Lawn care tips to beat fading out and chigger bites
County Agricultural Agent C. T. Parker outlines summer lawn management to prevent fading out in St. Augustine grass, stressing balanced fertility, thorough watering, regular mowing, and proper thatch control. He also explains chigger biology, distribution, and feeding habits along with prevention and treatment notes.
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C. T. Parker
St. Augustine
Parker
County Agricultural Agents Office
Chigger Prevention and Relief Steps Shared
A health note explains chigger bites may look like burrowing but do not embed. Protection comes from repellents such as DEET and related compounds before entering infested areas. For relief after bites, bathe, apply antiseptic, and use a benzocaine methyl salicylate mixture for temporary relief. Lawn treatments with dusts like Sevin and sprays target chiggers in turf.
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Parker
Oliver! on Screen at State Theatre This Weekend
Academy Award winning screen version of Lionel Bart musical Oliver! shows Friday Saturday and Sunday in continuous screenings after a reserved-seat run. The Romulus production features Ron Moody Oliver Reed Harry Secombe Shaui Wallis Mark Lester Jack Wild and includes Oscar wins for Best Director Choreography Art Direction Sound and Original Score among others.
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Lionel Bart
Oliver
Carol Reed
Onna White
John Box
Terence Marsh
Vernon Dixon
Ken Muggleston
John Green
Shepperton Studio
England
Sound Department
Romulus
Ron Moody
Fagin
Oliver Reed
Bill Sikes
Harry Secombe
Mr. Bumble
Shaui Wallis
Nancy
Mark Lester
Artful
Dodger
Jack Wild
Green
Miss White
Oswald Morris
Vernon Harris
John Woolf
Whale Size Facts For A Big Prey Whale
A large prey whale averages about 18 tons in weight and roughly 35 feet in length. The term whale highlights the substantial size and presence of such marine mammals in discussions about ocean life.
Tax Benefits For Tornado and Storm Victims
Thousands of Texas taxpayers affected by storms qualify for a major casualty loss deduction on their 1970 returns. The IRS partners with groups to run tax clinics in Lubbock and other High Plains communities to help claimants file Form W-4 and Schedule A to reduce withholdings, delivering immediate benefits. The Tax Reform Act of 1969 provides substantial relief to these disaster victims.
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Texas
High Plains
Internal Revenue Service
Lubbock
IRS
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
The Holbrooks family thanks friends and loved ones for visits prayers flowers cards and letters while I was in the hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to Dr Rives and the nurses for their kindness and care.
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Dr. Rives
Caleb Holbrooks
Itp
Winters Residents Salute Local Supporters
A thank you note from Janie Humble expresses gratitude for food, cards, visits, and rides to Abilene for treatments. She praises Winters residents as the greatest for their care and community help.
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Abilene
Winters
Janie Humble
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