Weather Crop Bulletin Texas May 7 2000
The Texas weather bureau weekly crop bulletin notes wet conditions in parts and late planting. Wheat and oats do well while cotton planting is delayed by high water and flooding on low land. Corn stands vary with upland fields better than flooded low lands. fruit and vegetables suffer from wet weather. Livestock remain strong though ranges poor. heavy rainfall at Winchester Fayette County worsens planting delays.
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Weather Bureau
Texas
Panhandle
Beoville
Longview
San Marcos
Braco
Orly
Drasou
Winchester
Fayette County
Home Hall
Allenfarm
Brakery County
Rosebud
Villa County
Texico
Mayo
Brookshire
Waller County
Versona
Warrenton
Forney
Kaufman County
Coltona
Lavaca
Temas
Busy cotton planting pace noted in Texas counties
The Waxahachie area in Williamson County reports a very busy start to cotton planting with farmers predicting eight to ten days of good weather needed to finish. In Goldthwaite, Mills County, farmers have nearly caught up, though some cotton remains on overflowed farms. Weather prospects for wheat and oats are described as favorable and unprecedented.
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Waxahachi
Williamson County
Texas
Wilah
Goldthwaite
Agricultural crop bulletin notes varied conditions across states
The weekly crop bulletin reports moisture shortages from the Missouri to the Ohio valley and frost and heavy rains in other regions. It cites cooler weather delaying corn in the Midwest, generally favorable conditions in the Middle Atlantic and Missouri Valley, and ongoing replanting in areas hit by heavy rains. Winter wheat lags in the Ohio valley while cotton growing regions see stress from cool nights.
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Washington
May
Agricultural Department
Missouri
Obije
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
California
Thea Lake Re Ont
Ohio Valley
Atlantidtes
New England
Oble
Misalenippi
Lake Reglon
Middle Atlantic
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Nebraska
Sothern States
Florida
Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Imor 14
Jewell
Carolinas
Storm Hits Orange Texas Floods City Streets
A heavy rainstorm deltaed Orange with flooded streets and overflowing ditches overnight. Homeowners and farmers face delays and impacts as crews assess damage and restart daily work.
Tornado Devastates Denton County Iowa? Texas Coverage
May 8 Denton Texas reports a tornado causing $200000 damage including new structures crops and personal property. County Judge Porgunen appeals for voluntary aid as rescue efforts continue. Several miraculous escapes noted with a girl swept a quarter mile from a demolished home and a seven member family left with only a floor. The tornado carved a path about 200 yards wide and one mile long near the Rim area, with damage extending across the county for over thirty miles.
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Denton
Texan
Porgunen
Diitlhe Rim
Cos Jovers
Gales Along the Oast Precede Interior Tornado Threat
A Beeville Texas report notes southeast gale forces sweep the area signaling potential interior disturbances. The Post correspondent cites a San Antonio tornado and a notable St Louis event as precedents, observing most interior storms follow high southward winds along the gulf coast.
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Beeville
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo
Sherman
Gulf
St Louis
Han
Gulf Coast
Severe hail storms cause damage in McKinney
May 7 report from McKinney records a violent wind and wall storm with heavy hail in the Tia section. Gardens, crops, wheat, and structures suffered damage as hailstones weighed up to about three ounces. Horses in the vicinity were killed during the storm’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Texas
Tia
Woo
Esity
Windstorm Strikes Texas Town Damages Buildings
A strong storm last night damaged Domage Lane area in Wogsom Texas blowing down trees and unroofing Brewer and Lowrance brick store. A marine company building also suffered partial collapse and the new Baptist church at Sylvan three miles west of town sustained heavy damage. Perry Rally residents report high winds, with a hurricane-like blast ripping roofs and felling shade trees.
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Domage Lane
Ktosom
Wogsom
Texas
Brewer & Lowrance
A.di Marine
WL. Williame
New Baptist Church
Sylvan
Perry Rally
Local Weather Destroys Timber and Fencing Debris
The report notes timber and fencing in the area were blown in all directions and dirt flown by the wind. No further details on location or injuries are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiecke
Nepehon
Cyclone Strikes Hall County Area In May
A severe cyclone damaged Hall County Texas on May 7. Winds blew down rye, broke feed stoves, and toppled crops. New Braunfels residents supplied cotton while railroads delivered goods through the disrupted region.
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Hall
Haya
Kyle
Texas
KK Est
New Braunfels
Eplinder
Great Northern Railroad
Crop damage and storms hit Greenville Texas area
In Greenville and Kellogg areas heavy hail and wind damaged crops on Sunday. Corn, cotton, wheat, and fruit suffered, with rains hindering cultivation and leaving fields in poor condition across the MIA section and surrounding farms.
