Freedom From Flies in Iowa Campaign Shown
Iowa State College extension entomologist Harold Gunderson led a statewide DDT fly control effort that cut fly populations in 88 of 100 counties by late summer 1946. The plan sprayed alleys dairies and food establishments, urged home action, and inspired neighboring towns and out of state inquiries, boosting cattle gains and milk output while saving millions.
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Mercury
Harold Gunderson
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Hawkeye State
Gunderson
Descoe
Iowatate College Extension Service
Chambers of Commerce
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Signs and small-town welcomes in Texas
A columnist recalls roadside signs from Texas towns, from Tumble Inn in Navasota to B and H Grill in San Angelo. He notes quirky signs about robbing, capacity, tanning hides, and local eateries. The piece celebrates nine years of this column and thanks readers including El Sombrero in Bangs inviting a chili bowl.
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Navasota
San Angelo
B & H Grill
Seguin
Cuero
New Braunfels
State Highway Department
Fredericksburg
Mason
Bangs
Grocers defend pricing stance amid rising food costs
Rufus G. Starnes, president of the Texas Retail Grocers Association, said grocers are victims of unfair publicity as he noted fresh fruits, vegetables, and many canned foods were cheaper than in 1946. He questioned why price fights are common for groceries but not for autos and appliances and claimed grocers often operate on 2 to 3 percent net profit.
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Waco
Rufus G. Starnes
Texas Retail Grocers Association
Starnes
Woman’s fuel excuse halts speeding ticket in San Antonio
A San Antonio motorist, stopped for speeding, tells a traffic officer she is low on fuel and rushing to a service station before she runs out of gas. The policemen notes the excuse but proceeds with the ticket, reflecting standard enforcement.
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San Antonio
Teague & Goodman Limited Partnership Advertisement
Notice is given that on September 12 1945 a limited partnership under Texas law was formed in Denison Grayson County for construction and electrical work. General partners Clifton Teague and R S Goodman. special partners Page Nelson and H P Campbell contributed 8000 and 2000 dollars respectively. Term originally August 31 1947, renewed for two more years.
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State of Texas
Teague & Goodman
Denison
Grayson County
Texas
Clifton Teague
Abilene
Taylor County
R. S. Goodman
Page Nelson
Dallas
Dallas County
H. P. Campbell
Notice Publication by Teague and Goodman Firm
The Whitewright Sun in Grayson County Texas is designated to publish the above notice once weekly for four consecutive weeks. Clifton Teague and R S Goodman are general partners with Page Nelson and H P Campbell as special partners. I J C Buchanan County Clerk designates the publication. O L Jones Deputy Clerk signs.
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Teague & Goodman
Denison
Grayson County
Texas
Clifton Teague
R. S. Goodman
Page Nelson
H. P. Campbell
I. J. C. Buchanan
Whitewright Sun
J. C. Buchanan
O. L. Jones
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Saturday Post
B.f.goodrich Farm
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Goodrich
Mobilgas
G. C. Stateville
Magnolia
B.F. Goodrich
B.f.goodrich
Paes
Boyce
Rensie
America
New York
Bensie
Baltimore
Jewelers
N. Travis - Sherman
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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