Grapes Can Grow in Texas with Adapted Varieties
Despite decades of doubt in Texas, grape cultivation can succeed with suitable varieties and proper soil. Regions with well drained soils and sun favor flavor, while irrigation and soil lime improve growth. Advice from nurserymen and gardening experience emphasize select southern slopes, avoid flat bottom land, and use wood ashes for healthful planting.
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Texas
East
California
Sflavor
Dallas
Grapes Urge Abundant Harvests for All Families
Report notes physicians warn against excess but advocates for ample grape harvests for every family member from youngest to oldest to enjoy freely. The excerpt emphasizes grapes as a practical, wholesome food for all seasons.
Peanuts and Peanuts in Farming Life
A column argues farmers should diversify beyond cotton by growing peanuts for family, sale, or pig feed. It praises peanuts for nutrition and success potential while noting fruit growers must protect crops from insects and fungus with careful spraying and wildlife considerations.
Pruning Grapevines For Better Fruit And A Special Train Of Steers
Unpruned grape vines waste energy by bearing on all canes. pruning to 50 to 75 buds yields better fruit and a stronger vine. Now is the time to prune. A fat market steers train left Kaufman at 11 30 a m Saturday the 17th, via Midland and Frisco, reached St Louis at 3 25 a m Monday the 19th, covering 678 miles in 40 hours in excellent condition.
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Kaufman
Midland
Frisco Linea
St. Louis
Bankruptcy Notice for Alfred Ed ward Brady in Austin
In the Western District of Texas Austin a bankruptcy matter No 295 creditors who opposed discharge have withdrawn opposition and it will be dismissed unless cause is shown at the referee Frank Fiser office in Austin on February 3 1903 at 10 o clock a.m. authority confirms the notice and dates.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Texas
Austin
Alfred Edward Brady
Frank Fiser
Seed Oats Offered at Cameron Grain Store
Red rust proof oats selected last summer for sowing and free of Johnson grass seed offered in car load cash sales at the Cameron Grain Store. C H Stith and W K Dickinson advertise the deal.
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Johnson
Cameron Grain
C. H. Stith
W. K. Dickinson
Annual Yaqui George Washington Celebration in Laredo
The two day border festival on February 22 and 23 features Spanish bullfights, cattle roping, torch parades, naval fireworks, Indian battles, military drills, pageants, flower parade, and band contests. Special excursion rates to Laredo and Monterey Mexico with a ten day limit and stopovers arranged. tickets available via agents or D. J. Price G P and T A J and G N R K RB Palestine Texas.
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Laredo
Texas
New Laredo
Mexico
George Washington
Monterey
Chamberlains Cough Remedy best for croup says group
The article urges mothers to treat croup immediately using Chamberlains Cough Remedy and warns against trying other remedies. It notes wide approval and that symptoms should disappear quickly when used as directed. Sold by Thomas and Moore.
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Thomas & Moore
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Longer Life Says Downey
Churubusco Indiana editor Downey proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip claiming instant relief and certain cure. Thomas Moore guarantees each 50c and 1.00 bottle and offers a free trial bottle.
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0. W. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Death of Napier the Finder of World’s Largest Nugget
Samuel Napier, who discovered the world’s largest gold nugget, has died in Canada in abject poverty. The nugget was found in Australia, measured two feet four inches long, ten inches wide, and two inches thick. Queen Victoria once viewed the nugget at Buckingham Palace.
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Canada
Samuel Napier
Australia
Queen Victoria
Napier
Buckingham Palace
Just Settling Hancock Estate Remains of Inheritance Vested
G C King a Boston lawyer representing that a remnant of John Hancock estate remains to be administered asks the court to appoint him legal representative at the request of Elizabeth L H Wood the sole interested next of kin who gives written consent. court consideration pending.
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John Hancock
G. C. King
Boston
Elizabeth L. H. Wood
Residence for sale or rent near Methodist church
For sale or rental notice grants option across the street from the Methodist church. Inquiry at 27 to beset.
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Methodist Church
The Commoner and Cameron Herald Offer
The Commoner led by Mr. Bryan explores democratic education and organization as Congress meets. A home department, Current Topic, and Maupin’s features enrich the paper, whose growing circulation supports its influence. A one year combo offer costs 1.75 for both papers.
