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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
2
The notice records mail matter classification for Cameron Texas, date of authority under a 1879 act, publication cadence on Thursdays, and subscription rates: Milam County 1.75 yearly, outside county 2.00, out of state 2.25.
Central Texas and Taylor Soil Conservation Districts urge USDA technicians to focus on individual farm conservation planning as crops grow. Farm planners in Cameron will coordinate with landowners needing help, aiming for a full soil inventory and a completed program to maximize land use without damage.
A Kansas Oklahoma style column discusses cattle price supports and storage issues. The Little River Philosopher complains Congress must act to rescue cattlemen and bankers facing losses and argues for a grass based price support system.
Dairymen should store silage for each cow in the herd at least three tons and four to five tons is wise for lean years. Silage requires planting harvest and proper storage. If sorgum varieties like hegari or atlas sarge are used they must be harvested and stored correctly. A trench silo is a good investment for dairymen.
The article explains that harvesting melons early to secure quick sales drives high prices at first but lowers demand later, cutting profits for receivers and Texas growers. It notes marketing methods and suggests using 5% methoxychlor dust, 1% to 8% lindane, or 1% garathion dust, urging growers to prune rigidly to avoid overproduction and maintain market quality.
As of June 10 the resident engineer of the Texas Highway Department, Walter E. Ruff, relocated from temporary quarters in the Court House to the Henderson Building. Mrs Alma Dodson and son Dickie of Fort Worth concluded a visit with Cameron friends. Janis Crittenden, daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Crittenden, is visiting relatives in San Antonio. Attends church Sunday.
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