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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
7
A poultry authority argues that molting signals culling and disposal of short season hens before fall. fattening poor stock is seen as wasteful. The piece urges well developed pullets for fall egg output and emphasizes varied feed, supplementation, and seasonally grown greens to boost health, yield, and profitability.
COLLEGE STATION Texas A and M Extension Service official Jack Shelton cites an eight year drop of 739000 horses and mules on Texas farms and a nationwide decline of over 10 million in ten years He notes a US Department of Agriculture bulletin showing high feed use per animal and estimates losses of 47 million bushels of oats or 27 million bushels of corn yearly in Texas Shelton argues against dismissing machinery while noting strong demand for horse and mule offspring and potential profitable markets for colts
In this connection, and while losing a chance to increase grain market volume, officials note growing livestock output as a positive trend. It is gratifying to see Texas farms report an up swing in horse and mule production.
Fort Worth report notes Governor elect W Lee O Daniel plans faster civil court handling in Texas. He decries delays in trials and appeals and says he will study the judiciary with top lawyers before proposing changes. He also declines to join Amarillo unicameral bid as charter member.
A Granger leader Ralph W. Moore of the Texas Grange predicts Texas cotton growers will reject acreage reduction next year if Secretary Wallace maintains policy. Moore urges an immediate 12 cent loan on this year’s cotton to lift prices from 8.2 cents to 10-12 cents, arguing current controls threaten farmers on relief and the national economy.
Authorities note rep tiles use smell to locate kin, especially near hibernation. Observations on newts and related species show they nose about as if searching by scent. Among the smallest trackers are cats and mustelids, with mink following a rabbit trail up to an hour old and persisting until capture.
A new type of clamp allows securing a lawn mower in any chosen bench position for repair. The device provides stable support during maintenance, freeing both hands for tool use and aligning blades and components with precision.
Texas House joint resolution proposes amending Article XVI Section 1 to change the oath of office for legislators and all state officers. It provides for voter consideration in November 1938 and allocates 5000 dollars for publication and election costs. Signed by Secretary of State Edward Clark.
In Buffalo New York George H Neureuther a Lehigh Valley railroad switchman visits a downtown bank twice monthly to deposit his paycheck and plays a home made trench horn bugle outside the doorway. He has done this for 28 years and says cops expect a tune on Main Street. He often plays Pay Day or Taps and explains his horn uses a mouthpiece rubber hose and funnel for loud notes.
Washington officials estimate up to four million workers may gain shorter hours under the new wage hour law, far above Congress's forecast. The act sets a general 40 cent minimum by 1945, with a 42 hour week after year one and 40 hours after year two, plus possible industry specific minima up to 40 cents. Exceptions for truly seasonal industries allow overtime without overtime pay.
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