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LA GRANGE JOURNAL
AUGUST 19, 1943
County Agent’s
News Column
ABOUT MA8TITIS
It Mems that in spite of all pre-
cautions all dairymen at some time
or another have mastitis in their
hards.
0. C. Copeland, dairy husbandman
at the Texas A. & M. Experiment
Station, reports that he had excellent
results in treating mastitis with sul-
fanilamide only. The sulfanilamide
was given in capsules. The first dose
was one ounce, and thereafter one-
half ounce doses were given every
four hours until 12 doses had been
given. Be sure and milk the cow
each time the sulfanilamide is given.
Other dairymen have obtained good
results from using a combination of
sulfanilamide and sulvetil. The sul-
vetil is injected into the infected
quarter or quarters and the sulfani-
lamide is gven in capsules or as a
drench, one-half ounce every four
hours until six doses have been given.
Other dairymen have reported good
results from the use of sulvetil alone
in chronic cases of mastitis.
Here’s something new in the treat-
ment of mastitis that might be worth
trying:
Cows low in milk production be#
cause of mastitis can be made to pro-
duce normally again by a new me-
thod of feeding, says Dr. L. E. Wash-
burn of the Colorado State College
Experiment Station. The method in-
cludes starvation of the cow for a
few days and is the result of several
years of observation and study by
Dr. Washburn.
He suggests that a starvation pro-
gram for each cow in the dairy herd
night be adopted a» a regular prac-
tice to check the development of mild
cases of mastitis not known to exist.
He explained that milking is con-
tinued as normal during the 3 to 5-
day starvation period, and the animal
is sheltered and may be bedded with
^havings, sawdust, or other material
that will not be eaten readily. Care
is taken to protect the cow from
chilling draughts, especially in cold
weather. After termination of the
fasting the animal is cautiously
brought back on feed. For the first
day or two, hay only is fed about
one-quartef to one-half the usual
•mount. During this period prairie
or tome other non-legume hay is pre-
ferable to a legume hay such as al-
falfa. Grain feeding is re-established
▼ery carefully, several days being
taken to reach full feed.
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Protein Shortage
At the present time prospects are
that there will be a shortage of pro-
tein this fall and winter. This being
the case it behooaes every dairyman
to try to have fall and winter pasture
of wheat, oats or barley. Don’t wait
too late. Plant early to get more
and better pasture and to get the
crop well rooted so mat it can stand
the cold weather. One other precau-
tion—plant on a firm seed bed.
J. C. YEARY, County Agent.
HOSPITAL NEWS
Present Patients
Mamie Hobratachk, Ledbetter.
Mrs. Clinton Dippel, Ledbetter.
Mrs. Jacob Koehl, Ellinger.
Mrs. Julia Kubena, Fayetteville.
Mrs. James Morrison and baby,
Smithville.
Mrs. Arlie Holstein and baby, Mul-
doon.
Herman Wessels, Jr., West Point.
Mrs. Edwin Birkelbach, Fayette-
ville.
Mrs. Levi Brooks, Round Top.
Robt. Steinbach, Smithville.
Dorothy Nell Shcneider, LaGrange.
Otto Nollkamper, La Grange.
Mrs. Alfred Heinze, Rutersville.
Joan Svoboda, La Grange.
Mrs. Marvin Marburger, City.
Dismissed
Mrs. 'Ad. Ryza and baby, Smith-
ville.
Mrs. Wm. Pokorney, City.
Clarence Simmank, Fayetteville.
Fred Walters, City.
Gus Schneider, City.
Mrs. Leonard Cufr and baby, Fay^
etteville.
Mrs. F. W. Remes and baby, Smith-
ville.
Mrs. Garlin Polasek and baby, La
Grange.
Mrs. Henry Cook, Ellinger.
Mrs. Ed. Janish, Fayetteville.
Owners of Horses And Mules Are
Asked to Help Get This Census
The Journal is in receipt of the
following appeal to all owners of
horses and mules, with request to
publish the same. The appeal first
came to County Agent J. C. Yeary
who, in turn, asks all papers of the
county to assist in getting a correct
census. The letter received by Mr.
Yeary, coming from South Central
Remount Area, San Angelo, Texas,
contains the following:
Horses—Riding, Cavalry, 15 to 16 Hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
1,000 to 2,000 Lbs., Depending on Height
Babies Horn
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Garlin Pola-
sek of La Grange, Aug. 12, a girl.
Born to Lt. and Mrs. F. W. Remes
i of Smithville, Aug. 11, a girl.
Born to Capt. and Mrs. James Mor-
rison of Smithville, Aug. 14, a girl.
