Farmers Union surge in Texas spreads rapidly
The Texas Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America grows to over 3 000 local unions with about 10 000 members. Originating in Emory Rains County it expands across populous counties and plans a state meeting mid February to formalize, with governors urging action as the movement spreads toward other states. Local lodges report bulk purchases and keen interest in the cooperative plan.
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Union of Texas Farmers
Dallas
Tex
New York Times
Texas
Emory
Rains County
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union of America
North Texas
Thei Business Mien
Ple Ns
Lime as Essential Soil Regulator and Bedrock Amendment
Lime remains a crucial soil additive guiding plant health by balancing chemistry and unlocking nutrients. When green manure is plowed under it adds value by neutralizing acids and aiding other materials, while surface application helps reach plant roots over time. Stone lime is superior to gas-work residues and frequent liming benefits farms more than it costs with no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corina
Apples and Their Markets
The piece notes high prices and barrel shortages burdening apple growers but spurs boxed packing. It argues cheap 1896 apples opened new markets, creating evolving demand and expanding shipments into places previously unfamiliar to fruit buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Alfalfa Seed Fraud Fuels Western Kansas Grievance
Western Kansas alfalfa growers protest railroad rates claiming discrimination as shipping costs differ by crop. They allege some shippers label alfalfa seed as millet to qualify for the lower ten cent per bushel rate, a practice that could save about $250 per railcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Keep Bees Boosts Crop Yields Beyond Honey Value
The article asserts bees greatly aid plant fertilization more than honey production. Experiments show 100 purple clover heads yield no seeds without bee visits, while bee-pollinated heads nearly produce 3,000 seeds. It notes cross fertilization risks when plant varieties share space, urging farmers to maintain at least one hive or encourage neighbors to do so.
Grain Inspection Debate Moves Congress and Trade Board
The Chicago Board of Trade endorses a federal bill to establish a national grain inspection system. The American Agriculturist warns that while uniform grading is needed, law must be carefully framed to avoid political manipulation and preserve impartial accuracy.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Congress
Manure's lasting impact spans several seasons
Manure does not give full benefit in one year. It shows good effects over multiple seasons because it decomposes slowly and plants can only use what becomes soluble. The manure lasts from one to three seasons.
Pioneer Switzer Pioneer Dies at Vermillion County Farm
Wesley Switzer died at his home two miles south of Foster after a long pioneer life in Highland township Indiana. Born March 24 1821 in Pike County Ohio he settled on the family farm in 1824 and owned 350 acres. He married Nancy Henderson in 1841 and had twelve children nine living. A Republican he remained active in public welfare, funeral held Sunday at his residence with Rev Cannon officiating.
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Wesley Switzer
Foster
Pike County
Ohio
Vermillion County
Indiana
John Switzer
John
Peter Switzer
Nancy Henderson
Hiram Smith
Sarah Moody
Rose Hunter
Nancy Bekt
William
Peter
David
Lincoln
Switzer
Wesley Twitterio
Highland Township
Wen ‘Lns
Cannon
Perrysville
Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by E C DeWitt Co Chicago
The Name Witch Hazel is mobatos ed. E C DeWitt & Co Chicago are the inventors of the original Witch Hazel Save. A core for cuts burns bruises eczema filter piles etc. Beware counterfeit salves. Ensure box bears the E Dewitt Co name. Sold by J P Buckner.
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E.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
E. ©. Dewitt & Con
Assessors Begin Work Under Recent Legislation
Assessors started duties March 1 under the act of the last legislature. They received their paraphernalia last week and are now at work. Thirty days longer time is provided for the work than before. Taxpayers should not forget mortgage exemption claims if entitled.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Advertised as Harmless
An 1900s advertisement asserts Happy Healthful Children can take DeWitt’s Little Early Risers with perfect safety. It claims the pills are harmless, never gripe or sicken, and guarantee strong results for biliousness. Sold by P. Buckner.
