The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-28
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IN some Instances killed. The cotton plant
which was still growing and fruiting was
so badly damaged that all hope Of any OF
me Sro oW' Vas of tbe beaviest known ~ 4 tSis
section In November for ten years. Fruit
gardens, which yesterday were as green
and fresh looking as in the spring today
present the appearance Of having been
swept by IRE.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. November
81. The first frost Of the fall fell at Dal
las last night. II was quite heavy. The
mercury went close 10 the freezing point
will be benefited by the frost as II will
assist the boiis In opening by killing or
the foliage, and rauk growth Upland cot
IN the Dallas territory but In the bot
toms, where the food submerged the cot
ton, little more win he gathered
Beevlle, Bee County, Texas, November
~ Beerille had her FIRST taste Of cold
weather Yesterday morning for the winter
The weather blew hard aud cold all day
and last night the thernometer went down
datpgerously near the frosting point The
long continued warm weather was causing
considerable sickness
Lockhart Caldwell County Texas. No
vember u, A heavy, white frost greeted
tho eyes Of all early risers this morning
Everything ls so wet that Il Is not thought
that the frost has done any considerable
damage, though much forate IN an I'M
mature condition has beeu exposed
Edgar. De witt County, Texas, Novem-
Der q The irst frost we have had this
fall came last night, hut 70 was not heavy
enough TO Kill ali Of the vegetation
Victoria. Victoria County Texas, Novem.
her 27 The FIRST frost OF winter appeared
Ills morning. which is really the first win
ter morning. The thermometer registered
81 degrees at O'Clock.
Dcnison, Grayson County, Texas Novem
her p There was q very heavy frost last
| an eighth Of an inch% Cold freezing
weather has prevailed today. and there
win he another heavy FROST tonight
Bonham. Fannln County, Texas, Novem
Der II "A heavy frost fell here last night
and ice was found on the water this mora
ing. The frost Will stop the rank growth
of cotton and cause all maturcd bolle e
open, which will enable the farmers e
complete the gathering Of this EeGE's ct'2r
at an early date.
Mckinney, Collin County. Texas, No
K vember ~ There was frost and fec tins
morning for the 1rst time this season. The
/ cold has, II seems, put a stop 10 the con
| tinuous rains.
Columbus Colorado County. Texas, No
| vember ~, There was a light frost this
| morning, the first this season. This Is ten
| days later thnn for the last three years
| Mineral Wells Pnlo Pinto Comfy. No,
| vember &c "A cold mother blew up here
| last night, lowering the temperature about
/ 2 degrees, and this morning fres and over,
| coats are very comfortable,
Workman, Freestone County, Texas, No.
| yember p. a big frost this morning
which killed all vegetation. This settles
/ the top crop. The farmers say they Will
| not pick any more cotton.
Hearpe. Robertson County, Texas. No
| vemher q. "A heavy frost last night iust
| twcutysiX days later than last year
sherman, Grayson County. Texas. Novem
/ Der 2T.--Ths section was vlsitad by a
| killing frost last night. Generally con
coded the eject Will be beneficial rather
1 than detrimental 10 cotton.
! Texarkaua, Bowle County, Texas, Novent
! her - Frost. the first Of the season
! covered this section this morning. Tho
/ weather IS now exceedingly cold
Nacogdochps, Nacogdoches County, Texas
November 27,-Thc first frost for this sea
son appeared this morning The housetopl
| and low places were white.
Rock Island, Colorado County. Texas, No
! vember 81 First frost Of thS season ias
night II dld not do any harm, as II Ma,
] very light.