Texas Pags A Hard Season For Melon Raisers
Weatherford reports a tough melon season as Parker County struggles with low prices and competition from South Texas. Traders see cars, not consignments, moving slowly with top prices collapsing to around 8.50 per ton while large melons fail to fetch higher bids.
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Melon Yields and Weighs Reported Amid Rain Challenged Growth
A historical note describes heavy rain impacting melon farming with large fruits cited. The Dum Watson Variety produced a 77 pound melon grown by TA. Wilbite of Toul Hie. Gumbo melons may reach 100 pounds but interior growth remains uneven. A hunt for the biggest melon each year is sent to notable figures, including the President or Jack Denne.
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Canyon women seek work to fund college study
President J. Av Hell notes progress in a program aiding sixteen girls and other students to earn money while attending school. Employers like Cowes and Bartlett support through work hours enabling continued education amid a male dominated job market.
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