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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
8
A United States Department of Agriculture visit urges farmers to treat seed wheat for smut before fall planting. Brown says one cent per bushel suffices, with a simple formaldehyde and water mix to coat grain by floating in a barrel method.
The Texas Department of Agriculture reports the 1918 cotton cost at 35 cents per 160 pounds of lint and urges farmers merchants and banks to hold for at least 35 cents. It condemns speculative price fixing and calls for coordinated action to ensure the price covers production cost and honors wartime obligations.
A testimonial from Mrs. R. J. Hays of Austin Texas praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues. The ad claims numerous local endorsements and urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY is listed as the maker.
A notice urges readers across the South to refrain from selling cotton below 35 cents. It states the message will circulate by Monday, October 21 and urges widespread awareness before any sale at a lower price.
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