Local Millers Go Full Ten Rounds in Exhibition Feud
Dick Bowers and Delbert Webb, local junior lightweights, fought a ten round draw at the Peck building under the American Legion. Judges split, crowd favored Bowers on points. Webb showed hard wallop and durability, Bowers displayed speed and footwork, with both proving clever in a resemble title contention. A two round prelim matched Roy Hance and Kid Barnum, with Barnum withdrawing a challenge to Bowers after his showing.
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Dick Bowers
Delbert Webb
Peck Building
American Legion
Bowers
Webb
Wang
BU Abbott
Roy Hance
Missouri Leads All States in Combating Tuberculosis
A U S Department of Agriculture report shows Missouri testing 18 967 herds with 197 seven cattle tested in the last fiscal year. An Iowa-based Federal vet found 1 068 diseased cattle from 7 747 tested. Missouri led in total cattle tested with 14 12 cattle in 13 56 herds, and Shelby County Iowa ranked second. Costs ranged around 15 to 28 cents per head.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Shelby County
Iowa
Bouireau of Animal Industry
Growers Find Grading Pays Says Shippers Association
A Ohio cooperative peach shippers group reports higher prices per bushel after adopting Federal grades for fruits and vegetables. Presidents say standardization is an achieved fact and plan to expand high quality practices in orchards next year.
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Shippers’ Association
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Peach Shippers’ Organization
Ohio
United States
Toads Have Limited Economic Impact in Pest Control
Biological Survey of the USDA analyzed 502 common toads and found that though some of their food consists of injurious insects, toads do not prove a major economic factor in curbing pests. They roam to sustain themselves, remain unevenly distributed, and cannot migrate to curb pest surges over large areas.
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Biological Survey of
United States Department of Agriculture
Food inspection cost tiny despite vast production
Federal supervision of manufactured food is extensive yet costs less than one hundredth of one percent of product value. Census data show 67,453 establishments in 1910 with output valued at 13.8 billion dollars, reflecting only manufactured foods and excluding raw goods like milk, fish, grains, andproduce.
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States Department of Agriculure
Import Values Highlight 1921 Food Products
The report notes that food products imported in 1921 totaled 872,975,000 dollars, underscoring the scale of domestic consumption and international trade. Additional data cover quantities and partner countries, reflecting postwar market dynamics and price levels shaping trade policy.
Pure Milk for School Children Is Urged by Officials
The U S Department of Agriculture urges inspectors to visit schools served milk ensure quality and sanitary handling. If schools do not serve milk, advocates for adoption of the plan. Emphasis on bottles, washed bottle tops, and drinking directly from bottles to avoid contamination. Sipping straws and protective caps are noted. Also a voters message from Wilbarger County thanking supporters and pledging faithful service.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sone Dairies
Wilbarger County
Tate
Notice of land posting by J H Kinchel oe
Land is posted and anyone found hunting with dogs or guns on this property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. J H Kincheloe notices strict enforcement of trespass and hunting restrictions.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Vernon Hotel
A reminder of a Thanksgiving dinner event to be held at the Vernon Hotel. Details like date and exact time are not provided in the readable text.
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Vernon Hotel
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Fergeson
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L. K. Johnson
Morris
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J. H. Kincheloe
Jewelry
Heath & Thompson
Verna Weekley
Lockett
Poland
China
Verna Weekly
Geo. W. Richardson
Emory Rhoads
Vernon Record
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