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Greenville
Texas
Kellogg
Dacobla
Storm Leaves Texas Town Damaged but Casualties Reported
In Josserand Texas on May 7 a powerful storm toppled ferries and felled fruit trees and timber. Homes lifted from foundations and roof sections torn from a lumber mill building. No injuries were reported.
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Josserand
Texas
Tomorind Lumber Company
Property Destroyed in Texas Storm West of Town
Reports show heavy wind and rain destroyed several structures near Coldwell Texas. A mobile home belonging to Joe Nedbolik and located about two miles south of town was demolished. Mrs Nedbolik suffered injuries but there were no fatalities. Countywide damage was extensive with many buildings affected.
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Coldwell
Texas
Joe Nedbolik
Alt Wale
Nedbholik
Ife
May 27 Weather Destroys Property in Alto Texas
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Hall and Wind in Cherokee County near Alto Texas. Three miles west of Alto the wind caused major damage including a foreman’s house blown apart. Fences and trees were uprooted. Farmers face crop losses as rain delays harvest.
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Hall
Cherokee County
Alto
Texas
Jack ‘Foreman
Minor Cyclone Strikes Huntsville Texas
A miniature cyclone hit Huntsville yesterday causing uprooted trees, damaged telephone wires, and blown fences in exposed areas. A brief heat burst accompanied the storm, destroying potted plants and flowers in exposed spots.
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Huntaville
Texas
Huntsville
Cyclone Rips Through Boyd Texas Damaging Homes and Buildings
A cyclone struck Boyd Texas yesterday evening causing three dwellings to be blown from their foundations. The Melthodian church and Koons and Boyd storehouse sustained damage with no injuries reported.
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Pwelllnge
Chireh Wreehedt
Boyd
Texas
Koons & Boyd
Damage Report From May Windstorm Hits Texas Creeks
Damage from a May windstorm in Wheelock Texas leaves creeks flooded and trees snapped. Report notes heavy rasp and waterspout near the area with substantial impact to fescon frit trees and shade trees.
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Wheelock
Texas
Imost
Fescon
Colubia Texas Flood Inundates Town
Columbia Texas endures severe flooding as the Bravos river rises significantly. Water covers yards and streets up to a mile from town center, with levels compared to past record highs and inches below the July 1509 flood.
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Columbia
Texas
Bravos River
Decoration Day in Cleburne Texas Observed Tomorrow
May 7 in Cleburne Texas marks Decoration Day with Pat Cleburne camp United Confederate Veterans hosting a parade and parade details. A communal dinner at the park will be enjoyed by many attendees.
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Cleburne
Texas
Pat Cleburne
United Confederate Veterine
Forecast of Cotton Crop Planting In Light Outlook
Savannah reports from Georgia Alabama Mississippi North Carolina and South Carolina indicate higher expected cotton acreage than last year due to more fertilizer use and favorable financial conditions. Weather delays and heavy rains, especially in Georgia Alabama and Mississippi, may affect planting timing and yields with farmers reporting reduced stored supply and varied warehouse stocks.
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Savannah
Georgia
Alabama
Miesssippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Needey
Southern
Boatern
Warehonnen
Greenville
Mims
Alabam
Pontos
Dallas Diocesan Council Opens in St Matthew's Cathedral
The opening session of the Dallas Episcopal diocese council convened at St Matthew's Cathedral. The three day meeting includes morning business and evening services with attendees from across the diocese.
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Dallas
Texas
The
Episcopal Diacexe of
St. Matthew's Cathedral
Clergy Hear Lent Talks at Texarkana Meeting
The diocese opening sermon was delivered by Rev. Percy Fons of St. James Texarkana. Tonight papers discussed Church purposes in Lent and means to carry out the purpose with talks by Rev. G S Gibreon Rev W K Lloyd Rev H W M Johnson Rev S B Ramage. Discussions followed and adjournment was set for 10 a m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Fons
St. James Church
Texarkana
G. 8. Gibreon
W. K. Lloyd
Tey
H. W M. Johnson
B. Ramage
Lumber Sawmill Burns Near Longview Texas
Fire destroyed the sawmill of Nellingsworth McFarland located four miles south of Longview Texas. The blaze consumed approximately 15000 feet of lumber in May. Local fire units fought the flames but the mill suffered extensive damage.
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Longview
Texas
Nellingsworth
McFarland
Farm House Burned Near Polly Texas Neighborhood
A farm house near Polly in Parle County occupied by Ira Thompson burned Saturday evening. The loss is estimated at 1000 dollars with no insurance.
