Experimentation Upon Farm Land Not New Venture
Secretary Hyde cites George Washington as a constant practitioner of agricultural science after consulting the U S Division of Information and Publication. He notes Washington’s experiments on his own farms, including a two eyed plow and a barrel drill to sow seed, with the aim of saving labor and improving soil and yields.
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George Washington
Hyde
Division of Information
United States
Washington
Arthur Young
Annals of Agriculture
Fivde
Washingtor
Perrys
Gillage de Fea
Hackberry News Highlights School Event And Local Reports
Local notes from Hackberry describe a school outing where children waded in water then watched a Shamrock victory in a ball game. Also reported are community meetings, teacher remarks on sanitation and progress, a terrapin race planned for July, and a divorce filing in Kansas City. Washington inventions and a farmer’s reflections are cited.
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Donnie Sehounover
Pat
Pune
Mre
Tiar
Kealer
Flackberry
Childen
Mim
Dumeh
Slackberry
Shamrock
Tenkéhee
Bolton
Ao Teddhe
Sweetwater
Hackberry Club
McCuie
Miss Grubbs
Miss Urack
Mark Parrish
Jake McCarty
Lewis Green
Ching Flat
Concrete Decor and Outdoor Terraces Boost Home Appeal
The growing vogue for concrete floors combines fire safety with beauty. Mineral pigments and wax add enduring color. shaded terraces with colored concrete or precast flagstones create outdoor rooms. Concrete walls and stucco offer adaptable textures and colors suited to architectural style, while fire safety can be improved with concrete roofing tiles and asbestos shingles.
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Edo
Abe Gelfete
Dorsi
Tybey Ou
Concrete Homes Rise as Durable Fire Safe Choice
The article praises concrete masonry walls and floors in fine homes for durability and fire safety. It notes Governor Roosevelt's return from Paris and mentions various concrete features like stepping stones sundials fly pools driveways retaining walls and porches. The piece frames concrete as essential to modern homes and affordability.
Engaged pairs in odd cross currents and marriages
Cleveland Thomas discovered a betrothal to a long lost sister in Cleveland before the planned wedding. Vaudeville star Joseph Howard wed Anita Chase, his sixth wife. A lost diamond ring resurfaced after a nest near Mrs James Strong's home in New Orleans was blown down. Reuben Diamoundson of Baltimore paid 300 for liquor violations tied to holy earth used in funerals. Prof Samuel L Barber of Australia arrived in London early for a science meeting due to an error in a notice. William Ruhl of New Orleans told a judge he cannot pay a 200 fine after spending all his money on cows.
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James Strong
Nese Orleans
William Ruhl
New Orleans
West Texas Utilities Buys Dalhart Public Service Assets
The West Texas Utilities Company announces acquisition of Dalhart Public Service properties including electric 1500 kW plant water system 1 000 000 gal day capacity 18 1 miles mains an 80000 gal standpipe new 200000 gal tank and ice plant facilities. Dalhart population about 4691 in 1930 serving 5120 residents with 1226 electric and 1141 water customers.
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Abilene
Dalhart Public Service Company
Dalhart
West Texas Utilities Company
Panhandle
Rock Island Railroad
Southwest
France elects 18th president Paul Douner amid new era
Paul Douner, 74, elected by Parliament as France's 18th president, previously Senate president and rival Aristide Briand, foreign minister. In Texas Panhandle, June 1, 1930, District PD formed including Strathford, Dumas, Texline, Sunray, Conlon, Phillips, Chamberlain, Etter, Exum, Capps with Dalhart as HQ. Consolidation aims for cost efficiency as rail expansion accompanies regional growth.
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France
Parliment
Paul Downer
Senate
Aristide Briand
District
Panhandle
Strathford
Dumas
Texline
Sunray
Conlon
Phillips
Chamberlain
Etter
Exum
Capps
Dalhart
Gin Bonds Still Required By Law
Austin reports that R H Fincher gin chief of the department of agriculture states the old state law requiring ginners to post bonds remains in force. He notes a veto of a relief bill created confusion and urges ginners to apply and seek bonds early.
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Austin
R. H. Fincher
Department of S Agriculture
Fincher
UT Home Economics offers two new graduate courses
The University of Texas home economics department adds two graduate courses this summer, one in managerial studies. Returning home, Mrs. C F Feller of Chicago encountered a man exiting her yard who apologized for the mistaken call. She later reported a loss of $3,000 in jewelry.
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Austin
University of Texas
Mrs J M Fisher of Hollywood Ends Her Life After Mockery
Mrs J M Fisher of Hollywood California shot herself following a dinner table joke by her husband about her cooking in front of guests. The tragedy unfolded at a social gathering, with authorities investigating the incident and noting the couple’s estranged relationship.
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J. M. Fisher
Hollywood
Calif
West Texas Utilities Drives Anticipated Growth
Development has progressed rapidly and authorities anticipate a period of unusual growth. The West Texas Utilities Company's progressive policies will foster and aid future growth and development.
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West Texas Utilities Company
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Paris
Leveland Thomas
Cleveland
Joseph . Howard
Anita Chase
Reuben Diamoundson
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Jerusalem
Samuel L. Barber
Australia
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London
Special Club
Progressive Farmer
Home Friend
Coed Stories
Your Gentlewoman Magazine
American Moultry Journal
the Farm Journal
No. A& Dixie Poultry Journal
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Home Circle
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Farm & Fireside
State RF
Dalhart Property
Clifton E. High
Childrens Wash
Mens
South Side Square
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