Irrigation and Rail Plans Highlight Texas Border Area
A letter from Boquillas warns against misunderstanding the region as ready for farming without irrigation. The writer cites limited rainfall, trials with beans corn and cotton, and offer to assist returns for experiments. Railroad progress by Kansas City Mexico and Orient and Chihuahua lines promises regional impact into 1905 with grading near Minaca and Conchos river, plus jury news from Alpine and Marathon regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Boquillas
Tex
H.G. Barnett
San Saba County
Rio Grande
Big Bend
Orient
Col. D. Shaw
Kansas
Conchos
Trevino
Las Trancas
Chihuahua and Pacific
Chihuahua
Minaca
Bocogna
Conchos River
How Shot Is Made A Case In Which Man Cannot Prove on Nature
A shot maker explains the traditional method of producing shot remains unchanged for centuries. Molten lead and arsenic are dropped through a tower into water, forming round droplets that cool before hitting the water. Attempts to improve the process failed, as nature dictates the outcome.
The Samoyeds and Their Arctic Way of Life
A historical account describes the Samoyeds as a Mongolian race living near the Arctic Ocean. They hunt and fish with bone and stone tools, wear reindeer skins, and endure hardships from smallpox and Russian traders. The piece notes famine and occasional cannibalism, and explains the origin of their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Ocean
Western
Europe
Archangel
St. Petersburg
Neva
Trick on McCullough Ends With Egg Prank On Stage
McConnell plays Icilius in Virginius with John McCullough as McCullough. A hard boiled egg is placed in McCulloughs palm during a handshake scene causing difficulty while on stage. He is discharged from Will but later rehired when found aboard a train heading to the next stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Will McConnell
John McCullough
Virginius
McConnell
John
Will
How She Felt In A Social Gaffe
Mrs Oldcastle fears she felt trapped during a visit when Mrs Beezum was present. The hostess explains the sensation came from a loose hook in the back of her waist and she grew nervous about it during the call.
Through Shipments of Cattle And Land Policy Advances
The Texas Cattle Raisers association receives a circular from Secretary John T. Lytle detailing Frisco and Katy rail agreements to preserve existing through rates for cattle from Texas to Kansas and Indian Territory. Health certificates and local Texas shipment rules are emphasized for proper routing and billing. Also noted areLand Commissioner Terrell reducing school land lease prices to 3 cents per acre for one year amid grazing pressures, and a weather report with a five child birth in Indian Territory.
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Texas Cattle Raisers Association
John T. Lytle
Texas & Pacifo Railroad Company
State Railroad Commission
Frisco
Katy
Fort Worth
Indian Territory
Kansas
Tex
T. P. Ponts
Territory
Kansas City
St. Louis
T. P
St Louis
Frisco Road
Rock Island
J. l. Pennington
Terrell
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Pl Paso
Federal Court
W. D. Krebaum
Marathon
J.C. Avary
Clarence Hord
J. Hord
James Daugherty
Chas, McPeters
T. N. Crenshaw
O. H. Hector
Alpine
John H Marshal
W. N. Gourley
Mars
C. Co. Warkin Go
B. Means
Stockman Journal
May Radley
Kiowa Ane
Alex
I. T
Devison
L. N. Halbert
Texas
Brewster
J. H Derrick
Fire and Marine Insurance
Teachers’ Institute
Jecff Davis
Presidio
Pecos
Brewster Counties
Annie Humphries
Marfa
A. M. Turney
Griffin
Berkeley
Fourqureau
Roll Cail
Beulah Gillett
Laura Wilcox
Piano
Irene Hunter
Kilpatrick
Valentine
Boyd
Sanderson
Cobb and Humphries
W. E. Foulks
Vernon MelIntyre
W. W. Bogel
the Public Schools
Nellie Humphreys
Jones
Fort Davis
Miss Cobb
Margie Phelps
Professor McMillan
Grace Powe
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