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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1939
Page
6
A Texas report on the 1938 farm program shows soil building practices conserved about five of ten acres of land for every ten degraded. Legumes, alfalfa and green manures covered 6.5 million acres. contour farming and terracing boosted moisture use and reduced erosion with payments totaling around 4.9 million dollars.
A Pecos Grand Theatre feature honors nursing with Four Girls in White. Florence Rice Ana Merkel Ann Rutherford Mary Howard star alongside Alan Marshal Kent Taylor Buddy Ebsen Jessie Ralph in a companion piece to Men in White. The plot follows Norma Page and three peers as they enter nursing for varied aims.
In 1938 Texas added 149 new farmers cooperative associations, bringing total cooperatives to 740. Gins led with 80 new members, rural electrification coops added 37, active groups span 193 counties, with over 150000 members. Local neighbor groups now dominate large centralized co ops in the state.
A meter reader, a traveling salesman, a stenographer and a social registry will lead an amateur grand opera production in Raleigh North Carolina. The cast combines everyday professions into a theatrical event showcasing local talent.
Down The Trail reports a large livestock sale led by J. E. Couch and associates with about a hundred cattle selling to strong prices. Buyers came from long distances, with cattle, horses, and mules from Sierra Blanca also sold. Roping matches drew interest among Cowboys and ranchmen from Carlsbad, Roswell, Stockton, and West Texas, featuring McElroy, Norton, and other noted ropers.
Inaccurate age data can delay old age insurance lump payments under the Social Security Act. The boards explain proof of age is required for claims over $100 for those reaching 65, with options including birth certificates baptismal records and affidavits. The board notes difficulties for seniors in obtaining primary evidence and outlines acceptable alternatives.
Washington April 6 The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation reports Texas insured associations hold 57 794 000 in private investments as of March 1 1939. February loans on homes total 2 063 000 across 120 associations under the direct reduction plan. By March 1 direct loans reached 62 791 000 with Pecos listed among insured Texas associations.
The statement contrasts numeric definitions: an American billion equals one thousand million, whereas an English billion equals one thousand thousand million, highlighting historical variances in long and short scale usage.
The text outlines that various documents showing an individual's age may be submitted if they were expected before August 14, 1935. It emphasizes that a wide range of document types could be used to prove age under those conditions.
Forty seven Reeves county ranchers who took part in the 1938 AAA range program have begun signing applications for the 39 program. County Agent Ted Johnston announced this week that applications are being received daily and that at least 50 ranchers are expected to sign. The final date to sign is April 15. England has 15 Lord Mayors.
A fragmented OCR snippet references beef protein quality and a product described as Brawny mu protein. It resembles an advertisement note about meat protein during rainy conditions.
A teaspoon of cold water added to the egg white before beating doubles the meringue quantity. This simple adjustment inflates volume without altering core ingredients. The tweak appears as a practical kitchen advice for better airy texture.
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