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Transportation advancement and farming in Brazos county
By L. M. Hewit. The article argues cheap, efficient transport is crucial for civilization and local farmers. It notes railroads raise land value, enable markets, and lower shipping costs through better packing and smaller bulk. Producers should pack securely, compress cotton to save costs, and consider cannery and packinghouse as profitable investments. Railroads support such processing for more traffic and cheaper freight.
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L. M. Hewit
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High Sea
Pittsburg
Houston
Texas
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Galveston
Brazos County