Farmers Congrrs at Ft Worth Texas
A vivid travelogue notes a trip from Dallas toward Houston, describing farms, towns and rail stops. The writer observes crops, hogs, cattle, mills, and markets around Fort Worth and Houston, mentioning Texan cities like Houston, Galveston and Beazag Bayou, and detailing cattle feeding, harbor hopes, and local industries. He references cotton, sugar, and local trade, with impressions of people and regional commerce and the social scene at markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerbea
Tossa
Walon
Iowa
Batwaegn Fork
Worth
Topston
Citeus
Uader
Wooston
Brazos
Hempstead
Darius Preen
Avery
Sam Wouston
Tempstead
Wonston
Ile
Rio Granda
Rappahannock
Wirginia
Ife
Tempstea
Texas
Belme E. Serew
Hovsten
Sam Trouston
Uadato Bayou
Fort Arthur
Velasco
Beazag River
Llauston
Brass and Tran
Cnoper
Cattin
Cotinga
Mar- Mobrostl
Sh. Lewis Andl Tange City
Guttermaker's Convention at Sioux Fate
Fragmentary OCR item notes a convention in Sioux with low rates via cr and NR for shore tickets to Sioux Malls. Mentions round trip rate and January dates, with agents GR NH for more information. Details are garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Cr &Nr
Jane
Excursion to Havana from Cedar Rapids by rail and steamer
The Cedar Rapids Gazette promotes a Havana trip for $114 round trip from Cedar Rapids to Havana with rail route via St Louis Chattanooga Atlanta Jacksonville St Augustine Miami and a Miami Havana steamer, returning by May with stopovers and possible Cuba visit. Travel includes Pullman berth and steamer time, with guidance from Mr Wanantaker's New Year remarks on kindness and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cedar Rapids
Chattanoga
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga Park
Balitle
Tlyde
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Phi
St. Augustine
Miama
Vie St. Augustine
Ormond
Dayton
Rockledge
Marie Worth
Tatlin Beach
Minna
Mora
Itavanals
69Th Regiment
Cuba
Cedar Rapids Gaztte Company
Cedar Ta
Local land reclamation project likely of general interest
The report mentions Alxall, Spots, and T. A. Kent of Jowell Ti and references a large experience with the subject. It hints at reclaimed land of general interest and notes ongoing work or discussion about the project. Further readable fragments indicate related observations on land use and local impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Kent
Jowell
Senda
Alkali patches in reg lands and their origin debate
A historical note argues patches on reg lands are alkali deposits formed by lime rich subsoil and evaporation. It explains drainage, lime crust formation, and the role of crawfish, with crops like millet and cabbage tolerating or thriving under certain measures. It also references right of way disputes involving railroad companies and a local newspaper quip on the value of a dollar.
Knutson and Johnson at South Dakota dairy meeting
Nick Knutson of this city and Albert Johnson of Grattiger are noted experts in their field. They expect the National Buttermakers Association meeting to be held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 23, 1899, and emphasize staying abreast of the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graetlugar
Wooston
Negrostrade
Lerarnson
Nick Knutson
Albert Johnson
Grattiger
Scattens
Stoux Falls
South Dakota
Rogortet
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Ft. Worth
Wanantaker
Christ
Armstrong
Tistherville
Lstill
Chicago & Town Western Railway Co
Iowa Walls & Northwestern Railway Company
Burlington
Wstherville
Mars
Ane Prat
Bcuair
Drakes Ao
St Town
Ee ‘Castleny
Cameron's
Sanaee
Hyams + call
Jo. Hardie & Co
Hberaksep
Jonal
Aettinger
Lowa
City Meat Market
Spies Bros
Traer, Iowa
Sli Lote Winte
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