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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
5
During filming of The Star Maker Paramount presents Bing Crosby singing In My Merry Oldsmobile Sunbonnet Sue and School Days by Gus Edwards. Crosby Linda Ware and child stars pose with an early Oldsmobile and Crosby's own convertible in contrasting photos.
Land owners in Wheeler County Texas credit prairie chickens with saving up to five bales of cotton per 44 acres by eating army worms that threatened the crop. Officials report a five year closed season and plan to plant feed for the birds including sugar cane and maize to sustain the population.
L. C. Cole state game warden and Earl Watley were in town when they described being distracted by seeing double as they discussed a recent hunting incident.
Pred Hale summarizes Texas Station findings on feeding farm grains to hogs. Dry milo heads outperform soaked, self-feeding with clean, fresh grain improves gains. whole kafir and ground kafir show similar gains with minimal savings from grinding. Barley should be ground. wheat benefits from coarse grinding or free choice. Pair grains with protein and mineral supplements to meet needs.
Observations describe an emulsion made from ethylene chloride, potash fish oil and water to create a 50 percent stock. It is diluted with water to suit tree age from yearlings to six year olds. The solution targets the peach borer at trunk bases and is not advised for shot hole borers.
Farmers are urged to use classified ads to buy or sell goods. The notice highlights practical steps for listing needs, connecting with buyers, and maximizing sale value through concise descriptions and clear terms. It emphasizes local markets and timely postings.
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