June Dairy Month Notes From Milam County Agent
Milam County Agent J. D. Moore reviews June activities honoring dairy, noting dairies contribute substantial economic impact to Texas and the nation. The piece also includes short farming tips on swine feeding, outdoor safety, and hunting dog handling.
Auction results reveal mixed cattle and hog prices
The sale lists cattle numbers 546 head, hogs 231, goats 13 and horses 2 from last week. Prices show steers up to 24.00, fat cows to 16.00, stocker and bull values varied, calves and hogs priced by grade, with sows and boars noted. A separate item reports hexadecane reduces soil evaporation by 43 percent after 14 months of testing.
Business Leaders Must Act Swiftly to Improve Profit Incentive
Dallas speech by John D. Harper of Alcoa urges swift action to abandon profitless prosperity. He warns that neglect of the profit incentive threatens individual freedom and free enterprise, blaming mass production and shifting cultural attitudes for disengagement from profit as a reward for risk.
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Dallas
U.S
John D. Harper
Aluminum Company of America
Dallas Management Association
Harper
America
Alcoa
Rogers Calendar Adopted For 1963-64
Rogers School Board adopted the 1963-64 calendar in a regular meeting. School opens Tuesday September 3 after teachers attend workshops on Wednesday and Friday. Holidays remain unchanged and the term ends May 27. The note adds that the first official American flag was displayed on Prospect Hill on January 1 1776.
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Rogers
Rogers School Board
Supt
B. F. Harbour
Prospect Hill
Milam 4-H Welcomes New Agent Henson as Camp Plans Advance
Milam county 4 H notes announce the hiring of Charles Henson as assistant county agricultural agent for Milam and A and M College. Henson begins June 17, and he and wife Carol reside at 800 East 18th Street Cameron. Milam 4 H delegates depart June 11 for a three day District 4 H Club camp at Lake Brownwood with members from Stonene County Wide Rockdale and 4 H contestants in state poultry and beef cattle demonstrations.
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Charles Henson
Milam County
Lake Brownwood
Dennis Jistel
Arthur Jistel
Melvin Hollas
Leon Hollas
Billie Ellis
Reed Davis
Jamie McQuary
Brent Laywell
Benard Kostrom
Ronnie Kostrom
Henry Abel, Jr
Tom Thweatt
Lee McMurtry
James Zelisko
Joe Brady
Stonene County Wide
Rockdale
Milam County USDA Sets 1963 Price Support Rates
Milam County set price support rates for 1963 crop grain sorghum barley and oats as announced by Alva E Sanders Milam County ASC office manager Sorghum grading No 2 or better receives 1.94 per bushel with 20 percent diverted to conserving uses to qualify Barley grading No 2 or better receives 14 cents per bushel plus in kind payment to 196 feed grain participants Oats must be Grade No 3 or better or No 4 by test weight with Grade No 3 rate used for eligibility This report outlines county rates based on the 193 feed grain program and notes oats eligibility rules
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Alva E. Sanders
Milam County
Sanders
June Honors Most Nearly Perfect Food
COLLEGE STATION June is the month honoring nearly perfect food milk says Carpenter Texas Agricultural Extension Service dairy specialist. The diary cow turns grain and grass into milk providing energy and helping weight watchers. Housewives get a bargain in dairy products as nutrients valued at about 20 cents would cost 43 cents elsewhere.
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Texas
Dairy Indus
U.S
South Dakota
College Station
Annon Carpenter
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Jamestown
Athletes Foot Cure Claims Fast Results at Drug Stores
An advertisement promises destruction of athlete’s foot in three days with T4-L instant drying lotion. It claims infected skin will slough off and be replaced by healthy skin with itching and burning disappearing. Available today at all drug stores.
USDA Offers Cotton Testing Here Recently
Farmers in Smith-Doxey groups may apply for free classing services with the USDA. Mr. Russ notes all groups are eligible for the mike reading at 8 cents per sample. Last year territory farmers classed about 423000 bales. The service could end at any time with written notice to the cotton classing office. The first permanent iron works was built in Massachusetts in 1645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayginner
Smith-Doxey
Russ
Mike
USDA
Massachusetts
Od Rinex Diet Pill Promise Hidden in Ad Copy
An overthecounter weight loss ad promotes Od Rinex a small tablet that supposedly suppresses appetite without changing meals. It claims you can eat what you like but eat less and lose weight and offers a $3 price with a moneyback guarantee if unsatisfied.
Is Fishing Hook Size Important for Bass Catches
A lure maker argues hook size affects bass catches with a No 6 catching more fish and a No 4 attracting larger bass, while another lure maker maintains the factory hook is best for each lure’s action and balance.
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