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[Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 28, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 28, 1927]

Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing the excess quantity of worms in Kempner's soil which may be caused by the soil containing a large amount of organic matter, suggesting to discontinue the use of manure while collecting grass clippings to satisfactorily decrease the worm population. Fraps further states he will be in Galveston on May 30 and 31 where he will be glad to look at the ground if Kempner desires.
Date: March 28, 1927
Creator: Fraps, G. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner, April 6, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner, April 6, 1927]

Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing the earth worm infestation on Kempner's land and lawn while suggesting and detailing the use of arsenate of lead as a potential solution to the problem.
Date: April 6, 1927
Creator: Walton, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 23, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 23, 1927]

Letter from W. R. Walton to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing the re-infestation of earth worms on Kempner's land, which may be a result of migration or eggs hatched after the application of insecticides, with hopes that further investigation from Mr. E. V. Walter can help define and solve the issue.
Date: March 23, 1927
Creator: Walton, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History