Subirrigation Systems in Texas and Related Farming Tips
A detailed explanation describes subirrigation to equalize soil moisture using buried pipes and perforated cement lines. Water is routed from a central reservoir through header and lateral pipes to irrigate orchards and vineyards with minimal evaporation. The piece notes water economy, small-plot viability, and cites Texas practice and historic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OS. Marshall
Texas
New Yorker
A. N. Cole
Desperado Slade and the Jules Killings Account
Old Santa Fe stage lines driver recollects Jim Slade as a feared desperado. The tale covers Slade’s quarrel with Jules over damning talk, a shooting, a court acquittal, barroom confrontation, and Slade’s infamous scalp and ear taking. A mixed insert of ads follows, including Hood’s Sar sasarilla and Silvereen promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Slade
Jack Wells
Mark Twain
Far West
Santa Fe
Ben Holliday
Jim Slade
Jennie
Jule
New York Sun
Courageous Corse and a Soldier’s Wit in Wartime Tales
A Virginia professor recalls General Corse’s Sharpsburg charge under heavy odds where Corse was wounded yet signaled renewed assault. The brigade reformed, pressed forward, and drove the enemy from its position. A separate note mentions a young man’s engagement question answered with humor about an uncommon dollar. A Des Moines druggist, J. H. Lopez, praised Chamberlain’s Pain Palm after six months of rheumatic left shoulder pain, reporting relief after three applications and recommending it locally to buyers including Daugherty Bros and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Venable
University of Virginia
M.D. Corse
Sharpsburg
Corse
Frigade
J. H. Lopez
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
W. I. Moore
Homer City
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Attorney John H. Pierce Promises Prompt Legal Attention
Indiana Pa. attorney at law John H Pierce, with office in the J M Cunningham building on Philadelphia street, pledges prompt and careful attention to all legal and other business entrusted to his care. Ijanga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHN H. Pierce
Indiana
J. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Ijanga
Watson
Frank Keener
Watson & Keener
Harry White
AL Stewart
Indding
Stewart & Clark
Philadelphia
H. Tomb
Farmers’ Bank
George W. Hood
Attorney-Atlaw
Hetrick
Johs
Banks
Yrancis
Samuel Cunningham
John
Fisher
Yood Clark
Tudiana
Alvctenev-Atian
Nixon Building
Sixth Street
P. Elkin
Fiulisna
Elkin
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Gary
Abou
Bunny
Ohio
Massachusetts
Desperado
Hood
A. W. Baldridge
Millersville
Ill
R N. Parks
M. G
Toledo Silver Co
Toledo, Ohio
Miles
Courageous Corse
Washington Star
Indiana, Pa
Ohn T. Stuchul
A. W. Taylor
Jans
JACK
Jack & Taylor
D. B. Taylor
Hotels
Diana
J. W. Clements
Janga
Crawson House
W. H. Clawson
J.T. Loxe
Central Hotel
J. M. Brows
D. H
Durrett
Church Street
WU. P. Church
Es Churchill
T. Miller
Waterstreet
Parlands
M. McMaster
Justice OF the Peace, Conveyancer & Scribner
Seventh Sts
Shields
Livermore, PI
Jllen
Allen Medical CO
Washington & Water Sts
Boston
Mass
BuSton
Insuranse
Acciae
M. F. Sharretts
Iniana, PA
Harry E. Stark
Pottaville
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elchart
Ind
Sancam
Munn & CO
Smithport Select School
Hortons
Penna
J. E. Campbell
Blairsville, Pa
Fuller
Flora
F. Weitzel
Gfreese
Mortons
H. Protie SO
D. A. Goeman
Sec
Mike
Oyantee
Wes
Farmers
Cash Grocery and Provision Store
Mack & Ray
West Indiana
Empfield
F. T. Empfield
Court House
Philadelphia ST
Blairsville, Penna
Rae
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