Born to Pvt. and Mrs. Arlie Hol-
stein of Muldoon, Aug. 16, a boy.
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY
H. J. Ehlers Post No. 102
American Legion
The Grim Reaper, ever on the
march, has paused briefly and has
claimed Mrs. Louis Meiners, mother
of Buddy Gus. R. Meiners, member
of the H. J. Ehlers Post, American
Legion. Loss of a mother ever pro-
vokes sincere sympathy, and to Buddy
Meiners we offer such in this hour.
While we express our sympathy in
this manner, we would urge Buddy
Meiners to continue on, bear his bur-
den of sorrow as a true soldier and
be prepared for the, reunion yet to
come.
RESOLVED, That this expression
of sympathy be published in the lo-
cal papers and a copy be sent to our
buddy.
EDISON MELCHER
For The Resolutions Committee
H. J. Ehlers Post.
Total No.
You Own
No. J No.
Broken Unbroken
No. Nec. To
To Owner
No. Not Nec.
To Owner
.
Horses—Riding, Light, 14.2 to 15 Hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
850 to 1,000 Lbs., Depending on Height
Total No. | No.
You Own | Broken
No.
Unbroken
No, Nec. To
To Owner
No. Not Nec.
To Owner
Horses—Light Draft, 15.2 to 16 Hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
1,180 to 1,300 Lbs., Depending on Height
Total No. I No.
You Own j Broken
No.
Unbroken
No. Nec. To | No. Not Nec.
To Owner | To Owner
Mules—Light Draft, 15.1 to 15.3 Hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
1,00 to 1,200 Lt>s., Depending on Height
Total No. | No. 1 No.
You Own ! Broken ( Unbroken
No. Nec. To | No. Not Nec.
To Owner | To Owner
Mules—Pack, 14.2 to 15.2 hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
1,000 to 1,200 Lbs., Depending on Height
Total No.
You Own
No. I No.
Broken | Unbroken
No. Nec. To
To Owner
No. Not Nec.
To Owner
1
•
Mules--Heavy Draft, 15.3 to 16.1 Hands, 4 to 12 Years Old
1,200 to 1,500 Lbs., Depending on Height
Total No. 1 No. | No.
You Own | Broken j Unbroken
No. Nec. To
To Owner
No. Not Nec.
To Owner
1
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HENRY G. GRADES
Death came as a merciful relief to
Henry G, Gerdes of La Grange,
Thursday, Aug. 12, after an illness
that had pxtended over a period of
several weeks. Services were held at
the St. Paul’s Lutheran church at
5:00 o’clock, with many relatives and
friends present to extend the last
rjtes.
Henry Gerdes was born at Olden-
burg, Aug. 4, 1875, and for the past
35 years had lived in La Garnge. In
his early life he followed the voca-
tion of the farmer, later engaged in
the mercantile business in La Grange
and then, in the last 17 years, carried
out the work of painter and decora-
tor. He was a member of the Luth-
eran church. He was united in mar-
riage with Miss Johanna Gau at
Mecklenburg, July 14, 1914. He had
spent his entire life in the county.
Surviving are his wife, one son
Edwin G. Gerdes of San Antonio;
two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Harms and
Mrs. Henry von Minden of Ruters-
ville, and one brother, Gerhard Ger-
des of La Grange, Rt. 2.
DEATH’S TOLL War Mentions *
“In order to comply with a direc-
tive received from Washington, your
co-operation is desired and would be
very .much appreciated in assisting in
compiling a Horse and Mule Census
of the different counties in Texas and
Oklahoma.
“Please have the following placed
Central Remount Area, San Angelo,
Texas.”
C. A. WILKINSON,
Colonel, Q.M.C.
Officer in Charge.
Owners or horses and mules should
fill out this blank and mail it in as
per request, regardless of whether
in your local newspaper at least twice. y0U have horses and mules for sale
“A Horse and Mule Census of the ' or not.
States of Texas and Oklahoma is de- | The age, weight and height of your
sired by the War Department. In j horses and mules will determine which
order to co-operate more fully in the j class above they go in, and if you
SMALL BLAZE
Fall Garden Tips
Techniques for Fall and Winter
Victory gardening differ somewhat
from recommendations for Spring
planting and cultivation, says County
Agent Yeary.
He warns that the Fall garden
should not be plowed more than four
or five inches deep, since deep plow-
ing tends to dry out the soil. And
before plowing, weeds and vegetable
plant refuse should be removed from
the plot, for it they are turned under,
heating may follow. A good coating
of manure ploughed under Will in-
crease the water-holding capacity and
prevent packing. Rotted compost al-
so will improve tilth.
