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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1917

Page

13

Peanut fed hogs prompt dockage concern by packers

An investigation by J. Patterson of the State Department of Agriculture analyzes dockage of peanut meal fed pork. Officials warn that peanut heavy rations can render meat oily and reduce value, urging balanced feeding and potential market action to create demand for peanut fed meat. Federal and state inspectors discuss cooperation to ensure meat quality and avoid mislabeling in packing plants.

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Women Gardeners Lead New Movement in County

A report from Chicago outlines a growing association of women gardeners led by notable members from Texas and Illinois. The group aims to expand membership, train women in farming tasks, and broaden outdoor activities while supporting livestock, grain and vegetable cultivation across communities.

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War Emergency Work In Small Town Led By Resident Leader

War time measures described by Charles Luther Path and Mayor G Moul Tym outline demands for conserving food and fuel. Residents discuss cane crops and community cannery efforts, with prizes for canned vegetables and large-scale shipments to Laurel. Officials report switching from horses to automobiles and reducing fuel use in city operations to support war production and food supply.

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Farmers urged to plant more wheat in drought year

In Texas, farmers face a dry year with poor wheat and forage prospects. Officials urge increased wheat planting to bolster stock and offset anticipated feed shortages. Experts warn of low yields, urging preventive measures and continued planting through the season to sustain cattle and pasture.

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First Frost Data for Farmers From Weather Bureau

A Washington DC summary from the United States Weather Bureau lists frost occurrence patterns by region. It notes frost events most often around late September to early October in the northern plains and upper Midwest, with later frosts in the Deep South and coastal areas, and potential freezes by mid November in parts of Oklahoma Texas and Georgia.

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Turnips for Fall Gardens Amid Agricultural Bulletin

A National crops bulletin highlights turnips as a valuable second crop. It notes edible roots and greens, recommends early sowing, proper thinning, and storing in pits or cellars for winter use. Varieties include Purple Top, Globe, Seven Top and Yellow Aberdeen. South regions favor milder turnovers.

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Purple Top Variety Seed Note

A terse fragment notes a purple top variety seed with emphasis on quality and spacing, suggesting a compact, well spaced horticultural entry. The text hints at specific seed quality and planting guidance though details are sparse.

Conditions Not Suited For Women Workers

A discussion from The Gazette argues against rapidly expanding women workers in railways. It urges careful study of task suitability, training, supervision, and shop safety, noting some roles can be filled by women but calls for gradual implementation and proper facilities, including segregated breaks and first aid.

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Tractors Boost Farm Output Say Two Brothers Demonstrate

A fragmentary farm note describes two brothers who already owned a tractor and added another for winter plowing. They compare costs, noting savings from earlier years and detailing how the new machine increased efficiency, with quoted figures on expenses and potential labor savings.

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Pheasants Proposed as Chickens In Indiana Plan

N W Talbot secretary of the Game Bird Society of Soni Bend Indiana organized to promote domestic propagation of Chinese pheasant and other game birds and to secure laws encouraging their raising and sale The winter price for eggs may rise and pheasants promise profitable poultry use with less feed A stately pheasant weighs about 3 to 31/2 pounds and lays not required The society advocates enactment of laws to allow poultry birds and stocks while discouraging bans and transport restrictions

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Trade and Credit Shifts Mark Weekly Market Report

NEIY YORI Sept 15 Weekly trade conditions show growing demand for fall goods and rising industrial outputs though credit controls and uncertainty persist. Excess profits fear, debt funding, and wavering capital influence purchasing, while government actions and weather amid broader markets shape merchants' cautious optimism. Ranks show clear buys totaling $76,198,000.

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Velvet beans promise weed pest control in Texas farming

A Texas experiment station bulletin discusses velvet beans as a green manure to suppress stubborn weeds. It details Convolvulus arvensis and other pests, their underground runners, and farming practices to maximize weed destruction while advising growth and cultivation methods for durable soil cover.

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