Galveston Exports Rise and Population Facts From a Distant Era
Galveston now ranks third in export traffic behind New York and New Orleans with a 15 percent rise over the last decade, while the city is hailed as a coming western hemisphere hub. The note lists publication totals in the U S, and quips on hens and poultry farming, population math and world history, reflecting a mix of commerce, statistics and light editorial.
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Galveston
New York
New Orleans
Texas City
New Election Law Passes House With Ballot and Primary Changes
The act amends the prior law to require printed ballots for independent candidates, allows primaries for parties with over 100000 votes, introduces bank ballots with a blank column, and mandates cross party supervisors and judges. It promises reduced ballot cost, fraud safeguards, and tighter newspaper contribution rules.
Nickel Gleanings from a Pleasant Weather Spell
Farmers improve weed clearance as warm days aid growth with corn knee high and cotton thriving. Gardens show promise with early vegetables and dewberries abundant. Roads stay in good order but the heretofore rough route strains travel. County officers urged to ease the toll. Attendees report at Moulton festival. Mrs. Griffin improving after illness. Spelling match set for Stonewall next Saturday night the 13th. Church services at Old Moulton adjusted with Bro Waite presiding.
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Moulton
J. W. Griffin
Stonewall
Old Moulton
Bro. Waite
Lonu Star
William Appelt Dies in New Orleans at 61
William Appelt died in New Orleans from stomach cancer. His remains were brought back to Hallettsville by special train, aged 61 years, 4 months, 1 day. A pioneer merchant and ranch owner, he left a wife and nine children and was one of the county’s wealthiest men. His sons W. E. Appelt and J. H. Appelt and son-in-law W. J. Miller managed his business interests. The Skat Congress met in Brenham and will move to San Antonio next year.
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Halletsville
William Appelt
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Eagle Lake
Appelt
W. E
J. H. Appelt
W. J. Miller
Jackson County
Mr. Appelt
Special Session Votes to Borrow Funds for Damaged Bridges
A special session of the commissioners court met Monday to assess flood damaged bridges and plan repairs. Commissioners Miku lenko Thrift Wehmann and Giept ner authorized County Treasurer Devall to borrow 2000 dollars for rebuilding. It was estimated 1500 to 2000 dollars was needed and funds were unavailable. The house also passed the general appropriation bill.
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Mikulenko, Thrift, Wehmann
Gieptner
Devall
Halletsville Herald
War ships sighted near Amoy to Hong Kong report
The feud and conflict in Far East waters draw attention as Japanese warships are spotted between Amoy and Hong Kong. News notes the possible meeting of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and Nebogatoff, with JDBC details signaling rising tensions.
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Sour Lake
Amoy
Washington Letter on Cotton Crop Estimates and Drainage Plans
The article notes that the Department of Agriculture overestimated last year’s cotton crop, while Census Bureau figures show a larger yield by about 1.18 million bales. It discusses the department’s global research role and a planned drainage project in the Yazoo delta, Mississippi to aid cotton farming amid floods.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Census Bureau
Jrat
Yazoo Delta
Mississippi
The Ruling Passion of Town Baseball Kids
A poem from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph describes youngsters playing baseball on every vacant lot. They form teams with zeal, imitate professional players, and celebrate home runs while causing minor property damage. The piece notes cops and residents reacting as balls break windows, yet envisions future fame for some players.
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Pittsburg
Confederate Veterans Hold Annual Basket Picnic at Parks
In Hallettsville May 6 the Colonel James Walker camp attended a reunion at Sons of Herman Park. Veterans and families gathered for the annual basket picnic. A will of J. J. McComb of Dobbs Ferry New York was recorded, linking to 2800 acres of land and spanning 20 to 25 pages of deed records. M Cohn is slowly recovering after appendicitis surgery.
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M. Cohn
They All Look Pleasant Photographers Create Lifelike Portraits
The New York Tribune notes photographers coax pleasant expressions from subjects. After viewing through the camera and under the black cloth, the photographer offers a drink before the shot. The resulting image is always lifelike with a pleasant smile.
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New York Tribune
Bookmaking Shift Sparks Debate On Reading Public
A New York publishing executive laments a split in readers and stresses that modern bookmaking feels like manufacture rather than science. The notice adds that R. Prestons new residence will be ready for occupation by week’s end.
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R. Preston
Arrogation of Turkey and Early American Commerce
A historic text recalls a racially tinged Thanksgiving prayer about unlawfully taking a turkey. It recounts Capt. John Buck’s grocery in Manchester and his rum theft tale with Bill Levet’s circle. It notes the first U S sugarcane near New Orleans in 1751.
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United States
New Orleans
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