Texas farmers rise with prosperity and modernized farming
The article portrays Texas farmers as thriving and respected, citing higher prices, diversified crops, improved rural services, better education, and stronger credit. It highlights the shift from subsistence to business farming, urban connections, and the farmer’s elevated social and economic status across the state. Also notes on rural delivery, banking, schools, and infrastructure boosting farmer prosperity. In addition, a local Beeville Bee report discusses express company tariffs and the parcel post, and a 1911 baseball game between Alpine and Marathon with detailed lineups and a final Alpine win 11 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eam
Marathon
Enus
Tme
Barney Wattenbarger
Zinnas Decie
Marathon McIntyre
Decie
Caruthers
Reynolds
Giles
Dixon
Nash
McCullough
Blair
Alpine
Terry
Gillett
Brown
Crawford
McSpadden
Garnett
Anderson
Wattenbarger
J. R. Middlebrook
Sadie Crawford
Mary Gillett
Bessie Newton
Flora Cotter
Nona Garnett
Eleanor Greenwood
Ora O' Malor
Nellie Col
Ethel Wat
Messrs
King Terry
Lett
Chas. Brown
Frank Crawford
Hody McSpadden
Bill Garnett
Lester Anderson
Herman Livingston
Attenbarger
Jim Nichols
Timing Harrow and Plow to Preserve Soil Texture
Prof Fletcher warns against harrowing at the wrong time and urges drying when furrows glaze. He favors crumbling, evenly moist soil and cautions delaying harrowing can waste moisture. Neill advocates following plow with harrow, stating soil should be neither wet nor dry and timing matters for capillary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Fletcher
Mr. Neill
Farmers
Institutes
Hell
Prof. Fletcher
Extortion by Express Firms Praised Against Parcels Post
A critical view argues that express companies gouge merchants with high tariffs. It notes petitions opposing a parcels post and cites many firms operating under varied brands but unstated regulation. The piece suggests merchants overpay yearly and would benefit from a parcels post system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Bids Sought for County Depository in Brewster County
Brewster County Commissioners Court to meet March 18 1911 to receive sealed bids from banks associations or individuals to serve as County Depository for two years. Bids must include a $250 certified check payable to D York County Treasurer and be on file by 10 am. The court reserves the right to reject any bid. Witness EF Officers ty Judge on February 17 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissers Court
Brewster County
D. D. York
Easter Date Rules Then and Now Align on April 16
Easter this year falls on April 16 and is determined by the rule “the Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21.” The passage notes the method moved from old to new style calendars via the English Parliament act. Easter can occur between March 22 and April 25, and governs movable ecclesiastical feasts.
Notice to Cattle Shippers in Pecos Valley
The Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company will accept and transport stock from the stock pens at Head Spring southwest of Balmorhea in Reeves County on and after March 15, 1911. Commodious pens with handling facilities are being constructed. The Saragosa pens are completed. Shippers should give ample time when ordering cars. Pecos Valley Railway Company, Pecos Texas, February 2, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company
Balmorhea
Reeves County
Pecos Valley Journery Ratway Company
Pecos Texas
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Texas
Hs Independence
San Antonio Express
Redge
Beeville Bee
The
Tex
Eos
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
R.A. Wade
Measday & Co
Near Holland Hotel
Goldoft Bros
Paso
County Depository
EF. F
Hicersty
California
Pullman
Aikiress
T. J. Anderson
Houston
Ben J. F. Berkeley
Otice
Flor Lackey
Slight’ Drag Store
Jno
A. Hardy
M. D
Wigfall van Sickle
J.C. Brooke
Ofc
Turney
Aurine, AL
E. F. Higgins
Auine
George
Sanford Notary Public and Conveyancetn
Flora L. Daugherty
RAGIN
A. E. Free
Stockton
Treas
N. B
Ft. Stockton
Livingston Adertaking Co
C. W. Livingston
J.G. Youxe
Marfa
A. McCallum
Thos. Goggan & Bro’s
San Antonio, Texas
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