Sheep on the Farm Value and Weeding Strategy
J L Gross of Centre Point argues sheep add profit beyond wool and mutton by weed control. He says a small flock, turned into a cornfield as ears form, destroys weeds without harming corn and can be protected by night pen confinement. A revived air ship lake sighting is reported in Caldwell County, while United States Senator Charles A Duberson is noted as a private citizen recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell County
J. L. Gross
Centre Point
Mr. Gross
Lampasas
Pleasant Mardi Gras Trip to New Orleans in February
A Pleasant time awaits in New Orleans during the second week of February as revelers travel to the Crescent City. The I G N R offers round trip tickets at one fare for the event, with details at the nearest ticket office or Palestine Texas office of G P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crescent City
Local notes reflect visits, marriages and deaths in area
Miss Zadie Holliday of Belton visited relatives here and Allen farm Tuesday. Mrs H C Spratt near Dublin returned home Tuesday. Mr Will Cawthorn and Miss Sallie Dawson were married last week. Mrs M L Spann went to Navasota Monday. Mrs J F Eaves returned from Bryan Monday with Mrs Ira Gooch. Clarence Fisher, long ill, died Thursday morning. Harriet Watson died at Peach Creek and was buried at Wheat cemetery. A twelve and a half pound boy born to Mr and Mrs B T Poole Saturday night. Mr Jim Middleton and wife came from Wellborn Saturday. Miss Pauline Spann visited Bryan Saturday. Singing at Baptist church Sunday night. Mr Claud Miller of Giddings arrived Saturday. Miss Pearl Lewis visiting Wellborn. Mr C T Gainer was here Saturday. Mrs O T Lewis returned from Navasota Friday. A press dispatch notes many American troops fraternizing with Philippine natives and engagements with Philippine girls. The writer ends with a light remark about Uncle Sam.
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Zadie Holliday
Belton
Allen Farm
H. C. Spratt
Dublin
Will Cawthorn
Sallie Dawson
M. L. Spann
Navasota
J. F. Eaves
Bryan
Ira Gooch
Clarence Fisher
Earth
Harriet Watson
Peach Creek
Wheat Cemetery
B. T. Poole
Jim Middleton
Wellborn
Pauline B. Spann
The
Baptist Church
Claud Miller
Giddings
Pearl Lewis
C.T. Gainer
O. T. Lewis
Governor Sayers Message Pushes School Fund Bonds Plan
Governor Sayers urges investing 1.13 million dollars of the permanent school fund in United States and state bonds and county bonds with a new tax commission to improve assessments. He signals land office reform, expansion for public insane care, and concerted action against white capism while endorsing state attorney general led commission cases and executive guidance. Nearby Maryville reports a holdup on a Kansas City Southern bridge approach as two men are forced to shell out under threat of violence.
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Austin
Sayers
House
Senate
United States
Land Office
Gov. Sayers
Confederate Home
State Reformatory
Commission
Bailey
DeWitt
Maryville
W.L. Jones
James Lawton
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railway
John Read
For Sale: Onion Sets and Groceries at The Cheap Cash Grocer
Geo. W. Higgs advertises onion sets at 10c per quart dried grapes at 20 lbs for 1 dollar and yam potatoes at 20c per bucket while supplies last. Come early to avoid the rush at 53 The Cheap Cash Grocer.
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Geo. W. Higgs
Magowan Robbed at Hotel Winslow in New York
Former Trenton mayor Frank Magowan says he was robbed of 2600 dollars and jewels inside the Hotel Winslow in the Tenderloin district with Simon Buttner present a revolver to his head. Buttner denies the allegations in Magowan's complaint.
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New York
Frank A. Magowan
Trenton
N. J
Simon Buttner
Buttner
Gowan
Magowann
Swords for Philip for words after Santiago battle
Commodore Philip former Texas captain and navy yard commandant will receive two jeweled swords. One is from New York City citizens and the other from Texas Sunday school children in Galveston on March 1. The awards honor his remarks after destroying Cervera's fleet off Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip
Texas
Navy Yard
New York City
Cervera
Santiago
Galveston
Slashed the Blind and a Burglar Tragedy Across Cities
Corry Pennsylvania reports Ira Crandall, 60, a blind farmer, killed with an ax by Emmet Bouton, 60, recently released from an asylum. At New York, a burglar shot George Everhard, a plumber, after a manhunt. Liverpool notes a fire on the Bernard Hall from Galveston. Denver covers the National Live Stock association meeting with near 1000 delegates. St Louis reports a court move to oust a receiver at Sportsman's Park. Madrid notes reform in Spain’s war ministry and officer reductions. Brinsmade remains Master in Columbus for a court ruling.
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Corry
Ira Crandall
Emmet Bouton
Bouton
Crandall
New York
Bey
George Everhard
Everhard
Charles Steel
Denver
National Live Stock Association
John W. Springer
Middle West
Thomas
McMurray
A. P. Bush
Texas
Springer
Destructive Fire Destroys Osterhout Building
A major blaze in Wilkesbarre on January 24 devastated the Osterhout building, a four story brick structure, reducing it to ruins. Estimated loss stands at 225,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Osterhout Buiding
Contal
Baylor College Benefit Musical Club to entertain Bryan
A Bryan musical club plans a Grand Theatre performance Friday night featuring local talent in songs and tableaux. Mrs Osgood Boatwright leads the event aimed at funding a series of similar entertainments. Seats are 50 cents with school children at half price. President Foster contributes the college orchestra.
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Bryan
Grand
Osgood Boatwright
Opera House
Foster
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Millican News
Hobson
Uncle Sam
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Railroad Commission
Por
Magowan
Frank A. Magowamn
Liverpool
Bernard Hall
Bartlett
Muckenfuss
St. Louis
William A. Kenert
Chris von der Ahe
Spencer
Circuit Court
Mackenfuss
Sportsman's Park
Madrid
Brinsmade
Columbus, O
Supreme Court
General Monnett
Daimamada
Abe
Burt Norwood
de Wilson-Jenkins Drug Store
A. McKenzie
Baylor College
H. C. Boatwright
Frank Clark
W. A. Withers
Henry Robinson
Marion Law
Des Freischutz
Esther Boatwright
Adelle Read
Mabel Robinson
Vocal Quartette
Massec
Aubrey Banks
Osgood Boatwang
Juno
St. George
F. Marion Law
Sunshine
Rainbow
Jack Frost
Cloud
J. Fred Smith
Ares
A May Irwin
J. Allen Myers
Willie Johnson
Part
Florence Harman
Will Howell
Henry Rhodes
Adlle Saundersarks
Lilli
Graham McInnis
Maude Wilson
Emily ‘Chomag
Laula Coulter
Geo. Smith
Tom Batte
Frank Webb
Nannie P
Nellie Smith
Lucile Batte
Ed Saunders
Polly Foster
Nolpa Adams
Jessie Garth Vie
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