
Society of Automotive Engineers
French Lick
Ind
United States Bureau of Standards
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
Park & Kirk
San Saba
A. E
Dallas Trust prize funds enter Dallas Hongkong flight
A $25,000 prize for a Dallas to Hong Kong air race gathers entrants. Kendricks and Hardin plan to fly the Misa Dallas, a twin motored olive, financed by Dallas chains, with Goode and Peter manager Yom Hardin announcing their entry. The Easterwood prize memorializes Ensign Jess Easterwood, navy flyer killed near the Panama Canal in 1919. Capt William Arwin, Dallas war ace, paid his $50 entry fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liepaar
Dallas- Hongkong
Winham Easterwood
Dalla Trust
Wrrpline
Dallas
Hongkang
China
Bethe
MU. Kendricks
Kansas City
Yom Hardin
Goode & ¥Oeter
Tove Mehl
Kendricks
Mardin
Dallas Chtains
Expe
Ek Oia Kendricks
Temple Lengua
Easterwood, Jr
William Mrwin
Rearhyel
Dallas Trust
Itys Bank
Hardin
L Kendricks
Easterwood
Mr. Easterwood
Jess Faaterwood
Navy
Panama Canal
Wiliam P. Arwin
Hiv ‘ Sen
Hatband and bobbed hair spark a postwar tale
Cynthia and Cynlia debate fashion, love, and liberation as bobbed hair and hatbands symbolize rebellion. A tense night leads to plans for a life free from outside judgment, with both lovers envisioning a happier, independent future after months of arranged constraint.
Local Notes on Teachers and Community Events
Locals report T F Eaton of Mullin visiting Friday. He taught three years in our school and will promote in Woodland Heights Brownwood next year. Lena Barnett will teach Bowser school. Spring Creek offer turned down. Katy Merl Parks returns from Breckenridge High to summer home. Families visited Richland Springs and San Saba areas. Attendance at Locker show was large. Warren Lord home from Alpine to teach near there. Evelyn MecEachern to teach at Hannah Valley with higher pay. Chiles and Alice Lord at Daniel Baker College. later teaching near Odaniell. A recent evening with Badger King was enjoyed. Oil wells progressing. Molly Taylor foot injury improving. Rev Matlock to hold August service at Shiloh. Mother Goodlow ill. More notes on visits, schools, and community happenings…
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T. F. Eaton
Mullin
Eaton
Woodland Meight
Brownwood
Lena Barnett
Bowser
Spring Creek
Katy Merl Parks
Breckenridge
Mitch Taylor
Bob and
Thelma
Mammie Goodloe
Richland Springs
C. A. Maas
San Saba
Bill Perry
Fairview
B. A. Barnett
Locker
Warren Lord
Alpine
Lord
Sul Ross
Evelyn MecEachern
Hannah Valley
Lonnie Chiles
Alice Lord
Daniel Baker College
Chiles
Odaniell
Badger King
Bode Walker
Harris Locker
Fry Oil Field
Jim Neal
Loyd
Ruth Walker
Ft. Worth
Cecil Walker
W. D. Estep
Molly Taylor
Jackson Matlock
Shiloh
Mother Goodlow
Herister
Jonah Beckars
Miles
Bessie Neal
Lubherd i
J. W. Neral
Pep
Rochelle visitor and local gatherings noted in brief
Miss Flossia Anderson of Rochelle is a guest of Miss Besse Brown for an afternoon visit. Wayne Nowlin returns home after visiting his brother Buell Nowlin in Fredonia. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Christian welcome a fine boy born Saturday morning. Guests of Arts Askew’s parents include Arkansas visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Weatherly. Bro Jackson Matlock’s meeting at New Hope begins next Saturday night. Lewis Nowlin and children visited the Hower Van inrennity. A sing in Harmon L. Richman’s home Tuesday night entertained young people. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Heatherly visited Brownwood. their daughter stayed a few days. Fruit ripening with cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables. Earnest Lord and Mrs. Lord of Bethel visited Mrs. Lord’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. d. Richmon.
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Flossia Anderson
Rochelle
Besse Brown Sands
Wayne Nowlin
Buell Nowlin
Fredonia
Tom Christian
Mrs. Askew
Arkansas
Arts
Askew
J. M. Weatherly
M. M. Terry
Bro
Jackson Matlock
New Hope
Lewis Nowlin
Hower van
Earnest Lord
Bethel
Lord
M. d. Richmon
Lavoptik Soothes Aches In Remarkable Time
An elderly customer, C. Schwamm, praises Lavoptik for promptly easing eye pain and inflammation. The mild soothing antiseptic is said to restore tired eyes to a strong, refreshed state, with rapid effects highlighted by the Simmons Drug Store advertisement.
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Lavoptik
C. Schwamm
Simmons Drug Store
Plain Talk Urges San Saba to Host 1928 Pecan Convention
A call to San Saba citizens to back and organize the Texas Pecan Coroners Association annual meeting in July 1928. It urges a townwide show of enthusiasm, formation of a committee led by Fred Brison and others, and vows the 1928 convention will be held in San Saba if support is strong.
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Texas Pecan Coroners Association
San Baha Town
San Saba
Fred Brison
Geri Harber
Jimmy Roseborough
Guy Rissen
Bill Millican
Texas
Moore
Terracing Improves Farms in San Saba County
About 100000 feet of terracing completed under County Agent NE Scudder’s supervision on farms in San Saba county this season. Reports from terraced farms show the program as a good investment. J E Rogers near Richland Springs owns the county’s oldest terrace, fourteen years old, with soil fertility rising each year.
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NE. Scudder
San Saba
J. E. Rogers
Richland Springs
Rogers
Secretary group meets in Brownwood
Manager W A Wilson of the San Sales Chamber of Commerce attended a meeting of Chamber of Commerce Secretaries of the Heart of Texas held in Brownwood last Wednesday. Miss Clara Pridgeon has been re elected as teacher at Sloan public school for another year.
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W. A. Wilson
San Sales
Clara Pridgeon
Sloan
Leader Endorses Sun ov! Band Tour Preference
Mr Basile declares the country favors its own sun over a borrowed form. His brass band, playing at New Madison Square Garden, has grown large and built a clubhouse, a rarity among musical groups of the era. He notes the band’s lift suits brass interpretation better than any orchestra and highlights band members enjoying recreation and athletic activities.
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Aik
Jasady
Basile
Madison Square’ Garden
Bagile
Eddy Ae
Vinol Promises Strength for Women and Children
Mrs. G Barnesberger testifies Vinol revived her after weakness and fatigue. The ad claims the first week brings strength and improved appetite and sleep. Describes Vinol as a strengthening iron and cod liver preparation used for over 25 years by weak women, run-down men, and ill children.
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Williams
Morris Grocery Co
John Seiders
Kodak
Palmere
Tex
Berry
Chevrolet Assembly Team
R. J. Eckart
Austin
State Department of Insurance
B. Mesley
Waco
China Flight
Reoe
H. Irvireg Ribg
Cynilia
Gocoh
Cynthia
Cynthie
Row
Jacob
Lis
Hs Seres
Dircel
Jace
Uae
Tfhitiks
Jfvitty
Wits
Cote
Tata
Tyne Mae
Madeleine Betiek
Geeides
Melville Saniart
Hete Drecinis
Lynch
J. Hl. Baker
White
Murray
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Mesdames
NEW Jiqpe News
Sunshine
Brass
JO Basile
Ountry
Ry Sousa
Ds Bend
Viccus
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