Winter weather boosts farming plans in Dimmitt Texas
In Dimmitt Texas on February 7 1905 readers note heavy snow six inches deep delaying grazing and fuel shortages as farmers plan sowing wheat and onion crops. Deaf Smith and Castro counties farm institutes meet February 11 with Col S T Howard addressing advantages of farmer and truck grower associations. Profs Carson and Craig of A M College hoped for Farm ers Congress delegates. the writer seeks past correspondents.
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Dimmitt
Tex
Bryan Eagle
Hereford
Deaf Smith
Castro Counties
Col. S. T Howard
Carson
Craig
A & M College
Farmers’ Congress
Eagle
Brazos
Aged Bohemian Woman Burned At Home Fire Tragedy
About 8:30 yesterday morning at the east side home of Adolph Stasny Mrs Kalenec an elderly Bohemian aunt of Mrs Stasny suffered severe clothing fires. Neighbors a man and woman pulled off burning garments and rolled her on the ground aiding extinguishment. Dr Mendrick treated injuries stating burns covered shoulder blades to ankles though not deep with prognosis poor given age and extent.
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Adolph Stasny
Kalenec
Stasny
Mrs. Stasny
Limited Railroad Rates For Several U S Destinations
Washington DC offers a $39.30 fare Feb 28 to March 2. second class Colonist tickets to California Arizona and New Mexico at $25.00 on March 1 to May 15. New Orleans Mardi Gras sale March 1–6, must use by March 11, 8.65 round trip. Houston Savage Grand Opera Co sale Feb 14–15, $3.05, valid to Feb 16. Monterey to Laredo and Fort Worth farm union notices with respective dates and prices.
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Washington
D. C
California
Arizona
New Mexico
New Orleans
Houston
Savage Grand Opera Co
Monterey
Mex
Laredo
Tex
Fort Worth
Farmers’ Union
Immigration Movement Begun Promises Incoming Emigrants
Galveston Chamber of Commerce secretary C R Kitchell notes the steamship Borkum of the North German Lloyd line will sail from Bremen February 23 to Galveston with steerage fares of 86 dollars fifty cents. He expects Bohemians and Moravians to travel, and urges organized arrival assistance to help migrants find work and placement.
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T. R. Batte & Co
C. R Kitchell
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Galveston
Tex
Sirs
Borkum
North German
Lloyd Line
Bremen
Germany
Gremen
Oath Bible Passed to Texas Leaders Through History
The Bible used by Governors Lanham and Neal for their oaths has served every Texas governor and lieutenant governor since the Republic era. It was also the book for Governor Sam Houston when he became president of the Republic of Texas. Though worn, it remains in good condition and belongs to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Lanham
Neal
Republic
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Texas Supreme Court
City Meetings and Train Arrivals Across Texas
In Waco the letter carriers association meets February 21 with trains arriving the morning of February 22. Austin hosts a good roads convention with rates set at 3.0 and 0, selling February 19 and 20. Fort Worth hosts bankers association events February 21 with trains arriving the morning of February 22.
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Waco
Austin
Fort Worth
Bankers’ Association
Gorges Forming On Cincinnati River Ice
The Cincinnati river report notes rapid temperature drop forming ice gorges at multiple points. Ice moved slowly Sunday crushing everything in its path, with a new freeze likely to bring a severe breakup. Estimated damage already ranges from 100000 to 250000 dollars, with vessels and property over 500000 in danger. Full crews remain aboard steamers and steam is kept ready as heavier ice reduces standard methods.
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Cincinnati
Nashville Sees 25 Degree Drop in One Hour Blizzard
Nashville endured a severe blizzard with a 25 degree one hour drop, reaching 4 degrees above zero Monday morning. Three inches of snow covered the ground by Monday, while livestock suffered and losses were expected. a wider Tennessee storm disrupted rail traffic across nearby Birmingham with two inches of snow and a cold north wind.
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Nashville
Mercury
Tennessee
Birmingham
Ala
Walked Out Again as Lodz Disturbances Toll Grows
Reports from Lodz indicate resumed work by some workers then mass walkouts again. The unrest leaves 144 bodies buried and about 200 people in Lodz hospitals, with the situation described as quiet in Warsaw on February 13.
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Warsaw
Lodz
Russians Bombard Oyama Center. Japanese Hit Russian Cavalry
Russian forces continued shelling parts of Field Marshal Oyama’s center and built defenses to the southwest of Yen Tapan, where a 24 gun battery was being prepared. A Russian cavalry detachment near Hstlenchang was trapped, with three killed and seven wounded.
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Tokio
Oyama
Yen Tapan
Hstlenchang
Russia to buy Hamburg American ships for 5.5 million
The Times reports Hamburg-America steamers Deutschland and Hamburg to be sold to Russia for 3.5 million and 2 million respectively. The sale details appear in the London Times dated February 13.
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London
the Times
Hamburg- American Steamship Company
Deutschland
Hamburg
Russia
Notice to Land Owners Invited to List Lands for Sale
Landowners with large tracts are urged to call and list properties with T. R. Batte & Co. at 61 Krvan Texas. The firm will advertise lands free in English German Bohemian and Italian. Commission charged only if a sale is completed. Immigrants secured for parties seeking them.
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T. R. Batte & Co
Found Hyomei Claimed To Cure Catarrh In Southern Paper
A Dunn North Carolina Guide clipping praises Hyomei as a remarkable cure for catarrh of the head and throat. Publisher J. P. Pitman endorses the product and invites readers to learn about the guaranteed remedy. EK Jenkins has ordered Hyomei stock for the season, selling a full outfit for one dollar with 50 cent refills and a money back guarantee.
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South
The
Guide
Dunn, N. C
J. P Pitman
Pitman
EK. J. Jenkins
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Tip
Connelly & Carnes
West Texas
H. & T. C. Rates
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Ridgely - Walker Co
Takors and Designers
Hunter & Chatham
Lloyd Liver
London Times
Krvan, Texas
Bryan Steam Laundry
A. E. Worley
Landreth’s
Konecny Bros. Sexton's
Som
Stlas B. Johnson
Parker Rye
Montreal Rye
Orienia
E. Rode
Solrette
Bryan
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