Vineless sweet potatoes and other garden seeds listed
The note lists varieties of vegetables including Sweet Potatoes, Oxra Lady Finger, Early Adams corn, Stowell's Evergreen, Early Valentine brans, Early Golden Wax, Rose Colored China rapisties, Scarlet Globe, Early Curled Six son lettuce, Early Curled Selissa, Early Strapped Leaved Purple Top turnips. None are for sale but available from Texas nurserymen or seed dealers. Advice on fall orchard fencing and early plowing follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowell
Texas
Statewide Roster Notes Local Official Names
The text lists officials including Railroad Commissioner Allison Mayfield of Sherman and State Superintendent J. B. Kendall of Ladonia, indicating their positions for the upcoming election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J. 8. Kendall
Ladonia
More Home Grown Fruits and Vegetables for the Farm
Professor R H Price of Texas A and M College argues many Texas farmers fail to grow sufficient fruits and vegetables for home use. He notes climate is not the limiting factor and urges expanded plantings to improve farm home diets and family welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Price
Price
A. and M. College
Texas
Grow more fruits and vegetables at home to cut costs
The author argues high cotton prices and urban migration threaten rural life. He urges households to diversify with homegrown foods, highlighting local horticultural clubs, a Truck Grower’s association in Rusk, and tested Brazos county varieties. He cautions gradual change and notes recommended fruit and tree crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Rusk
North
Brazos County
Munson
Lone Star
Transparent
Kelsey
Mamie Ross
Alexander
Family Favorite
Cooper’s
le Conte
Keiffer
Japan
Fics
Marseilles
Brilliant
Herbemont
Bailey
Brackserries
Dallas
The Flag and Its Meaning Across the Nation
An editorial reflecting on the national flag as a symbol of liberty and unity. It recalls the 1777 flag design, notes the flag’s enduring symbolism as the nation grows to forty five states, and expresses renewed patriotism and support for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Greenville Herald
No state in the Union has a better governor than Sayers
The piece notes Joseph D. Sayers as an exemplary governor and hints at eventual benefits from a school text book commission. It lists the commission members as the governor and several state officials plus the principal of Sam Houston Normal School. It also includes sketches about Porto Rico climate predicting dramatic weather through August and September and a generally grand climate after September amid heat in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Joseph D. Sayers
School Text Book Commission
Sam Houston Normal School
Calvert Courier
Porto Reco
Porto Rico
Austin Statesman
How Merritt will govern Manila
A Manila dispatch says General Merritt prepared a proclamation outlining governance for Manila and nearby territories. Provisions include protection of personal rights, local laws and tribunals under military supervision, arrest powers for civil and military offenders, open trade for neutrals, and strong protection of public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manila
Hong Kong
Merritt
America
Mexico's September Celebrations and Special Rail Fare Offer
The piece extols Mexico's September holidays marking President Diaz birth and Independence Day with the Battle of Flowers and democratic revelry. It promotes travel to Mexico City via I. and G. N. R. R. with tickets on September 10–11, return within 30 days, options via Laredo or Eagle Pass, and a $5 mixed-route surcharge, details from local agents or D. J. Price in Palestine, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D. J. Price
G. P
Palestine
Texas
City Directory and Local Church and Lodge Listings
A detailed city directory lists mayors and officers led by Mayor C A Adams with Deputy Marshall R H Smith and city treasurer H G Rhodes. It includes a long roster of Aldermen, clerks, tax collectors, and various district officials. It also outlines church pastors and service times for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Free Communion Baptist, and St Joseph's Catholic Church, plus numerous fraternal orders and lodges with meeting days and officers.
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C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G
Rhodes City Sexton
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. 8
Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
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ourtStock
Palmer’s
Seeley’s
Viola
California
the Daily Eagle
Bryan
Texes
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Senator C. A. Culberson
Bastrop
J. N. Browstry
Armarillo
T. S. Smith
Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
John W.robbins
Vernon
Thos. J. Brown
Appeas M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Doremus & Butler
Parker Building
Philippines
Havana
Adam
Key West
New York Evening Post
The
Journal and Advertiser
Chicago Record
Blanco
Russia
London
Daily Mail
Odessa
Spain
Washington
Foraker
McCreary
Kentucky
Elkins
Blaze
Paris
Tex
Findley Bros
Cole Bros
Birmingham
A. L. Clay
Isidore Brady
Clint
Vesuvius
Naples
Lakota
W. Gregg
Hebron
Ind
Texas and Pacific
Lovelady
Bob Calhoun
Trinity River
Bayou
Jefferson
Omaha
Omaha Exposition
Culberson
Hubbard
Jyodd City
M. S. Bradford
George Huff
Huff
Rome
Lapponi
Sir William Frazier
Sir William Augustus Frazier
Scotland
Young Currie
Cleburne, Tex
Alonzo Currie
Shaw
Arnprt J. Harbers
the American Laundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
City Directory
W. H. Harman
J. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Mann
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrewa
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Lodgs
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
Rhodes
W.T. Austin
R.A. M
John Q. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Brazos
A. F
A. M
Ir.m. Nall
W. M
C. @ Carr
Sec
Y. Brazos
K. of P
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
Vulcan
M. H. James
M. W
Emden
Recorder
Bryan No
K. of
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp
W. S. Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
R. K
Home
L. A. Saunders
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
A. W. Holman
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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