Cotton leaf worm and the boll worm control notes
Entomologist R R Reppert reports cotton leaf worm infestation slower than feared due to dry heat, with regional damage possible. Control methods include dusting with arsenicals via machinery or pole and bag methods, using calcium arsenate or lead arsenate, Paris green mixtures, or liquid sprays. Rates and additives detailed. spraying risks plant damage. pink bollworm size and feeding behavior noted.
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Paris
Paris Green
Texas
Taubenhaus
College Station
Rainy period boosts county crops and ranges
Across the county persistent cold rains have fallen daily this week. Junction and other areas received showers with a heavy Sunday rain expanding from the Kerr County line east of Secovia to the Sutton County line, helping Telegraph community where over an inch fell and improving range and late crop conditions.
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Junction
Kerr County
Secovia
Sutton County
Wiggley’s Drug Store to Open in Junction
Signs on the new building announce Wiggley’s Drug Store named for the Braley family’s son. George Braley and wife plan November opening after buying stock, while George continues managing his furniture business in the interim. The town’s Eagle plant invites fair visitors to tour the modern printing facility. Geneva Duderstadt has accepted a teaching post at the Old Knoxville School this year.
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Junction
Wiggley’s
A. L. Hartley
George Braley
Wiggley
Nick
George
The
Eagle
Hodges Hotel Improves Appearance and Conveniences
Mrs. R J Motley proprietor of the Hodges Hotel south of the Court House is adding improvements. The front staircase is removed the lobby enlarged and new windows added. A lavatory and bath with hot and cold water will be installed adjoining the lobby with a second floor bath converted between two guest rooms. The dining room entrance is doubled in width with French doors. Joe Ramsey handles the work which will enhance the hotel’s appeal and guest convenience.
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R. J. Motley
Hodges Hotel
Court House
Joe Ramsey
Junction Hotels
Roosevelt Round-Ups and Local Doings in Roosevelt
Rain visited Roosevelt last Sunday and hopes rise for more. Edith Lurber visits Kerrville with family. Mrs. Goodall hosts August reunion for ten children and nineteen grandchildren including Watkins of Brady and Adams near Eldorado. Eastern Star day draws large crowd. Junction visitors attend Masonic lodge. Notables: J. B. Fisher sells cow herd to Jenkins Wooten. Barrett moves to Katemey Mason County for gin business. local crop outlook fair. Wm. Wilson returns to Phillip Joseph store after stint at Big Lake.
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Roosevelt
Roy Blackburn
Junction
Masonic Lodge
Will Lurber
Clarence Taylor
Will Taylor
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R. R. Reppert
Extension Service
Webb
Sonora
Justice of the Peace
Fritz
Abilene
First National Bank
Abilene Bank
O.k
Gibbs
Frank Patterson
DeLeon
Kimble County
Schreiner Park
BY A. T
Mister Jones
White House
Swampscott
Geneva Duderstadt
Noxville
J. B. Fisher
Jenkins and Wooten
Melvin
B. B. Reese
King Fisher
E. H. Rothmann
W. W. Barrett
Katemey
Mason County
Wm. Wilson
Big Lake
Phillip Joseph
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