Clover grows tall on Kerr County soil plan
DRI Mr A L Cameron of the Kerr County Soil Conservation District reports Hubam clover thriving eight miles west of Harper. It will be turned under soon for soil-building. Plan fall legume seeding with proper land prep. Phosphate choices: pellet types recommended 200–300 lb acre of 20 percent superphosphate. 100–150 lb acre of 45 percent superphosphate. Calendar mailed to landowners. thanks to merchants, firms, and Gillespie Ministerial Association.
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A. L. Cameron
Kerr County Soil Conservation District
Cameron
Harper
Soil Conservation District
JA Djistrict
Ministerial Association of
Gillespie
County Study Confirms Vegetation Controls Soil Erosion
Heavy rains caused erosion and topsoil loss across county areas. Research shows bare ground absorbed 0.2 to 0.3 inches of rainfall per hour, while litter and vegetation dramatically increase infiltration, reducing erosion and boosting production.
Auction Sale Market Steady Here Wednesday
Gillespie County Livestock Sales reports steady prices across cattle sheep goats and hogs with stocker calves $21.50 to $29.25, stockers $12.50 to $20.50, cows up to $140, cows with calves $140 to $202.50 per pair, butchers $19 to $22.50, hogs top $20.50, goats up to $10.30 for billies and $7.90 for nannies, lambs $11.50 to $13.60, ewes $5.25 to $7.80, muttons $9 and cattle showings include named sellers such as Nielsen Llano Wahrmund Harper Renick Willow City and others with specific lot prices.
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Gillespie County
Lofus Nielsen
Stonewall
J. J. Thomas
Llano
M. Sagebiel
C. B. Renick
Willow City
E. T. Wahrmund
Harper
Farris
Liano
E. Althaus
Johnson City
Kurt Hansen
Fredericksburg
Edgar Burrer
E. Friedrich
Draper
E. Bouldin
Doss 4-H Club Plans Landa Park Trip
The Doss 4-H Club met July 7 at 9 a m in the Doss School house with president Stanley Sauer presiding. Twenty one members five sponsors were present. Plans were made for a July 11 trip to Landa Park using three cars and a pickup.
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Doss
Stanley Sauer
Mr. Stone
Miss Conrads
Landa Park
Doris
Sylvia Spaeth
Alberta Ottmers
Proper Watering for Poultry in Hot Weather
The chicken and turkey flocks need ample cool fresh drinking water to stay productive in summer. Place water where birds can reach it easily as they dislike moving about in heat.
Beef Cattle to Highlight Texas State Fair Opening
Beef cattle will be spotlighted during the first phase of the 1952 State Fair of Texas livestock exposition with premiums totaling 17200 dollars. Livestock Manager Ray
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Ray
Timely Tips On Tomatoes In Texas Gardens
Lucille Conrads Gillespie urges Texas homemakers to maximize tomato use and storage. The column traces tomatoes from their controversial past to modern home canning, offers recipes and methods for juice, soup, stuffed tomatoes, green tomato pie, and salads, and ends with canning guidance and proper processing times for different containers.
Harper Reunion and Family Visits Highlight Weekend
A note from Harper reports a Bode reunion at Klaerers Park and visits from Elbert Schmidt of Camp Polk to his father Elgin Schmidt. Elbert's weekend visit follows a trip to attend with relatives. Forrest Thomas and his son from Boerne spent the 4th with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas. Dale Cook and family from San Antonio visited J. F. Cook as Cindy returned home after a stay. Berniece Lang visited relatives in San Antonio last week.
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Klaerers Park
Elbert Schmidt
Camp Polk
Elgin Schmidt
Forrest Thomas
Boerne
Ben Thomas
Dale Cook
San Antonio
J. F. Cook
Cindy
Berniece Lang
Lone Star Farmer Degrees to 579 Texas youths in Dallas
The Lone Star Farmer Awards Banquet at the Adolphus Hotel Dallas will confer Lone Star Farmer Degrees on 579 Future Farmers of Texas as part of the State Future Farmers Convention July 16 18. About 3000 students teachers and guests are expected at the July 17 banquet with lectures by Dr J W Edgar and Donald Staxell.
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Lone Star Farmer
Future Farmers of Texas
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
Baker Hotel
Future Farmer
Texas
Area VII
Fredericksburg
FFA
State
Future Farmer Organization
J. W. Edgar
Education
Ture Farmers
Donald Staxell
Hurricane
Utah
National
Austin and
Elm Sts
Town and Country Home Demo Club Meets July 16
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Club will meet July 16 at 2 p.m. in Mrs. T. W. Neal’s home at 707 N. Orange Street. Mrs. Wm. Dietel is co hostess. Members and visitors are welcome with a program committee request to bring labels from foods clothing or materials. Those who wish may bring nylon hose for exchange. A note adds National Farm Safety Week from July 2026 urging rural families to check farms for hazards.
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Town and Country Home Demonstration Club
T. W. Neal
N. Orange Street
Wm. Dietel
McCulloch Saws Shown In Big and Small Operations
Loggers prefer McCulloch chain saws for portability and reliability. They’re demonstrated at the store with offers to arrange a at home showing. No obligation to buy.
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Dri
Norge
Thor
Electrolux
Stewart - Warner
National Farm Loan Ass'n OF
T. Wright Neal
Gillespie Co. Soil Conservation District
Max O. Reinbach
Sec’y-Treas
Doss 4-H
Armo Mills Supply
S. Adams St
Lucille Conrads Gillespie
America
Europe
Italy
Wilson
Ucel-Aligus
mMereroras, A
Stillwater
Ukia
UCL
Ddianmans
Jonn
Bruns
Ft. Worth
Glenn Erank
Hume
King Ranch
Art Swenson
Gillespie County Fair Association
The
Fair Association
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Walter Fuhrmann
Jack Lawrence
Wm. Petmecky
Leo Petsch
Willis Lee
Check” Batey
Walter Ottmers
Victor Sagebiel
C. A. Stone
Clarence Haby
Town and Country
McCulloch
Olafs
Roy Henke
Morris Ranch
Stein Lumber Company
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