Tomato Varieties and Garden News From 1569 Texas Journal
The article notes three new tomato varieties developed by Mexas ALM for early spring production, but they underperform compared to Homestead plants due to disease challenges. It discusses breeding aims, basic agricultural devices, and mentions Miss Booker’s trip with her parents. Also describes webworms infesting many trees, their effect on foliage, and simple control.
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Boeing
Ornett
Mexas Alm
Endangered Species Bill Aimed to Halt Illegal Trade
In February 1968 a Congressional newsletter notes the introduction of the Endangered Species Bill to curb import and interstate shipment of fish and wildlife taken illegally. The measure seeks international cooperation, urging a wildlife conference as 66 nations consider similar laws and urges the United States to lead in conservation efforts. The piece cites species in Texas such as the Texas red wolf and whooping crane as examples of at risk wildlife.
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Congress
International Union For Conservation. of Nature and Natural Resources
Texas
Senate
United States
International Union For Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Politician Reflects On Foreign Names Removal and Health Legislation
A speaker criticized officials for hints of abandoning allies and urged removing foreign names amid a Hill-Burton Hospital funding extension debate. He supported increased hospital beds and noted a three hour committee session with Secretary Hardin highlighting a lack of new Farm Program plans.
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House
Hardin
World Almanac notes on White Hover and 1878 events
Fragmentary text cites a World Almanac entry about the White Hover and mentions 1878 figures with names such as Rutherford B. Hayes presiding. The readables are garbled and unclear regarding specific events or dates.
Strawberry dessert recipes and 4 H clothing club notes
The article details strawberry pinwheel and upside down shortcake recipes using blackberries peaches and other fruits. It notes a 4 H clothing project with 23 girls overseen by leaders in Coolridge Sandy Mexia and Groesbeck set for June 23 at the Southwestern Electric meeting for the County Dress Revue.
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Coolridge
Sandy
Mexia
Groessbeck
Southswestern Electric
Unll
Clothig
Livestock Prices Mixed at Fort Worth Sale
At Fort Worth livestock sale, calves steady to higher with feeder heifers and choice steers showing gains. Cows and hogs were mostly steady. lean calves and stock cows found buyers around two hundred seventy three dollars for stock cattle with calves.
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Oos
Ai Fort Worth
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JW. Gooker
Frank Mitchell
Kosse
Congressional Newsletter
W.r.bob
Humphthats
World Almanac
Wien
Rwherford
Koeyhelr
Hander
Florene Hargin
Boushwsatern Electric Pereeee
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