Soil Conservation Seen As Key To Farm Problem
Article discusses how overcultivation and soil depletion threaten large areas of U S farmland. It highlights soil and water conservation as essential, with Texas leading in protected cropland. It notes state laws enabling farmer cooperation and support from agents, SCS, CCC, FSA, and NYA to boost fertility and prevent erosion.
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America
Texas
State Soil and Water Conservation District
SCS
CCC
FSA
NYA
AAA
Simple Methods For Removal Of Cattle Warts
Young cattle commonly develop warts especially on teats. Remedies include a thick paste of salt flowers or sulfur with cold pressed castor oil or bacon grease. Apply castor oil daily, snip warts then apply iodine tincture, use warm water with washing soda, or a 10 percent salicylic acid solution. Do not use on open wounds.
Gillespie Farmer Finds Best Crop Fertilizer
Guds Kuhlmann planted ten acres in onions four in Quash and six in tomatoes and tested four fertilizer types this spring under County Agent Henry Grote. A 5-15-5 mix at 259 pounds per acre proved most profitable. rotation of truck crops gave small gains and doubled last year’s small grain yield on fertilized land.
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Guds Kuhlmann
Henry Grote
Water Supply In Rural Regions A Labor Saving Device
A Texas agricultural engineer urges rural families to view home water systems as labor saving. He notes heavy farmhouse chores from hauling water and waste, and says a kitchen sink with proper piping can cut work. Free Extension Service guides detail wells, cisterns, costs, and disposal plans. Information available through county agents and USDA bulletins. Western Auto store red tag sale starts June 15 at Fredericksburg Drive-In Station.
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Texas
M. R. Bentley
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Thanks and condolences and court notice in Gillespie County
Community notices express gratitude for support after a death and acknowledge funeral services. The Gillespie County Commissioners Court in Fredericksburg announces a Board of Equalization on June 24 1940 to inspect tax assessment books. The ad ends with political announcements policy and advertising offer.
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John P. Durst
Lester Keyser
Beckmann
Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
Albert E. Klett
County Commissioners’ Court
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