Fight of boll weevil spurs Brenham merchants to cut credit
Brenham Texas May 21 merchants seize on Prof Mallys boll weevil program to force farmer action. They refuse credit to nonparticipants, provide arsenic molasses sprays and gear, and urge immediate co operation to save Washington county cotton amid widespread pest reports. Prof Mal ly demonstrates spraying and explains hot weather boosts boll weevil, while conflicting notes from The Colorado Citizen discuss kerosene oil as possible remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Washington County
Mally
Merchants’ Protective Association
Messrs. Reichardt & Seelhorst
Mexico
Prof
F. W. Mally
Austin
Lee
Burleson
Waller
Grimes
Colorado
Remedial Sprays for Cotton Weevils Cited by Prof Mally
Arsenate of lead and arsenic sprays diluted in large water volumes are described as the most effective treatment for cotton weevils. The method involves sequential spraying with arsenate and sorghum solutions after initial aquation. Prof Mally’s years of study support timely action to protect the cotton crop from imminent weevil propagation.
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Mally
Commissioners' Court Proceedings May tax vote in Sand Grove
May term actions include deed approval for Buckholts School location moving to lot 1 block 53 in exchange for late 19 and 20 blocks 46. A school tax election is ordered for district 27 Sand Grove on June 22 with J B Poole as election manager.
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Commissioners’ Court
Buckholts School
M. D. Scroggins
Sand Grove
J. B. Poole
How To Gain Flesh By Scott Emulsion
The ad claims people gain a pound daily by taking an ounce of Scott Emulsion. It explains the ounce starts a digestive process enabling digestion and absorption of food. It notes fish is necessary for health and offers to supply emulsion through druggists Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
County finances and pensions approved in quarterly report
The quarterly reports of several butchers were approved. The Calhoun county bonds were collected in full totaling 10 517.55 and allocated to county funds including 6 307.96 to the road and bridge sinking fund. Pensions were granted to W. T. Witt 35.00 monthly Randle Lee 3.00 monthly and Anderson Kelly 4.00 monthly. Prof. N. H. Phillips received the required certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Barmore
W.E. Peel
G. A. Williamson
W. A. Alborn
P. V. Bodiford
W. C. Ross
J. P. Looney
W. C. Wiese
J. E. Tyson
D. R. Criawell
Jeff Miller
M. Ty. Luce
Robi. Todd
C. A. Lankford
G. C. Arriett
R. B. Peel
RK. W. H. Kennon
Porter Stevens
J. H. Bickett
W. W. Chambers
B. F. Touchstone
W. C. Cargill
A. B. Ashby
Worcester & Hardcastle
Calhoun County
Road and Bridge
W. T. Witt
Randle Lee
Anderson Kelly
Prof
N. H. Phillips
Lang's Sale Clears Inventory of Furnishings and More
The Lang department store announces a sweeping sale to clear stock as it shifts focus to shores ladies and gents furnishings and novelties. Discounts apply across ice cream freezers water coolers churning crocks flower pots dining-room and hall items plus hundreds of hardware chinaware and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warlor
Cort
Waco Woolen Mills
Quilee
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Nation Department
Arbuckle Bros
New York City
N.Y
Pleasant Hill
Watson Branch
Watt’s Switch
W. F. Harper
Walker’s Creek
Watt
Herald
City
Wells Fargo & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Fred L. Judd
Cecil’s Finuisio
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
New York
R. H. Johnson
Sisson
Cameron
W. L. Lutner
Lang
Henry
Japan
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