Cotton, smallpox, and crime headlines across Texas
The week brings favorable cotton weather and rising boll weevil reports in Washington county. Smallpox cases appear among the negro population in Moulton. Headlines note July Fourth plans and limited celebrations in Consequence, plus a Texas drought report and political intrigue abroad. A sheriff and wife shooting case in Victoria remains unsolved with a $750 reward. Local papers praise Gonzales Inquirer and Shiner Gazette milestones, while Halletteville and Lake Charles papers comment on fraternal orders and odd fellows.
Farmers urged to combat boll weevils with early plowing
The Gonzales Inquirer cites a practical farmer who says picking up the squares and plowing is a proven method to control boll weevils and ensure good two year crops. Bermuda onions from Willow Springs go to northern markets as another shipment departs. The Yoakum Herald warns quietude in Jackson Kentucky would bring peace only if Texas rangers intervene.
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Halleteville Area Sees Oil Progress Amid Cattle Disease
The Halleteville region reports oil drilling progress as the well reaches rock at 960 feet amid high land values and active land deals. Cattle are dying from carbon disease prompting strict controls, while local farmers plan new truck crops and discuss cash payments for future produce.
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Adame
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Do You Want Money The Richardson Onees Vet for Trial
Do You Want Money reports that the J A and Will Richardson respondents were vetted for trial at Unero on Monday June 29. Mr W E McKinnon has been elected city electrician of Halletts ville. A good choice.
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Railroad Timetable and Market Note for Cotton
Train 45 arrives from Lockhart at 1 00 p m Train 46 from Yoakum at 2 50 p m Waco branch to Yoakum Train 42 from Waco at 1 20 p m Train 44 Katy Flyer arrives 5 50 a m Yoakum to Waco Train 41 from Yoakum 2 23 p m Train 43 Katy Flyer arrives 10 15 p m Buyers offer to contract forthcoming cotton at ten cents per pound One leading Edna planter declines the rate saying he has never failed to raise a cotton crop
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Sample copy offer from The Houston Semi-Weekly Post
The Houston Semi-Weekly Post advertises sample copies and club raisers with a handsome cash commission for agents. It invites agents in Texas and Louisiana to write for full information, promising free campaigns and illumination and listing the circulation department in Houston.
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