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Nour Partie
Parle
Texas
Polly
Ira Thompson
Fire destroys Lemle grocery in Shreveport blaze
The Lemle grocery at the corner of Cano Street and Texas Avenue was destroyed by fire. The building on land owned by J. W. White suffered damage with roughly 700 in stock and 1200 in stock and building, partially insured.
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Shreveport
Way &al Fam
Lemle
Cano Street
Texas Avenue
J. W. White
Fire Devours Grain Mill Building in Fort Worth
A large frame building on Fort Worth’s east side housing the Tarrant Grain and Milling company burned to the ground just before midnight. Losses totaled about 15000 dollars with machinery valued at 4000 and the Mano Agricultural company bus at 200. Insurance details unavailable. origin of the fire undetermined.
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Port Worth
Fort Worth
Texas
Tarrant Grain and Milling Company
Mano Agricultural Company
Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Fort Worth Federal Court
A Middle West bankruptcy petition was filed in Fort Worth as of May 8 by G. Leonard of Bridgeport Wise County. The list of liabilities includes Gainesville his debts to Feture of wR Stevens decested Dallas Dallas National bank 6481 City National bank Sherman 16970 Exchange bank Dallas 10402 Southern bank Fulphon Md 14180 and W S thant Heariotts 877. The court applied the law to determine which property is eligible.
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Fort Worth
Texas
G. Leonard
Bridgeport
Wise County
Wr. Stevens
Decested
Gainesville
Dullun National Bank
City National Bank
Sherman
Exchange Bant
Dallas
Southern Bank
Fulfhoan
Thant
Heariotts
Assignment of Sulphur Sprites at Sulphur Springs
Failing rocers have fled an assignment. I A Kultogg abstinence liabilities estimated at $0 assets at $14.00. The firm has been in business nearly thirty years.
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Fexan
May St. A
Milton & (c
Rocers
I A
Kultogg
Assignment at Setinbent trey sets tale of debt
Merchants in Schulenburg and Tixay initiated no action today as John Wragel assigns between 840 and 9000 dollars. The notes indicate a formal assignment of receivables involving Pavilnel Brothers and local merchants.
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Setinbent Trey
Schulenburg
Tixay
Pavilnel Brothers
Merchanta
Thie Place
John Wragel
Uegela
Alvin locals hear oratorical for gold medal
The event under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union on May 4 in Alvin Texas drew strong attendance. Judges awarded the gold medal to Mr Wil Wheatley after impartial judging. Mrs E F Adame returned from a weeks visit to relatives in New York and Philadelphia, and Mrs R H King and Miss Nell Abraham visited Houston yesterday.
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Alvin
Texas
Christan Temperance Union
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Wil Wheatley
E. F. Adame
New York
Philadelphia
Mra
R, HH. King
Misa Nell Abraham
Houston
Bigamy Convict Granted New Hearing in Dallas Trial
Texas may 5. M. Martina, recently convicted of bigamy and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary, was granted a new hearing and set for trial again this morning. Hart pleaded earlier. Jury dismissed. One former wife appeared without children as verdict was announced.
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Dallas
Texas
S. M. Martina
Agaio
Hart
Pwo
Decoration Day to De Ohbserver Oration in Waco May
Major Charles B. Pook of Houston, department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, Texas division, has accepted the invitation to deliver the National Memorial Day oration in Waco. The event is billed as the state's highlight of the year and will be held May 3.
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Waco
Texas
Charles B. Pook
Houston
Grand Army of the Republic
Lcc
Wacopos
Jury Awards Damages in Texas Personal Injury Case
Palestine Texas May 8 the jury in the case of Mia Johnson versus Lucan Petty awarded damages after trial for an intoxication related injury. The verdict was rendered around noon yesterday confirming the plaintiff receives damages.
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Palestine
Texas
Mia
Johnson Ve. Lucan Db Petty
Ieraoe
A Good Complexion Through Digestion And Stuart’s Tablets
An article argues that a clear complexion stems from proper digestion and urges using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims stomach digestion supplies blood and tones skin, promoting beauty without strict dieting by allowing wholesome foods. The ad notes tablets are sold in drug stores at low cost and aid digestion.
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Stuart
Texan Bankers Association Meets in Fort Worth
The sixteenth annual Texan Bankers' association session opened with President George K. Webb presiding. Mayor Powell greeted attendees and J. W. Blake spoke for Sherman as about 100 of 249 members attended.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texan Bankers’ Association
George KE. Webb
San Angelo
Thomas J. Powell
J. W. Blake
Sherman
Treasury
Wooldridge
Austin
J. W. Butler
Clytton
Tdgislatire
Busingan
Ardora
Gunditton
A. PF. Wooltridge
Taylor County Democratic Conven tion Dates Shifted to May 14
In Taylor Texas the county democratic convention date moved from May 16 to May 14 by the executive committee to avoid conflicts with the Taylor fair. The fair runs three days with a carriage parade and vehicle decorating as part of the events. A Malfest German Way program and hogp production themes draw interest. Candidates Hon R A Tove for comptroller and Hon Wm von Rosenberg for senator visit town.
