Wheat Harvest Advances as Plains Receipts Increase
The 1940 wheat harvest gains steam with heavy receipts in the South and Central Plains and limited loads in the Panhandle. Amarillo wheat trades near 58 cents while most crop goes to government loans. Plainview tests show high protein 15.5 percent and moisture 12 to 18 percent with good quality.
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South
Central Plains
Panhandle
Stratford
Oklahoma
South Plains
Amarillo
Uncle Sam
Plainview
Wallace
Crosbyton
Roaring Springs
Monroe
Barwise
Michels Grass Crosses Winter Wheat and Wild Rye
Idaho researchers unveil Michels grass a cross of winter wheat and wild rye named for Dr C A Michels of the University of Ioho It is drought resistant and a hardy winter perennial offering abundant forage with rapid spring growth and strong erosion control potential. Studies show rapid cover after snow melt and promising results in wind erosion areas including post fire sites. In New Mexico a Gallup ranch planted it in 1938 yielding 140 pounds of seed. the plant persisted through winter with thrifty growth.
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Northwest
C. A. Michels
University of Idaho
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Michels
South Africa
Michels Brass
Oklahoma
Pacific Slope
Dr. Michels
Great Plains
University of Ioho
W. A. Young
Hereford Journal
New Mexico
Gallup
Streamlined Star Windmill Boosts Power 31 Percent
The new patented wheel design U S Patent No 2049655 uses stream lining principles from aviation to deliver 31 percent more power. It claims operation when other mills fail and fits any tower style or make. Inquiries urged to dealers or by requesting a free book.
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U. S
Morrison Supply Co Distributors Firm Listings
Local trade notices list Morrison Supply Co as a distributor across Fort Worth Sweetwater and Wichita Falls with multiple branches.
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Sweetwater
Wichita Falls
Texas Dairy Month Urges More Milk Cow Growth
In Fort Worth on Dairy Month, officials warn Texas needs 250000 more milk cows to feed 125000 farms with no cows and ensure nutrition. A&M data shows 3,282000 residents lacking basic sustenance and substantial pellegra risk without dairy, urging preparedness in peace.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Europe
The
Texas Dairy Products Association
Texas A. & M. College
Commonwealth
Grasshopper War Expands Across Northwest Panhandle
Dalhart Texas reports intensified control as Dallam Hartley and Sherman counties plus Union New Mexico suffer widespread grasshopper infestations. Federal Entomology Bureau WPA and local counties coordinate poison distribution and aerial surveys to curb growing swarms while experts stress natural enemies and timely mixing capacity.
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Dalhart
Dallam
Hartley
Sherman
Texas Panhandle
Union County
New Mexico
Federal Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
WPA
Boise City
Oklo
Ed Crabtree
Crabtree
J S&s. Coleman
Channing
Dallam County
Perico
Texline
Bunker Hill
Coldwater
Herrick
Poison Gas Attacks Successful In War on Red Ants
County Agent J. S. Coleman reports red ants being eradicated with a cyanide powder mixture. A teaspoonful is applied, the process described as effectively controlling the insect problem in the area.
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Zephyr
Graham Hoeme
KGNC
Pierce Sr
Amarillo, Texas
Okla
Northwest Panhandle
Oklahoma Panhandle
Kansas
Colorado
lews-Globe
Lewis
Lewis' Gas Marts
3Rd & Johnson
Fth
Georgia
WE Deliver
John Deere Tractor
Teethina
Columbus
Oliver
Perfection Store Company
Joh
Fillmore
Nson-Price CO
Jeoffroy Manufacturing CO. Parrutan Tavas
Srey Over Tones
Pierce Street
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