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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
10
A column recalls the upcoming Colingsworth County Agricultural Association meeting with G. S. Dowell as speaker. It also honors Jake Black, describing him as industrious and religious, and recounts community sentiments at the Christian Church gathering. Wildlife show in Amarillo draws attention as well.
The State Highway Department and U S Bureau of Public Roads completed a survey of 20000 miles of state highways. The study found 42863 danger points, averaging over two per mile, including excessive curves 9255, excessive grades 3303, and 2748 intersections with limited sight.
Dr. Ruth Allen notes Texas faced a 1885 capital project standstill as granite cutters protested scab labor. Contractors hired Scots workers, aligning with early AFL predecessors the Kings of Ashor, leading to an $8,000 judgment against a contractor.
KR M Evans national AAA administrator quotes on limiting soil depleting crops to 28 518 791 acres in Texas and shifting 10 045 540 acres to soil saving crops like clover and sweet sorghums. Texas A and M led Conservation Committee aims to boost federal funds for soil and range land care. In prior year 85 percent of farmers participated, with 25 100 000 acres of soil depleting crops and 7 500 000 acres for soil conserving practices. Ranchers adapted range conservation on 31 500 000 grazing acres and built reservoirs holding over 100 000 acre feet. Slaughter expects strong gains in soil and water conservation under the AAA program.
Practical tips on creating a personal, comfortable bedroom for girls. Focuses on maximizing existing furnishings, refining beds, dressers, and storage, with affordable DIY options. Recommends colors by room light and suggests simple, washable rugs for easy upkeep.
Texas farmers gained over 3 million dollars from longer staple cotton in 1938. H H Williamson notes 1 1 2 inch length increase added about 20 points to price per bale and raised returns for 22 589 farmers in 213 one variety blocks. County agents report higher lint yields by 37 pounds per acre above the state average.
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