Tall Tales of Bee Mountains and Lost Honey Caves
A Texas agricultural lab beekeeper narrates frontier legends of vast honey deposits in Bee Mountain and nearby caves. Stories recount Indians, round Rock bee caves, a San Antonio river honey mine, and perilous bee and rattlesnake encounters drawing explorers and failed mining attempts.
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San Antonio
A. & M. College of Texas
H. B. Parks
Texas
Frio Canyon
Edwards Plateau
Bee Mountain
Bosque River
Meredian
Hornbeak
Hornbeaks
Mexico
Gustaf Welhelm Belfrage
Bosque County
Round Rock
Belfrage
Blanco
San Marcos
Austin
Laying Hens Need Water to Maintain Egg Production
College Station report by Texas A and M Extension Service poultry expert George P. McCarthy warns that hens drink less water when fountains sit in sun, depressing egg output and shell quality. Placing fountains inside or under shade boosts water intake and egg size as green feed dries in summer.
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College Station
George P. McCarthy
Texas A and M. College Extension Service
McCarthy
Judge Ben F. Looney Associate Justice Fifth District
The record notes Judge Ben F. Looney serving as an associate justice on the Court of Civil Appeals Fifth District at Dallas. The entry confirms his position and district without detailing cases or tenure.
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Court of Civil Appeals
Dallas
Looney
Collin, Grayson, Hunt
Henderson
Kaufman
Rockwall
van Zandt
Dallas County
Fifth Supreme Judicial District
Corrective Feed Additive for Layer Rations
A corrective recommends increasing good quality dehydrated alfalfa leaf meal by at least three percent in layer rations. It advises sprinkling fresh oyster shell over the mash at least every other day until eggshells normalize. Use small shell amounts in hoppers and refresh when dusty or dirty.
Draft Dodging Bill Pushed by Author
Rep. Emmanuel Celler urged House Military Affairs Committee Chairman May to act quickly on a bill to punish draft dodging officials by making deferred case records public. The move follows confusion at National Draft Headquarters over deferral criteria for government and other officials despite a list of 34 essential activities issued earlier.
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Washington
Emmanuel Celler
New York
May
Kentucky
House Military Affairs Committee
Hints For The Housewife Practical Tips For Daily Use
A fragment listing household tips for preserving items and reducing waste. It advises drying steel wool in sun to avoid rust, cutting worn cotton sheets into two pillow slips, storing bread in a cool ventilated container, and repurposing celery tops for soup stock or boiling with vegetables.
Daily Household Tips for Storage and Food Prep
Move them from the pan before serving. A new flavor will be added to Vegetable standbys. Syrup from canned fruits can be used on cereals and for sauces. Clean out cellar and attic to avoid fire hazards. Turn old rags and papers over to defense salvage campaigns. Sweet corn green string beans green peas pumpkins squash celery.
Home drying fruits and vegetables guide
The best vegetables for home drying are greens. Apples and berries are the best fruits for drying at home. For pressing men suits use a damp cloth to protect fabric.
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Tnen
Sam Rayburn Honored With Record Vote Showing Appreciation
A call to show appreciation for Sam Rayburn's leadership urges the largest vote he has ever received. The message stresses public support and continued service.
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Sam Rayburn
Congress
Texas
Denison
Roosevelt
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Ben F, Looney
B. L. Janway
A. B. Jones
Manning & Meadow
Sun
Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
S. V. Earnest
Fourth Congressional District
Fourth District
United States
House of Representatives
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Republican Party
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