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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1924
Page
6
Farmers across Texas fear grasshopper outbreaks after last year’s damage. Entomologist BR Reppert notes dry weather drove hoppers into fields last season, but moist soil may keep them in pastures this year. A tested poison bran mix is advised, spread at dawn or dusk, covering about five acres each application. Community action urged for widespread infestations.
A fragmented wartime style list discusses steps for agricultural pest control including consulting wholesale drug companies in larger Texas cities for supplies and prices of poison. It proposes a county revolving fund to buy poison and sell to farmers at cost, quick action if hoppers threaten crops, central mixing plants, persistent efforts until insects are destroyed, and county agent assistance from the Extension Entomologist. It also notes monitoring insect numbers in pastures and along fences and acting if populations are abundant.
Experiments in Montana show amyl acetate can replace lemon juice in grasshopper poison bait. The preferred formula uses wheat bran, bran, molasses, and amyl acetate, with a Texas test showing success though not fully endorsed. Farmers are advised to start with the first formula and test the amyl acetate variant on a small scale.
Fort Worth Texas May 7 Dentists at a convention plan a months long study on whether bad teeth affect health and crime. Dr O K Mayo cites that about 90 percent of criminals have defective teeth and health impact may reduce will power. Sheriff gives permission to test prisoners by improving teeth and recording results. Giddings Texas May 6 Deputy Sheriff Pat Black overpowered by three white prisoners who escaped after grabbing his pistol. he fired a shot and citizens chased and recaptured the trio.
New patterns in dress goods just arrived at Schroeder Bros. Perfection and Nesco Cook Oil stoves with and without bakers are in stock. Otto Kolmeier Holeproof Hose for ladies also arrived in all colors. Seed items from Field and Garden Seed H Maier cash grocery.
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