Cantaloupe Boom in Milam County Spurs Diversified Crops
Milam county farmers push away from single crops as Rockdale truckers ship first lot of cantaloupes and express shipments grow. Expert R A Walker says Rockdale soil and climate suit cantaloupes, with potential fortunes in cultivation. Other crops show promise. cabbage, tomatoes, Irish potatoes profitable. a canning factory urged to utilize overripe fruit and boost acreage.
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Rockdale
Express
R. A. Walker
League City
Walker
Colorado
George Dosa
Henry Lockwood
Jacksonville
Dry Hot Weather Boosts Cotton Prospects
The piece notes dry and hot conditions favorable for cotton. It also reports The First National Bank of Cameron contributing 75 dollars to the World's Fair fund, a tenth of one percent of its capital stock.
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First National Bank of Cameron
First class horse shoeing at Jim Coleman’s
A concise note records a horse shoeing service at Jim Coleman’s shop offering expert farrier care. The entry notes a premium standard for labor and suggests availability for horse maintenance.
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Jim Coleman
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Adopts Free Tuition
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas offers tuition free and $150 annual expenses. Admission requires age 16, minimal exams, and 18 or older may enter without exam if capable. College emphasizes military training, engineering, agriculture, and languages with courses in civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary engineering, architecture, and teaching textiles.
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The
Technological College of Texas
Road Tax Election Proclamation in Milam County Texas
The Milam County Commissioners' Court ordered a vote on a 15 cent road tax on property, to be held July 1903 at regular voting places. Qualified property taxpayers may vote. proclamation signed in Cameron Texas on July 6 1903.
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State of
Texas
Milam
Commissioners’ Court
Said
Cameron
A. D
For a lazy liver try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
A brief ad promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate bowels and prevent bilious attacks. Sold by Thomas and Sons.
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Chamberlain
Thomas & Sons
Special Notice on Box Rent Payments to Postal Offices
The notice states rent for box rentals must be paid by the tenth of the month beginning a new quarter per post office regulations. This requirement comes from the postmaster general and applies to all box renters.
Weekly Letter Listing for July End Adverts
The note lists names for letters ending the week including Kila Avery Sadie Cannon Carry Brown Greeley Davis Beatrice Davison Alma Murphy Emma Strickland and Mary Wilson. It instructs callers to say advertised and include the advertisement when requesting these letter pieces. A fee of one is charged per advertised item. Mrs. Anna Crawford, P.
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Kila Avery
Sadie Cannon
Carry Brown
Greeley Davis
Beatrice Davison
Alma Murphy
Emma Strickland
Mary Wilson
Anna Crawford
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Congress
Hub Gore
Milam County
Galveston News
RK. F. Coleman
Watt
Beat 7
Milano
Junction City
Herald
Christian
Methodist
Presbyterian
Christian Church
Massey
Methodist Church
Weaver
Presbyterian Church
E. H. Lang
West Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Textile School
J. A. Baker
College Station
David F. Houston
Robert E. Rosenstein
Attorney-At-Law
Bickett
Chas. Brown
Len Johnson
Caas Kelley
McGahey
Callie Prince
Will Robins
John J. Smith
Albert Lanner
Lee White
Rome
Apy
Moses H. Taylor
Emily H. Taylor
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