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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1930

Page

5

Home Grown Vegetables Take Place Cash on Farm

W R Beattie extension horticulturist of the U S Department of Agriculture says cotton farmers can grow vegetables on the farm to supplement family living without reducing net income. A half acre can supply a family of 5 to 6 with crops like lettuce beans corn cucumbers squash and more. Planting guidance includes a fenced garden near the house and staggered crops such as peas beans tomatoes corn potatoes squash melons onions cabbage and greens for year round supply.

W. R. Beattie U. S. Department of Agriculture Beattie Kentucky

Texas Cotton Output and Gypsum Sales Leaders Revealed

Between 1849 and 1929 despite late development Texas produced 154,255,204 bales of cotton per Stuart McGregor editor of the Dallas News Texas Almanac. Texas ranks fourth in gypsum production with last year sales value of 3,094,145 while New York Iowa and Michigan led the state.

Texas Stuart McGregor Dallas News Texas Almanac Altho New York Iowa Michigan

Vanishings After Madam Thelma Exposes Scam

Adkins residents report losing 4000 dollars after trusting Madam Thelma a self styled spiritualist at 915 Broadway. Henry Amiel Jr paid 5000 to seek advice on family property. she fled with the money and family, leaving behind little more than mystery and a damaged trust. Police note the suspects used the name Zenz and claimed origin from St Petersborg Florida.

Adkins Madam Thelma Broadway Henry Amiel Jr Henry Aniel Jr Madame Thelma Zenz St. Petersborg Fla Ohio Aniols Water Street Route 2

Poultry Raising Made Profitable for Farmers

The Southern Cultivator argues farmers can profitably raise poultry with proper attention. It notes neglected flocks still yield eggs and meat that fund family needs, and stresses farmers’ advantages in breed, housing, and feeding to reduce costs and boost returns.

Texas Gas Output and Bridge Record Noted

Texas Railroad Commission estimates state gas production at 789 billion cubic feet. The Southern Pacific bridge across the Pecos River in Val Verde County is cited as the highest in the United States.

Texas The Texas Railroad Commission United States Southern Pacific Pecos River Val Verde County

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