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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
2
Ass't Milam County Ag Agent Hoffmann notes 4H members and adults plan fall pasture efforts. Temporary pastures offer reliable grazing in late fall winter and early spring. Proper seed bed prep and fertilization boost grazing quality and can cut fall and winter feed costs. hay protein depends on roughage type and maturity with late cut hay lower in protein than early cut.
The article notes soil test fees will increase from one to two dollars and urges correct fertilizer use to boost crop yields. It also mentions Milam County reporting one soil test during May and June and includes safety guidance on repelling poisonous snakes and preventing entry into homes.
Milam county sent delegate LaVelle Fischer to the District 8 Girls H Council gathering in Clifton on July 2 where county report was given. JoAnn Hollas and LaNe'l Moran with Mrs Frances Johnson visited. meeting began at 10 a.m. with songs pledge and prayer. Sixteen counties participated with numerous delegates officers and visitors present. Miss Nolan acted as teller for officer elections.
Milam County Agent notes fading out or melting out a common lawn disease in Texas. It causes irregular dead patches with isolated sprigs and may involve rotted roots. Fungal complex Heiminthosporium Carvalaria Fusarium thrives after rain on weakened soil and may link to nematodes. Use zineb or Captan drenches 2 to 4 pounds per 100 gallons water, wetting soil to root zone and drenching healthy grass beyond the affected area.
A Cameron Livestock Auction week saw 404 cattle and 149 hogs consigned. Owners brought 165 sellers. 79 buyers attended as steers, heifers, cows and calves moved through the yard with varying prices and lots including fat cows and canners, stocker cows, and calves.
College Station notes fall planting time and soil testing to cut fertilizer waste. Dr F W Bennett urges precise soil tests and proper sampling to reduce guesswork, with guidance on carton labels and mailing forms from the county agent.
The Texas Section of the American Society of Range Management sponsors a four ne usl Range Camp at Texas A and M College Adjunct in Junction. August 14 opening features 32 outstanding farm and ranch youths from across Texas with scholarships from hometown groups. The camp covers range management, soil and water conservation, livestock selection, plant identification and watershed topics with visits to area ranches and the Sonora Experiment Station. Staff includes personnel from Texas A and M College and other Texas agencies. Rev Joe Fasel will oversee nightly vesper services and recreation programs.
Health report lists July disease concerns with 132 strep to-caccal infections and several others including measles 13 cases whooping cough two mumps two. Camp program aims to educate youth on health and safety and several facilities meet Texas Health standards receiving approval placards.
A typical family moon shows many pictures but lacks money. The piece depicts a household scene with cameras and photos highlighting financial strain.
A terse notice describes a dispute over a lawn mower left in a yard. The borrower is urged to remove the mower, or a neighbor may act to reclaim the item. The wording implies tension over property use and access.
The Milam County swine tour will begin Wednesday at 8 from the Cameron Post Office. Attendees will observe breeding and feeding programs and will visit Sears and Farm Bureau gift sites. Bring a sack lunch and drinking water.
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