Twin Sisters cannons tied to Texas history and San Jacinto
The Twin Sisters cannons, two field pieces linked to Sam Houston and the San Jacinto victory, were made in Cincinnati and shipped to Galveston. They later served in Austin before being moved to Baton Rouge, then disappeared after Civil War era events ending in 1963. The text also briefly notes space geranium planting guidance.
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San Jacinto
C. C. Rice
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Cincinnati
Sam Houston
Mexico
Harrisburg
Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Galveston Island
Ohio
Austin
Republic of Texas
Texas
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Fort Worth Contract For Temporary Court House Building
W A Huffman wins county court contract to place a temporary building on the square for court house use. City pays rent 15 dollars monthly for six months and citizens pay 35 dollars. county then pays 50 dollars monthly for the next six months. The Army cattle march reaches Fort Worth. Miller and Carson own 1850 calves in good condition, aided by spring grass. General Potter reports Matamoros revolution accomplished. refugees cross Rio Grande. no federal troops on the river. Governor to push amendments to Judiciary Article in new constitution. legislature session expected long and frugal. Petrified Indian warrior displays in San Antonio as Joseph Ransom heads to Philadelphia. Pierce railroad extension work to begin. Wolf Race advertised with 10 dollar prize on April 14, 1876.
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Fort Worth
W. A. Huffman
Court House
Miller and
San Antonio
Potter
Matamoros
Diaz
Rio Grande
Lebarra
Austin
Texas Tech professors test low cost seeders for sandy rangeland reclamation
Dr. Darrell N. Ueckert and his father built a grass seeder and soil packer from old equipment for use on sandy soils in Terry County Texas. They compare it to three commercial seeders and plan studies in Brownfield and southern Jones County to develop inexpensive pasture options.
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Texas Tech University
Terry County
Texas Tech Range and Wildlife
Texas Tech
Darrell N. Ueckert
Henry Ueckert
Abilene
Ueckert
Ueckerts
Jones County
Pfannstiel Named Director of Texas A&M Extension Service
Dr. Daniel C. Pfannstiel, 48, was named director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, effective June. He has 27 years in the service, including 1971 onward as associate director, and holds degrees from Texas A&M, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. Pfannstiel is a Texas native, U S Army Reserve colonel, and will lead the state’s public service agency serving farmers, homemakers, 4 H and urban residents.
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Daniel C. Pfannstiel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Public Service Agency
Pfannstiel
Texas A&m University System Board of Regents
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
2000
Texas
Board of Regents
Clyde H. Wells
Natie Entire Cooperative Extension Service
Dean Kunkel
Texas A&m
Michigan State University
University of Wisconsin
Bexar County
U. S. Army
Earned Income Credit Boosts Checks for North Texans
Thousands of low income North Texans may receive up to 400 dollars from the IRS under the Earned Income Credit. Only 125000 have applied so far this year. many eligible do not file or know how to claim. Contact local IRS office or call 800-492-4830 for guidance. Texas ranked sixth in poultry cash receipts last year.
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North Texans
Internal Revenue Service
Dallas
IRS
North Texas
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Nell M. Royall
Hiram Olson
Park Drive
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Hamlin
James Wade
Western Mattress Company
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Mary Kay Cosmetics
Eva Stanford
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Perry’s
S. McKinley Apt
Duke
R.H. Astin
Bunkerhill
Garrett
Haskell
R. H. Astin
Anson
Wichita Falls
Dan Bolin and Sons
Call W. P. Hise
Haskell, Tex
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E. Hamilton St
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W. Oliver St
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Texas History
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Haskell, Texas
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Texas Society OF Poets
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W. Moran
Dodson Drive
America
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Navarro County
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Laredo
Pierce
Guadalupe
Main Street
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Tech
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