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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
9
A lengthy discussion focuses on pest control and educational programs for farming. Advocates urge funding for insect management, farmer training, and the distribution of pest control guides to improve agricultural yields and protect crops.
The paper summarizes a talk by Professor Price criticizing state regulation and canned goods policies while advocating domestic growth of crops like peaches and watermelons. It cites attention to Texas farming, irrigation, and shipment concerns, noting potential commercial value and challenges in pest control and production.
The article describes soil preparation with manure and compost, avoiding land drainage, using coal tar to deter pests, soaking seeds in warm water, and early planting and cultivation. It notes vine spacing, bed maintenance, and that cross plowing helps a worker cover large melon patches, with rotations including peppers, fish, or sweet potatoes in field strips.
Crowds from across the state gather at Waxahachie for a religious and educational assembly in the park. Fifty families camp nearby as ministers doctors and laypeople attend lectures and devotional services led by Rev Fitzhugh of Arlington and others.
Mineral Wells area deals report 140 acres traded east of Mineral Wells near city limits with 40 per acre, buyer Matt Skeen paying Cilene Slaughter. Another sale in Pablo County sees G Dean purchasing half a city block from C B Turner, planning family relocation soon.
Ardmore July 24 Yesterday during the postmaster’s absence a burglar entered the bullring and took the cow drawer with about $50 cash. The post office was struck at dawn, fire blown open, and the burglars secured roughly $50. Hodory and Roff lie about twelve miles apart on the Prides extension.
The State Homeopathic Board meets in Austin July 23 and approves charters for several regional medical associations including the West Texan Penitry and Pet brook society of San Antonio and the Areas Stepe fabat alia company of Tenistan. New officers are elected and certificates issued for practice, with a note on a congressman and senator visiting Austin.
In Gonzales Texas July 2 the court held a preliminary session for the Cortez murder trial. The judge and defense argued over a change of venue while a large crowd gathered to watch the proceedings. Nine jurors were secured from the first venire and a second summons was ordered as witnesses were examined and testimony began.
August 28 proclaimed for Bay City Texas celebrating the completion of the Vane Belt railroad. An executive committee led by Henry Hageley J D Meure and others organized events at the court house. The program promises a large crowd with a parade roadways and extensive related festivities to showcase regional development and the new rail link to South Texas lines.
A widow Mollie Hill, mother of two, reportedly took her own life at home in Tenes on July 28. The incident occurred in the evening, described by local observers as a rash act amid personal hardship. Official details remain sparse as authorities record the death as suicide.
Ad copy promotes bowel training as a health habit. It markets cas carets candy cathartic tablets as training aids for the bowels and claims they are not sold in all drug stores. The message emphasizes personal care and product availability.
The catalog outlines regular instruction across Agriculture Mechanics Engineering Civil Engineering and General Science with a complete nine month program. It notes degrees conferred on completion of regular courses and certificates on shorter tracks, with a $140 nine month term plus quarterly payments covering tuition tools and services and requiring September 11 entrance, posted by the College President.
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