Martin Rode elected Soil Conservation District Sub-Division 3 Supervisor
Martin Rode of the Dry Mor mon Creek Community was elected Saturday March 22 to Sub-Division No 3 of Gillespie County Soil Conservation District. The article notes his active participation in conservation, mentions his predecessor August Baethge, and describes ongoing diversions and tank projects under the Soil Conservation Service and ACP program, including new spillway rip-rap specifications.
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Martin Rode
Mormon Creek
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation District
Rode
Board of
Superviors
August Baethge
Herman Weinheimer
Stonewall
N. H. Greathouse
Willow City
Baltimore Beginnings of U S Fertilizer Industry in 1849
A Baltimore small plant started fertilizer manufacture in 1849 and grew to become one of the nation’s largest heavy chemicals units.
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United States
Baltimore
Woody’s Gillespie Lumber Offers Ixo Rough Oak for Farm Projects
Farmers and ranchers are urged to visit Gillespie Lumber for another load of Ixo Rough Oak suitable for corrals chutes and fences. Available lengths include 10 to 12 feet and 8 to 16 feet respectively. Stock is limited so buyers should act quickly to secure material.
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Gillespie Lumber
All Classes Sell Strong at Auction Sale Wednesday
Gillespie County Livestock Sale reports brisk bidding across cattle hogs and sheep. Stockers rose fifty cents per hundred with good stockers $28 to $34.75. steer and cow prices listed with top figures and specific buyer consignments from Doss Llano Fredericksburg Mason and other towns. Goats and lambs showed solid demand with tops and per head bids detailed.
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Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company
Paul Sauer
Doss
Holmes Moss
Llano
Harry Jordan
Fredericksburg
Frank Kroll
Marper
O. J. Byerly
Mason
Johnson City
Erwin Neffendorf
Guenther Hohenberger
Theo Oehler
Harper
Ernst Herbert
Fertilizer Plants Sustain American Agriculture Network
More than 1,100 modern fertilizer plants today serve American agriculture and home gardeners, delivering essential crop nutrients efficiently and supporting widespread agricultural productivity.
Sanitation Practices Urged to Prevent Diseases in Turkey Poults
Poultry pathologist L C Grumbles of Texas A and M College emphasizes prevention over treatment for turkey poult diseases. He urges gradual water changes, litter coverage, ample feeder and watering space, and careful management from hatch. He outlines pul lorum hexamitiasis and coccidiosis, noting prevention, proper sourcing, and veterinary diagnosis as key. Continuous medicated feed is common but requires accurate diagnosis.
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Turkey
College Station
L. C. Grumbles
Texas A & M College
Grumbles
U. S
Health Head Warns on Dangers Of Dysentery
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer warns of rising dysentery in Texas as an infectious disease with diarrhea abdominal pain and toxemia. Germs enter through the mouth and thrive in the intestines, with carriers lingering after recovery. Emphasizes food protection and sanitary measures to prevent epidemic spread.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Farmers urged to use adequate fertilizers for profitable yields
Farmers should apply recommended fertilizer amounts to achieve high quality crops and maximize profits, ensuring proper nutrition and soil health for better harvests.
Timely Tips Insecticides For Home Gardens
Garden notes advise timely insecticide purchases and proper selection to avoid residue on vegetables. It lists common pests blister beetles cucumber beetles cut worms thrips aphids and mites and recommends specific products like ro tenone sulfur Sabadella lindane and chlorodane with application tips and a reference to leaflet L-126 from the County Home Demonstration Agent's office.
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Soil Conservation News
E. D. Spencer
Rueben Ruebsahm
Alfred Rusenberger
Stonewall Conservation Group
Chas. Weber
Pedernales Conservation Group
Soil Conservation Service Technicians
Keyser Bierschwale
Spring Creek
WM. Cameron & Co
Complete Building Service
Otto Friedrich
John Dittmar
Louis Welgehausen
Elia Mater
Calgon Inc
Jimgan
Pittsburgh
Plymouth
Chrysler
Standard Service Co
G. M. Co
Wm. Schroeder
H. C. Hannemann
Himar Stehling
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sonoma County
Calif
Douglas
Right
Donald
G. A. Schumann
Fredericksburg, Texas
Grunow Refrigerator
Norge
Fedelco Electric
Thor
McCulloch
Henke
Morris Ranch
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