Texas History
Texas Live Stock and Agricultural Journal. Vol. I No. 1. Saint Jo, Texas, January 15, 1892
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Edited by Thomas F. HUGHES
ADVERTISEMENTS
I. H. BOGGESS: Land and collecting agent, notary public and dealer in live stock in St. Jo, TX
EVANS & ANTRAM: Real Estate and Insurance Agents in Belcherville, Montague County, TX
Wade ATKINS: President of Belcherville Bank.
R. E. BROWN: Dealer in Hardware, Farming Implements
J. V. WATKINS: General Real Estate Dealer and Publisher of the Western Argus. Of Nocona TX
CROXTON & FLYNT: Dealer in imported wines, liquors, and cigars in Montague and Nocona
S. F. WOODING: Packer and Curer of Hog Products in Belcherville Texas.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Dr. VALERIUS & Co., of Watertown, Wisconsin. Importers and Breeders of Percheron, Clydesdale, English Shires and French Coach Horses. Large stock of pure-bred Morgans always on hand. Parties in Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma desiring first-class horses should apply to our Texas agent, W. H. KIRKPATRICK, Gainesville, Texas.
ARTICLES
Brain Power in Plants
Law of Animal Existence from American Agriculturist
Good Advise
America Will Lead
Wheat in Tradition and History
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The Earth is Not Getting Crowded
Talk to Farmers by William ROBERTSON
Wanted
ARTICLES
Horse Notes
ADVERTISEMENTS
D. C. HOWELL: Fancy & Staple Groceries in St. Jo Texas
A. SANDERS: Wagon Yard and Training Stables in Belcher, Texas
E. G. BIVINS: Fancy & Staple Groceries in West side square at Montague, Texas
KERN & COVEY: Dealers in General Merchandise in Montague Texas
R. W. ROACH: Proprietor of the Beulah Hotel in Montague Texas
J. P. SAMPSON and R. F. SAMPSON: Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public. Montague and St. Jo TX
R. J. BROWN: Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries in St. Jo, Texas
ADVERTISEMENTS
HIRD, MADDOX & VAETH
Successors to SCHIFF, SOMMER & Co.
Sellers of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Notions.
Located at the Corner of Dixon Street and Broadway in Gainesville Texas.
ARTICLES
Improved Cattle
A Good Milker, from the New York Agriculturist
Sheep
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Hogs
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J. M. LEE: Livery and Feed Stable in St. Jo Texas. Successor to PRICE Bros.
WATERMAN & FRIEDENHEIT: Fine imported wines, whiskeys and cigars. Gainesville TX
Pete DELFIELD: Boot and Shoe Store in Gainesville, Texas
George BAREFOOT: Buyer and Shipper of Cattle in Nocona, Texas
HENDRICKS & THOMAS: Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars in St. Jo, Texas
BUSH & ALEXANDER: City Livery Stables in Nocona Texas
A. C. MASTERSON: Jeweler and dealer in watches, clocks, organs, etc. Montague Texas
ARTICLES
Introduction of Blood
Great is Texas by J. J. SHIRLEY
ADVERTISEMENTS
THOMAS & GILES invite their many friends to call on them when in Saint Jo. They are to be found at their old stand on the northwest corner of the square. I. R. THOMAS has been catering for the public for eight years in Saint Jo, is widely known in Montague county and the Territory and his name is a synonym for first class goods and fair treatment. In addition to carrying a full stock of imported wines, liquor and cigars the form makes a specialty of pure corn whiskey, apple and peach brandies. They also carry a fine stock of brandies for medicinal and family use, as well as the favorite brans of Kentucky whiskies. If you want to pass a leisure hour playing billiards this is the house to visit. Thanking their many customers for past favors they hope by fair and courteous treatment and maintenance in the future, as in the past of perfect good order, to merit a continuance of the public patronage. Railroad men will find a hearty welcome here as this is their recognized headquarters when in town.
