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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
10
Eugene Butler argues soil fertility in Central Texas hinges on livestock and legume-rich crop rotations. He advocates keeping livestock despite variable profits to achieve fertile soil for profitable cotton. The Progressive Farmer is cited. Subscribe to the Standard.
The notice states political ads require full advance payment. Rates are 25 cents per single column inch per week.
We are authorized to announce the following candidates for re election in the general election in November Judge 33rd Judicial District J H McLean for re election N T Stubbs for District Attorney 33rd Judicial District F H Hammond for re election.
Albert E. Klett seeks re election for county clerk while Alfred W. Crnewelge runs for re election as county treasurer. Both campaigns emphasize continuity and experience for local government.
The article details calf care from birth including keeping the calf with its dam for two days to a week, colostrum benefits and timing, and methods to teach a calf to drink from a bucket. It emphasizes milk temperature, cleanliness, and preventing scours, with farming notes from The Progressive Farmer.
Results of the 1927-28 winter ton litter contest show winter hog production in Texas could be carried out at nearly the same cost as summer. The contest, held by the Extension Service A. and M. College of Texas with The Progressive Farmer, marks the first winter ton litter contest in the United States. Fifty one
The article warns the pink bollworm, spreading from India through Egypt and Brazil, could ruin cotton farming in the South unless prompt federal and Texas action is taken. It notes the pest’s origin in India and severe crop damage despite control efforts in Egypt.
A farmers guide urges meeting mortgage payments to avoid foreclosures and suggests life insurance as a tool to pay off mortgages. It recommends 15 year endowment plans or coverage equal to the mortgage amount, ensuring funds for land purchase or improvements. Also notes flies carry disease and promotes FLYTOX insecticide.
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