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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
3
A county notice from Nis County sets a date of June 6 for a required action. The filing details specify the notice is ordered by local authorities and pertains to county records or proceedings.
Texas entomologists explain aphids on crops, gardens, and ornamentals. They describe life cycles, why sudden infestations occur, and emphasize prevention. Best sprays use nicotine sulphate 40 percent or soap and water. kerosene emulsion is less advised. For field crops, clean cultivation and weed control reduce aphid habitats, with special notes for melons, cotton, sorghum, and orchard shoots.
Mr. J N Hodges of Junction Texas reports discussions with Col Black at Fort Mc Kavett on selling pecans to Woldert Co Tyler Texas at 25 cents per pound F O B Menard. He urges standard grading rules to encourage better quality and asks Hoy Smith and O J Camp for dealer input. He favors size based grades while considering sub grades for meat content and cracking qualities. He seeks practical support to establish a standard grading system for Texas pecans.
The article states cultivation should begin soon after planting and recur at least every ten days and after rains to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and aerate soil. It warns against damaging vines which are essential for yield and recommends narrow toothed cultivators or wide buzza wing sweeps. When vines cover the middles, turn them back across the ridges before cultivating the middle.
The Extension Service at A and M College of Texas guides readers to write for fuller details on the various apris.
A farmer describes a technique of rough soil drawing to the vines and then replacing them in cultivated middles. This method minimizes hand hoeing, reducing a major expense in growing the crop.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court proceedings record refunds and grants on road changes and class road petitions. Ernst Bober road change granted. Luckenbach to Blumenthal third class road changed with jury. Jung group third class road rejected. Emil Strackbein third class road change continued. School fund invested, new Justice of the Peace E R Dabney appointed. trustee elections canvassed. numerous quarterly and monthly financial reports approved. dipping vats project costs approved. jail inspected. jury fees refunded. county salaries approved.
Estate of Anna Jung probate record. Chas Jung appointed independent executor. Appraisers: Chas Enderlin Otto Kolmeier Christian Ressmann. Guardianship for Corintha and Annie Mae Russell. Vida C Russell named guardian. bond set at 10000. Appraisers H A Stevens John Duderstadt I N Harless. Estate of Wm Arhelger probate. D A Riley independent executor. Appraisers Ernst Schmidt Ernst Wilke Max Stehling. Estate of Friedrich Leschner probate. Minna Teschner independent executrix. Appraisers Alfred Klaerner Chas L Schmidt W F Jordan. Estate of C P Schlaudt probate. Lisette Schlaudt independent executrix. Appraisers Alfred Klaerner Robert Blum Louis Oehler. Estate of Guenther Pehl minor. final guardian report.
Multiple guardianship matters for minors including Eugene and James Evers and Richard Metzger et al, with annual guardian reports approved, inventories examined and recorded, bonds fixed, and guardians cited to file accounts. Also notes on guardianship of R L and H G Robertson with bond and appraisers named. Separate item discusses political debate over a presidential trip and league support, with senators critiquing timing and reach.
Washington June 18 President Wilson has lost the support of several prominent Democratic Senators by announcing plans to tour the United States in advocacy of the League of Nations. At least eight longtime league supporters oppose the touring plan and seek to present their views to the President.
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