Market Review in Hearne Democrat from Houston
Special to Hearne Democrat reports cotton prices steady despite a bearish government estimate of 14,885,900 bales and a projected 15.4 million with linters. European spinners buy ahead amid expected acreage cuts next year. Texas cotton sales to India noted, turkeys flood North markets, fresh eggs scarce at 20 cents, fryers $3.50 a dozen, Cuban tomatoes ship large quantities at $4 per crate, oranges $3 per box. Rainy spell slows South Texas trade and coast construction. Dunn's report cited.
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Houston
Texas
India
Louisiana
Florida
California
South
Dunn
Collections Slow Due to Cotton Holding Movement
Collectors report delays as cotton holding movement ties up shipments and payments. Firms warn that storage bottlenecks and limited loading capacity impede receipts, raising costs and straining cash flow across the textile sector.
Advertised Letter List Hearne Texas 1911
Hearne Texas December 18 1911 advertised letters include women Lillie Brown Rose Davis Evy Sue Smith and Miss Evy Sue, men George Collins Hanis Will Davis Gardener W H Harris Latemore Charlie Manante Jery Reens R L Reens Perry Smith. foreign persons call for letters please mention advertised list postmaster Chas Hostrasser.
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Chas. J. Hostrasser
Buried After Old Custom in Creek Indian Grave
Stroud Oklahoma Mascot reports a disturbing scene as an elderly Creek Indian, urged by his aged mother, is buried in an unmarked shallow grave along a public road. Neighbors describe wolves howling and buzzards circling the site, with a strong stench drawing passersby. The item condemns the old practice and hopes it does not spread along highways.
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John
Stroud
Okla
Cow and Calf For Sale at Democrat Office
Fresh milch cow with young calf offered for sale at a very cheap price. Call at the Democrat office to inquire.
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Democrat
Agricultural Winter Course For Farmers At Texas College
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas offers a short winter course for farmers from January 8 to 20, 1912. It covers grain judging breeding crops livestock veterinary science and farm machinery with affordable lab fees and free tuition. Attendees may arrange Bryan lodging and travel, bring corn for judging, and receive premiums for corn exhibits and livestock judging proficiency.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Successul
Texas Boys’ Corn Clubs
Bryan
College
Prominent farmer rejects bond for roads over mule prices
A prominent farmer paid $400 for a pair of large mules and refused $300 for smaller ones claiming the larger pair could pull 250 pounds more. He declined to vote a road bond that would have let the smaller mules pull 1,000 pounds more, illustrating penny wise and pound foolish logic.
Good Positions Guaranteed After Course at Draughon's
A written guarantee promises a good position if you complete the Guarantee Course at Draughon's Practical Business College in Dallas Texarkana or Denison. The offer emphasizes career placement as a key feature of enrollment and aims to attract students seeking immediate employment prospects.
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Draughon’s
Practical Business College
Dallas
Texarkana
Denison
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W.S. Wilson, Jr
Hearne
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Woman’s List
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M. College Bulletin
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Conkey
Hearne Mercantile Co
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