Barbed wire collectors preserve a rural past in Brownfield
The article profiles Jim Cloe and other locals who collect barbed wire, tracing the hobby from 19th century patents to modern variations. It notes typical pieces, values up to 85 dollars, and the oldest patents like Glidden from 1876, plus collectors seeking factory errors and rare stamps across Texas and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cloe
Cloe
Tohoka
Glidden
Baker
Scutts
Kelly
Brotherton
Frye
Lord
Upham
Colwell
Tom
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas Plains
Cole
Jack Glover
Sunset
Nosedive in July Building Permits Sees 4 Issued
July building permits fell to four totaling 1337.50 as inspector Lewis Simmonds notes this is the year's smallest monthly total. The year to date reaches 73 permits and 544993.50 dollars with entries including a garage at 703 South D and a move in at 219 West Cardwell. Glover, a barbed wire expert, discusses variations and the role of wire in old range wars and collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Simmonds
South D
Joe Chisholm
West Cardwell
C. E. Casebeer
North A
J. E. McCalle Jr
North Second
Larry Williams
Drought Impact Yields Adjusted Up to Ninety Percent
The article explains that drought reduces cotton yields and farmers can receive up to 90 percent protection for 1971 by filing a 574 form during or shortly after harvest. In some cases yield adjustments above 90 percent are possible if actual production divided by expected production exceeds 90 percent, triggering a percentage-based adjustment.
PCA Loans Rise Across Texas Farmers Seek Credit
PCA loans totaled over 21.5 million in the first half of 1971 for area farmers and ranchers, a gain of more than 900 thousand from last year. Texas 34 Production Credit Associations lent over 348 million in that period, up 33 million. Lubbock PCA operates offices in Brownfield, Levelland, Ralls, Seminole, Tahoka and Lubbock. The association extends agricultural loans in Terry.
Rainfall totals across South Plains exceed expectations
Farmers report variable rainfall with the Merlin Speed farm on the Plains Highway receiving two inches while Big Spring led the region at 1.36 inches. Lamesa saw .75 inch, Levelland .18, Plains .35, Seagraves .53 and Tahoka 1.08 inches with several Union and Johnson Community farms noting about one inch or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Beck
Calvin Booth
Rufus Dill
Cletus Floyd
Merlin
Plains Highway
South Plains
Big Spring
Lamesa
Levelland
Plains
Seagraves
Tahoka
Dust storm problem drives Texas soil workshop at Tech
A two day soil conservation workshop at Texas Tech discussed stabilizing sandy soils on the Plains of Texas and wind erosion. Speakers from SCS and universities cited last winter and spring dust storms as a critical problem and noted growing feedlot impacts on the High Plains.
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Plains of
Texas
Texas Tech University
M. J. Spears
Temple
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Texas Tech
Texas A&m University
Agricultural Research Service
USDA
High Plains Research Foundation
Halfway
Plainview
Anson R. Bertrand
H. E. Dregne
Agronomy
Tech
Moonlight Sale Brings Families Together For Annual Event
The event invites families to shop and browse with friends and neighbors from the area, offering a casual evening of visiting and bargains as prices likely ease slightly.
Vets Must Return Cert Cards Before School Ends
GI Bill veterans are reminded to return their certification of attendance cards to the VA. VA Regional Office in Waco director Jack Coker said cards must be sent in during the last full month of each enrollment period. Nonreturn means no payment for the final month or automatic fall enrollment. Contact your nearest VA office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coker
Waco
Coker
Old Settlers Will Finalize Reunion Plans
Plans for the 11th Old Settlers Reunion will be set at a 7 p.m. meeting of the Terry County Pioneer Association in the Flame Room of the Pioneer Natural Gas Building. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 28, with more than 250 residents of Terry County 40 years or longer expected to attend. Members are urged to attend to complete the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Terry County Pioneer Association
Pioneer Natural Gas Building
Harry Cornelius
Terry County
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Bill Polk
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Office Supply, Inc
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