Dr. H. C. FRIE: Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes, etc. Saint Jo, TX
L. PRICE: Boot and Shoe Maker in Saint Jo, Texas
STEVENS, HUBBARD & CHAMBERS: Attorneys at law in Montague Texas
Henry GRONOW: Holstein Cattle and Pure Native Wine in Montague Texas
Mesdames DIXON & RONE: Fashionable Milliners in Saint Jo Texas
NELSON, ROBERTSON & Co.: Blacksmiths and Wagon Work in Saint Jo Texas
J. A. FOUST: Blacksmith and Gun Repairing in Belcherville, Texas
Thos. F. HUGHES, Editor
W. P. PRICE, General advertising and subscription agent
ARTICLES
SALUTATORY: The lawyer, doctor, schoolteachers and preacher have their papers, without which they could hardly hope for any great measure of success; so also, the manufacturer, artisan and artist, in a word, every calling and profession. The farmer, too, is well supplied in the older states with journals suitable to his pursuits. In Texas, however, there are many counties in which not a copy of an agricultural paper circulates. This is especially true of the North and Northwestern ones, and Indian and Oklahoma Territories may be classed with this section. Not a farmer or stockman in these territories is a subscriber for an agricultural or stock journal. It is a little singular that in the entire region above noted, not one of the three excellent papers published in this state devoted to farm and stock interests in known. THE TEXAS LIVE STOCK AND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL was planned and established therefore to give the north and northwestern part of the state and territories above named an organ especially designed for the development of their stock and agricultural interests. THE JOURNAL will exercise a wide influence in directing the attention of prospective settlers to these sections, by making known the fertility of the soil, salubrity of climate, adaptability for stock raising and manifold other advantages offered to immigrants.
Undoubtedly They Can: G. B. LAKE, of Henrietta, Texas, asks the JOURNAL: "Can cows and horses be as well developed in Texas as in Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, etc?" . . .
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What We Propose to Do
Farm Notes
ADVERTISEMENTS
W. S. JAMESON & BAKER: Attorneys at law in Montague Texas
W. W. McDANIEL: Proprietor of the Kentucky House in Belcherville Texas
J. W. BLACK: Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Organs, etc. in Saint Jo Texas
J. O. POOL: Attorney at Law & Notary Public in Nocona Texas
S. J. HOTT: School Books, Fancy Stationary. Located at the Post office building in St. Jo, Texas
R. D. RUGELY and Levi WALKER: Attorneys at Law in Montague Texas
A. BROCK: Blacksmith and Wheelwright in Hardy Texas
T. D. BAILEY: Nurseryman in St. Jo, Texas
THOMAS & GILES: Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Headquarters for Pure Corn Whiskey. St. Jo, TX
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Farm Fertilizers
A Woman's Experimental Farm
(written by Mrs. C. A. M. ANDERSON of Abbott, Mississippi)
Bermuda Grass, by C. M. BEST
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F. M. KINSEY: President of First National Bank in Montague Texas
W. A. PONDE: Vice-President of First National Bank in Montague Texas
W. M. DUGAN: Cashier of First National Bank in Montague Texas
A. H. PALMER: Assistant Cashier of First National Bank in Montague Texas
J. C. McNEES, M.D.: Physician and Surgeon in Montague Texas
H. D. WEATHERSBEE: Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Belcherville Texas
J. M. BROWN: Proprietor if Bowie Nursery
A. E. WALTERS: Residing Dentist in Saint Jo, Texas
Prof. David B. MORGAN: Educating the Horse, Diseases and treatment of all kinds of stock.
Horse Dentistry and Castration. Every stockman and farmer should have a copy. Price $1.00. Address, Prof. David B. Morgan, V. S., Fayetteville, Arkansas
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WHITEHEAD & CO.: Livery and Feed Stable in Gainesville Texas
DAVIS & BLEVINS: Dealers in Hardware, Stoneware, Tinware, Stone Coal, Lubricating Oil, Agricultural Implements a Specialty, in Saint Jo, Texas
J. S. MORRIS: Attorney at Law and Notary Public in St. Jo Texas
ARTICLES
Bermuda Grass by N. C. HILBURN
Poultry Notes from the Fancier's Gazette
ARTICLES
How to Keep Eggs
Christmas Day on a Poultry Farm by C. R. RIGGS of San Antonio
ADVERTISEMENTS
STONUM Brothers: Fine Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks and Valises. East California Street in Gainesville Texas
Brice P. STERRETT: Drugs! No. 300 East California Street in Gainesville Texas
ARTICLES
The Value of Kerosene
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Frank C. GARNER: "I am now open at my new store. Prices to suit you in Drugs, Paints, Farm Oils, etc. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. Your visit to my store will be pleasant and profitable." Your friend, Frank C. Garner. Gainesville Texas.
