Weather and flood damage hinder Texas crops report
A detailed mer-crop bulletin from Galveston Texas notes cooler nights and variable highs around 42 to 10 degrees, with scattered showers and heavy rains across the district. Flooded fields, washed crops, and replanting dominate the week, especially in upland cotton and corn, while wheat and oats show some resilience. Numerous correspondents report crop damage, delayed planting, and ongoing farm work hampered by wet soils.
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Iun
Tyler
Coms
Temple
Ork
J. Heckman
Moore
Zuheni
A. Hamper
L—William Schulz
Nichole
Gilmore
Weather and crop reports from Texas towns
In Athens heavy rains continue with dam age reports unclear. Wortham sees clear warm weather and drying ground delaying farm work. Taylor reports last night’s rain followed by a cool wind boosting hopes to finish cotton and tidy corn. Hillsboro notes oat crop progress with optimistic yield prospects as farmers expect good wheat and oat crops if rain ends. Medina County describes flooding and crop damage with railroad tracks washed and a child boat riding lake townwide.
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Post
Athens
Henderson County
Texas
Wortham
Freestone County
Taylor
Williamson County
Hillsboro
Hill County
Jess McClure
Jesse
Hovine
Medina County
Texan
Avery Bosty
L-Diehos
Hall
Boy x
Machinery to Go by Water to Bay City
Machinery to be moved from Maype to Bay City by barge. Captain White, under contract for the Matagorda Rice and Irrigation company, sails the machinery down the Colorado River to its destination opposite Bay City. Part of the equipment is already here awaiting transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
Maype
Captain White
Bay City
Matagorda Rice and Irrigation Company
Colorado
Death of Dr. W. N. Rogers in Waco Texas
Dr. W N Rogers formerly of Belton and four years a resident of this county died at his home near Waco. He had been an invalid for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Regere
Waco
Texas
W. N. Rogers
Belton
Thin County
Flood Threat Hits Dallas as Trinity River Rises
May 1 dispatch reports Dallas inundated with Trinity River overflow threatening broader damage. Lowlands flooded and bridges disrupted while lumber, livestock, and farms suffer. Nearby Denton and Seguin note rising waters, wind damage, and power outages as Guadalupe River shows high levels.
The Brazos Flood and Sealy May Flood Report
The Brazos river level fell over twenty four hours bringing relief after flood fears. In Sealy May first residents note better weather though fields remain too wet to work. Richmond and Calvert report river decline and crops edging back to the bottoms with reduced overflow risk. Brazoria records heavy rain with rising Brazos and danger of overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealy
Texas
Richmond
Brazos
Calvert
Wind storm at San Felipe devastates crops in April reports
San Felipe Texas April 27 — cyclone and hailstorm lash the area with days of heavy rain. No lives lost but crops destroyed and gardens barren. Professor Griffin loses barn carriage horse and stable. wind lifts barn structure and wrecks livestock facilities.
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San Felipe
Texas
Amitten
Griffin
Bravos
Cyclone Rips Through Madison County Texas
A cyclone struck Hennesy Texas yesterday at 8 09 p m causing extensive damage to farms along the path. The Tom Hennessy farm suffered severe destruction with a house blown off its foundation and other dwellings barns and fences ruined. A second storm at 8 30 a m brought large hail and stones covering the ground for ten minutes damaging corn and crops and delaying farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennesy
Texas
Beard
Tom Hennessy
Wat Cats
River level noted near Gonzales Texas
Hoth Guadalupe and San Marcos are low malling in Gonzales Texas as of March 1 the river at this spot runs about four feet below the high water mark today and indicates lighter currents and potential flood risk nearby.
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San Marcos
Hoth Guadalupe
Gonzales
Texas
Heavy Rain Delays Repairs After Hail Event in Staples
April 30 report from Staples Texas notes four hours of renewed rain delaying cleanup from a prior hailstorm. Crews focus on repairing damaged residences while tracks and river elevations hinder hauling. No river damage but flood risk described as gloomy. improving weather could lift outlook.
