Conservation measures guide Texas soil management
The article discusses how conservation measures protect soil and can boost production by bringing former set aside land in Texas back into crop use. Experts warn that without proper conservation, increased farming may raise dust storms and erosion, while soil surveys help identify best suited lands and those vulnerable to erosion. The SCS office in Ballinger offers information.
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Kahlden
Runnels County
SCS
Ballinger
Farmers urged to use conservation practices in 1974
Farmers in the Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District who bring extra land into crop production in 1974 are urged to adopt sound conservation practices. Harvey Kahlden, district conservationist for the U S Soil Conservation Service at Ballin-...
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Kahlden
Runnels Soil
Outdoor sports tip removing line kinks and twists
A fishing technique explains a quick cure for monofilament line kinks by using a slow, long run behind a floater to unwind line back to the reel. It also advises trailing only line with lures off water and watching for following fish to gauge lure interest.
Nighttime bite thrills angler with sudden strike
The piece describes a bass striking a lure near the boat and again as the angler draws in, noting the surprise of the moment. It adds that catching a bass at night is even more shocking, offering a vivid sense of the thrill and fear.
Walter Camp Origins of All American Team Selection
Walter Camp, revered as the father of American football, began yearly selection of standout players for the All American team starting in 1889. His method established a lasting precedent in college football honors.
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Walter Camp
Ice Cream Taste From the Past Returns at a Price
H D Agent explains how old fashioned creamy ice cream differs from economy and premium varieties. Premium types have higher fat content, more milk solids, and less air. Revival of classic parlors shows demand, with consumers choosing quality over cost.
Henotheism described as ancient belief in one supreme being
The term refers to a belief system where one supreme deity is acknowledged while acknowledging the existence of other subsidiary gods. It allowed devotion to tribal or family deities under the authority of the highest God.
Quiet Bits from a Local Office Gleanings
A quirky memo notes the sausage department boss at a meat market claims busyness on the links. A colleague worries about an insurance rider but debates secrecy or disclosure. A playful line suggests dodgy drivers and July shore plans.
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