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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
2
Jefferson Jimplecate announces Tom Hicks and wife editors and publishers filed for second class mail under act of Congress March 3 1879 subscription pricing outside Marion and adjoining counties per year 2 06 inside and 3 00 outside
Public notice states the newspaper will correct any erroneous reflection on character or reputation of any person firm or corporation if brought to the publisher’s attention. The policy emphasizes prompt correction and accountability by the publication.
Readers are told about Mrs. T. C. Williams introducing Something New Fioral products. The notice highlights launching a college-themed display and selling items related to beauty and fragrance.
The Tow’ring Pines Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. T. C. Williams home to discuss making tiered tidbit trays. Mrs. R. C. Nichols took orders for materials. A 10 cent fine for absenteeism was voted. Members surprised Miss Cagle with a miscellaneous show and refreshments were served. They note a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station study on mass market floral items, including pot plants and cut flowers, and discuss distribution via grocery and variety stores. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Ridge and Denison visit Mrs. Albert Williams.
College Station reports range conditions in Texas are better than last year. A H Walker urges selling unneeded horses and aged animals, marketing steers or wethers, and using protein supplements. He advises stocking with planted grazing crops, storing hay, and rationing feed to balance winter needs.
College Station report notes lice infestations slow growth and reduce egg fertility in laying flocks. Lice hide on hosts, spreading fastest in cooler weather. a single pair can yield 120 000 offspring. Wormeli warns immediate control using roost paint fumigation with 1 percent lindane in oil, applied to roosts prior to roosting, plus a follow up within 10 days.
The specialist notes that brush control raises grass production and winter chemical treatment of trees is feasible when labor is available. He cites BSCO and C-320 brochures from the county agent and warns dips, sprays, and dusts to control lice require careful handling of each bird. Sanitation and early parasite inspection save flock performance and costs.
Expert M. K. Thornton urges using fallen leaves to enrich soil through composting. He notes the pile is simple to build with net wire and posts, layered with leaves and a fertilizer solution, shaping a saucer top to retain moisture for mulching flowers, shrubs, and vegetables.
UST A BIT PERSONAL records a series of family visits across Texas communities. Pete Boules and Cecil Boules with kin from Karnack visited Mrs. C S Boules. Mar tin Dies and Master Sgt M D Ward spoke at a Marshall Scout Leader banquet. San Antonio guests visited Mrs Ward's mother H H Bockman. Donald Cromer and family from Marshall visited his parents. W S Allen and Travis Bowden families from Marshall and Linden visited L F Craver. Pvt Travia Bogue of Ft Sill and many others joined at the home of Travis Bogue in Marshall.
Thornton suggests covering the pile with a shallow soil layer and turning the material occasionally to speed decomposition. Watering during dry weather helps composting, and in acidic soils add a cup of lime to the fertilizer to aid the process.
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