Irrigation Efforts Turn Drought Stricken Farm to Prosperity
The Rockdale Reporter notes Frank Worley’s 35 acre irrigation project on the San Gabriel road using a Fordson tractor pump and flume. Despite 1925 drought, his Worley Boykin seed cotton yields promise a bale per acre, with 21 bolls per stalk seen. Worley also plans truck crops and a new gin to protect seed quality.
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Frank Worley
Rockdale
San Gabriel Road
San the Gabriel River
Drouth
Ed. Simms
H. C. Meyer
W. C. McGregor
San Antonio
Worley Farm
Worley
San Gabriel River
For Sale Empty 110 Gallon Iron Drums
A classified notice offers one to 100 empty 110 gallon iron drums from A. J. Matocha & Co. in Cameron. Drums described as extra strong suitable for water barrels or water troughs when cut in half. Published 12 41.
Monument to Union Soldier Erected Near Rockdale
Rockdale Texas August 15 A monument in Bushdale burial ground near Rockdale is claimed to be one of the few Union soldier monuments south of Mason and Dixon line. The life size Italian marble figure honors Herman Henniger born 1838 died 1908 member of Company B Twelfth Illinois Cavalry from 1862 to 1865.
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Rockdale
Texas
Consort
San Antonio
Mason and Dixon
Bushdale
Herman Henniger
Wilhelmsdorf
Germany
Ilinois Cavalry
Supplying the Nations Change and Coin Minting Totals
A 1924 mint report shows the United States produced 9 294 000 one cent pieces and 28 15 000 nickels, plus 37 940 000 dimes and 16 892 000 quarters. The silver dollar drive yielded 13 539 000 coins. Half-dollars were least produced, with 142 080 struck in 1925 all commemoratives. The mints also coined 10 300 500 double eagles.
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United States
Summer Complaints Among Children Reported
Reports describe an outbreak of summer complaints including diarrhea among children and adults. Health officials note rising cases in the city with attention to sanitation and clean water as remedies. Local doctors urge parents to seek care for dehydration and fever.
Baby Tone Naive Remedy Advertised by Schiller Drug Store
An advertisement from Schiller Drug Store promotes Baby Tone as a summer remedy for stomach and bowel troubles in children. It claims to neutralize stomach acid, act as an intestinal antiseptic with Bismuth, aid digestion with Pepsi, and restore normal function. The copy emphasizes a pleasant taste and easy administration.
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Cameron
Schiller
Milam County Herald Maintains Delivery Despite Conditions
The Herald, in Milam County, states it will continue publication and ensure no subscriber loses their paper due to the current unfortunate conditions. It has published for 47 years and pledges accommodation to readers.
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Herald
Milam
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Agre
Mr. Worley
Cavalry
Dopse Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Decker Motor Co
Cameron, Texas
Cameron Machine Shop and Garage Automobile Department
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