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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1955
Page
2
Seed laws in Texas require labeling of every planting sack with content and noxious weed info. Certified seed must be pure and weed free to prevent long term field problems and costly cleanup. Tags are read to avoid weeds like cheat, wild morning glory, Johnson grass, and dodder.
The USDA plentiful foods list for September highlights pork beef broilers and fryers along with grapes rice and fresh Italian prunes as newcomers. Heavier supply notes also cover potatoes pinto beans lemons and limes canned grapefruit dairy products fats oils lard and canned tuna based on an area survey by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
HOLLYWOOD Brandon de Wilde retires from film and theater at age 13 to focus on education and college. His parents say teen years are crucial for adjustment though he may return for future roles. He plans Yale and a possible directing career after retirement.
Produce prices show fowl at 19 cents per pound for 4% pounds and up, 14 for under 4% pounds, eggs mid 30s. Livestock totals list cattle 6,000 with mixed grades, hogs 1,500 with price spreads, and sheep 2,600 with slaughter lambs at 18.50. San Francisco note: only municipally owned opera house in America.
Extension range specialist Garlyn O. Hoffman warns weeds threaten range land by reducing grass, poisoning livestock, and shading soil. He advises weed control via chemicals or mowing, stresses keeping 10 to 12 inch height, notes prickly pear debate, and promotes fewer trees for more forage while preventing erosion with brush and seed nurseries. The county agent can provide more guidance.
The high for the 24 hour period ending at noon was 93 degrees and the low was 70 degrees. Temperatures show a progression from noon through midnight with readings ranging from the mid 60s to the low 90s.
A notice invites farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Panhandle region to engage with upcoming programs and resources. The item emphasizes outreach, cooperation, and regional agricultural opportunities. Local extension agents provide contact details and schedule indicative sessions.
Extension officials report grain sorghums rejected by the Federal Grain Supervisor in Galveston District due to castor beans. Castor beans carry mer lethal alkaloid. even small amounts can kill. Precautions urged to prevent castor beans in fields and grain. Dallas Commodity Credit Cooperation and State ASC issue warnings to elevators and farmers.
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