A Real Experiment Station Work in Gardens
The cooperative garden concept serves as an experimental farm rather than a government showplace. Professor Green’s Brownsville project demonstrates practical work: soil and water studies, pest control, plant introductions from India and abroad, and a 50 acre site turned from Bermuda grass into a living workshop to improve crops and farm homes in water-scarce regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Garden
Professor Green
Jen
Brownsville
War Department
Agricultural Department
Bermuda
America
Eenk de
India
Texas
Obeying the Biblical injunction through history
A reflective piece compares old fort barracks repurposed for peaceful work with Victorian era upbringing. It recalls Queen Victoria’s education by her mother, her early years, and her later engagement to Prince Albert, highlighting family guidance, personal growth, and the impact of noble mentors on her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
Duchess of Kent
Republic
London
Queen Victoria
Leopold
Léopree Ee
Albert
Windsor Castle
The Simplicity of Queen Victoria's Education
An excerpt discusses Queen Victoria's early education as simple and foundational to her later success. It highlights the awakening and development of a remarkable woman through modest schooling and formative lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Gilder
Queen Victoria
Review of Reviews
Victoria
Fresh Ribbon Cane Syrup in Cans at $3 per Case
Advertises strictly pure ribbon cane syrup fresh and sweet in cans. Palacios Texas producer J B McGuire offers six gallons per case at three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McGuire
Palacios
Texas
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Houston, Texas
Planet Knives
Choice
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Maverick Co
Allison-Richey d Lana Co
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Claude Birkhead
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Alamo Bank Building
Loper Bros
Film Servic
Clean, Swift, Reliable Members Film Service Association
11Th Street
Forth Worth, Texas
Q Bo Lal Leeeee
Emerson Manufacturing’Co
Dallas
G. J. Eppright, Manor
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Creamery Dairy Co
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Weber
Coquillard
South Texas
Texas Grading Company
Houston
General Contractors
Richter
Richter’s
WM. Lorenzen
Ave
Acme
J. C. Dielmann
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!