Five Sheet Classes Show How to Compare Cotton Linens
The Bureau of Home Economics analyzed 39 sheets and grouped them into five classes heavyweight muslin mediumweight muslin lightweight muslin fine count percale and percale. Percale sheets are the finest most expensive with thread counts over 200 and minimal sizing. The report urges manufacturers to publish minimum specs on labels including thread count weight sizing and dimensions. Texas port activity highlighted with Galveston and others handling cotton petroleum and related exports.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Ruth O Brien
Bureau
Texas ports fueled by man made harbors boost state commerce
Texas earns high ranking in U S shipping not just from coastline length but from thirteen deep water ports carved from silt by man. Houston leads this group ranking fourth in total commerce nationally behind New York Philadelphia and Duluth Superior. First
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Denton
Texas
Houston
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Duluth Superior
Sulphur Now Available For Goat Dipping
Mohair prices rise and dipping shown to save 0.5 to 1 pound of mohair per animal annually. County Agent D. D. Steele notes goat lice live on goats and a systematic dipping program cleans infested areas. Southern Acid and Sulphur promotes the use of wettable sulphur in lice control.
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D. D. Steele
Cultivation Limits Boost in Sugar Beets and Other Crops
USDA studies show deep cultivation and excessive tillage harm sugar beets, corn, potatoes, and cotton yields. Beets with minimal hoe passes matched yields of deeply cultivated plots, while heavy crusts and weed control favor shallow, timely tillage after rain. Similar nonpayoffs observed in potatoes, corn, and cotton across regions.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Department
Colorado Experiment Station
Presque Isle
Maine
Illinois
Nebraska
West Texas farmers stress superior beef cattle breeding
West Texas ranchers and 4-H boys emphasize superior breeding and care of cattle based on county agricultural reports. About 100 registered Hereford bulls were purchased in Reeves and Ward counties in two months, augmenting 200 bulls bought in 1936. Adam Wilson Jr of Kerr County reports a 97 percent calf crop from 114 calves of 118 cows, crediting winter and overall care.
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West Texas
Reeves
Ward
Pecos
Adam Wilson, Jr
Kerr County
West Texans Find Poultry a Profitable Side Line
Poultry provides a profitable sideline and sometimes main income for West Texans. Kendall County reports during March 13 flocks culled from 1596 hens with 402 discarded for low production. Culls were largely sold to finance baby chicks and pullets.
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Kendall County
Sulphur Demonstrations Planned by Extension Service
The Extension Service reports sulphur is being furnished for demonstrations. Last year thousands of goats were dipped with excellent results in the county. Goat raisers should request sulphur through the county agent. Several demonstrations are planned for May and June.
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May
Jime
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