Destruction of Cotton Stalks to Combat Boll Weevil
A Texas extension bulletin traces the boll weevil origin and spread from Mexico to Texas, urging early fall destruction of cotton stalks by flat plowing and burying larvae to curb feeding, conserve soil nitrogen, and improve spring planting conditions. It notes heavy weevil impact on green bolls and stresses deep, consistent soil work and cover crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
Extension Service A
M. College of Texas
United States
Mexico
Central America
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Texas
Hopkins
East
Bureau of Crop
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Central Texas Free Baptist Association Meeting at Kurten
Special report on the 17th Annual Session of the Central Texas Free Baptist Association held October 5-8 in Kurten Texas with Rev John Swanwick presiding. Ministers and delegates discussed denominational history principles pastor leadership evangelism and the need for greater church work and evangelism next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Texas
Central Texas Free Baptist Association
Free Baptist Church
Joan Swanwick
North Zuleh
Free Baptist
John Swanwick
Dv. G. W. Robertson
J. J. Tatum
J. H. Dowell
J. P. Brown
J. M. Cook
Henry Kurten
James Lange
Tatum
Diversified farming on Collinsbrook Farms in Texas
Brazos County notes discuss diversification at Collinsbrook Farms in Collin county since 1860. Henry C Barrow uses purebred livestock and crop rotation, while farmer F E Jones moves to Brazos county facing barn expenses and high corn costs. Winter grazing crops like oats rye barley rape urged to curb feed bills and prevent erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gallagher
Collinsbrook
Collin County
Texas
John H
Charlotte Collins
Henry C Barrow
the Collins
Texas A. and M. College
Collins
Young Barlow
F. E. Jones
Brazos County
San Benito Valley
Houston
J. S
Mooring
Local church association pledges greater undertakings
The association gladly committed itself to broader tasks and expressed confidence in its leaders. It pledged support and cooperation across denominational work.
Transportation Meeting in Bryan
A Bryan chamber meeting chaired by W H Cole discussed the College Bryan Interurban Railway and ongoing receivership litigation in Houston Federal Court. Attendees named include F L Henderson, Robert Armstrong, W B Bizzell, F C Bolton, and E McAdams. Two committees were formed to pursue follow up work and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College and Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Cole
S. E. Eberstadt
F. L. Henderson
Cole
College Bryan
Houston
Robert Arm
Bryan and
College
W. B. Bizzell
John M. Lawrence
H. O. Boatwright
J. N. Dulaney
E. FL McAdams
Higvs
Robt. Armstrong
E. B. Ta Roche
Steeke
FL C. Bolton
A. M. Waldrop
Webb
Lee J. Rountree
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Bryan Commercial News
Walton
A. & M. College Extension Service
Gourty
L. Benson
Grady Kincannon
Harvey
Grady
C. L. Benson
Dallas Fair
Charlie Nemec
Smetana
Tilman Jones
Reliance
Walden Orr
Bernard Hill
Edge
Ezra Bozeman
Tabor
Laura B. Roten
Dallas
Annie Cahill
Clara Wehrman
Emma Kosarek
Winnie Harris
Nina Mae Moore
Sussie Griffin
A. W. Buchanan
J. M. Williams
College Consolidated School
Millican Club
Prof
Hensarling
the .Eader
Pon
Old
Alabama
Tom Perry
John Green
Farmer Perry
Bryan
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