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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
19
The article explains classifying farms by soil quality and land use, detailing soil depth texture permeability and slope. It discusses permanent versus temporary limitations and suggests cover crops like hairy vetch and winter peas to improve soil and crop yields through informed management.
Mr and Mrs Amos Whitlock learned Sunday morning that their grandson Gary Lynn Moore of Abilene has passed away. They left at once to be with their daughter and son in law Mrs Lamar Moore and Mr Lamar Moore.
A public notice warns that soil erosion is the nation’s top enemy and must be checked. It states soil fertility losses from erosion far exceed those needed to grow corn, underscoring urgency.
Avery Moore, a Sidney area farmer on a 499 acre Kansas farm since 1929, shows how soil conservation and pasture improvements boosted productivity. Since 1947 a district plan segmented pastures into ten fenced paddocks, added terraces, and rotated cattle with oats, grama and Indian grass replacing brush. Calves weigh about 185 pounds at fall sale, 450 pounds in spring, with feed from vetch peas and small grains. The Moore family credits rock home and ongoing legume conditioning for livestock efficiency and reduced run off and weeds.
Indian Creek Mrs B W Courtney hosted an open house style gathering of the Indian Creek Community Club on April 22. Twelve members and two visitors attended off and on. A midday lunch was served and two quilts were completed by late afternoon. The group looks forward to meeting Mrs T G Frick at 809 N Page St Comanche on
A Layman on an 80 acre peanut farm credits soil conservation and careful farming for high yields. He reports 630 bushels from ten acres in 1953 at 74 grade, selling at 345 per bushel, totaling 2173.50 with 21.35 per acre, plus 800 hay. He attributes success to slope bedding, night cultivation, and high fertilizer use. He also notes 82 bushels per acre on new ground with top dressings, and plans irrigation to push further. He says he sold over 5000 dollars worth of peanuts last year and aims to beat 82 bushels with irrigation if needed.
On May 6 residents are urged to turn out and show Mrs Frick they are proud to include her in their midst. The call to rally emphasizes unity and local goodwill in the neighborhood.
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