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Taylor
Texas
CIA
R.A Tove
Wm, von Rosenberg
Austin
Emator
Death notices and local condolences from Cuerg Texas
May 8 report of Serzeynit Alexander Blait death at Manila with Mrs Matte Hair sorrow. Rev A J Hatrix to preach at San Antonio First Baptist tonight. Louis Klenokee returns from Chicago dental college. Mrs W Emil Reffert visiting relatives in Avetin. Pleasants with daughter Margaret arrive from Galveston. Mr and Mrs A A Navideon leave for Victoria Monday.
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Cuerg
Texas
Mra
Serzeynit Alexander
Blait
Manila
Cicero
Blilr
A. J. Hatrix
Piret Baptist Church of
San Antonio
Baptist
Louis Klenooke
Tina Bol
Dental College
Chicago
W. Emil Reffert
Avetin
Jidme H AL Pleasants
Wittie
Margaret
Galveston
A A. Navideon
Victoria
Volunteer Firemen Open Annual Meeting in Waxahachie
The Volunteer Firemen hold the first session of their annual meeting in Waxahachie Texas with the aroma guard of the Aromen attending. Governor Sayers is due tomorrow morning and will address the convention in the district court room after a street parade. John Lambert prepared the convention hall decor including an artificial violet fireman’s bugle valued at forty eight dollars.
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Ne Ueld
Waxahachie
Texan
Atlan I Vanie Guard
Aromen
Sayers
District Court Room
John Lambert
German immigrant Anton Werfer dies at 104 in San Antonio
Anton Werfer, 104, a German immigrant from Strass in Strelatz, died tonight at 120 Greeley Street San Antonio Texas. He arrived in 1854 with Texas Pole emigrants and lived in the city for many years.
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Tod
San Antonio
Texas
Anton Werfer
Sucky Strass
Strelatz
Germany
Greeley Street
Ace
Ako
Robunt
Wieber
Pole
Memorial Day Observance at Lockhart Texas
Memorial Day gathering at Lockhart Texas May 7 features United Confederate Veterans and X B DeBray chapter of the Daughters. Local veterans organize the service. The event honors fallen soldiers with ceremonies and community remarks.
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Lockhart
Texas
George K. Picket
United Confederate Veterate
X. B. DeBray
Blood Memory and Silent Parade Across the Confederacy
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Confederate memory with mentions of blood, healing tonics, and a procession through a city. It describes soldiers, a city parade, and a burial of a principal figure, all framed in vivid, though uncertain, terms.
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Loy
Ellla
Enston
Unclear Health Notice From Texas County
A fragmented report notes a patient exposed to a disease in Willard Trinity County and a precautionary isolation. It mentions Dr B C Marah and routine travel by train, with cautious messaging about avoiding infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Texas
B. C. Marah
Willard
Trinity County
Aps
Tgp
Death at Greeny Greenville Texas Report
Reported death in Greenville Texas as May McDaniel. Early details indicate hemorrhage as the cause of death at the residence of Wic Boy Danial in Southweet Greg. Police and local officials initiated routine inquiries.
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Greeny Greenville
Texas
May McDaniel
Local Health Bulletin Warns of Amaledpox Exposure Risk
A garbled health alert from Lovelaily Texas warns residents of exposure to a contagious illness and urges isolation for those exposed to prevent transmission. The message lacks clear dates or agency names but underscores precautionary measures.
Gleaning Efforts Amid Victorian Rafting Debate
A fragmented report discusses Ald and Victor from Texay in May, mentioning Victoria, river work, and funding concerns. It notes calls for an effort to complete a section and the fear of governmental inaction delaying improvements.
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Victor
Texay
Victoria
Kleber Willoo
Convict Guards Involved In Prison Escape Rumor
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a county jail chase near Slayden eight miles above a location, with Negro convicts escaping and Deputy Mae Cown and Lincecum pursuing. Mentions a pistol, an assault, and a pursued individual, but details are unclear.
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McCown
Slayden
MaeCown
Harter's Iron Tonic Promises Vitality And Health
An old readable fragment touts Harter's Iron Tonic as a cure for fatigue chills and body aches. It credits improved appetite and strength to the tonic, claiming it restores energy and bodily vitality. The ad-style text mentions distributors and testimonials from users.
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Manny
Harter
Dallan
Jean Tonle
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