Lea County Pastures Yield Limited in Irrigation Effort
Lea County Extension notes widespread failure of irrigated pastures due to seed inoculation, soil fertility, and weather, while some runs on the Williams ranch show success. A 13 acre trial with a 4700 grazing day yield from 50 steers produced 880 pounds beef at 1.87 lb daily, aided by a four-field rotation and sprinkler then flood irrigation. Livestock expansion and government programs are urged to bolster incomes, with parasite control using DDT and Rotenone highlighted alongside brood ewe and ram improvements in local sheep herds.
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W. H. Roberts
George Williams Ranch
Lea County
Romans Started Christmas Date
The article notes Christ’s birth was celebrated on December 25 in the fourth century while earlier nativity and baptism observances occurred on January 6. It cites the Philocalian Calendar of 354 as the first reference to Christmas and Britain’s first celebration in 598 after St Augustine baptized 10,000 converts.
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Britain
St. Augustine
Christmas Eve Minstrels Under Moonlit Laurels
William Wordsworth depicts a Christmas Eve scene near a cottage where minstrels play a tuned Christmas song. The lofty moon, thick laurels, and keen, cold air frame the night as the hardy musicians scrape chords and honor each household with merry wishes.
Grooming Care for the Convalescent
The text advises boosting a patient’s spirits with daily pampering for convalescents at any age. It covers hair care with a soft brush and cheesecloth with witch hazel, sponge baths ending with baby lotion, and pressure relief doughnuts from foam rubber. It also suggests mouth care, bright surroundings, and simple diversions to aid recovery.
Miles and Johnson Seek Governor Nominations in New Mexico
Congressman John E. Miles plans to announce within days whether he will run for governor and will host a press conference in his Santa Fe hotel room this week. Miles cites rising sentiment and defends his stance despite Senator Clinton Anderson urging him to exit. Albuquerque attorney Johnson remains a focal point as observers note Salazar’s subtle support for Johnson.
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John E. Miles
Miles
Santa Fe
Clinton Anderson
Anderson
Bryan
Johnson
Revenue Bureau
Victor Salazar
Salazar
Albuquerque
Woolgrowers Outlook for 1950 and local labor tensions
The Agricultural Outlook Digest projects a about ten percent drop in farm receipts and prices in 1950 for New Mexico woolgrowers, with net income down more than gross. Price support updates cushion declines, especially for fine wools, while market activity remains subdued. Separately, Carlsbad potash locals discuss strike dynamics, with union picketing and Taft Hartley law cited in labor dispute remarks.
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Bill Snyder
New Mexico
Agricultural Outlook Digest
New In
Boston
Choice Territory
CCC
Boston Clean
Carlsbad Potash
C. D. Smotherman
Rufus Poole
Smotherman
Potash Merger Accusation Roils Carlsbad Talks
A Carlsbad union official accuses the three major potash firms in the area of collusion to break the union as negotiations stall after a month of talks. The charge underscores tensions as workers seek a settlement.
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Carlsbad
Two Best Steers Crowned Grand at 50th International Show
Judge Roy Bean a 1240 pound Texas Hereford and Chino 8062 an 850 pound Maryland junior Hereford were named Grand and Reserve Grand Champion fat steers at the 50th Anniversary International Livestock Show in Chicago. Grand Champion sold for a record 11.50 a pound returning $15,155 to Pecos County 4-H Club, with $1,355 in prizes. Reserve Champion sold for 3.75 a pound.
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Chicago
Illinois
Roy Bean
Texas
Maryland
A. D. Weber
Kansas State College
Pecos County
Internationa Show
American Hereford Association of
Kansas City
Fort Stockton
Jack Allison
Steel
W. T. Pose
Chino Farms
Church Hill
Arthur McArthur
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Lea County Extension Service
Council of
Tours
Germany
Norway
Park Avenue
Michigan Boulevard
Champs Elysee
Main Street
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Chrysler-Plymouth
Hobbs North
Turner
City Hall
Hotpoint, Inc
Christ
Mas
Eaves
Stout and Hardy
William Wordsworth
Woolgrowers
LEA County State Bank
Ceer
Jackson's Chevrolet Company
Martin
Southwestern Playboys
Hobbs American Legion
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