If the soil is lacking in fertility, the
gardener should work in a commercial
fertilizer in addition to the barnyard
manure or compost. However, fer-
tilizer should be used only in areas
where the rainfall is around 30 inches
annually and where soil is sandy.
Either 3-8-7 or 4-12-4 may be applied
at the rate of three pounds per 100
feet of row at the time of planting.
It should be chopped thoroughly to a
depth of 3 or 4 inches.
Heat resisting vegetables should be
planted first—beans, Irish potatoes,
mustard, leaf lettuce and radishes.
These vegetables must mature hefore
frost. Although the soil may be some-
what dry at planting time, planting
should be made in well-dranied spots
so water will not stand after subse-
quent fall rains.
Green pepper, hot pepper, okra,
field peas, egg plant, pole beans and
Summer tomatoes carried over from
the Spring should be given a side
dressing of fertilizer in a furrow
•bout a foot from the plants. Irri-
gate either before or after applying
tha fertiliser.
Cull the Flocks And
Save Feed
Coll the low producers from the
layiag flocks and save feed. Normal-
Sunday at noon the shriek of the
fire siren caused the fire boys to race
to the home of Virgie Davenport,
negress; their work however, was
brief, the neighbors had also respond-
ed to assist in “smothering the fire.”
It is said the cause of the blaze was
due to a spark from the kitchen
stove fide.
war effort, and in order to establish
purchasing centers in counties where
animals desired are most numeorus,
fill in spaces indicated, sign your
name, name of younty in which you
reside and postoffice address. Cut out
and mail to the Headquarters South
have more horses and mules than you
need and want to sell some of them,
the right hand column will indicate
the number of head you have of that
particular class which you could spare
to the Government.
J. C. YEARY, County Agent.
GRANDMA REMEMBERED ON
HER 87TH ANNIVERSARY
MARRIAGES
MRS. ANNIE ANDREWS
Mrs. Annie Andrews, widow of the
late John B.1 Andrews, formerly of
Plum, Texas, where he was engaged
in the mercantile business, died at
Dallas, Wednesday, Aug. 11, aged 76
years, 6 months and 14 days. The
body was brought to La Grange and
taken to the Koenig Funeral Home
where services were held in the chapel
thereof Friday at 4:00 p.m., by Rev.
J. Moulton Parker, pastor of the
First Baptist church of La Grange.
Interment was made in the new ceme-
tery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Andrews, a daughter of W. A.
Drisdale, early settler of the Plum
community, was born January 27,
1867; after the death of her husband
on May 24, 1908, the family remain-
ing, removed to La Grange and re-
sided in this city until 1910, when
they removed to Dallas. Mr. Andrews,
the husband, was a brother to Mrs.
T. Lee Smith of La Grange.
She was a devout member of the
Baptist church and is survived by her
son Will E. Andrews of Dallas and
one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Cline, also
of Dallas. One sister, Mrs. Lucy
Maxwell, of Dallas, also survives.
CARD OF THANKS
Information issued out of Wash-
ington, anent gas ration books and
other war measures is summed brief-
ly:
B and C Gas Books to
Be Called In
All old type B and C gasoline ra-
tion books will be called in for re-
issuance shortly, according to in-
formation given the press. Motor-
ists, after Sept. 1, will be required
to use new style of coupons after
that date.
The action is intended to halt the
use of invalid coupons from expired
books, and to nullify any counter-
feit coupons which may be in circu-
lation. Each stamp in the new
book reads: “Mileage ration B or
C”, The old coupons read: “Per-
mits delivery of one B (or Q) unit
of gasoline at time of sale. Office
of Price Adm.”
Persons having old-style books
may surrender them in person or by
mail to local boards for exchange on
or after Aug. 23; expiration dates
and the number of stamps will re-
main the same.
To Get Deferments
Men who are engaged in active
farm work are advised that the Unit-
ed States Department of Agricul-
ture County War Board will recom-
mend their deferment to the draft
boards as essential war workers.
(This is secured from the press no-
tices.) \
Farmers should apply to the war
board, whereupon an immediate in-
vestigation of his farm activities will
be made. Men who do not qualify
by not having enough farm units in
operation are not recommended for
deferment, and unless they are ac-
tively engaged in some kind of ag-
riculture work, the board will not
take action.
Windmill Equipment for
Farmers Assured
Another item from Washington
tells that “Farmers will get replace-
ments for their windmill equipment
but it will be the same class of ma-
terials as used in the article to be
replaced.” This refers to sections
in the storm areas only.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Sow a Want Ad now—a crop of Re-
sults will grow quickly.
ly a hen will consume at least six
pounds of feed a month. .