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DeWitt
P. Buckner
Abstracts of Title Promptly Furnished by U S Dove
Brief notice states that abstracts of title are promptly provided by U S Dove, highlighting quick professional service for property records and title searching.
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U.S
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Refund in Toledo Firm Ad
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that The firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6, 1886, notes internal treatment aimed at the blood and mucous surfaces and cites testimonials and pharmacy sales.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Glerson
A Sufficiently Strong Measure for Grange Attendance
An exchange notes a committee will visit absent members to ask reasons for their absence aiming to boost grange attendance.
Beets Kept In Pits Phrase Appears In Odd Regional Reminder
The fragment hints at a saying about keeping beets in pits with cryptic wording. It mentions beets, pits, and phrases about patience or preservation, but the readable portion offers no clear event or identifiable sources.
Clover Leaf Excursions and Convention Fares
Travel fare notices for 1904 events across Illinois Indiana and California include one fare round trips from Illinois stations for the Central Illinois Teachers Association March 25 26. Indiana convention May 18 20 offers round trip from Illinois stations to Indiana. Retail Grocers meet May 3 8 in California with tickets on sale April 22 30. Contact Clover Leaf Route General Traffic Manager Toledo Ohio for details.
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Danville
Ill
Central Illinois Teachers’ Association
Illinois
Lebanon
Ind
Missionary Society of the Churches At Christ
Indiana
San Francisco
Cal
National Association of Retail Grocers of the
United States
C.D. Whitney
Toledo, Ohio
Do You Want Strength From Digestive Aid
Do you want strength increase through proper digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Care adds to the physical by digesting and assimilating food so the system can use it for health and strength. Pleasant tasting treatment sold by J. P. Bockner.
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J. P. Bockner
Nerve Restorative Nervine Promoted as Brain and Nerve Food
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a brain and nerve food and tonic. It claims to reconstruct worn nerve tissue, restore vigor, and improve sleep and appetite with a money back guarantee on the first bottle. Patient testimonial from R L Dalby, cashier. Also offers free trial of Dr Miles anti pain pills and a diagnostic service.
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Miles
Files
R. L. Dalby
State Bank
Texarcana, Ark
Mies
Visit Springfield Missouri A Frisco System Prospectus
Springfield Missouri known as the Queen City of the Ozarks sits on the Frisco System offering easy access to St Louis Kansas City and Memphis The prospectus promotes low rates to investors and visitors and invites inquiries to the Frisco System agents in St Louis Geneva and local offices for information on local industries
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Springfield
Creane
Queen City of the Ozarks
Louis
Kansas City
Memphis
Geneva
Pagsen
Fisco System
St. Louis
Cotton Belt Route Sells 8 Cent Colonial Tickets East Texas
On the above dates the Cotton Belt Route will sell one way colonial tickets from 8¢ to points in Texas east of and including Amarillo Quanah Vernon Brownwood Brady San Angelo San Antonio Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Rockport Alter Kerrville at rate of $10.
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Amrillo
Quanah Vernon
Brownwood
Brady
San Angelo
San Antonio
Huston
Galageston
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Alter
Kerrville
Cotton Belt
Texas
Forday
Tien
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Bay Yreer
Shui
Ayers
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
Kanusas
Louisiana
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Wyoming
G. CG
Insikkerbocher
Orsgoator
Adville
PDAS
Willa Port
Jon, Oe
Bossys
C W. Cowan
Covington, Ind
Railway, Guide
Central College of Music
Meridian St
Indianapolis
Edward Taylor
Ely
Queear Ostrom
Warren Ave
A. C. Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Mass
Ely Brothers
Warren St
Pioneer Wone
Fils Ver
Witch Hazel
Mobatos
J. P. Buckner
Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasoner
Iowa
Ger D. Conk
ST. Louis, MO
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
N. Y
Hail’s
Chichester
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Eusela
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Jesus
W. C. Clough
B. A
Heeb Publ. CO
Indianapolig
Parker
Centaby
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