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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1930

Page

11

New Egg Laying Record Set in Southwest Contest

The South west National Egg Laying Contest reports the best U S record this year with 35 regional contests. San Antonio leads in points and eggs, while Stockdale and Ware Farm top local totals. The record reflects 152 656 eggs produced and 146 310.65 points across the event with wards to individual hens and pens including Smith Poultry Farm and Cardwell Hilltop Leghorn Farm.

United States W. F Taylor British Columbia San Antonio Selma Cal Taylor Texas Texas A. & M. College Dallas Stockdale Wilson County Smith Poultry Farm Ware Poultry Farm Mobile Ala W. A. Seid Ware Farm Cardwell Elmendorf Seidel's Ware's

Second Flood In 24 Hours Invades Brady Plaza

Brady Texas reports a second daily flood from the Brady River invading the courthouse plaza for hours, reaching 16 inches at night. About 400 feet of Santa Fe track was washed out, and 100 to 150 residents evacuated with Red Cross sheltering 40. Damages cited include last week’s more than 300000 dollars.

Brady Tex Brady River Counthouse Square Santa Fe Whiteland Melvin Eden South Fork Red Cross Courthouse Plaza Businss

Pigs Outpace Others in Ohio State Feeding Trial

At Wooster Ohio State agricultural experiment station pigs fed on grain and mixed clover pasture made faster gains than peers in a controlled feeding experiment.

Ohio State Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster

Hens Produce 275 Points Across 25 Birds in Report

A farm tally shows 25 hens yielding over 275 points in total. The note references Hawk, Alamo and Scott brand work clothing at Juenke and Schoenewolf.

700 Acre Ranch Near Fred One Mile

A 700 acre ranch sits about one mile from Fred offering open ranges and potential development. Nearby roads and parcels outline the property, with acreage and access details readable from the listing.

Turkey Grading Rules Tightened At Fall Meeting

Texas turkey buyers of the Southwstern Produce Dealers Association outlined new grading standards to prevent market glut and protect profits. Grade A hens must exceed nine pounds and toms over fourteen. underweight birds go undergrade with price deductions. A shortened dressing window before Thanksgiving will curb shipments. spring convention planned for Houston with new officers led by Leonardt, Emerson, Powell, and Finley.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Southwstern Produce Dealers’ Association Th Association Orde Houstion B. C. Leonardt Goliad H. H Emerson North Texas W. W. Powell San Antonio South Texas R. M. Finley Sherman

Grass Under Trees Gets Summer Care Boost

Ohio university specialists advise liberal watering and nitrate fertilizer at two pounds per 1000 square feet every two weeks during summer to aid grass growing under trees when food and water are scarce.

Ohio University

Deputy Sheriff Killed by Auto in Houston

Chief Deputy Sheriff Frank P. Bell 53 of Richmond Fort Bend County died after being struck by a car driven by Dr H L Kirkham as he stopped to aid victims of a prior crash. Kirkham was charged with negligent homicide. Bell’s wife accompanied him. several others were injured in the earlier accident near Sheldon. victims were R Wilkerson 18 L R Wilkerson 26 and Wodrow Bryce 10.

Houston Tex Frank P. Bell Richmond Fort Bend Bell H. L. Kirkham Kirkham Sanford Echmond R. Wilkerson L. R. Wilkerson Wodrow Bryce Wodrow Sheldon

Bordeaux mixture controls potato leaf hoppers on crops

Bordeaux mixture using the 4-4-50 formula is needed for effective control of potato leaf hoppers on potatoes beans sugar beets or other crops. In favorable weather leaf hoppers can wipe out a crop in one to two weeks without thorough spraying and even with few natural enemies.

Wood for Sale Cord Wood Dry and Solid

Cord wood sold at five dollars per cord with four cord-load option. Delivery available promptly. See or call Anton Schmidtzensky at phone number 46F2-1.

Anton Schmidtzensky

Autoist Burned to Death in Car

Bonham Texas October 13 Fannin County Clerk F C Priestly was burned to death in his automobile in Sulphur Creek bottom between Ladonia and Bonham after dropping his wife at Landonia his former home He was found seated at the wheel while the car burned and is believed to have died before help arrived The fire origin remains unexplained Priestly was a cripple and could not abandon the vehicle.

Bonham Tex F. C. Priestly Fannin County Ladonia Priestly Landonia

Ground Millet and Lighting Tips for Livestock Feed

Millet is rarely fed whole to livestock and must be ground for digestion. If pallets use artificial light, start in the first week of November as days shorten. Turn lights on and off regularly and use a reflector on the lamps.

Rubber boots and slickers on rain gear sale

Rubber boots over shoes and slickers with raincoats in stock. Weather gear displays emphasize waterproof coverage for wet season needs. Local shop offers durable rubber footwear and outerwear for rain and slush.

Schedules Estbo Und Down Times

A compact schedule listing various down times and intervals such as 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:56 2:05 2:30 2:40 10:10 9:55 9:30 1:30 9:20 1:20.

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