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Commercial
July 22, 1911
The Thibodaux Sentinel
Thibodaux, Lafourche County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
In Shiner, Tex., Josef Peterek brought the first bale of the new cotton crop to town on Saturday, weighing 620 pounds and sold at 15c per pound, with a public premium awarded.
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Shiner's First Bale.
Shiner, Tex.—The first bale of the new cotton crop was brought to town Saturday by Josef Peterek and sold at 15c per pound. The bale weighed 620 pounds. A public purse was made up as a premium, which amounted to a good round sum.
Shiner, Tex.—The first bale of the new cotton crop was brought to town Saturday by Josef Peterek and sold at 15c per pound. The bale weighed 620 pounds. A public purse was made up as a premium, which amounted to a good round sum.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Prices
What keywords are associated?
First Bale
Cotton Crop
Shiner Tex
Cotton Price
Premium
What entities or persons were involved?
Josef Peterek
Where did it happen?
Shiner, Tex.
Commercial Details
Location
Shiner, Tex.
Event Date
Saturday
Commodities
Cotton
Key Figures
Josef Peterek
Notable Details
Bale Weighed 620 Pounds
Sold At 15c Per Pound
Public Purse Premium