Sheep Prosperity in Texas Looms Large
A Texas sheep culture boom is described with northern models and growing towns like Colorado City. The piece notes profits from 25 to 100 percent, rising demand for wool, and shifting cattle ranges westward as sheep enterprises expand under experienced managers and investors. References include F. W. Shaeffer of Duval County and links to markets in California and Ohio.
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Tesae
Clie
Coinrato City
Pankande
Californus
F. W. Shaeffer
Duval County
Sheep culture and wealth growth in Texas frontier farms
The article traces sheep farming's rise, detailing investments of missionaries in Merino flocks, wool yields reaching 1,000 pounds at 12 cents per pound, and profits from increased flocks. It notes pioneers like Motepuall shaping the industry, land costs for pastures, and strong returns while urging potential settlers toward western Texas for cheap land and long credit. It cites prominent figures and regional developments, including state land policy and opportunities for wool growth, cattle, and farming.
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Ona
McKeasle
Merigo
N.Z. Cullis
State Senate
Santas Bui Evides
Ibett
Motepuall
New Orleans Picayune
Taxus
Flo
Guadalupe Civer
Kendall Monty
troWlle
Emily
Jones Griner
San Felipe
Rio Urando
Hajele Hass
Greer
Rapital
Texas
Weatherford
Texas and Pacific
Tsa Jon
Parker
Martin
The Ladies Corner on Marriage and Modern Dances
A London society essay discusses parental matchmaking in France and England, noting maintenance as a key factor and questioning the sway of charm over judgment. It critiques ballroom trends, foreheads, and the balance of propriety with modern flirtations, urging modesty and mutual happiness in marriage.
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London
France
Tess
England
Giarry
Indies
Gurtr
Piccadilly
Gian
Wall
The Dual Nature Of Mankind In An 1890s Outlook
A turn of phrase filled piece discusses women’s beauty duties and social roles, praising attire and poise across generations. It notes grandmothers remain attractive, advises mothers to maintain appearance, and quotes a correspondent praising a modest, artful young woman described as the genuine article.
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Raya
Stelf
Garmenta
Wale
Lecanae
Tor
Animal anecdotes and misquoted quips in a shrunken column
A digest of humorous lines about pets and animals in society papers. Jokes about dogs barking at piano keys, a goat digesting a newspaper, a dog chased by a kettle, and a hen aged thirty nine, with barbed quips on manners and media. Glimpses of old country gossip and cartoonish observations.
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Zena
Julia
Jones
Boston Transcript
Lowell
Vermont
Boston Star
Mra
Dark Night Amid Wild Winds Off the Dreary Island
A stormy sea tale unfolds as a lighthouse looms and waves crash against cliffs. Fishermen listen to the gale while the wreck of Niacin and two survivors drift amid raging spray and towering breakers. A haunting finale recalls a fatal day and the sea’s unforgiving power.
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Andover Te Feefa
Niacin
Ifediark
Ainge Bape
Cal
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Pacino Ralbk
Fur Wiest
Chiy
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Cselongye
Peter
Hoofta
Sola Weolea
Evry
Abe
Uae
Le 20
Scarvo Fonday
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Isa
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New Mexico
California
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China
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AnEin
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Milion
Duke of Wellington
Ay Waller
Pac
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Raphael
Murillo
Florence
Chaunceyes
Cilee
Boston
Chamberlain
B.C
Carlisle
Mia
Mreniughuysen
Joseph Cooks
Nina Batehoter
Kentucky
M. Saintpierre
Valles
Marthe J. Lamb
Monsalue of American History
Clarendon Historical Society
Edinburg
Madame Bernhardt
Lady Macbet
Sho
Bernhardt
New York
Farles
THE
Animal Kingdom
Emma Abbott
Miss Abbott
Drake’n Traveler
Jeland
Jenra
Hin
Gina
Akio Discies
Iaby Hutmore
Bian
Jose
Trany
Wiel Binee
Horde
Mie Cwiroura Edie
Cationra
Acuta
Horton
Mamn
Hamburg
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Nainsook
Baraine
Sateens
Brues & Coffer
G.e.stifel&co
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Market ST
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Bonthweather
Dues
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Joan Waswee
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Gaas
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Iva
Jos. H. Sagh
Velabras Household
White and
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Market Street
Wheeling
Ya Oil
Nestiee
Zink & Morehead's
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Lange Stock OF
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A. T. Young
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Fara
Choigeen
Ian Famer
GAE
Stifel&Co
Main St
Geo. L
Amma
Painesville
J.S. Rhodes & CO
P. S
the Franklin Insurance Company
W. Va
Uffee
Twelfth Street Capital
Erman Fire Insurance Company
Wheeling, W. VA
Bebuahin
Lowia W
Taifel
Mae
Cma
Waeeine, W. Va
Jefferson
W.va
Onsen
Birrers
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Digelata
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Forster
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