George P. McCarthy, poultryman
for the A. & M. College Extension
Service, estimates that about 20% of
the 30,000,000 birds now on Texas
farms could be culled and thereby
save about 32,000,000 pounds of feed
in the next 30 days. A hen which
cannot produce more than her keep
is a burden on the dwindling feed
supply.
By culling now, McCarthy explains,
a large quantity of poultry meat
would be released to the market. In
addition it would give producers the
opportunity to remove all early molt-
irtg birds, as a rule, are not profitable
during periods of high feed cost.
They also could remove all birds
which have slowed up production, to-
gether with all weak and emaciated
hens and pullets, those which show
sagging abdomens, the coarse, male-
type hens, and those birds which have
grey eyes, showing indications of
fowl leucosis. Declining production is
forecast by shriveled combs, and by
yellow beaks and.legs. Lastly, Mc-
Carthy urges taking out all male
birds.
To make it “another day of hap-
piness” all of her children were in
La Grange last Sunday to help
Grandma Stierling celebrate her 87th
natal day anniversary. Enfeebled
to a certain extent, Grandma Stier-
ling nevertheless was the one to en-
joy the reunion more than the rest.
Belated, our congratulations.
Present for the day were .the fol-
lowing:
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stierling and
C. V. Steirling of Bellville.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stierling, son
and daughter and B. B. Stierling of
Houston. (Leroy is a grandson.)
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford (grandson)
Klindwerth, son and daughter of
Houston.
Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Klindwerth
and their two grandaughters from
Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Stierling of
Edna.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stierling of
Corpus Christi.
An only sister, Mrs. Minnie Carter
of Woodsboro, was also present.
ADAMS-HOFFMANN
Relatives and neighbors, during
the illness of our husband and father,
Henry G. Gerdes, were very consider-
ate and kind to him and generous in
their friendly and sympathetic inter-
est to us when death relieved him.
We offer our heartfelt thanks to
everyone, including those who brought
lovely flowers, Rev. R. Heise for his
words of comfort, Dr. Frank Guen-
ther and nurse, Mr. Gully, who made
his last hours peaceful, and the pall
bearers who carried his body to the
last resting place.
MRS. HENRY G. GERDES
AND SON
EDWIN H. GERDES
WANTED — A Piano-Accordion.—
Tiemann’s Trading Post.
WANTED—Dish washer, must be
over 16 years old. Apply at the La
Grange Hospital. (29tf)
WANTED — Manager for stock
farm; salary and can work some crop
on halves.—Wm. Hermes, La Grange,
Texas. (tf)
WANT TO HIRE—Single woman,
25 to 40 years of age; general house-
keeping. Write Sam H. Weyand, R2,
Fayetteville, Texas. (32-p)
Interested7 Then Study the
County Budget
Rambler calls attention to a brief
notice that has been authorized by
the Commissioners' Court to be pub-
lished in the Journal. The notice
referred to is a “budget hearing”
the court will have next month, Sep-
tember 13, at 10 o’clock a. m.
Notices of this nature attract lit-
, tie attention among the taxpayers of
To simplify the culling job, the | the county, just why, is another mat-
specialist recommends confining all ter. It behooves, however, every
hens to the house for the night. The j man interested in knowing how the
mornln, uk. . h*kj ““J,*
and work quietly among them. Atfer wlth the array of figures the County
the hens have become accustomed to Auditor has prepared and the court
the intruder they may be picked up has accepted.
«'«>.«» «»ip£8rs.iu>: ‘Z'.rr.s
qualities mentioned which indicate early. As a suggestion, however,
inferior production. In this way a it is urged that you read the notice
complete job of culling may be made as R appears in this issue of the
without the hon, d„-1^ t^ThT
turbing the output of the good pro- ing is to be held. You may be in
ducers.
J. C. YEARY, County Agent.
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BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
position to make a good suggestion
about some change; the court in-
vites such and as a citizen and tax-
payer you have the right. Besides,
you’re invited.
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock
Miss Valeska Adams, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Adams, became
the bride of' Max Hoffmann, son of
Dan Hoffmann and the late Mrs.
Hoffmann of Brenham. Rev. Guy
B. Duff, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of La Grange, spoke the
marriage ceremony. Only immed-
iate relatives of the contracting par-
ties were present at the ceremony.
The living room of the attractive
brick veneer home of Dr. Adams was
artistically decorated with season-
al flowers; perriwinkles, astors, eu-
phorbia and fern were used in the
improvised altar fronting the fire
place; large floor baskets of astors
stood at each side.