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Staples
Texas
San Mateos
Ala
Heavy Texas Rain Strikes Bartlett Region
A severe downpour drenched Bartlett Texas on April 28, the heaviest in thirty years. The flood washed away crops and three bridges on Donihoe Creek, three to six miles below town. A rushd house owned by Jeff Hunt was carried off with its goods as residents report widespread damage.
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Seguin
Texas
Joseph Sonks
Joseph Zorn
Meror
Mishour
Hehia
Bartlet
Bartlett
Donihoe Creek
Jef Hunt
Flood Damage Report From Galveston Overseen by Weather Chief
May 1 report from Dr Cline, head of the local weather bureau, outlines a detailed assessment of flood damage in Texas. Several days are needed to finish the analysis, which will be sent to the Washington weather bureau chief for distribution.
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Galveston
Texas
Cline
Weather Bureau
Washington
Guadalupe River Threat Diminishes After Subdued Rise
In Victorian Texas on May 1 the danger from the Guadalupe River's threatened rise eases as water levels subside since yesterday noon. Rain in Gonzales had swollen streams but effects have not yet appeared in the area.
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Victorian
Texas
Guadalupe River
Gonzales
San Antonio River Flooding Affects San Augustine Area
The San Antonio river floods low areas near San Augustine Texas as rain continues with daily showers. Workers are behind with tasks and greatly discouraged while river levels hover with minor anticipated damage.
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San Augustine
Goliad
Texas
San Antonio
Parmer
Practical cotton seed planting and cultivation tips
A letter to the editor from E. A. Jowey of 1119 Hickory Street shares a method for planting cotton seed and corn. He describes spacing, rolling with sand and water, bed preparation, weed control, and mid row cultivation to retain moisture and promote a good stand, urging May planting and reporting back to The Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Lmith
Hauaton
E. A. Jowey
Six-Week Horticulture Course Offered at A M College
A six week course in horticulture will be taught at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in College Station Texas starting June 1. The program covers plant care fruit culture truck farming and pest control with lectures on plant health pest management small fruit culture and practical farming topics. Courses emphasize practical field work including nursery practices pruning grafting and field trials. The program aims to assist those already engaged in farming who lack time for a full college course and includes a readied library and access to state and government horticultural reports.
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Thot and
VM. College
College Station
Texas
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wenguson
Price
Righteen
Telghinen Jochupanthi
Prise
Mary
Harrington
Ness
Orly
Varias
Alais
The Crime of Motherhood and Health Remedies
A historical piece argues motherhood can be a crime against Nature when mothers lack health. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with testimonials of women relieved from illness, claiming cures for female weakness and pregnancy comfort. It promotes free letters to Dr. Pierce and warns against nonqualified medical advice while asserting extensive past cures.
Dr. Pierce Offers Free Medical Advisers Book
A past year summary notes Dr. Pierce spent $25,000 plus mailing costs to supply copies of the Medical Advisers book. The 1008 page authority on disease hygiene and reproductive physiology is offered free on receipt of 21 one cent stamps for mailing, or 3 stamps for cloth binding, to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo N Y.
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Pierce
Medical Advisers
War Department requests lists of dependents of soldiers
May 2 in San Antonio Texas a War Department communication to Lt Col Roberts requests the names and addresses of wives children and dependent relatives of officers and enlisted men in distress. Applicants must supply regiment details and a certificate of need with signatures from reputable persons for proper investigation and aid.
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War Department
Sid Thana
Ban Antonio
Texas
Roberts
Totas
Ban Antunio
Tekan
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Department of Texas
San Antonio
Menher
Taylor's New Bank Opens In Texas Town
The City National Bank opened its doors for business in Taylor Texas. The new building was built for bank use with bronzed doors and stone front. Vice President Joka and Cashier H Mismro were quoted on the bank’s opening.
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Taylor's New Bank
Taylor
Texas
City National Bank
Vive
Joka
H. 7
Kismbro
Smith County Strawberries Report From Tyler Texas
Smith County fruit shipments report heavy ripening berries from Tyler. The first car of the season was shipped by express last night to Denver. A second car is due tonight as the yield promises to stay strong.
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Smith County
Tyler
Texas
Express
Denver
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