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Newspaper
Rio Grande Farmer
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
3
J W Taylor discusses selection methods for dairy cattle improving production. He warns against overreliance on famous sires and emphasizes evaluating individual ancestry, production records, and dam lines. The piece previews future discussions on bull associations, pedigrees, and practical farming tips for holiday parcel mail and timing.
The First Methodist church women held their annual meeting last Monday. Officers elected include President Viola Dronddus and Secretary E. Qewell. A December 8 food sale at Walker's grocery was planned. Members present included F L Glisson and N A Gehl among others.
The Agriculture Department report shows 218 cooperatives operating in 37 states with Idaho, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Missouri hosting the most. Each association owns bulls shared among members and rotates them every two years. Average block contains seven farmers and the system yields 22 percent more milk and 25 percent more butterfat from daughters, indicating improved herd productivity.
Readable weather data shows precipitation .38 inches, evaporation 9.44 inches, and mean temperature 61.47 degrees, 2.90 degrees below normal. Mean minimum 35.3 degrees, 2.90 degrees above normal, and mean maximum 69.0 degrees on the 10th. Maximum wind 30 mph, total movement 4462 miles, with prevailing direction north.
A Sunday note from the Presbyterian Church reports a good turnout despite weather. The 11:00 service features the second Advent sermon on Prophesies Concerning Christ with The Wonderful Child next. A congregational meeting follows to discuss the trustees report on the new church. Endeavor groups meet in the afternoon and evening with reader Miss Brownlee, and a rally at the Armory concludes the day.
Notice announces final account hearing for Henriette Jacoby estate in Dona Ana County New Mexico with date January 7 1924 and 11 AM at Las Cruces plus a separate 1923 demnity school lands selection notice for serial 024824 in Township 22 South Range 11 East N M P M requiring objections to be filed with the Las Cruces Land Office by a stated deadline.
The Mesilla valley church announces service times at St Andrew's North Alameda with morning prayers preaching Holy Communion on first Sunday and a 4:00 p m service on other Sundays. It notes a prosperous year, new residents, and plans to provide up-to-date services while asking members to prepare for holiday attendances.
Sunday school at 6 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m B P W W at 7 p m Evening worship at 7 p m Mid week prayer meeting at 7 p m Wednesdays Pastor A J Gross It will help solve your Christmas shopping problems to visit this store first J P Alexander AL1-29
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