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Bryan
Cameron Herald
Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Claimant promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues including diabetes rheumatism and weak back for men and women. Advertises mail order delivery from St Louis Missouri and endorsements from Reese & Sapp with testimonials available on request.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
Ravel
KE. W. Hall
P.O. Box
St. Louis
Reese & Sapp
Texas Wonder Recovery Certifies Kidney and Bladder Cure
Giles C. Avriett Sheriff of Cameron Texas testifies he was cured of kidney and bladder trouble by Texas Wonder Halls Great Discovery and recommends it to others with similar ailments.
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Cameron
Texas
Giles C. Avriett
Health of the wife drives home life harmony
The article links wife health to marital happiness, urging women to seek Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for irregularities and female weakness. It cites testimonials, free letter consultation from Buffalo, and notes the physician's prominence and the Institute. The Pleasant Pellets are also praised as a gentle laxative for women.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Aical Institute of
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Lawn Gale
Cleveland Co
Peter Pierce
Rockefeller Becomes a Fireman In North Tarrytown
John D Rockefeller head of Standard Oil is elected to honorary membership in the local fire patrol. He receives the document and says the boyhood dream is realized, joking he can finally be a fireman at last after sixty years of waiting.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Corporation
North Tarrytown
N. Y
McKinley Tariff Defeat Affects Cannon and Allies
In Colamba the McKinley high tariff bill defeats prominent Republicans including Joe Cannon. After the election McKinley and Cannon appeared together with Maj or Pearce, sharing a tense moment as they discussed the outcome and admitted the truth to each other in private.
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Colamba
Joe” Cannon
Mr. McKinley
Major Pearce
St. Louis
Pearce
Joe
M¢stley
Milam County Finances January 1903 Balances
Milam County treasurer's report dated January 20 1903 lists cash in several funds: General fund 12261 18. Road and Bridge 42127. Courthouse and Jail 3179 21. Courthouse Interest and Sinking 1720 12. Jail Interest and Sinking 1026 51. Road and Bridge Interest and Linking 803 71. Available School Fund 5734 62. Permanent School Fund Uninvested 6205 25. Unapportioned available school fund on hand for current year 455 14.
County Treasury Total With School Fund Added
A published financial statement updates the county cash balance. The available school fund of $5,734.62 was omitted previously, raising the treasury total from $26,938.94 to $32,673.56.
Chinaman Adopts American Methods Hoe You
Chinese consul at San Francisco and chief consul of China in the United States is described as a Christian and has formed an iron and steel company with 2,000,000 capital to operate in China. Most capital comes from Chinese merchants in America. Minister Wu ranks higher than Hoe, with Wu holding the fourth rank and Hoe the fifth.
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Hoe You
San Francisco
China
Hoe
Child Recovers From Croup After One Minute Cough Cure
A Chester Michigan postmaster A L Spafford aided a choking child during a croup attack with One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy reduced swelling and mucus, allowing the child to rest and recover while claiming to cure coughs colds influenza and throat and lung troubles. Thomas and Moore advertise the remedy.
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A. L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Thomas & Moore
Land for Sale in Milam County North Elm Creek
Fifteen acres of land for sale in Milam County along North Elm Creek. Inquiries directed to S. W. Wybrants of Mineral Wells, Texas.
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North Elm Creek
Milam County
S. W. Wybrants
Mineral Wells
Texas
Rag Recycling Buy Offers From Cameron Water Power & Light
The Cameron Water Power and Light Company advertises purchase rates for textile waste. Clean white cotton rags fetch three cents per pound, while colored rags pay two cents per pound.
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Cameron Water
Power & Light Company
Notice by Publication of Final Account Milam County
Final account of guardianship for minors Louis Mitchell and Rodney Mitchell filed in Milam County Court. Objections due by April term 1903 after notice in Cameron Herald for twenty days. J. E. Tyson, Clerk. Sheriff deputy signs.
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State OF
Texas
Milam County
Alice Thompson
Louis Mitchell
Rodney Mitchell
Tas Cameron HeRaLp
Milam
Cameron
J. E. Tyson
City of
C. C
Milam Co
Parker
Gil&es. Avarera
Sherif
Milgus
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