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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
7
The article warns Texas agriculture faces serious danger from dust storms and low moisture, risking cropland, with forecasts of continued drought. It calls for full state and local conservation efforts, notes lack of federal aid, and highlights need for pasture restoration funding and farmer action.
A Public Health Service scientist notes 24 dog borne and 12 cat borne diseases in North America. Rabies is serious but controllable by vaccination and bite treatment. Parasites like hookworm and ticks spread to people. Dogs and cats can also receive human drugs such as tetramycin, shown effective in 44 dogs and 9 cats.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Committee and allied groups in Gillespie Kendall and Blanco Counties advance a Farm to Market road project to connect Fredericksburg to Blanco. A 24 member meeting, six miles built near Blanco, and plans for early construction of the remaining mileage in the county were discussed. Tom Schmidt chairs the three county committee with Almon Kirchhoff serving as secretary.
A Washington Kyat summary notes the U S Tariff Commission recommends import fees on foreign wool to keep prices near the domestic parity level set at 90 percent. The move aims to help CCC stockpile disposal and stabilize the market, with a hearing held at President Eisenhower’s request last September.
Texas DPS director Homer Garrison Jr says inspections proceed smoothly with 65 percent of owners checked and weekly rate about 150,000. He warns nearly a million motorists who have not yet complied that April 15 stickers are required or face court action. Also notes stations can handle remaining vehicles before the deadline.
The County Drouth Committee set new rules allowing second drouth emergency feed applications 15 days after corn or wheat arrival. Farmers must have fed at least half of prior supply before signing up. maximum 30 days supply at any time. Also notes visits by Mrs. Bernhard Bazley and Kidd to Mrs. Cole in Kerrville.
Mrs. Ben Sagebiel and her son Christian of Castell visited her brother Otto Rahe and Mrs. Rahe on Sunday, sharing family time and greetings with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Kneese spent part of Sunday visiting Mrs Kneeses parents Mr and Mrs Hugo Ahrens in a family outing noted in local social columns.
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