Community News From Branchville and County Notes
A Branchville correspondence reports crop progress and a hopeful harvest. The school under Miss Sallie Irvine shows improvement and Supt. Clement gave a well received talk. Several residents are mentioned by name including Miss Fannie Mae Looney, Mrs. C. W. Randalls, Mrs. M. R. Looney, Miss Mollie Allen, and Rev. Gregory. Local movements include a special tax discussion for school funding and voting sentiments on prohibition affecting county offices.
Hefley stance on boll weevil praised by editor
Editor notes Mr Hefley’s comment that letting the boll weevil remain on black land could yield satisfactory farmer results as cotton prices may offset losses. He commends W. T for candid writings and a telegram to Judge Furman. Also reports Mr Jas Odom and wife visiting Mr G W Odom last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hefley
W. T
Furman
Jas. Odom
G. W. Odom
Thorn
Thorn newspaper notes residents visiting relatives in nearby towns and local social events. It lists guests and travels involving Marlin Milano Taylor Rockdale Nile Dime Box San Gabriel Gano Georgetown and Brushy, plus a local employee change and a leap year party at the Barge home.
Sandy Ridge Hometown Notes and Local Updates
Community brief recalling dry weather affecting crops at Sandy Ridge. Health news on Richmond Peeples family and local residents. Socials include a candy party at Bullocks and a cemetery fence fund drive raised about $30. Political note endorses Bryant Station scribe for representative and praises integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McCann
Plans for broader experiments to fight the cotton pest
The Department of Agriculture outlines expanded experiments against the bull weevil with new methods and larger study areas. Officials emphasize improving eradication efforts and protecting cotton crops through coordinated research and field trials.
Recommendations to Texas Planters on Boll Weevil Control
Washington January 20. The Agriculture Department urges Texas cotton planters to adopt cultural methods to profit from recent experiments. Key points call for early planting with improved seeds, thorough cultivation, wider row spacing, and destroying cotton stalks by plowing and burning before October. Continuous study and local adaptation praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Division of Entomology
United States
Entomology
Excursion to Galveston Draws Crowd and Notables
A large crowd enjoyed a pleasant evening with cake and coffee. G A Williamson and son Macune G W Peeples and Ollie Osborne joined the Galveston excursion to view German war ships and other sights Tuesday. Gus Newton and wife attended the burial of a Newton relative in Milano Wednesday. Rev Bell of Austin preached at the First Baptist Church last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newton
Milano
Gus
G. A. Williamson
Macune
G. W. Peeples
Ollie Osborne
Galveston
Gus Newton
Mr. Newton
Bell of
Austin
Western Branch Association of the Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Death of Mr H C Chambers at age 57 in city
Last week Mr H C Chambers died at his home in this city aged 57. He leaves a family and many friends to mourn his loss. Deceased was an uncle of County Attorney W W Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Chambers
W. W. Chambers
County Poll Tax Totals Show 4268 Qualified This Year
The limit for the rad poll tax was reached with 4268 paying this year while 2400 failed to pay. Voter turnout by locale includes Cameron 420 Curry 46 Salem 57 Ad Hall 88 Mayefield 101 Jones Prairie 113 Branchville 64 Baileyville 80 Clarkson 105 Milano 126 Gause 111 Hanover 109 and many other communities across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Curry
Salem
Ad Hall
Mayefield
Jones Prairie
Branchville
Baileyville
Clarkson
Milano
Gause
Hanover
Marlow
Rockdale
New Salem
Hamilton Chapel
Rice School House
Minerva
Bethlehem
Gay Hill
Kolb
Sand Gove
Sandy Creek
Buckdale
Deavilla
Lilac
Tracy
Sharp
San Gabriel
Donahoe
Buckholts
Sandy Ridge
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Walker's Creek
Marak
Yarrellton
Salty
Conoly
Watson Branch
Thorndale
Kim Ridge
County Clerk Reports License Grants and Local Advertisements
The county clerk issued licenses for couples including Asia Long and Mary Kelley, Thomas Mundy and An O Sullivan, J C McLim and Mild Wade, J M Ralston and Clarriett Smith since Tuesday. The Hefley company advertises its hardware and fur stock with full details and favorable prices. D Kemp offers Pure Ribbon Cane Syrup sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Branchville Notes
Sallie Irvine
Supt. Clement
Fannie Mae Looney
C. W. Randalls
W. C. Looney
Neotesha
Kansas
Jim Kersey
Mollie Allen
Maysfield
McGuire Place
Gregory
Mattie Mae Smith
Hutto
Billie Blaylock
Jacksonville
Leonard Blaylock
Messrs
Ben Cotton
Frank Peel
Taylor
John A. Smith
Eva Butts
Vina Hildreth
J. M. Rankin
R. H. Johnson
Buck Springer
Bryant Station
Thorn
S. L. Burke
J. K. Quinn
W. S. Stephens
T. J. Barge
P. A. Rameses
M. D. Cato
Annie Knight
Leighton Mosely
Maud Bonds
Nile
C. Saller
Ollie Dorsett
Dime Box
Mrs
A. C. DeLong
Ella Lincoln
Prof
E. L. Lincoln
J.C. Grantham
A. Davis
Pete Baird
Hare
Gus, Newton and Wife
J.S. Gore
Georgetown
Dora Neve
Gano
J. J. Elliott
J.H. Franklin
Down On
Brushy
C. T. Posten
Mr. Posten
Editor Herald
Richmond Peeples
John Bullocks
Sam Blankenship
Bill Wallace
Mr. Kealey Dabney
Commanche County
C. Il. Dabney
Will Shurtleff
Dan Wright
Belton
Linda Shurtleff
Davilla
C. J. Dabney
John Shurtleff
Ida Aycock
Coventh
The
Department of
Texas Planters
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Partment
Press of
Asia Long and
Mary Kelley
Thomas Mundy
An O’ Sullivan
J. C. McLim and
Mild Wade
J. M. Ralston and
Clarriett Smith
John M. &J. Hefley Company
D. Kemp's
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