Market Crops On Hoof And In Bottle Urged
Wellington Brink sets the October issue theme for Texas Opportunities, a Texas Power and Light Company publication. He traces Texas growth from pioneering beef and dairy to modern packing plants and milk facilities, praising figures like Hall and Goodnight while urging beef and milk as profitable, year round farm income and stressing feed diversity and plow cultivation.
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Wellington Brink
Texas Opportunities
Texas Power and Light Company
Texas
Brink
W.S. Hall
Goodnight
Schreiner
Pryor
Saunders
FALACIES IN FEEDING CAUSE LOW PRODUCTION
Farmers often cling to the fallacy that low producing cows justify poor feeding. Records show cows that receive balanced, adequate nutrition produce more and yield higher profits, even if overall costs rise. Poor rations limit milk output and profits, while efficient feeding boosts returns on average cows.
Milking Machine Cleaning Advice from New York Expert
James D. Brew of the New York State College of Agriculture urges thorough cleaning of milking machines. He recommends a cold rinse, hot wash with washing powder, repeated three times, and brushing of all parts. Complete guidance is available in Bulletin E 43 from Ithaca, New York.
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James D. Brew
New York State College of Agriculture
Office of Publication
State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Potash Mineral Findings Reported in Texas Tests
The Interior Department announced discoveries in Texas from two Bureau of Mines test holes in Crane and Winkler counties showing beds of pelhalite and, in the 12th hole, carnallite sylvite langbenite and kerserite. While not yet commercially valuable due to small quantities, the findings raise questions about potash chloride ranges and potential future sources near the 12th test area.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Texas
Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Department of Commerce
New Mexico
Crane
Winkler
Diversify for Farm Products Says Expert
W H Darrow extension editor of Texas A and M College argues in Texas Opportunities that diversification is essential for farmers. He notes Texas farmers build related enterprises with their specialties to distribute labor and stabilize income, shifting from poultry to dairy as a prominent trend. John W Carpenter of Texas Power and Light promotes mill and dairy plants and rural electrification, aiding state economic growth.
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Texas
W. H. Darrow
A. and M. College of Texas
Texas Opportunities
Texas Power and Light Company
John W. Carpenter
Dan Moody
Texas Industrial Committee
Goats Recovered Two Years After Theft in Texas
Inspectors for the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association report statewide reach and successful recoveries across Texas. One case led to arrest for stealing 107 goats from Renfroe Brothers of Menard. Fire branding spreads to curb theft as 1,100 sheep brands are registered in the state.
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San Angelo
Tex
Plains
Renfroe Brothers of
Menard
Charley Miller
Walter Spears
Miller
Texas
Water quality study links ropy milk to impure water
Discussion urges dairy farmers to inspect and improve water supplies. Stagnant pools near pastures can harbor bacteria causing ropy milk. cows walking through dirty areas contaminate udders and milking pails. Clean troughs and regular checks, especially in hot weather, are recommended.
Purification Promises Health Through Calotabs Course
Doctors endorse purification as foundation of health. Try Calotabs for a thorough system cleanse once or twice weekly over several weeks. A family package with directions costs 85 cents at drugstores.
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Nature
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