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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
4
The National Cotton Council urges farmers to monitor boll weevil infestations and apply insecticides promptly. Dusting should begin when 25 of every 100 squares show punctures or when infestation hits about 36 to 50 percent, then continue roughly every five days until control is reached. Consult local agents for region specific timing.
Houston firm touts Quonset 32 steel bays ideal for food storage stock shelter and machinery housing. Factory says units are readily adaptable and available from Houston stock with fast quotes and engineering help from Bubs Lunsford Co. and Sho Lunstort Co. at 7400 Washington Ave.
Emma Mac Brotze president of the Texas State Teacher Association urged extending state equalization aid to more districts. She warned costs rise and many districts may fail to meet minimum salaries, citing Palestine and Cuero examples and calling for reallocation of funds to ensure education equality statewide.
Mrs. Floyd Kotra welcomed a baby girl born in August. The Lenhart family returned from Falls River North Dakota after a forty six year marriage, visiting Minneapolis and Devil's Lake. Numerous visits spanned Houston Galveston Bryan Cuero Ganado and Muldoon with relatives and friends.
The July Woman's Home Demonstration meeting at Mrs. A Kloss's Rock Island home showcased converting kerosene and gasoline lamps to electric lamps. Miss Edna Prentice led demonstrations while guests included Mesdames J D Henry R C Miller G E Williams Joe Pitonyak Billy Powell and G C Edda. Mrs G E Williams hosts September gathering. Bert Larmer Jr visited relatives in Raton New Mexico.
Farmers in 1948 gain access to more tools against the boll weevil and cotton pests. State and federal studies favor benzene hexachloride chlorinated camphene and DDE with chlordane in early stages and calcium arsenate recommended for some areas. Local agents provide full insecticide guidance and supplies. Nearby social notes mention visits from Leon McMillin LaMarque to Houston relatives and Vernon Mott of Austin with the Lockwood family.
State Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Haul warns to inspect fans and air conditioning gear for fire safety. May and June losses reach 105000 dollars from vents and air conditioning fires. Advice covers commercial and home use, including water cooled fans, proper wiring, regular checks, oiling and avoiding dust. Frayed cords and overloaded circuits cited as common risks.
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