Rubber balls buoy a maration man’s unusual enterprise
A maration man feeds hens with pulverized rubber and runs a thriving rubber ball business. Bo reported to Tu City of McN ice that yellow fever is nearly gone with only a few cases remaining. Tur Matagorda County Tribune in Bay City Texas shifts from weekly to daily publication. Brrville records its first cotton bale weighing 574 pounds sold for 104 cents. France will allow the Russian Baltic fleet to coal at French ports en route to the Far East. The Japanese government reportedly ordered 10 000 cavalry horses from a New York firm.
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France
Far East
Rescue disaster off coast claims 700 emigrants drowned
The Scandinavian steamer Norge bound from Copenhagen to New York went down in the North Atlantic on June 28. Over seven hundred emigrants are reported drowned. A Michigan editor notes an ironic image of domestic life with a lawn mower a piano and a daughter.
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Copenhagen
New York
North Atlantic
Michigan
Diversification Push at Eagle Lake Involves New Ranch
The Eagle Lake Headlight notes the establishment of a yree ranch at Eagle Lake as part of Lake City's ongoing diversification. It asserts the project signals progress toward leading the region in economic diversification, countering a skeptic view about croaker resting places.
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Eagle Lake
Mouron Baane
Lake City
Iagle Lake
Bashful shopper brings three tied roosters to store
A bashful young woman entered a store with three chickens and asked for the price. The clerk asked if they would lay there, and she answered they are roosters, biting her handkerchief in embarrassment.
Houston Chronicle World’s Fair Edition for St Louis Exposition
The copy is a Houston Chronicle World's Fair Edition aimed at circulating at the St. Louis Exposition. It will be given away to men interested in Texas to broaden understanding of the state's greatness.
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Houston Chronicle
St. Louis Exposition
Texas
Bohemian farmer killed near Cistern. husband surrenders
Joe Kubala, 22, was shot twice while watering a horse at his farm near Cistern, twelve miles north of Flatonia. His mother found him dead after several hours. Mat Charba surrendered to Constable J H Paulus and will face an examining trial Saturday before Judge R B Meuvefee. Charba, 45, is married with a family.
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Flatonia
Joe Kubala
Cistern
Here
Killing Near Gonzales Sees Three Arrests In Connection
Near Gonzales Texas July 2 to August Harborth a prosperous farmer eight miles west near Cost was shot in the forehead and died this afternoon. A local doctor doubted suicide due to lack of powder burns. Officers investigated and three arrests followed a juvenile and two Mexicans jailed locally.
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Gonzales
Harborth
Cost
Primary votes spark sore candidates in wet spell fallout
The note reports a soggy campaign with some candidates displeased after the primary. It notes crop damage as cotton suffers from rain. It also mentions the Scharlottenburg school closing Friday after eight months with Sunday exams, a concert, and a dance.
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Epstorr Eagle
Scharlottenburg
Chas. Hirsch
Dreyer
Wanda Schendel
Shiner
Henry Etlinger
Moulton
Otto Jaroszewski
The Truck Growers Association Adds Five New Members
The Truck Growers Association met last Saturday with several farmers from the area in attendance. The group now has 17 members, with five added that day. New members listed: Fritz Eilert Sr, Wm Kuhn, Wm Mang, J T Thompson, and Joe Wilberg. Secretary W L Tooley ordered Bermuda onion seed in red and white varieties. Farmers plan to trial onions on multiple acres and to dedicate plots for cabbage and cucumbers.
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Fritz Eilert, Sr
Wm, Kuhn
Wm. Mang
J. T. Thompson
Joe Wilberg
W. L. Tooley
Bermuda
Wm. Linburger
Mang
Ernst Meyer
Wm. Schmidt
Fritz Hilert
J. J. Mueller
Jao. Mang
Texas Boll Weevil Commission Adjourns Merlin Session
The Texas boll weevil commission completed its Merlin session on Friday July 1 and adjourned without a definite conclusion on any device. Members praised the Business League and citizens for aiding testing of machines and remedies. They expect Governor Lanham to call a second meeting around July 20 or August 1 in Marlin to observe the weevil peak and further judge devices.
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Texas Boll Weevil Commission
Texas
Business League
Citizens
Johnson
Lanham
Marlin
Frankie Tomasko Joins Kubicek Drugstore Staff
Frankie Tomasko has accepted a position with F. A. Kubicek the druggist. He will begin work this week at the Kubicek pharmacy.
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Frankie Tomasko
F. A. Kubicek
Barbecue Draws Big Crowd Amid Local Rains
Farmers report busy in fields and fodder crops. A June 24 political barbeque at Denton Creek drew 1200 to 1500 attendees despite skipping rain in Lang community. Speakers delivered spirited speeches. food and supplies ran freely with ice cream and lemonade stands busy. Mrs. Houston and children visited kin in San Antonio. Mrs. Jim Thornton, nee Neeley, visited Midland in law’s family. More anon.
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Denton Creek
Houston
San Antonio
Jim Thornton
Neeley
Midland
Texas
Lone Star
Emma Nollkemper Dies. R Ahrens Visit San Antonio
Mrs Emma Nollkemper wife of Otto Nollkemper died Friday night leaving a grieving husband and two children. Mrs Chas Blankenburg is ill. Mrs R Ahrens of San Antonio is visiting relatives in the area. Weggish offers prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Borror Enotr
R. Ahrens
San Antonio
Emma Nollkemper
Otto Nollkemper
Chas. Blankenburg
Roosevelt type orator speaks against primary elections at Kraure’s ball
On Sunday July 3 a small turnout attended Kraure’s ball. In the evening a speech by H. Loessin, who identifies as a Roosevelt type orator, denounced primary elections. The event wrapped with a modest dance and sparse crowd.
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Kraure
O. K
H. Loessin
Devoe Paint Ad Promises $1000 for Adulteration Tip
A 19th century letter from Devoe & Co promotes Devoe lead and zinc paint with claims of longevity and lower usage. It offers $1000 for evidence of any adulteration and mentions the need to disclose paint composition. The note closes with a brief business greeting and two names, Fehrenkamp and Krause, traveling to Halletsville for a truck growers meeting.
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Devoe
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Henry Krause
Halletsville
Selling Vegetables and Fruits
A farm and ranch column describes grower and buyer dynamics in fruit and vegetable markets. It recounts episodes of price manipulation, use of wire orders, and attempts to undermine associations. It stresses intelligent organization and the selection of capable salesmen to navigate commercial sales.
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East Texas
Farm & Ranch
Onion Growing in Southwest Texas
Practical guide on onion varieties seed soil and planting from Bermudas to Creole. Details seed selection Bermuda seed origin soil preparation drainage irrigation planting depth transplanting spacing and row management plus harvest storage and pest control with whale oil soap spray for thrips.
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Galveston Daily News
Inquirers
Bermudas
Bermuda
Texas
Bermuda Island
Teneriffe Islands
Africa
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