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Worm and Locust Menace and Railroad Strain in Central Texas
Distant reports describe a widespread army worm outbreak near Waco attacking cotton and wheat, with fears of rapid generation and crop destruction. Separately a Houston rail line embankment failure disrupted night trains, forcing schedule delays into Brenham with repairs anticipated, while community notices cover lectures, club meetings, and local civic actions in Brenham and Washington County.
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Allan
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Waco
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