Dr. NIECE, M. D.: Physician and Surgeon in Montague Texas
Theo. WALD: Red Front Livery Stable in Belcherville Texas
Antonio FENOLIO: 25 Barrels of Wine for sale. Three miles east of Montague Texas
J. O. INGRAM: Blacksmith and Wagon Repair Shop in Belcher Texas
M. D. VINNEDGE: Proprietor of the LaClede Hotel in Gainesville, Texas
DeBERRY & GRIGSBY: Proprietor of Anchor Saloon in Gainesville Texas
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Egg Pudding
Chicken Croquettes
A Bread Omelette
Some Uses for Borax, by Good Housekeeping
Sweet Potatoes by Mrs. W. C. POLK of Oaks, North Dakota
ADVERTISEMENTS
KILDOW & FOWLER: Cooke County Marble Works. Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Red Swede, Red and Gray Scotch, Quincy, Barre, Concord and all American Granites, Italian Statuary, Foreign and American Marbles. Gainesville, Texas
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Horticulture
Roll Grafting Wax
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Marion E. GOODING: Registered Pharmacist. Drugs, Druggists' Sundries. 17 East California St. Gainesville, Texas. Opposite S. ZACHARIAS
A. B. McCOY: Proprietor of Ardmore Medical Company of Ardmore, Oklahoma.
E. E. GRAVES: Livery and Sales Stable. Ardmore, Oklahoma
ARTICLES
Renovating Run Out Orchards, from American Agriculturist
Starting and Cultivating an Orchard in North Texas by J. A. STRONG
ADVERTISEMENTS
W. N. BRAZZIL: General Poultry Business in Sunset, Montague county, Texas
BRICKMAN & BAKER: Finest Percheron Horses. Belleville, Ontario Canada
R. W. RANDOL: Groceries, Queensware, Glassware and Tinware. Ardmore, Oklahoma
SLAUGHTER Bros.: Grocery Store in Ardmore, Oklahoma
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About Fruit by J. M. BROWN of Bowie, TexasFruit as FoodTo Our Readers
Possibilities in Texas: Six years ago Antonio FENOLIO, an Italian, settled six miles east of Montague, Texas. He purchased land on credit, living in an old adobe house. Now he has a comfortable dwelling, outbuildings, a farm in a high state of cultivation, an orchard of apples, pears, peach and plum tree, besides a vineyard of five acres, containing eleven different varieties of grapes, from which, last season he made fifty barrels of wine.
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G. F. THOMAS: Attorney at Law & Notary Public in Bowie, Texas
C. L. HERBERT and W. A. LEDBETTER: Attorneys at Law in Ardmore, Oklahoma
M. H. St. JOHN: Dealer in Tennessee Liquors, pure Brandies, Wine and Cigars. Bowie, Texas
JONES Bros.: Livery, Feed and Sales Stable in Ardmore Oklahoma
F. C. PAULING: proprietor of a new restaurant in West side square, Montague, Texas.
A. G. TURNER: Proprietor of Brick Saloon in Bowie, Texas
HUBBARD Bros.: Imported and High-grade Stallions. Headquarters in Ardmore, OK
FRENSLEY & Brother: Staple and Fancy Groceries in Ardmore, I.T. (Indian Territory, later Oklahoma)
ADVERTISEMENTS
MK&T (Missouri, Kansas & Texas) Railway. A. S. DODGE: Traffic Manager in St. Louis, Missouri. H. P. HUGHES, G. P. & T. A. in Denison Texas, E. B. PARKER, A. G. P. A. in St. Louis, Mo., F. H. MAIN, Ticket Agent in Gainesville Texas
B. T. SMITH: Breeder First-class Poultry in River View, Alabama
Lee SMITH: Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Saint Jo, Texas
H. HULEN: Breeder and Importer of Pure Blood Jersey Cattle in Gainesville Texas
VAN DENBERG Bros.: Dealers in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Etc., Ardmore Oklahoma
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway. H. G. THOMPSON, G. P. & T. A., in Galveston, Texas
F. J. GATES, Agent in Gainesville, Texas
A. J. COWART: Rock Saloon in Bowie, Texas
T. L. GARRISON Respectfully announces to the voters of Montague county Texas, that he is a candidate for re-election to the office of sheriff of said county.
