Battle of Shiloh Recited in Confederate Veterans Address
Portions of Col Young's Memphis address at the Confederate veterans reunion highlight the Shiloh battle's sanguinary nature and its impact on the early war. The piece traces leaders and forces from 1861 to Grant's position at Pittsburg Landing and Johnston's move to attack.
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Memphis
Col. Young
Battle of
Shiloh
Lee
San Antonio
Bragg
Grant
Thomas
Longstreet
the Hills
Stonewall Jackson
Albert Sidney Johnston
Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Henry
Donaldson
Johnston
Murfresborough
Tennessee
Buell
Pitsburg Landing
Corinth Road
Nashville
Pensacola
Smith
Hurlbut
Shiloh Battle Refined by Johnston and Grant Clash
The fragment recalls the Shiloh fight where Johnston was mortally wounded while directing attacks on Grant’s corps. The Confederates were routed as Johnston died, altering Grant’s career and the war’s course.
Prof Mally Advocates Spraying Cotton Even Without Weevils
Prof Mally argues spraying cotton remains profitable despite absence of boll weevils. He says cotton attracts pests, and a poison spray kills numerous insects, boosting yield beyond costs of poison and application.
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Mally
Houston Cotton Quotations Prompt Strong Export Demand
Cotton buyers are many in Houston with active demand and high freight rates. Export prices remain strong, making inland values lower. Ship your cotton to us and experience confirms our claim. See Houston Quotations.
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Houston
Grain Louse Destroys Wheat Across Chickasaw Oklahoma Fields
The grain louse, a pest distinct from the aphis, has devastated wheat in the Chickasaw and Cherokee nations and Oklahoma. It is viviparous with wingless individuals mostly and some capable of flight. Damage occurred in the Territories from mid April to early May.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Northern Texas crops hit by green bugs damage
The Galveston News estimates from 164 counties that the small grain crop will be about a quarter of last year. In many north Texas counties wheat and oats losses from green bugs are near total, bugs as destructive as boll weevils to cotton.
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Galveston News
North
Texas
County Faces Weevil Infestation Across Sections
The text notes weevils are present in all sections of the county and farmers are active in poisoning efforts in many localities. It warns that those who do not combat the pests will lose their cotton crop.
Two Weevil Types Attacking Cotton Crop
The article notes two weevil kinds damaging cotton: a black weevil and a brown brownish Mexican weevil. The brown Mexican weevil is identified by its coloration.
Local social and civic notes from Cameron area
Master Nathan Cass and Lula entertained the younger set Tuesday evening with refreshments and delight. Mr J S Slocomb Sr died at his home last Tuesday. District court closed for the term last Saturday with many cases worked off the docket and praise for the new judge and attorney. Mrs E L Antony and Mrs J A Brown left for Paris to attend the Press Association meeting then Greenville for Rev Sid Williams revival. Boll weevils scarce in Beat 7. river bottom cotton faces trouble, upland cotton spared. J W and Tom Ellis were acquitted on murder charges after a brief jury deliberation. Ellis was Cameron’s first city marshal.
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Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
W. Saulsbury
Bell County
Brooks
Herald
Nathan Cass
Miss Lula
District Court
E. L. Antony
J. A. Brown
Paris
Press Association
Brown
Greenville
Mr. Brown
Sid Williams
J. W
Tom Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Cameron
Tom
Doctor Will Barnes Visits For Sister’s Illness
Dr Will Barnes visited the city to aid his sister Mrs Coppinger who, with her children, left last Saturday for Tennessee seeking improved health. Mr John M Hefley recovers from a severe pneumonia and will soon be able to resume his outings after a reporting error in the last issue placed him on the trip list.
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Will Barnes
Our City
Mrs. Coppinger
Tennessee
John M. Hefley
Jasper Town Destroyed by Incendiary Fire
Last Sunday morning Jasper, county seat of Jasper county, was destroyed by fire. Every business house and many homes burned with an estimated loss of $100,000. The blaze began at 3 o clock and investigators found that the post office safe and the county treasurer’s safe were blown open, indicating arson.
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Jasper
Jasper County
Lamp Explosion Sparks Blazing Alarm Near Depot
An explosion from a lamp in Mrs. Irwin's residence near the 8 A. A. P. depot caused early evening alarm Monday. Passersby Messrs Thomas and Hill heard screams, rushed inside, and extinguished the fire before significant damage occurred.
Local notes on Hefley remark and Cameron Daily Tribune launch
Ex alderman Jim Hefley said last Monday that he would pay boys cash to catch boll weevils, claiming the pests are gone from his farm after a thorough search. The report hints he might admit advertising influence. The piece also highlights Thomas and Graves in the Reno building selling shoes at popular prices and praises their service. It covers the death of J M Ray after a shooting with Tom Duffy on the Craddock farm, and notes J J Williams and John Supert arriving with Duffy. Finally it reviews the Cameron Daily Tribune’s debut, praising C C Maltman and M B Bailey as proprietors and urging merchant subscriptions to support a lasting local daily.
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Jim Hefley
Thomas & Graves
Reno
Belton Street
Cameron
W. C. Ross
Beat 6
J. M. Ray
Tom Duffy
W. A. Craddock Farm
Ray
Duffy
J. J. Williams
John Supert
Cameron Daily Tribune
Messrs
C.C. Maltman
M. B. Bailey
Tribune
Farmer Sprays Cotton Near Bryant Station With Knapsack Sprayer
A. E. Clark owner of a river bottom farm in Beat 6 near Bryant Station began poisoning his cotton last Monday using a knapsack sprayer near the Malley formula. He reported that men on the cotton crops were involved.
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A. E. Clark
Beat 6
Bryant Station
Cotton Weevils Threaten County Cotton Industry
Farmers fear boll weevils will force extermination of cotton in the county. Mr. Clark reports heavy infestation, with seven to eight larvae dying after poison was applied. he vows further poisoning. Mr. Robert McCown claims his cotton is now rid of weevils after a third treatment, noting improved growth. He says arsenic was used due to lack of Mally formula supplies and will testify to the weevil matter.
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Mr. Clark
Robert McCown
The
Herald
McCown
Mally
North Elm Baptist church dedicatory notes and local crop report
A Herald reporter covered the dedication of North Elm Baptist church near Wokaty, with preaching and singing followed by a community dinner. Weather interrupted the evening program as crops around Wokaty Cameron showed strong growth. arsenic based pest control and Paris green mixtures were discussed amid warnings about boll weevil threats.
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Herald
North Elm Baptist Church
North Elm Church
Wokaty Post Office
Cameron
Yarrellton Road
City Council Proceedings Adjourns After Fire Limit Vote
City council in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Ralston presiding. Reports from the city marshal and collectors Hooks reviewed. numerous streetwork and service bills debated and referred to the finance committee. Fire department requests for direct line to power house and water register discussed. ordinance updates passed under suspension. meeting adjourned to a called Tuesday session.
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Ralston
Finance Committee
Cameron Inquirer
Ruby
Bud Steadman
H. Ruby
August Horstman
J.M. Tucker
C. H. Stith
W. M. Thompson
J. W. Coleman
Maverick-Clark Co
Council
CH. Raby
Horstmann
J. M. Tucker
C. H. Ruby
Messrs Arnold and
McNeil
Fire Department
Arnold
Westmoreland
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Cameron Herald
Oscar, McAnally
Ida J, McAnally
Wallace
Ayer
F. A. Soule
Billings, Mont
WM. OD
J. S. Slocomb, Sr
Wokaty
Boston
City Council Proceedings
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