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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
G M Pletcher of Harlingen has begun to market grapes from his eleven acre vineyard. The fruit is California varieties and described as very good. Also noting discontinuation of vrutt jars and jelly glasses with a reminder to make selections before it is too late.
The Banner lists candidates authorized for re election or new runs in Washington County offices including tax assessor, county clerk, tax collector, justice of the peace, county treasurer, county judge, county commissioner, county attorney, clerk of the district court, and sheriff. Each entry notes candidacy is subject to the Democratic primaries.
The article details major Texas orchards near Marshall and Scottville, led by the Standard Orchard, Redlands, and Caddo Lake Orchard Park. It notes extensive holdings, up to 5500 acres and 60,000 peach trees, with investment by Andres Yeon and B. Gitcumt. Also mentions local business activity and related advertisements.
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