Seed Corn Question From Grayson County Farmer
Grayson County farmer argues Northern seed varieties from Iowa outperform native Texas seed under drought and heat. He cites trials in 1901 and 1902 showing higher yields and earlier maturity from Early Yellow Rose and Snowflake. He recommends ordering pure bred Iowa Illinois seed from Hefley Hefley Cameron and says stock arrived direct from Iowa.
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Rockdale Merchants Denounce False Price Allegations
The Rockdale Reporter condemns a Cameron claim that Rockdale merchants sell corn at 85 cents, noting Cameron buyers paid 59–60 cents cash or 60 cents credit. The piece argues both towns price goods competitively, with no single side’s dominance and calls the misrepresentation untrue.
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Thorndale Social Notes and Local News
The Thorndale community reports a successful Valentine party despite rain. A tour to Galveston attracts locals including T. J. Barge and wife and Dr. A C DeLong. News covers a forthcoming wedding, shopping trips to St Louis, an accident on Main Street, town visits, and farm reports with peanuts for sale and a note on wood scarcity.
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