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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
8
SCHANDUA & REICHENAU advertise made to order galvanized dipping vats for sheep and goats. The ad also promotes Gillespie County History books sold at their office and Central Drug Co offers Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases with a no stain guarantee.
A political notice announces Walter Knoche as candidate for Tax Collector of Gillespie County Texas. Another declaration states candidacy for district attorney of the 83rd judicial district subject to Democratic Primaries. The author submits his office record and reputation for consideration.
The Standard authorized to announce Emil Staudt as a candidate for the Gillespie County Sheriff in the upcoming November election.
Eugene Butler argues fertilizer supports soil fertility on livestock farms but warns improper stock handling can negate gains. He notes many Texas soils hold only 400–500 pounds of nitrogen and phosphoric acid, with only about 1–2 percent becoming available yearly, creating a case for purchased plant food to boost yields of seed cotton and crops.
Mrs. T. J. Sparkman notes a shift from taking the best roosters and late pullets for breeding to a system of early culling. She describes marking vigorous chicks with leg bands for breeding and removing underperformers as soon as loafing or poor laying signs appear.
A brief Life magazine card notes a dialogue about a woman avoiding a luxury car sales pitch. The woman rejects a salesman while insisting she wants to be plainly visible when riding in a new car.
A West Texas guide on planting trees and ornamentals with water as the key to initial growth. It notes good subsoil moisture after wet seasons supports establishment, while dry periods may require irrigation or windmill water to give young plantings a strong start.
Burnet April 17 fire swept the Virgil Dorbandt ranch destroying contents in a $3000 loss. Fire likely started by lightning during a thunderstorm. rain prevented further damage. Insurance coverage totaled $1000.
C R Landon of San Antonio with the U S Biological Survey and County Agent R S Miller report 10500 baits laid in 30 days over 40000 square miles using process strychnine on pork to destroy coyotes. Demonstrations against gophers with carrots and strychnine followed by trapping occur in Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis. Whitehead notes thirty one tons of bait mixed in three years benefiting ranchers including a single rancher saving about 40000 dollars on winter range.
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