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Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956

Description: From the library of Lonn Taylor, Texas State Historical Society leader and writerA great reference for study of an early German, agricultural settlement in TexasEarly settlers of area were well educated but knew little about agricultureOne of founding members, E. Kleberg, was father of Robert Kleberg who married Alice King of the King RanchFormed themselves into a society to share agricultural information and seedsReported on which crops grew best, when to plant, pest controlSweet sorghum cane planting, how to kill ants and gophers, Suitability of growing ramie, Texas blue stem grass, cabbage and potatoesLivestock advice such how to treat colic in horses with rectal injection of warm soap water and oilProtecting horses from stinging flies with rags soaked in turpentine oilSeed exchange was a large part of early meetingsThese are the minutes of the society for its first 100 yearsHistorical details such as fall festival cancellation due to damage from massive 1900 hurricane that destroyed GalvestonHarvest festivals were similar to today's county fairs with exhibits, speakers, gamesOccasionally the Society bought a key of beer for the meetings to toast the Society's successOriginally recorded in German, now translated to EnglishIn later years, with second generations knowledgable in agriculture, the society became mainly socialMuch local and Texas historyInteresting reading. Membership restricted to men at first, then after the Civil War widows of members were invited to joinA fascinating read and valuable resource for anyone studying early Texas agriculture or German migration to TexasFree shipping to US by USPS Media Mail. International shipping through eBay – we ship free to eBay's International Shipping Center; they ship internationally at additional cost. We pack well and ship promptly.We specialize in books on the American Southwest, Texas, El Paso and New Mexico, including books designed and printed by J. Carl Hertzog, the father of Texas fine press printing. We also have photography items, art, collectibles and books on other subjects, so please browse our store. Auction text and photos copyright 2022 Cindy & Marco Milazzo

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Location: El Paso, Texas

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Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956Cat Spring Agricultural Society Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Format: Hardcover

Item Width: 1.75 inches

German migration to Texas: agriculture

Number of Pages: 455

Item Length: 6 in

Item Height: 9.25 inches

Topic: Historical

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Ex Libris: Yes

Edition: First Edition

Language: English

Publication Year: 1956

Item Weight: 2 lb

Book Title: Century of Agricultural Progress 1856 - 1956 Cat Spring

Intended Audience: Adults

Author: various

Original Language: English

Texas agriculture: German Texas

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Cat Spring Agricultural Society

Inscribed: No

Genre: Historical

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