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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
3
The article argues diversification improves family health along with farm profits. It notes fruit vegetables milk eggs and poultry contribute to better nutrition beyond monetary gains and asks why the health link to diversification is less emphasized.
The Montgomery family in Motley County blends truck crops fruit trees vegetables dairy and poultry to sustain health and finances. J F Montgomery runs 20 acres with 135 in cotton 25 in fonserita 18 in maize and 112 in vegetables while 5 jerseys 5 hogs 75 hens and 150 chickens supply milk meat and eggs. The coexisting crop diversity yields year round fresh produce and a balanced diet supporting seven children with minimal illness. Financially a small deficit of about 75 dollars is offset by farm produce and labor.
A garbled remark references Bull Durham without Durham and suggests foreign nations pay for something, prompting confusion over the meaning and source.
Mrs. Montgomery cites common errors in orchard work. She notes turning plows damage feeder roots and deep plowing harms trees. Mr Montgomery uses Georgia stock and shallow plows to weed and loosen soil, followed by hoeing to keep weeds down. The text ends with another cause of lack of success with trees and fruit vines.
The article discusses destroying pests like borers and gnats protecting trees and grapevines. It details a home approach using a carbide lighting system with carbolic acid mixed as two ounces per ten gallons. Additionally it notes lace boots for sale and a local optician’s appearance on Trades Day with corduroy suits and regular pants available.
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