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Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

6

The Sealed Trunk and a Secret Office Door

Martin disables an electric door catch in a public office to gain access. He uses a waste-paper basket as a perch, exposes a transformer, and unlocks the corridor, hearing Max Lewis speaking with Rhoda while Claire Cleveland confronts him upon entering.

Forster Martin Stenographers Conley Max Lewis Rhoda Max Claire Cleveland

A Narrow Escape as Secrets Boil Over

Martin confronts Max Lewis in a tense scene full of accusations and threats. Rhoda White intervenes, revealing she overheard Max and Claire quarrelling while Max plots to seize a railroad ticket and trunk check. They hide in a closet as footsteps pass, delaying pursuit and offering a chance to flee with the envelope still in Max’s possession.

Martin Claire Max Tye Rhoda White Rhoda Max Lewis

Hidden stage door reveals observation room and danger

Martin and Rhoda unlock a lit hideaway behind a wall panel, discovering a private observation chamber with a stage like setup. They watch Vorster and Claire Cleveland as Conley is knocked out, planning escape while Forster remains unseen and wary. Rhoda stays fixed on the scene, while Martin improvises to secure their escape.

Martin Rhoda Conley Stock Yards Forster

Diseases and parasites of poultry bulletin issued

The United States Department of Agriculture released Farmers' Bulletin 1652-F on diseases and parasites of poultry. It urges prompt separation of sick birds, sanitation, and clean runways to prevent losses, noting severe impacts on young birds from parasites and common illnesses. The bulletin covers bacillary white diarrhea, avian tuberculosis, coccidiosis, blackhead in turkeys, and pests like lice and mites. It supersedes a prior bulletin and is available from USDA Information Office in Washington, D. C.

United States Department of Agriculture WNU Farmers Office of Information Washington, D. C

Opening of the Baltimore Washington Railroad 1835

The National Intelligencer reports the August 26 1835 opening of the Baltimore to Washington railroad. Four trains entered the grounds north of the Capitol before midday, drawing crowds of about a thousand including Baltimore mayor and guests. After ceremonies, attendees dined at Gadsbys and Browns hotels before returning home, with dust noted as the main inconvenience.

Baltimore Washington Capitol Hill National Intelligencer Capitol Gadsby's Brown Kansas City Star

Cassina leaves yield caffeinated drink along the coast

The cassina tree, holly family, grows from Virginia to Texas and has leaves rich in caffeine. When prepared, the dried leaves are brewed like coffee, either by boiling two minutes or percolating five minutes, to make a palatable beverage.

Cassina Virginia Texas

Care of the Piano in Cold Rooms

The Washington Star warns against leaving a piano in a cold room as metal parts frost and rust after heating follows. If unavoidable, cover with blankets to insulate. Excessive dampness or drastic temperature shifts cause veneer checks and potential refinishing. Maintain a normal, even temperature year round.

Washington Star

Simple Divorce Among Navajos Ends Marital Ties

A Navajo woman seeks a simple divorce by placing her husband’s bridle and saddle outside the door when he is away. Upon returning, he is compelled to take them and depart, effectively ending the marriage without formal proceedings.

Starving Chick Theory Disproved at Cornell

L M Hurd of Cornell University debunks the belief that baby chicks must be starved for 48 to 72 hours to avoid bowel trouble. Early feeding is not harmful and can aid yolk assimilation, while delaying feeding to about 72 hours is still acceptable.

L. M. Hurd Cornell University Cornell United States Department of Agriculture Burton. Haywang

Poultry care tips for better egg production

Poultry facts emphasize that poor laying strains are costly, coccidiosis affects chicks aged two to eight weeks, straw lofts improve ventilation, and overcrowding stunts growth. Remove undersized birds, protect pullets in summer, provide clean feed and houses, monitor red mites, use mite paint, and keep runs clean with regular scraping and occasional spading.

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