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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
2
A Western field article argues soil conservation via terraces boosts yields and reduces erosion. It cites Spur station experiments showing bare plots lose significant water and soil, while terraced and well sodded plots retain water and yield more cotton.
The text explains natural outlets and key terraces to manage rainwater on slopes. It notes that terraces must align with land conditions, that richer soil should be terraced first to prevent erosion, and that terraces hold soil and moisture but do not replace soil quality. It emphasizes stewardship for future generations.
An article by W H Darrow highlights farm and home demonstration work across Texas. It cites 331 food containers per family this year for 17 members of Veal Station Club, Arma Link feeding 120 white face calves, Mrs GO Blankenship earning 3.72 daily from canning, and 4 H boys in Howard county yielding 2000 to 2500 pounds of Milo per acre. It notes terracing boosting yields and local farm pride, with mentions of Neville Hopkins and G Skeen, plus Delta county terraces and Everett Brothers Estate in Colorado County with evidence of canning 200 Hegari in a trench.
Pure bred Bronze turkeys for sale by Mrs J W Winkel in Liano Texas. Good type full spot rainbow tails advertised at a reasonable price. Phone $812 listings indicate contact details for purchase.
Public notice from Percy Franklin states all lands owned or controlled are posted under state trespass laws. No hunting trapping or depredation allowed and violations will be prosecuted. Keep out.
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