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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
5
The correspondence details rice cultivation practices in Texas, urging early plowing, timed planting, and careful water management. It discusses canal company rents, seed quality, and labor, noting economic pressures, expected yields, and methods to improve harvests for farmers in the region.
J. S. Bioko of Cottes Texas discusses rice farming in Texas with emphasis on irrigation. He argues canals and wells support profitable small-scale cultivation, noting advantages of well irrigation, soil readiness, and timely planting for immediate returns. He cautions against overdraining and stresses water management and cost efficiency.
Reports from Brenham indicate little doubt about the outcome of a 15 pound bond issue for a local cotton mill project. Planning and civic meetings proceed, with Major Roe to report on progress. A series of church meetings led by Rev Beckwith will be held at St Peter’s, while community events and social gatherings fill the week.
Record of live stock lots listed during quarantine work at St Louis National Stock Yards on March 2 and March 8. Items include numerous steers and heifers from Texas and Louisiana sellers with weights from about 400 to 1800 pounds and prices ranging roughly from 4.00 to 5.70 per hundredweight. Vendors include Mena rd Batty, Tree Howey Grove, Shu fer and Farlow, Repert and Southland Maclin, and others.
The report lists numerous steers and cattle lots with weights and prices from Texas and surrounding markets. It notes shifts in market leadership toward St Louis and Kansas City yards, plus a notable sale by W. T. Nelson featuring bred cows from British and Canadian bloodlines.
Reports from Galveston in March note uncertain arrival times for Southern Pacific ships carrying ore from the Americas. Cargoes of silver ore destined for New York and Dorchester are mentioned, with rapid service status and possible upcoming sailings. A new Central Methodist church building in Galveston is nearing completion, with work on the roof, windows, interior finishing, and seating planned for early next month.
In Beaumont Texas a body recovered from the Neches River is identified as a woman aged about 44. Authorities report signs of violent beating and robbery and note a white male suspect among four arrests. The corpse was found with partial identification clues and was sent to the undertaker for burial. investigators continue to link the victim to a broader murder chain with several suspects detained.
A garbled Texas notices page lists various towns and topics including Tryvan, Cordwana cotton factory leadership changes, population figures, a surgeon appointment, Hearne cotton firm updates, Wharton church matters, Elgin and Bryan notes, and Rostin social items. The text mixes names, roles, and brief events with multiple transcription errors and incomplete sentences.
The item lists multiple deaths and funeral notices with names including Prof HL We, Prof FW Sone, and others tied to the Agricultural and Mechanical College. It mentions a funeral tomorrow after 4 o'clock and references several local figures and events, preserving an obituary style from the era.
Fire report from San Antonio stable notes damage to a mare and foal during an incident at Viton Mareidee. Authorities say about ten millie cones of unidentified material were involved as witnesses describe the blaze and aftermath.
An OCR damaged snippet references Penton Texas and a local property sale tied to CP WY nersyadiy, WIEN BA Neen teened oer fi One anit mH for eit. The readable text hints at a legal or public notice about property ownership and a planned sale.
In Beaimont Texas Marci Pen and tfiryn wells were actively producing today with two or three more gushers nearly spouting by late afternoon. Isabella well reported as newer near the dan rock, while several others show ongoing, uncertain progress. May affect nearby maternity operations and local work plans.
Unclear text reports a fire incident in Dienison Texas involving Poste and Poles with possible injuries or property damage. The readable fragment mentions a blaze and a local area response but provides no verifiable details or outcomes.
Galveston and Tem committees focus on freight costs affecting shipowners and merchants. The Galveston chamber of commerce and the Galveston Business League seek secretaries versed in freight rate matters to advocate for favorable contracts and low rates for regional trade.
Galveston reports J C Gongfer, clerk of the Fifty sixth district court, in the city today. W C Sisen, general manager of the Santa Fe, returns from a road trip. Clarence N Coser of Heuston spoke at the Y M C A on Jeans the Miracle, the final of three lectures addressing various life themes.
In Timon Texas workers report slow progress on tufting No 1 with hard limestone. Measurements indicate depth near ten feet, but full depth not reached and names appear garbled.
Irregular report notes three wells drilled in the Corkeana oil field with one area shut in and others producing. Monthly operations show several wells completed with varying output figures including barrels of oil and gas production details.
Burke & Buelow, based in Beeville Texas, has suspended business. The firm’s affairs have been turned over to the bankruptcy trustee in San Antonio.
Report from Corsicana about an assignment on March 8 with personnel including Tipton of Parsons and a person named Rey taking charge. details are garbled but indicate an official proceeding or duty assignment.
The Buplell camp Confederate Veterans held a meeting in Wharton Texas to reorganize for the year. Officers were ejected and new officers appointed led by commander Green C. Can with John T. Bolton as second commander and WM. Brown as quartermaster and treasurer. Delegates to Dallas named Green Duncan and PL Ableih with alternates Dr. Tengue and J. S. Wygalt. The event occurred on the second Saturday of March.
In Bryan Texas on March 1 the Robertson Camp 2 of the United Confederate Veterans held a meeting and elected General J. B. Staddland as commander and W. Gi. Mitchell as adjutant. Miss Marke Adevik Wan was chosen sponsor for the Dallas session.
A financial notice outlines a national bank offer involving Timyppauri Thopeiy and nearby entities. Promoters propose to acquire stakes and hold assets in Hemi Cop Diy with NAVs and potential ties to Washington Wool. Stakeholders evaluate bids and await regulatory action.
The jury in San Marcos Texas found Will Danforth guilty of the murder of Henry Maner. The verdict returned at 2 o'clock this morning assigns a six year term in the penitentiary.
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