Weeds Cost Labor and Crop Loss in U S Farms
Weeds mean wasted labor and reduced yields as maintenance across plowing harrowing and cultivation fails to restore full crop size. They cost U S farmers hundreds of millions, dock grain with weed seed and foreign substances, while spreading millions of seeds and harming profits. Rotations, seed screening, frequent cultivation, and persistent control help limit weed spread and production losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Holden
United States
Minnesota
Employment in Texas Edges Up in May
May employment in Texas rose by 0.7 percent from April according to University of Texas data in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average weekly wage increased to 25.79 from 28.89, while refining plants fell 2 percent in May, leaving payrolls 16 percent below the prior year’s May. A call to farm and seed crops urges weed control and productive land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
LILLIE By Mrs. Ernest Harwell
Rey, J. C. Clement kept his regular appointment. Sunday Tom Bolton left for Plainview to attend Wayland College. Many local visits and family events noted with church services and community gatherings. Several improvements and various local happenings marked by May observations and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Hill
S. P. Pritchard
D. Burkhalter
Grandpa Horton
W. M. Brown
J. W. Carreker
Shorty Bentley
Magic City
Katherine McMinn
J. B. Smith
C. W. Squyres
Midway
William Squyres
Bean Hill
Alvin Squyres
Dewey Squyres
Plainview
Everett Neil
W. A. Gollihugh
W. A. Horton
Alvin Horton
Indian Creek
Frances Brown
Canyon
Clyde Brown
Ernest Harwell
BLU
PL. U
Crop Conditions In North Texas Bright Despite Challenges
The April May crop report from a Texas insurance company notes a strong wheat and small grain outlook around Wichita Falls, with low costs and high cash returns despite low prices. Cotton acreage may drop ten percent while overall weather remains favorable though insects pose risk. Building activity rises state wide due to government projects. East Texas finds boom from oil. Rio Grande Valley enjoys excellent conditions. A Birmingham man reports an assault with lye near a disappearance involving his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Department of Public Relations
Southland Life Insurance Company
Wichita Falls
Red Cross
East Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Lone Mound social notes and local events
Mrs. I J Demmer reports a rainy spell easing drought while residents note cattle losses and a series of visits and gatherings. The piece lists parties at Miss Katie Bell Robinsons and several travelers to Shamrock, Borger, and Dozier, plus a new baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pool and community happenings across Lone Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Moore
Katie Bell Robinson
Bill King
Allison
Paul
Lytt King
L. P. King
Homer Robinson
Jack Hiett
Smith Guynes
Gill King
Borger
I. J. Demmer
Shamrock
John King
Johnny Pool
Cates
Ei. A. Williams
H. F. Schlegel
Rose
Lillie Mae
Marshall Moore
Estelle
Minnie Lurber
Mr. Beard
Q. M. Keys
John Vanhuss
Alamo Mural To Decorate Katy Lines Dining Cars
Four Texas themed murals will adorn new air cooled dining cars on the Katy Lines Texas Special. The Alamo panel represents Lone Star history with allegorical background and state seal. Murals for Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas depict a pony express rider, Indian Territory passage, and wagon trek. Special features include air cooling and quieter operation in the new diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southwest
Katy
Texas
Alamo
Lone Star
M. H. Cahill
Southwest
Missouri
Pony Express
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kansas
Plains
Nover
Jack Hennessey Jr
Divorce Granted After Wife Smashed Radio Violin and Teeth
Dr. I. E. Bronnan of New York received a divorce after testifying his wife smashed his radio violin and dental apparatus and bit him more than 50 times before deserting him in the afternoon with Mrs. Jennings sister Mrs. Nowlin. F. M. Stafford was in Shamrock Saturday on business Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Bronnan
New York
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Jackie Rosier
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Wu-The-Na
Lillie
Goodyear
Wellington Motor Company
M. M. Kern
L. Z. Cone
Goodyear Dealers
North
Dave Williams
Birmingham
Lone Mound
Mrs. I. J. Demmer
Sinclair
Eighth and
Childress Streets
Sinclair Gas and Oils
Kelly-Springfield
Sinclair Gas and Oil
Old Location
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W. E. Hall & Son
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