This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 327.

"At least 66 distinct varieties of soft red winter wheat, known by nearly 400 different names, are grown commercially in the United States, and additional varieties are grown experimentally. These varieties differ widely in yield, adaptation, milling and baking value, and other characteristics. The most widely grown varieties in the United States in order of importance are Fultz, Fulcaster, Mediterranean, Poole, Red May, Red Wave, and Harvest Queen. The area of each of these varieties in 1919 varied from about 4,800,000 acres to about 1,000,000 acres." -- p. 2

This bulletin discusses the classes and varieties of hard red winter wheats and the areas in which they are successfully grown. Among the varieties discussed are Turkey, Kharkof, Kanred, Blackhull, Minturki, and Baeska.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to K. G. Manz, offering advice about construction specifications for a new college building.

Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, speaking of a recent meeting with Arthur Fehr (representing Arthur P. Smith, Architect concerning the plans for a new building.

Letter from R. Osthoff to F. Pfotenhauer, asking when he may hold a new election. Pfotenhauer's response is handwritten at the bottom of the page.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, containing a short excerpt from a transcript of a Board meeting concerning construction of a sewer.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, acknowledging that he received the new Block Plan, and requesting more copies from the architect, Mr. Schmidt.

Letter from R. Osthoff to F. Pfotenhauer, discussing the election of Paul Nerger to the Board of Control.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, speaking of plans and considerations for the construction of a building.

Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, describing the architect's reasons for placement design. Fehr mentions an enclosed blue print.

Letter from R. Osthoff to F. Pfotenhauer, seeking and offering advice.

Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, asking for a return of concept drawings for a building.

Letter from R. Osthoff to F. Pfotenhauer, asking for advice on several matters.

Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, responding to questions about the design and location of a building on Concordia's campus. Smith discusses the placement and arrangement of housing as well.

Letter from F. Pfotenhauer to R. Osthoff, expressing his pleasure at the election of Paul Nerger.

Letter from F. Pfotenhauer to R. Osthoff, asking that Osthoff call the next meeting of the Board of Directors on December 9th.

Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, requesting advice about connecting a sewer with a house.

Letter from R. Osthoff to F. Pfotenhauer, asking for advice.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to H. Studtmann, instructing him to identify the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other States as the owner of building plans instead of the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.

Letter from Arthur Fehr (representing Arthur P. Smith, Architect) to Henry W. Horst, offering advice and information about companies' bids for construction of a building.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to Harvey P. Smith, cautioning not to work on construction of a professor's residence because of a lack of funds.

Letter from F. Pfotenhauer to R. Osthoff, offering advice and counsel regarding hiring new professors.