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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
5
Article by Thomas A. Booker of the Soil Conservation Service emphasizes careful management during the first one to three years after reseeding grass. It notes the plant's need for leaf surface, protection from overgrazing by cattle, and avoidance of sheep and goats. It recommends fencing or brush clumps to protect young grasses during establishment.
Meril G. Carter reports on Winter Speargrass Stipa in Kerr County Texas, its life cycle from dormancy after July August to renewed growth after heavy rains in September, and its seed characteristics which irritate animal hides. The grass favors deep clay soils, commonly grows with Buffalo grass, and despite heavy winter grazing remains widespread and valued by ranchers.
A community card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and after the death of Belmore Roberts, naming Dr Birt and Dr Perry, pallbearers, local volunteers and groups, plus clergy, choirs, Lions Club, Smith Funeral Home and floral offerings. The rest discusses pasture management and Stipa seed spread, grazing timing for warm season grasses, and various local ads for tires, appliances, and services including boot shop and washing machines, with visitors noted from Fredericksburg and Edinburg.
Mrs Walter Jungmann and her daughter and Mr and Mrs Albert Lang and Mrs Merry Wether of San Antonio were Harper visitors Tuesday. Rev and Mrs Jack Minter and children and Rev Minter's brother and family and Mrs Mansfield were visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs J C Mangold.
A mix of small ads offers hauling services by Egon Moe lendorf and Willie Strackbein in Harper Texas, a stainless steel sink bargain from Pfiester Appliance Co in Fredericksburg, multiple oil and lubricant products by H Welge Lewis of Fredericksburg, a used Electrolux kerosene refrigerator, and Kerrville Bakery advertises fine cakes pastries and bread. Ads include contact details and locations in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and Harper.
Howell E. Cobb of Brady seeks the county judgeship, entering the race with years of local service and a platform focused on reform, budgeting clarity, and sheriff oversight amid voter interest in leadership stability.
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