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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
11
Photographs near Brady Texas show terraced farms with contour rows and strip crops that conserve soil and water. Terraces slow rainfall runoff and keep topsoil on the field, reducing erosion and flood hazards while storing moisture for summer crops.
County Agent Henry Grote extols trench silos as highly economical for feed preservation. He notes bulky stored feed equals three times the value of dry form, long storage without deterioration, and practical sizing and placement for daily use.
The notice lists hourly wage rates for various labor positions such as Laborer, Mechanic, Crane Operator, and Truck Driver with per diem values. It notes payment in advance for political announcements and cites the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for overtime rules. Plans are available at the office of G. W. Dabney in Austin, Texas, with usual rights reserved.
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