Calcium chlorate demonstrations target Johnson grass control
State Farm Bureau Federation representatives in Wichita Falls and Iowa Park demonstrate calcium chlorate for killing Johnson grass, bermuda, and other weeds. Applications can be sprayed or sifted, can be used with sprinklers, and are nonflammable and soil safe. Large acre infestations not advised. cultivation first.
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Wichita Falls
State Farm Bureau Federation
Kempner
Lake Wichita
Irrigation Company
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Park
Sherman County Farmer Plows 120 Acres Daily
Dalhart report notes D. L. Buckles of Sherman County 25 miles east of Dalhart plows 120 acres per day on a 1600 acre wheat farm. He recently completed an 18000 bushel granary and retains about 18000 bushels of wheat. He suffered hair losses on two land sections this year lowering yields.
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Dalhart
D. L. Buckles
Sherman County
Buckles
Former Movie Star Talks Himself Out Of Job
A judge notes that many ex celebrities have lost employment by their own actions. The remark highlights how fame can hinder rather than help in securing future work.
Van Alstyne alfalfa profit hits 52 per acre
B F Shaw reports a net profit of 52 dollars per acre on a five acre alfalfa field near Van Alstyne Grayson County. Planted in 1928 the seed cost four dollars per acre. Two cuttings were taken last year and three this year with a possible fourth if rains continue.
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Sherman
B. F. Shaw
van Alstyne
Grayson County
Shaw
Teachers Paid or Not Questioned by Little Joe
A playful exchange has Little Joe asking if teachers get paid and Daddy confirming. Little Joe counters that pupils do all the work, prompting a light family moment about education.
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Little Joe
Joe
Local visits and family travel noted across several towns
Mr and Mrs P D Owens and Jon Ferral of Redland California visit J R Mann family. Will Martin visits South Carolina while Mrs J F England and Ralph England family travel to Sherman. C A Massey returns from Denver and Juarez. Miss Oneta Turner visits Miss Mary Sue Hayes. Vonda Lee England returns from Fort Worth. Bennie Shannon visits Manns. Tom Booher returns from Lubbock. England family weekend in Wilhorn Oklahoma. Leon Booher visits Ravenna. Will Samples of Lubbock visits. Marvin meeting led by Rev Hall. Georgia Lee Neathery of Sherman visits aunt Mrs Charlie Ross. Ross family accompany her home. Ruby Massey in Bonham. Jelly Oneal birthday dinner hosted by friends and relatives.
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P. D. Owens
Jon Ferral
Redland
Cal
J. R. Mann
Will Martin
South Carolina
J. F. England
Ralph England
Sherman
C. A. Massey
Denver
Colo
Juarez
Mex
Oneta Turner
White Mound
Mary Sue Hayes
Vonda Lee
England
Fort Worth
Bennie Shannon
Denton
Tom Booher
Lubbock
Wilhorn
Okla
Leon Booher
Ravenna
Will Samples
Marvin
Hall
Georgia Lee Neathery
Charlie Ross
Ruby Massey
Bonham
Jelly Oneal
Mayor Tate Urges Four-Car Funeral Procession Limit
Mayor J Waddy Tate proposes capping funeral processions at four vehicles including the hearse to ease Dallas traffic. He says only the pastor and deceased’s immediate family should participate, with others directed to attend separately via different routes. Undertakers would be asked to consider the plan.
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Dallas
J. Waddy Tate
City Mayor Recommends Evening Funerals For Lodge Members
Mayor Tate urges Dallas undertakers to hold funerals at about 7:30 PM to ease time off work for the common people. He says evening services reduce wage loss, suit laborers, and keep funerals cooler after sundown.
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Tate
Dallas
Boy of twelve kills his father in California quarrel
Los Angeles report states Frank S. Howard, wealthy Southern California auto dealer, was shot and killed by his 11-year-old son during a quarrel with his wife Irene Howard. Detectives began the investigation and described the event as a domestic tragedy in the family home.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank S. Howard
California
Irene Howard
Man Shot by Son After Domestic Dispute
Investigation found Howard returned home intoxicated and abused his wife. Richard Howard, the son, confronted him then fled. He returned with a pistol and fatally shot the man. Police arrived to find Howard dead. The son was detained on suspicion of patricide.
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Estigation
Howard
Richard Howard
Fifty Fifty Deal Sniff Trade Pays Half Travel Costs
In a light exchange Bones admits a 50-50 split of travel expenses with Sandy MacTight. Bones covers gas and oil while Sandy handles air and water logistics.
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Sniff
Sandy MacTight
Bones
Sandy
Balkans Peace Hoped With Less Proximity
Stamford Advocate notes peace in the Balkans may be achieved if parties reduce direct proximity and contact, signaling a cautious path to diplomacy. The quote underscores a preference for distance as a stabilizing factor in regional talks.
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Balkans
Stamford
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van Alstyne Alfalfa
Dyer
Jones Drug Store
the “University of Hard Knocks
First National Bank
ELY News
Harry Cantrell
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Cardui
Cardus
Saturn
Thedford
Wd Crinder
Manning, Clark & Meador
Wm. Rogers
Mangram Bros
S. H. Montgomery & Son
South Side
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