J. F. TRIMMER Announces to the voters of Montague county, Texas, that he is a candidate for re-election to the office of assessor of said county.
W. B. FISHBURN: Proprietor of Gainesville Steam Dye Works. No. 7 Commerce street, Gainesville, TX
C. J. ADAIR: Blacksmithing and Wood-work in Montague, Texas
Jack GLOVER: Sunset Trading Post Proprietor in Sunset, Texas. 30 yrs. in Montague County
Lawrence LONG: Boots & Shoes. Smyth Street in Bowie, Texas
ADVERTISEMENTS
R. HARDY: General Merchandise, Groceries, Provisions. Business established in September 1888 in Ardmore, Indian Territory (Oklahoma)
J. B. SPRAGINS & Co.: Hardware & Farming Implements in Ardmore Oklahoma
W. F. WHITTINGTON: Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware and Tinware in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Louis EVANS: Proprietor of Bed Rock Saloon in Bowie, Texas
G. B. DOWNS: Sale, Feed and Livery Stable in Bowie Texas
Mrs. M. E. JARROTT: Proprietress of Jarrot House. Montague street in Bowie, Texas
MUENSTER COLONY
The thriving colony of Muenster was started in January, 1890, by Messrs. GUNTER and WELLESLEY, and is situated in Cooke county, Texas, on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. Through the untiring efforts of the founders, Gunter and Wellesley, aided by their efficient agent, Mr. Henry RICHTER, the colony has been a success since the start. Muenster is a flourishing town with hotels, dry goods, hardware and other stores, a commodious church under the charge of Father Blum and a fine school taught by the Sisters of Providence, while the surrounding country is being rapidly opened up by farmers. The settlers are Germans from all over the country, and extend a cordial welcome to their fellow Germans throughout the United States, who may desire to better their condition to come and settle in their midst where with half their present labor they can earn a competency. The soil is equal to any in North Texas and produces corn, wheat, oats, cane, millet, potatoes, fruit and in fact everything that can be grown anywhere else. Land can be purchased in large or small tracts at reasonable prices and on favorable terms. The situation is healthy, the climate salubrious and the soil most productive. Those who have already joined the colony have been most successful and no better chance is offered in the State of Texas to Germans to acquire a home.
ADVERTISEMENTS
P. STOFFELS: Proprietor of Muenster Saloon in Muenster, Texas
HERR Bros.: General Merchandise, Dry Goods and Groceries in Muenster, Texas
SCHMITZ Grocery Store in Muenster, Texas
Thomas WOLNSTZEK: Furniture, Queensware and Notions in Muenster, Texa
John KOLL: Postmaster and General Agent in Muenster, Texas
WAPLES, PAINTER & Co.: Lumber yard and agent Mr. WEISMANN will supply your wants in Muenster, Texas
Henry RICHTER: Agent for Gunter & Wellesley and practical farmer. Can be found at office in Muenster or by applying to John BOETNER, Muenster Hotel
SHALLER & MEIER: Butchers on Main St. in Muenster, Texas
John BOETNER: Muenster Hotel.
Frank HESSE: Hardware of every description always in stock in Muenster, Texas
Casper DOLLE: Carpenter and Builder in Muenster, Texas
Dr. BENNETT: Physician and Surgeon in Muenster, TX
Frank HESS: Boot and Shoemaker in Muenster, Texas
John GOTTLOB: Proprietor "Long Horn Club" saloon in Gainesville, TX
ADVERTISEMENTS
D. MONROE: Proprietor of Danville Stock Farm in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. "My stock farm is situated on Cross Lake Road, 10 miles west of Shreveport
R. RIGGS: Veterinarian. Ridgling Horses Successfully Castrated.
"I perform the operation by new method, using no clamps, take the test***** out through its natural channel without the use of the knife, except to open the scrot**. The horse can be worked every day. The success which has attended Prof. Riggs in the performance of this operation has pronounced him one of the most skillful and successful operators in the country. I will forfeit the price of operating on a ridgling horse, if I do not successfully castrate him. I also spay cattle and offer special inducements to stockmen on spaying and castrating. I have the best castrating instruments for sale. I give instructions on how to spay and castrate. Address me at Gainesville, Texas. R. RIGGS, V.S.
