Turkey finishing tips boost Thanksgiving market profits
Farmers told it takes four to six pounds of grain to gain one pound in turkeys with finish weight key to price. Finishing ahead for Thanksgiving and then Christmas aids value, while green range and cheap grains help. Local growers discuss demand, regional competition, and the need to avoid underfeeding as they prepare poultry for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Floyd J. Carr
San Angelo
Junction
A. W. Jacob
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Pecan Growers Meet in Brownwood West Texas
West Texas pecan growers met in Brownwood to discuss increasing yields and better prices. Experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture offered guidance on production while marketing barriers remained. A motion sought exemption for pecan workers from the federal wage hour bill and opposed duty free cashew imports. About 60 growers attended. Bert Fletcher was elected president, E. H. Norris vice president, and Joe Hamilton secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Brownwood
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
J. L. Rainey
San Angelo
Department of Agriculture
Bert Fletcher
Bronte
West Texas Pecan Grower's Association
E. H
State Agriculture Department
C. B. Nickels
Sutton County Ranch Deal Is Largest In Years
A San Angelo report notes the sale as the largest West Texas ranch deal in years. Halbert gains 13 000 acres adjoining his 16 000 acre ranch. McIntosh acquires 5 000 for his operations. Powell sells his portion and plans to lease back 12 months while continuing sheep and cattle on the sold tract. McKnight, an early Hereford breeder, is linked to the Flying U ranch. The deal spans parcels along the Sonora Fort McKavett road and includes adjacent holdings formerly owned by Luke Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Halbert
Mann
Mann Con . Co
San Angelo
West Texas
Halbert
McIntosh
Mr. Powell
South Madison
L. P. Powell
Sam E. McKnight
Carrizo Sp
Flying U Ranch
Sonora
Fort McKavett
Aection Ranch
Ft McKavett
Luke Thompson
Powell
London School News Highlights New Pupils and Activities
The London School reports enrollment reaching 117 with new freshmen this week. Home room mothers chosen for grades. library emphasized as essential for reading culture and study support. Superintendent Wheeler's Junction trip, football workouts, and new players Bill Bishop and France De'Spain join the Lobos. Girls prep a pep squad as persistency and civic duties are urged for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark V. Wheeler
Junction
Wheeler
Mason
Menard
Bill Bishop
France de
Spain
Lobos
Winnie Cummins
Political Announcements and Local Notices
A fragmented column lists political announcements for state and county offices including Penrose Metcalfe and J B Randolph, notes on public school aims, and visits by Mrs. Quincy Thiers and Mrs. Wyatt. It mentions the Tea Cup community and local social visits, plus a line about back copies and doll borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Quincy Thiers
Tom Walton
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T. C. Richardson
Aes
George Ashburn
Crane
Jerry Hardesty
Iraan
Tollie Kennemer
Jim Harkrider
Marjorie Ann
Hrady
H. P. Rankin
Lubbock
Jake Rankin
Rakin
M Rankin
Jake
J. P. Chambers
Fred Pabst
Dan St Clair
Ivy Community
Luther McDor
Boerne
Tonetion
J. N. Hodges
Mrs
Roy Bird
Bessie McDonough
Wilma
Kerrville
Kimble County
of All Lands PLC County
Holekamp
Blackburn
Mgr
Pecan
Sutton County
P.P. McIntosh
J. 5. Chapman
S. W. Kennemer
London School News
PITT
Marshall Goldberg
Universitysburgh
Panthers
Goldberg
S'ls
Elkins
W. Va
Lawrence
Penrose Metcalfe
Gilmer
Joe G. Montague
J. B. Randolph
Ramsey Randolph
Graham
Shei
Annie Highsmith
Coke R. Stevenson, Jr
C. E. Reid
R. H. Spiller
Nii Stanley Adams
Istoner Precinct No. & Moore
J. W. McLendon
F. Grobe
Billy
Loma Belle Jarvis
Rex Baker
Eagle
Mrs Wyatt
Little Laughter
Carnie Sue
America
American Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal Breeder's Gavette
Blade & Ledger Silent
Ameri Country Home Farm Journal
Gentlewoman
Home Circle Cappers Farmer ‘the Home Friend
Home Arts
Needlecramaschold Magazine
Leghorn World
Mother's Home Life
Pachfinder
Rhode Island
Red Journa
Plymouth Rock Monthly
Successful Farming
Woman's World
Home Offer
McCall's Magazine ‘Woman's World
Good Stories
Farm Journal
Story Offer This Newspaper
Magor
Croupa
Christian Herald Pictorial Review
Romantic Stories
Silver Seven Screen Book
Household Magazine
Better Homes & Gardens
Needlecraft
Poulery J
Teeer
Sreeder
Blade & Ledger Country Home Cappers
Farmer Farm Journal
Arts
Needlecra Home Friend
Ssebold Magazine
Norn World
Home Life
Paria
Ssfus Rman Roultry Tribune
Uber
Oss
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