Milam County Farm Scene Boosts Irrigation and Drainage
Milam County farmers like Joe and Herman Mocek in Salem report higher yields from irrigated corn cotton and milo as SCS Cameron technicians level land for proper water distribution. Vance Copora moves to Little River bottom and aims to level rough land to improve drainage and install a full conservation irrigation system on his 200 acre field designed by B C Hanks. Central Texas District Supervisors prioritize farmer driven conservation irrigation projects to boost productivity.
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SCS
Cameron
Joe
Herman Mocek
Salem
Vance Copora
Hearne
B. C. Hanks
Copora
Milam County
Central
Texas
Texas irrigation water rights guide from extension bureau
Two new publications by R. V. Thurmond, extension agricultural engineer, address farmers questions on surface water rights and groundwater laws for irrigation in Texas. The materials explain legal frameworks, practical implications, and how to comply with state irrigation regulations.
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R. V. Thurmond
Alvarez Receiving Basic At Fort Chaffee Arkansas
Pvt Trine Alvarez son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Alvarez of Cameron is undergoing eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas under the Reserve Forces Act program He attended Yee High School General George Custer was 37 at his famous last stand in the Dakota Territory.
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Pvt
Trine Alvarez
Jesse Alvarez
Cameron
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Yee High School
George Custer
Dakota Territory
District 21 B Includes Oglesby Sharp Buckholts and More
Games with Oglesby Flat Jarrell Buckholts are district 21 B contests with Sharp also a district member. The note lists district alignment and upcoming district games among these schools.
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Oglesby
Flat
Jarrell
Buckholts
Sharp
City Poultryman Wins 2nd Place With Layer Entry
Cameron poultryman Leo Fuchs reports Ideal Hatcheries entry from Cameron earned second place in Missouri 350 day egg production test. The birds ranked second in eggs per bird and in large and extra large eggs, with a net profit of 2.90 per hen. Fifty two entries from twelve states competed at Mountain Grove under Missouri State Testing Bureau.
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Missouri
Ideal Hatcheries
Cameron
Leo Fuchs
Cameron Poultryman
Fuchs
Missouri State Testing Bureau
Mountain Grove
Oklahoma
Cameron Auction Sells 508 Cattle with 56 Buyers
Cameron buyers bid on 508 cattle at the Cameron Livestock Auction with 56 bidders. Demand was strongest for quality stocker steers as most classes moved well. Hog prices stayed solid with butcher calves at 20 to 22.70 dollars and stocker calves trading 17.60 to 22.50. Copperheads noted as widely distributed and common in the eastern U.S.
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Cameron
Buckholts Girl Wins 4 H District Test
La Velle Fischer of Buckholts 4 H Club took first place in the District competition in Stephenville with her 4 H Canning Record. Entries from twenty two central Texas counties competed, and her record advances to state in October for a possible trip to Chicago. she also earned the Lutheran 4 H God Home and Country Award from her local church.
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la Velle Fischer
Buckholts
Texas
Stephenville
College Station
Chicago
la Velle
Weevils and Rains Affect Milam County Cotton Prospects
County Agent J. D. Moore notes heavy boll weevil buildup and September rains dampen top cotton prospects in Milam County while suggesting benefits for fall garden planting early oats hay and late maize harvests. He adds late cotton could yield with insect control and peacans still drop due to prior dry weather.
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Milam County
J. D. Moore
Moore
Winter Pastures Provide Grazing and Cut Feed Costs
College Station experts describe winter pastures as an investment not an expense offering green grazing in late fall through early spring. E M Trew notes they reduce winter feed costs, improve soil with organic matter, and prevent erosion. Planting timing and a legume grass mix, including rye vetch and sweet clover, boost total production and protein.
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College Station
E. M. Trew
Cameron FFA Holds Watermelon Feast at Ledbetter Park
The Cameron Future Farmers of America hosted a watermelon supper on September 9 at Ledbetter Park with 32 members attending. Clinton Wiederkehr and Ed Laywell attended as guests, and it was the first meeting of the VHS FFA chapter this year, according to Pat Kelly.
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Cameron Future Farmers of America
Ledbetter Park
Pat Kelly
FFA
Clinton Wiederkehr
Yee
Ed Laywell
VHS Ffa
Kelly
Swine Investigations in Texas 1888 1957 release
A Texas Agricultural Experiment Station publication B-866 titled Swine Investigations in Texas 1888 1957 is prepared for Texans interested in swine production and is available from the Agricultural Information Office in College Station Texas.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Agricultural Information Office
College Station
Typhoid Case Reported In Cameron In August
Milam Health unit officials report a typhoid case in a 10 month old child in Cameron during August. Other August cases included 7 measles 22 scarlet fever 1 gonorrhea 1 mumps and 18 influenza with several confirmed Asiatic flu. School immunizations rose with 21 smallpox 36 diphtheria and polio immunizations at 42 completed series and 10 boosters. Tourist camps and trailer parks were inspected and will receive state standard placards once approved.
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Cameron
Milam Health Unit
Texas State Department of Health
First U S Nomination Convention Held in Baltimore 1831
A historical note marks the first national presidential nominating convention in the United States, convened in Baltimore in 1831, signaling a shift toward organized party processes and public candidate selection.
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U. S
Baltimore
Coot Described as Aquatic Bird of South America
A coot is an aquatic bird found principally in South America known for its lobed feet and waterfowl habitat.
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South America
Coolidge Sworn In At 2:30 A.M. In 1923
Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office as president at 2:30 a.m. on August 3 1923 at his father’s home, completing the transfer of power after the sudden death of Warren G Harding.
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Calvin Coolidge
Chevrolet dealers showcase exclusive models and power
The write up highlights Chevrolet’s exclusive options such as Springs and Body by Fisher and praises a 245 horsepower Chevrolet model. It invites readers to visit their Chevrolet dealer soon to experience the performance.
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Fisher
Chevy
Chevrolet
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