Cotton acreage may be cut sharply in 1950
Rep. Bob Poage of Waco warns a drastic 40 to 50 percent reduction in 1950 cotton acreage is likely under an acreage allotment system unless Congress acts quickly. He notes farmers may plant heavily in 1949 to gain favorable history and higher 1949 parity, urging a law to curb reliance on 1949 history.
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House Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Group
Brannan
Poage
Secretary of Agriculture
Don’t Wait to Plant Trees and Shrubs This Spring
Texas A and M extension specialist Sadie Hatfield urges timely yard landscaping planting now. She advises planting right after rain, proper hole depth, burlap or balting to protect roots, and avoiding planting too late to ensure plants establish before leaf-out.
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Planting and pruning tips from Miss Hatfield
Set the tree with roots exposed, pack moist soil around them, and water well to settle the earth. Plant after rain for good results. winter is best for pruning evergreens, shade trees, and late summer bloomers. Don’t delay.
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Miss Hatfield
Ben Ramsey Named Secretary of State in Texas
Gov Beauford Jester announced San Augustine native Ben Ramsey as Secretary of State succeeding Paul Brown of Harlingen whose term ends Friday Ramsey is a veteran legislator who retired from the Senate after the 50th Legislature in 1947
Auto buyers wonder where money went
Edwardsville Illinois depositors who gave Robert L. Kenetzer about 3.5 million dollars hoping for new cars heard little at a bankruptcy hearing about the money’s fate. Kenetzer said two million dollars went to living expenses in six months and refused to disclose further details.
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Edwardsville
Ill
Robert L. Kenetzer
Knetzer
Auto dealer and associate face fraud trial in circuit court
The two men linked to a bankruptcy case, including Arthur M. Kramer, await circuit court trial on fraud charges. The context notes that questions posed could implicate the investor and the dealer in ongoing proceedings. Potatoes cooking tip mentions 10 minutes in hot water before baking.
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Arthur M. Kramer
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