Market crops on hoof and in bottle urged
In the October issue of Texas Opportunities from Texas Power and Light Company Wellington Brink argues for beef and dairy marketing. He traces Texas ranching origins, praises early packers, and says beef and milk provide year round income, urging investment in packing houses creameries and dairy plants.
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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
The article debunks the idea that only low producing cows require care arguing that improving feeds for average cows yields better returns. It cites Iowa cow testing data showing the cheapest feed herds are often less profitable due to insufficient nutrition to reach maximum output.
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Iowa
Cleaning Milking Machines for Bacteria Control
James D. Brew of the New York State College of Agriculture explains essential cleaning practices for milking machines. After milking, flush units with cold water, then hot water with washing powder, followed by three rinses. Scrub parts, disinfect rubber, and obtain Bulletin E 43 from Ithaca for full instructions.
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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 Finds Reported in Texas Tests
The Interior Department announced Texas potash mineral discoveries from two Bureau of Mines test holes in Crane and Winkler Counties. The 12th hole yielded carnallite sylvite langbenite and kerserite, though quantities are not yet commercially valuable.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Texas
Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Department of Commerce
New Mexico
Crane
Winkler
Large shipment of boys dress shirts arrived
Schroeder Bros announce a large shipment of boys dress shirts arriving for inventory and sale, highlighting new styles and sizes available for customers.
Diversify for Farm Products Says Expert
W H Darrow extension editor at A and M College argues in Texas Opportunities that diversification is a strategic, stabilizing move for farmers. He notes many Texas farmers build related enterprises around specialties to spread labor and smooth income year round.
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Master Farmers of
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
San Angelo Texas October 18 inspectors for the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association travel statewide. An inspector arrested a man for stealing 107 head of goats from Renfroe Brothers of Menard two years earlier. Fire branding helps reduce theft as more goats are recovered nationwide. Texas reports 1100 sheep brands registered.
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San Angelo
Tex
Plains
Renfroe Brothers
Menard
Charley Miller
Walter Spears
Miller
Water supply linked to ropy milk on dairy farms
The article warns that impure stagnant water on farms fosters ropy milk bacteria. Cows drinking from dirty troughs spread contamination. fresh clean water reduces risk. Regular inspection of pasture water is urged, noting cows need more water in hot weather. Subscriptions promoted for the STANDARD.
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Iblilsa
Purification Cure Promised in Calotabs Sales Pitch
An advertisement urges readers to purify the body with Calotabs as a path to better health. It claims physicians endorse complete system purification and offers a family package with directions for 35 cents.
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Nature
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