Free State Farming Notes Highlight Cotton Thrips and Dust Timing
County Agent Todd W Berry warns thrips causing heavy cotton damage in observed fields and urges control measures. Sprays outperform dust on young cotton, but dusting late in the afternoon or at night avoids dew washoff. dry leaves help dust adherence. Watermelons progress with fruit. farmers should monitor for anthracnose and apply 61X White Diamond dust (six to seven percent copper) as needed to prevent spread.
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Todd W. Berry
Alfalfa Yields and 4-H Camp Plans Highlight County Notes
J B Roberts reports 314 bales of alfalfa from second cut at Turner community with November 1952 seeding paying seed and fertilizer costs by 1959. Upshur County farmers note six year alfalfa stands and tomato yields limited by green wraps. With state contests done, 4-H members eye 85 upcoming contests and district and county encampments next month. county camp set for July 15 18 17 with letters sent to members and a planning meeting for Sears pigs and feeding demonstrations.
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J.B. Roberts
Turnerommunity
Ailata Wa
Roberts
Upshur
Sears
Fort Worth Livestock Market Eyes Maintained Monday Open
Ted Gouldy reports the Fort Worth yards will open Monday as usual due to seasonal cattle and sheep movement. Observers say Southwestern producers have cut losses with strong marketing, and Tuesday sales have grown, aided by transport shortages and stable prices. Hog prices halted a June slide, with 50 cent gains. top cattle at $21.50, sows $14 to $18 amid lighter national cattle runs and mixed demand for cows and stockers.
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Ted Gouldy
Fort Worth
Contom
Middle West
Eastern Seaboard
Unclear Message about Saldeci Se Detenfit Relief
Fragmentary notice discusses a product offering temporary consolation for the family. It mentions relief from stomach sourness and constipation and promises a money back offer via mail to Box 260 York 48, N. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details about a real event or organization.
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York
Livestockmen Warned Of Screw Worm Danger
Texas stockmen are advised to watch for screw worms and treat all livestock wounds to prevent worm infestation. Extension entomologist Neal M. Randolph cites mild winters as triggering early worm buildup and recommends EO-35 with lindane for weekly applications, noting one application suffices except in severe weather.
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Texas
Neal M. Randolph
Randolph
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