Sprinkler Irrigation Guide for Farmers Also Covers Weed Control
County Agent J. D. Moore notes a new USDA Leaflet 476 Sprinkler Irrigation is available for 55 cents from the U.S. Printing Office. The eight page illustrated guide explains planning operation and maintenance and water needs. It also discusses weed control via fertilizer management and herbicide precautions to avoid drift and crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
J. D. Moore
Superintendent of Documents
U.S Printing Office
Washington, D.C
Dow
E. R. Laning
Dow Chemical Company
Maysfield Storm Causes Damage Across Central Texas
The Saturday night storm in Central Texas damaged trees roofs and windows in Maysfield. Churches likely sustained the most roof and window damage. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Jim Francis and Roy Newton are mentioned among visitors and weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Maysfield
Jim Francis
Killeen
Mrs Roy Newton
Frank Newton
Houston
W. C. Cooper
Malcom Marion
Seguin
E. B Yager
Vina White
Ralph White
Mary White
Dallas
Tommy Gleason
Doris Gleason
Freeport
Roy Newton
Mariema Massengale
Bob Newton
Austin
Danny Thweatt
Jim Reynolds
Danny
Vaughn
Swine Growers Offer Lower Calorie Pork And Scholarships
The Cooperative Extension Service notes modern hogs yield half the lard of 20 years ago and a 3 1/2 ounce pork chop contains 240 calories. The national 4 H swine program, run by Moorman Mfg Co, offers six 700 educational scholarships and trips to the National 4 H Congress, with winners from states nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Extension Service
America
Moorman Mfg. Co
Quincey, Il
Patricia Deline
Chica- 80
Colorado
Minnesota
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Understanding grass growth for soil conservation
Grass provides flood protection water supply and forage for livestock. Grasses absorb water and minerals from soil through roots then use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make sugar and nutrients. Repeated grazing reduces roots. leave half yearly growth. For more guidance contact your local Soil Conservation District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation District
Hog cholera outbreaks rise in Texas with two new infected herds
Texas reports two more hog cholera infected herds in Tarran and Williamson counties, bringing this month’s cases to 15 and yearly total to 38. Ex tension livestock specialist W W Bailey notes the spread continues as authorities monitor the affected farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Tarrant County
Williamson County
W W Bailey
Extension Livestock and Meats
Williamson
Waco
Galveston
Liberty
McLennan
Montgomery
San Jacin
Bailey
Inflation Alert Urges Texas Drivers to Check Tire Pressure
Washington experts warn that over 25 percent of cars have at least one seriously underinflated tire. Underinflation causes excess heat and faster wear, risking tire failure at speed. With 81 nationwide cases this year and 38 in Texas, motorists are urged to maintain proper inflation, especially for summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Texas
Ross R. Ormsby
The
Tire Industry Safety Council
Texas expands CAP grazing and haying in drought counties
ASCS adds 36 Texas counties including Milam to CAP forage relief. Total eligible counties reach 133 for grazing and haying on set aside or diverted cropland under emergency conditions. Farmers must file requests at the ASCS office for reporting purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Milam County
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Hardin
ASCS
Earthworm: Darwin Praises Humble Creator of Topsoil
Charles Darwin lauds earthworms as rivals to all other animals in shaping world history. The National Geographic Society describes their soil creating role, nitrogen rich castings, and farm benefits including erosion prevention and aid to archeology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darwin
National Geographic Society
Sunday Visits Highlight Local Social Then and Now
A series of weekend visits and guest appearances fill the community pages with families from Houston Waco Baytown Rose Bud Walkers Creek and San Antonio visiting relatives in the area. Corsage honors the oldest and youngest attendees at the church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Hickman
Jessie Hickman
Nona Miller
Buddy
John Miller
Houston
Jewel Hughes
S. S. Hickman
Cleburne
Hickman
Delane Burgess
Jimmy Burgess
Rockdale
Billy Pomykal
Rosebud
Harry White
Walter Senkel
Herman Jerquins
Walkers Creek
Edd Senkel
Buckholts
Clarence Sr
New Braunstel
Clarence Jr
San Antonio
Frank Black
Karen Fontaine
James Fontaine
Austin
Rodney Fontaine
Also Mentioned on This Page
USDA
Marguerite Massengale
Dean Bairds
Bill Wise
Angleton
J.P. Wise
Chester Clinard
Ronnie Clinards
Baby
Raymond Clinards
Selsbie
Lonnie Clinards
Frankie Moseley
Robinson
Mrs
Louis Bulls
Temple
Pleasant Plains
Patricia
SCS News
Council
Ormsby
Ascs News
Douglas Buck
Vienna
Fireston
Peress
Blackwalls
al Unser
Irestone Tacing Tires
PTT and
Horstmann Tire Store
Milam
Blackland Cotton Committee
Jones Prairie
Kindrick
Mr Burnett
Susie Atkinson
Mr Milton
Buster Weems
Thomas Hickman
Willie Phipps
Lou Childers
Baytown
Bill Thweatt
New York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!