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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
10
An editorial argues cotton farming is failing with prices down to 10 cents a pound and seed at 20 to 43 dollars per ton. It urges farmers to switch to livestock and soy beans, promoting dairy or beef cattle, hogs, and poultry as stable, year round income.
Purdue University experiment shows silage in cow diets sustains milk production versus hay only. Milk and fat produced more economically, body weights stay steadier, and cows prefer silage for palatability and availability.
An offer to subscribe to the Standard newspaper at a yearly rate of 1.50 is promoted. The ad highlights affordability and ongoing delivery. No dates or additional terms are provided in the readable text.
A concise guide explains roux as a ready thickener made from butter and flour, mixed and stored for quick use. The piece lists a menu including broiled mutton chops, rice with spinach, horseradish cream, Marlboro pie, and a gelatin dessert with whipped cream, nuts, and horseradish.
The article warns against contamination of milk and cream by filth and manure. It urges clean handling, dry barns, daily manure removal, clean bedding, good ventilation, and timing of sweeping and cow carrying to prevent odor and spoilage before milking.
Clifton Davis of Morgan County Illinois reports ten bushels more corn per dollar spent after liming his fields. University of Illinois expert C M Linsley notes two limed crops yielded 60 extra bushels per acre versus unfertilized land. A 3 to 1 application cost about $6 with long lasting soil benefits and improved corn quality from prior sweet clover in the soil.
Farmers pursue self produced seed to beat market quality. The article notes 2500 to 3000 acres of onion sets grown annually in Louisville Louisville Chicago Platte River Nebraska and southern New Jersey. It describes soil suitability and seed and set production methods including seed harvest timing and sorting by flotation to remove inferior seed. It highlights regional practices around Louisville New Jersey and California and references Farmers Bulletin 434 F offering free guidance for home producers.
Jim Carroll, 40, of Corsicana, died in a Dallas hospital after a pistol he was cleaning discharged. He told police and hospital staff there were no witnesses to the accident. Carroll said his wife lived in Corsicana.
The State Department of Health notes colds top inquiries among diseases and explains transmission. Colds spread via sneezing coughing kissing and handshakes, with hand washing and avoiding shared utensils urged to curb contagion.
A brisk dialogue captures intergenerational clash as a modern girl claims one thing while her grandmother counters with a sharp retort about propriety and knee caps, reflecting old versus new attitudes toward courting and modesty.
The article explains that colds arise from a germ carried in the body and worsened by rundown health and unhygienic habits. Prevention centers on proper diet moderate exercise and regular sleep. Recognize a cold by headache indisposition aching bones watery eyes sore throat and frequent sneezing. Wash hands often to curb hand to mouth infections.
Beaumont Texas November 2 A tract of 175 acres is to be planted in radishes as part of a truck gardening project in Jefferson County. The 785 acre garden will include 200 acres of carrots 175 acres of beets 175 acres of turnips and 60 acres of English peas. Marketing plans were completed before the planting began.
Corner lots 150 by 200 facing three streets. Five room house with cistern and well, electric motor, tank and car house. Near both schools. For particulars phone 176. 44-4.)-t)
The article warns creameries to keep standardized cream tests steady at 20 percent for coffee cream or 40 percent for whipping. Small changes in separator speed or milk temperature can cause large test variations and higher losses, whether using worn equipment or imbalanced bowls. Modern machines with power help maintain constant speed and reduce labor.
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