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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
6
Austin E Burges provides practical guidance on mixing and handling concrete for farm construction. Emphasizes correct material quality, proper proportions, timely work before setting, moisture management, and fast coordinated teamwork to ensure durable, uniform concrete.
The article explains cement sand and gravel ratios for concrete, noting a sack of cement yields one cubic foot and weighs ninety four pounds. It describes the common 1 2 3 mix for sidewalks and walls and explains how gravel content varies with wall roughness and purpose, highlighting reinforced concrete as permanent when properly mixed and placed.
In College Station guidance stresses well braced and anchored corner posts for tight wire fences. A dead man eight feet back and cross bars prevent post rise, while longer nine foot braces of 4 by 4 lumber enhance durability.
Dean Harriet W. Hilcott recently appointed by the President to the National Defense Commission as a representative of consumers. The cash income of cotton growers rose from 464,300 in 1982 to 815,000,000 in 1939, including AAA payments.
The text praises easy collaboration and durable results, noting the joy of working with a product or process that remains reliable. It emphasizes pride in craftsmanship and lasting quality.
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