"I have seen the famous Farmer Miles and other good men operate on Ridgling Horses, but I never saw a man cast a horse, tie him and operate on him as successfully and as expeditiously as did Prof. Riggs. His knowledge as to the peculiar anatomy of the Ridgling is far ahead of that of any man I have ever met with. - Chicago Horseman.
Houston, Tex. April 2, 1883
To All Whom It May Concern,
This is to certify that Prof. Riggs castrated my ridgling horse on the 15th day of March, and I never stopped riding him one hour in consequence. I heartily recommend him to the public as the most scientific man in that profession that I ever saw. My horse is well and never lost twenty pounds of flesh. I also further state that Mr. Riggs is a gentleman, and anything that you can do for him in the way of soliciting patronage for him will be highly appreciated by me. John A. GUINN, Deputy Sheriff, Harris Co., Texas
United States Internal Revenue Collector's Office, Fourth District, Texas.
Sherman, Texas, June 29, 1891
To Whom it may concern:
I have a horse that was operated on by Dr. R. Riggs. One seed was taken out that was so far up in the belly that I have always been afraid to have him operated on, but am happy to state that the Doctor performed the operation successfully, at the time of the month when the sign was in the best, and I most cheerfully recommend the Doctor to all who have this kind of work. Respectfully, J. W. HEARNE, Collector Fourth District, Texas
Denison, Texas, July 30, 1881
This is to certify that Prof. Riggs castrated on the 18th inst., a Ridgling horse, 14 years of age belonging to me. The operation was successful, as evidenced by the fact, that at this date, the horse is entirely well, having been driven or ridden daily since the operation was performed. I cheerfully recommend Prof. Riggs to anyone needing his services, as the most skillful in this line I have ever seen.
E. E. HATHAWAY, Manager Waters-Pierce Oil Co.
Sherman Texas, June 17, 1891
On May 30, 1891, Dr. Riggs operated on my horse, and took from him both testi****, which he found in his abdomen. The horse was used by me every day, and he is now nearly healed. I take great pleasure in recommending him as a safe, efficient and human veterinary. C. Newcomb KINNEY, P. O. Box 283, Sherman, Texas
ADVERTISEMENTS
A. M. MARCH is still on hand with the largest assortment of Hardware, Furniture, Coffins, Queensware, Glassware and Farming Implements ever brought to Northwest Texas. Two-story Stone Building in Nocona, Texas
J. D. HAGLER: Real Estate Agent and Notary Public, Money to Loans in Sums to Suit. Nocona, TX
Edward RINES: President of First National Bank of Nocona, Montague, Texas
D. C. JORDAN: Vice President of First National Bank of Nocona, Montague, Texas
Luther SMITH: Cashier of First National Bank of Nocona, Montague, Texas
Nathan HILBURN: Breeder of Pure Berkshire Hogs. On hand at farm five miles northeast of St. Jo, TX
Wyatt H. WILLIAMS: Commercial and Commission Agent. Jenkins Block, College Street, Ardmore Oklahoma
J. C. STALLINGS and J. J. STALLINGS: Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. Near Bob's hotel in Bowie, Texas
L. B. ROBERSON: Proprietor of the Rock Store in Ardmore, Oklahoma
T. J. WORLEY: Drugs, Medicines and Chemical. Bowie, Texas
Dr. McCOY: Cures Piles, Fissures, Strictures. Ardmore, Oklahoma
FIELDER & Bro.: Staple & Fancy Groceries. North side of Main street, Ardmore, Oklahoma
GILL & YOUNT: Livery, Sale and Feed Stable of Bowie, Texas
