History of Rice Industry Growth Around Devil Lake
The article details rice cultivation and irrigation development in the region around Devil Lake, including early irrigation efforts, steam driven pumps, and canal systems. It notes key figures and milestones from 1839 to 1900, such as Captain Toshe Thauser and Captain Dunoven, plus the spread of water management along the Tow Lends rivers and near Crowisey and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thauser
Coerisston
stResy
Westeard
Sidal
Norty
Cemlits
Ceara
Yates
Dunoven
Hull
1908 Storm Damages Rice Mills and Irrigation Works
A 1908 storm damaged Rice Mills and various irrigation facilities around Lakeside and East Houston. The event affected multiple pumping plants, canals, and a lake extending about 1,400 acres. Ownership involved Quinn Walker and Captain Donovan, with facilities operated or rented by local companies and residents through years of erosion and maintenance. The text notes canal and pumping plant disruptions, fires and subsequent repairs, and shifts in land use for lawn topsoil.
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Dence
Houston
Avelin
Gust Mart
Lakeside
Cemetery
Westlei
Lyk Phil Wipe
Canada
Eagte
Quinn Walker
Cumad
Orehall
Captain Donovant
Ferth
Safe Gun Handling Lessons Boost Youth Marksmen Scores
Ten boys in a second Safety Course run by Bent F Blein passed the test and earned the Sofa Hunter shoulder patch and a badge. National Rifle Association trustees nationwide have graduated over 5000 students, with Sir Blair praising youngsters for learning firearm safety and responsible handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent F. Blein
ANG Cach
Flying Golo
Baye
Bubba Sparks
Clarke Powers
Jobo Ponderersss
Gsty Waddel
Seb Waddell
Dick Waikell
Tolis Warkiell
Leslie Crease
Eagie Eale
Mr. Bair
Sam
Seacup
Bitir
Fort Pumadus
National Rifle Associaion
Marharvanship and Rofe UN Haved Jing Tolay
Barnirraw
Long list of mourners and funeral details for Gites 7H
Rights and kin gather for the funeral of Gites 7H the wife of the late W Gisae. Service at Bauer Funeral Home Lake at 24M a m followed by interment around Methanae Churen. Organ music and soft singing noted. Survivors include a long list of relatives and friends from Garwood Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gisae
Bauer
Hane Lake
Vea
Cherles Lo Richart
Mes
Les Lanter
Garwood
Gye Brothers
C. Wo. Sratths
Wyhlands
A. T Smigi
Dartin
Nemergus Nirces
Tepiews
Antive Palinearers
Gare
Rephews
Oscar Seth
Highlands
Wilbue C. Smith
Weimer
Foy GC Lan
Dseton
Foy Lucier
Sem
Antonia
Jack Langier
Fort, Worth
Wilbur C Smith
Weimar
Lenna
Hazel Lame
Berta Ree Fantennt
Easie Monte
Mei
Nira Huse
Glas
A. J. Swiders
Clara Thariay
Houston
JL A Codhsey
Resag
Lisp
Harold Trovhie
Mir
Ray
Waodewir
Tramneay
Wike Moyes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winternisar
Lagi Lake
Jen
Terry
Orice
Quwingty
Crowisy
Peer J. Brousgerd
Menis
Deter
J_P_ Renan
Sam Broylw
Wiss
Orgills Dl
le B. Ney
F. J Campieb
Bir
Alvie Linke
Herma Boothe
Eddie Cayar
H. Izucy
Laulnana
Merefords
Labesine Eievator
Zerylon Solenteer
Creancu
Billie J. Mostapctumar
Eieizsohas
Lakeside Irrigat
Lalside
Cutiquoy I
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Texas Industry and &.P
Texas
Beth Cle
Byullevn Pacific
Teo
Amapy Ahipmierta
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