Shop Local To Aid Bosque County During Energy Crisis
Local shoppers are urged to favor Bosque County merchants to support the community, save fuel, and boost the regional economy amid energy shortages. The Clifton Record highlights editor Bob Miller’s editorial tying home shopping to preserving local stores and avoiding reliance on distant suppliers.
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Bosque County
Clifton Record
Bob Miller
Hamilton Herald-News
Mr. Miller
Clifton Record plans short shutdown for holidays in 1973
The Clifton Record asks advertisers and correspondents for cooperation as it plans a December 24 25 and December 21 to January 1 holiday closure. Deadlines shift to Thursday noon for December 20 and December 27 issues. press day remains Wednesday. Last minute news still accepted.
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Clifton
Richard Liardon
Clifton Record
Clifton High
December Garden Tips From Mrs. Bishop
Frosts end growing. December garden glows with winter greens. Clean up dead perennials to prevent disease. bury debris in compost. Check for standing water and dig drainage. Plant tulips after three weeks refrigerated. Hardy shrubs listed. plan mass plantings and screens. Birds need water and food. make a porridge treat. Rake leaves for compost. pecan leaves acidify soil. Prepare pansies for early bloom and Christmas cactus for holidays with long cool nights and no artificial light. Fertilize penstemon as per container. enjoy dried holiday materials from garden. Mow, edge, and sharpen mower for winter storage. Clear leaves from ground cover. test outdoor lights and turn off at night. Merry Christmas.
Weekly Market Report Highlights Food Prices and Values
The report notes eggs remain affordable and provide vitamins and protein, while pork markets stay steady with limited supplies. Beef values focus on chuck and round cuts, with hams and sausages high. Produce shows kilndried sweet potatoes, plus economical staples like potatoes, cabbage, greens, onions, broccoli, lettuce, and a variety of fruit including apples, grapefruit, oranges, bananas, grapes, and pears.
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Gwendolyn Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Letters to the Editor from Clifton readers seek continued The Record
Anita Ludwig from Elgin sends a check for another year and praises The Record for city news and progress. Mrs. Hendrick C. Dahl of Beverly Hills notes receiving the paper as a Christmas gift and recalls relatives. Wilma A. Jones of Dallas cherishes updates on friends and memories amid personal losses.
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Clifton Record
Hendrick C. Dahl
North Alpine
Beverly Hills
California
A. C. Jahle
Bee Hill
C. M. Jones
John A. Dobivanski
Fertilizer Use Is Urged Despite Increased Prices
Texas A&M agronomist John Box says fertilizer use should not be cut despite price rises up to 25 percent. With farm product prices high, farmers can still profit by applying at recommended rates and aiming for maximum efficiency, guided by reliable soil tests.
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John Box
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
College Station
Box
Texas A&m University System
Proper Grazing Use Is Subject in Range Land
The USDA Soil Conservation Service and Bosque SWCD urge balanced grazing on range land by livestock and wildlife. Leave about 50 percent of this year’s grass growth to protect soil, conserve moisture, and sustain forage until spring growth returns. Wildlife provide profits but overgrazing deer can harm habitat. biologists advise controlled hunting. The district invites operators to seek guidance on range management.
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Usda Soil Conservation Service
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District
Meridian
Tne
SCS
The
Soil Conservation Service
Texas Fifth in Federal Land and Water Fund Allocations
Texas trails four states in federal land and water fund allocations for 1974, with $1,597,790 available for outdoor recreation projects. Secretary Morton says $66 million will be distributed nationally based on population. Texas projects must align with the state Parks and Wildlife Department plan and funds can cover up to 90 percent of costs.
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Texas
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Rogers Morton
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Department
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Texas A&M Extension experts offer home tips and tips on daily life
A compilation of practical advice from Texas A&M University Extension Service specialists covers kitchen, cleaning, sewing and home management. It includes monthly water heater drain guidance, safe milk can storage, zipper installation in leather, cookie planning, and using winter squash as pumpkin substitute. It notes trends in education and workforce, with women’s enrollment in law and clerical fields and shifts in sales occupations.
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Karen Kreipke
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
Lynn Bourland
Texas Agriculturl Extension Service
Patricia A. Bradshaw
Housing Aid
Colege Station
Labor Department
Women’s Bureau
Gwendolyne Clyak
Texas A&m Uni
Dorthy Taylor
Texas A&m University System
Vivian C. Simmons
Nana
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Karen Walker
Texas Agricultural Extension Services
Exas A&m University System
Jennie Kitching
Vivian Warminski
Texas Axm University
U. S
Doris Myers
Jnen
Landowners urged to manage their deer herds in Bosque County
Wildlife biologists in Clifton Texas warn landowners of Bosque County's 400000 acres of prime deer range carrying about 30000 deer. Since annually issuing winterless deer tags to landowners, 669 have drawn 6532 tags on 460052 acres. The program aims to test self restraint and prevent over harvest, with decisions resting with landowners and sportsmen.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept
Bosque County
Parks, and, Wildlife
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