Prickly Pear Infests Vast Texas Prairie Lands
A Texas state report notes prickly pear covers an estimated 50 million acres across Southwest, Central, and West Texas. Ranchers report sharp rises in pear density over five years, with some areas seeing pear plants multiply sixfold. Study at Sonora Ranch Experiment Station finds 31 pear plants per acre, threatening pasture use and requiring careful handling for livestock.
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Quick Relief Claims For Gas On Stomach Advertisement
Gasday is guaranteed to quickly neutralize hyper acidity and distress from gas and indigestion. It promises relief for burning, nausea, sour taste, and bad breath, backed by fifty years of remutation with money-back offer. Available at all druggists.
Eradication of prickly pear shifts to poison spray method
Texas Station began experiments in 1993 to control prickly pear spreading across grasslands. A poison mix of arsenic pentoxide, sulfuric acid, and water applied by sprayer or injector targets pear during May to October. Estimated cost about 20 cents per acre with precautions for livestock. A skilled crew and compressor outfit cover large areas, with eight to ten sprayers required to keep operations efficient.
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Representative praises supporters amid district race wrap
A local representative thanks supporters after the election in the 25 A F district. The note mentions gratitude for votes and a pledge to remember constituents. The piece also notes residents visiting relatives, students leaving for Houston schools, and church leaders traveling home. It lists several local families and visiting guests from Fork Worth and Hillsboro.
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