The bride wore a beige tailored
suit with British tan accessories and
a corsage of talisman roses.
At the reception that followed the
ceremony, a salad course and cakes
were served. A huge 4-tiered wed-
ding cake, standing on a lace-cover-
ed table, with fern and lantanas was
very attractive. The cake was em-
bossed with satin roses, the center
holding a miniature bride and groom.
Immediately following the recep-
tion the newly wedded couple left
for points in West Texas, including
the Davis mountains. After a week
they will return to make Brenham
their home.
Miss Valeska is a graduate of the
La Grange High School. She re-
ceived her B. S. Degree in pharmacy
at the Texas University; she was a
member of the Alpha Delta Pi Soror-
ity while attending the University.
For the past three years she has
been employed in Brenham at the
Fred Heineke Pharmacy.
Mr. Hoffmann is in the employ of
the U. S. Government, health depart-
ment, with Brenham as headquar-
ters.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET
HEARING
FARM FOR LEASE—The old Chas.
Schreiber home place, 3 miles west of
Rutersville; 145% acres. See Willie
Maas, La Grange, Rt. 2. (31-p)
Notice is hereby given that the
Budget for Fayette County, Texas,
for the year 1944 has been prepared
and is on file in the office of the Coun-
ty Clerk for public inspection.
The Commissioners’ Court has or-
dered a public hearing to be had on
the Budget in the District Court room
in the courthouse at La Grange, Tex-
as, on September 13, 1943, at 10:00
o’clock, a.m. Citizens of Fayette
county are invited to be present and
participate in such hearing, and
changes in such budget may be made
at such hearing.
Given under my hand and seal of
office on this the 31st day of July,
A. D., 1943.
(Seal) H. W. PITMAN,
County Judge, Fayette County,
Texas.
DON’T FEED YOUR RATS but one
more time. Feed them SMITH’S RAT
KILL. Relatively harmless to livestock
and poultry but deadly to RATS.
Guaranteed. At Meyenberg Drug
Store. (34-p)
WANT white girl or woman; gen-
eral housework, plain cooking. Mod-
ern suburban home. Must like chil-
dren. Room, board and $10.00 per
week to start. Answer Route 12, Box
740, Houston, Texas.
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LA GRANGE MARKET
Middling----------- $19.90
Strict middling J:_____________20.15
Strict low middling__________18.40
Hens, pound__________________20c
Eggs, dozen ------------------33c
Broilers-Fryers, pound_________26c
Cream, direct ship, No. 1, pound 47c
Cream, direct ship, No. 2, pound 44c
Station price, No. 1, pound______45c
Station price, No. 2, pound______42c
FOR SALE
CHICKS of superior quality; Texas
U. S. Approved; every Tuesday vand
Friday, at reasonable prices. Book
your order now for later deliveries.
Phone 316.—The La Grange Hatchery,
Wernar C. Tramp, Propr. (5tf)
LOST—Somewhere in Ellinger; bill
fold, containing gas ration book, re- i
gistration card, social security card,
one $10 bill. Finder may retain the
money, but please return bill fold and
personal papers to F. J. Hruska, El-
linger, Texas. (lt.p)
1ABY CHICKS — Leghorns, Reds,
ocks, Hybrids, day old pullets and
cockerels Tuesdays; Egg-a-day Start-
er and Lay Mash, low prices, special
on prints; Salsbury’s Rota-Caps, Avi-
Ton, Phenosal; new stock at old
prices. See us for poultry service
diagnosis. — Albers Hatchery Feed
Store, La Grange, Texas. (51-tf)
Ed. G. Wiederaenders estate farm
at highest bid if acceptable to heirs;
92 acres, 1 mile southwest of Round
Top on Highway 71. Featuring a 400-
tree papershell pecan orchard, 15
years old. Send inquiries and bids to
A. G. Wiederaenders, Seguin, Texas.
Deadline on bids Sept. 10. (34)
RED ARROW Laying Mash, $3.60
cwt.; Red Arrow Growing Mash, $3.85
cwt.; Chix-All Mash Starter, $4.05
cwt.; Ground Wheat, $2.70 cwt.; Red %/
Top Cane Seed, $3.15 c4vt.; 32% Hog
Supplement, $4.20 cwt.; Red Arrow
Hog Feed, $3.25 cwt.; Rock-Tex Lay-
■ng Mash, print bags, $3.20 cwt.;
Poultry Wheat, $2.60 cwt. We buy
Poultry and eggs.—Patmac Produce
Company.
MttlittRmilWi
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