Farmer Opinion on Gins and Round Lap Plants
A Farmers Congress address from College Station in July 1900 voices discontent with round lap gin operations. Max W. Anderson of American Cotton Co. says round laps are uneconomical below 1500 bales a season, forcing trucked cotton to rail and hurting local ginners. The speaker warns of monopolistic pressure by ginner buyers and seed cotton price manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. W. Anderson
American Cotton Co
Houston
Brenham
B. F. Johnson
Farmers’ Congress
College Station
Excursion Rates to North of San Antonio Announced
Rates apply June 1 to Sept 1 for trips to Kerrville Comfort and nearby points from San Antonio. Tickets list prices 3.19 to 37.60 with service charges. Pickets limited to thirty days from sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Kerrville
Comfort
St . Bervice
The Constitution Offers Daily and Sunday Subscriptions
The Constitution of Atlanta announces a special offer for new subscribers on daily and Sunday editions from the order date to November, for one dollar. It promises full coverage of global events, China, South Africa, Cuba, and the Philippines, with emphasis on timely news and extensive reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Constitution
Atlanta
Gate
China
South Africa
Cuba
Philippines
Sheriff Reports Fishermen Return From Hagle Lake Trip
Deputies Bennett J P T J Dam and Dock Vailentine fished at Hagle Lake and came back Monday with their haul. They praise the lake as the finest place in the land for angling and call it a top spot for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Bennett
Vailentine
Hagle Lake
Angie
Hersala
Commissioners settle major road dispute at Williamsburg
Officials concluded a long standing road dispute near Williamsburg after a meeting yesterday. Return visit prompted inspectors to review Assessor Pesek's work amid ongoing local oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wogtaud’ Geipt Ner
Williamsburg
Pesek
Haltersville Herald
Houchins' Will Filed For Probate In Halletsville
The will of John F. Houchins dated April 23 1893 was filed for probate last Saturday leaving all property to Mrs. Houchins as executrix without bond. Including 1900 life insurance the estate totals about 25000 after debts. It had been kept by the Masonic fraternity and reveals he prepared the will after an advanced Masonry degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Houchins
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Liver Help
Detox ad sells Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming liver regulation, blood purification, clearer skin, rosy cheeks, and a rich complexion for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Weevils and worms threaten Gonzales cotton crops
Late notes report weevils and worms causing havoc in cotton fields near Gonzales. A Chicasha Indiana Territory stock company forms to build a $40,000 hotel. Government seeks Philippines recruits, even if illiterates may shoot. Geronimo rumored insane and about to wed a wealthy girl. The old warrior remains in apparent health amid allied marches.
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Gonzales
Chicasha
Indiana Territory
Philippines
Geronimo
Neighbor's infant cured by Chamberlain's Remedy
In May, a neighbor's infant with cholera infantum recovered after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions. Mrs Curtis Baker of Walter Ohio says the remedy never fails and has recommended it often. Sold by Edward Schultze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Walter
Ohio
Edward Schultze
American correspondent to visit Pekin in short time
In a very short time the American correspondent will be in Pekin and then we shall know all about what has occurred and about many things that have not occurred.
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Pekin
Galveston News
Weather-Driven Whisky Fancies Reported in Austin
Austin residents claim to have seen a meteor as large as a sugar hogs head after a jam break. They say the hot spell makes them drink whisky straight, risking hallucinations during this weather. Galveston Tribune notes the unusual sighting and the townsfolk’s reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Galveston
Special Campaign Offer For Houston Weekly Post and Shiner Gazette
An old prospectus from 1900 advertises a six month subscription for 75 cents covering the Houston Weekly Post and the Shiner Gazette. The offer runs from July 1900 to January 1 and promises the newspapers at a greatly reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Sein
Post
Shiner Gazette
Wharton County Embraces Rice Cultivation Plans
In Wharton county interest grows in rice culture with farmers agreeing to plant next year and foreseen progress. The note mentions Jackson County and a generic figure of $000 as part of the discussion.
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Wharton County
Jackson County
Auction Sale Notice at Gazette Office
Vendors may bid on notes and stock bills of gale in any quantity for sale at the Gazette office. The notice lists sale actions and terms for bidders seeking to acquire financial instruments and inventory. Funds exchanged to complete transfers will be handled per local procedures.
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Gale
Gazette Office
Eczema Advertisements and Local Notices
An assortment of medical ads tout Botanic Blood Balm and Herbine for skin ailments and digestive issues. The message promotes BBB as a cure for eczema and related symptoms, claims long testing and a free trial bottle, and includes buy options and a Atlanta address. Also notes local tax collector politics and J R Lane’s move to Gonzales with a new store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta, Ga
J. R. Lane
St. Louis
Gonzales
Flatonia Record
Lane
Odd Fellows Lodge
Gonzales Inquirer
Cure for Piles Promises Relief from Ointment
An advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles with price details 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes. It cites relief from sores bruises skin eruptions and burns as part of its claim. A separate note reports cotton crops in Red Bluff county seeing reduced yields due to continued rains and boll weevils.
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Red Bluff
Jackson County
Child’s illness relief with Chamberlain remedy
A Williams Oregon resident J H Noah recalls his baby’s severe diarrhoea and describes trying Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a last resort. He reports immediate relief and complete care, with the product sold by Ward Schultze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Noah
Williams
Oregon
Chamberlain
Dward Schultze
Cotton stalk from Kotzebue field measured nine feet high
A report from Moulton Eagle notes Mr CG Me Kotzebue pulled a cotton stalk from his field last Saturday. The stalk stood about nine feet tall and bore about 20 grown bolls along with several squares and blooms. The field covers several acres and includes similarly large specimens.
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CG. Me
Kotzebue
Moulton Eagle
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S. Ae Ge
THES
Atlanta Daily
Archergue
Lavaca County National Park
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New, York
John. Ke Houchins
Gazette
Eczema
B. B
Hillside
E O. Meitzen
Ballard
WM. Wendiland & CO
Duggies
Challenge
Sulfivalérs
Texas
Shiner
Helmers
F. Thoelke
SeEntrally
Locatecquers
Shiner, Texas
F. M. Wilkes
Wstered
City Drugstore
Pratt’s Stock and Poultry Food
Confidentia
Savau
Siggers
Washington, D
the Gazette
OPERA
HOUSE
E. L. Herdler
Igars
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