Ideal Cow Feed for Maximum Milk Output in Texas
Professor Geo P Grout of Texas A and M Dairy Dept says cotton seed meal is the cheapest protein source in the South and valuable for dairy cattle. He recommends a ration of 14 lb cotton seed meal 14 lb wheat bran 14 lb ground corn 1 lb bone meal 1 lb salt per 100 lb mix, plus ample roughage, to maximize milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Geo. P. Grout
A. & M. College of Texas
South
Grout
Heredity in Crime
A Houston Post-Dispatch editorial argues against sterilizing hardened criminals, noting science shows crime is often acquired and not hereditary. It cites Pilgrim Fathers, Joan of Arc, Australian penal colonies, and Texas outlaws as examples of reform and variation in behavior across environments.
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Maryland
Pilgrim Fathers
Joan of Arc
Australia
West
Texas
Houston Post-Dispatch
New Dresses Checked Into M C Spivy And Co Store
Bonham Texas shop M C Spivy and Co reports new dresses arriving today for inventory and display.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham,Texas
U. S. Exports of Manufactured Goods Reach High Share
The Commerce Department reports 1926 exports of manufactured goods at 41 percent of total exports. Manufactured goods imported into the United States totaled 876 million, while exports of raw materials and foods shifted lower. Full 1926 figures show gains in manufactured exports despite declines in some raw material and food categories.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Hogwallow News Highlights Local Happenings
Dunk Botts reports a drop in soda pop sales after a protracted Hog Ford meeting. Slim Pickens survived a fall from a persimmon tree with no injuries. Yam Sims won a Saturday foot race in Calf Ribs neighborhood due to long feet. Atlas Peck adds a front home extension seen by all. The Excelsior Fiddling Band traces back to Raz Barlow and Ellick Hellwanger. A mud hole on Gander Creek Road prompts talk of a public around-it petition until repairs. Dock Hocks invites locals to his hall with water and lemon for discussions.
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Yam Sims
Calf Ribs
Sim Flinders
Cotton and Education in the South
The Progressive Farmer argues that long-standing compulsory education could have boosted cotton prices and citizen skills. It critiques the cycle where farms miss school time to pick cotton, then suffer low prices and poverty, urging an end to sacrifices of Southern childhood for King Cotton.
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South
Texas baby crop valued at half a billion dollars
The Texas baby crop for 1926 totaled 84 000 births weighing 315 tons, valued at 210 million by life insurance standards. Using Dr Louis I Dublin's valuation, the total would exceed 500 million dollars.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
Louis I. Dublin
New York
Innkeeper Warns Patrons to Be Cautious in Folkstone
In Folkstone England on February 1 Jar vis Brown a Cheriton innkeeper posted a witty cautionary notice guiding patrons: two pints equal a quart four quarts equal a gallon two gallons equal an argument one argument equal a quarrel one quarrel equal a fight one fight equals two policemen one magistrate one policeman one magistrate s clerk equal 20 shillings or 14 days call frequently drink moderately pay honorably be good company part friendly go home quietly
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Folkstone
England
Jarvis Brown
Cheriton
Buyer in New York Finds Cash Value Purchases
The buyer now in New York has shipped many good values in cash purchases. The store checks into M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham, Texas.
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New York
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham, Texas
Mourners Drink Wine As Body Is Forgotten at Funeral
An octogenarian farmer died on Tuesday and his funeral near Badajoz was interrupted when mourners, who had gathered for a village feast, drank heavily. The coffin was found empty and the body later located in the home bed.
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Madrid
Jose Pedrones
Badajoz
Spain
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic in Blood Purifying Tonic Claim
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised to restore energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. The formula is described as iron and quinine suspended in syrup and is marketed as pleasant for children, with claims to destroy malarial and grip germs and provide a strengthening invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.
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Grove
White's Cream Vermifuge Advertised As Worm Cure
An old medical ad warns that sickly children suffer worms causing pale complexions and loss of energy. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe, effective remedy, sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, druggist, at 35e.
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe attacks. One or two tablets at bedtime with water purify the system and ease symptoms with no nausea or eating disruption. A 35 cent family package includes full directions and is available at drug stores.
The Largest Bridge In the World Across the Hudson
The Port Authority plans a vast Hudson River bridge linking Manhattan to the Palisades at 17th street. New York and New Jersey allocate 1 million dollars annually for five years, funding the project next summer as construction begins. It will be the world’s largest bridge, about two and a half times Brooklyn’s span.
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Hudson
New Jersey
Port Authority
New York
Manhattan
Palisades
17Th Street
Brooklyn Bridge
Philadelphia
Delaware
Pierce's Cafe Brings Good Eats and People Together
A busy downtown cafe, Pierce's offers hearty plates and a social scene where locals and visitors mingle. Patrons cite friendly service, cozy ambiance, and reliable favorites as it becomes a neighborhood gathering spot.
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Pierce
Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Loss
We thank friends for love and expressions of sympathy after the death of our step-mother and aunt. Special thanks to neighbors who came promptly to our call. May God bless each of you. J. A. Barry, S. B Barry, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Shelly.
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J. A. Barry
S. B Barry
J. L. Shelly
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
A Syruphonic-Laxative product named LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief in 14 to 21 days. It is described as pleasant to take and designed to stimulate and regulate bowel action with regular use. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Vestal Music
Brunswick Phonographs and Records
Sherman, Texas
Veta Ae
U. S
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Hog Ford
Slim Pickens
Atlas Peck
Excelsior Fiddling
Raz Barlow
Ellick Hellwanger
Dock Hocks
Whitewright
Hudson & Davis Company
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Golden Sun Coffee
Mangrum Brothers
H. G. Webster
Whitewright, Texas
S. H. Montgomery & Son
Sutau
Manning, Clark & Meador
Cole
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