Exports of Raw Cotton Reach Eight Million Bales in 1925
The United States shipped 8,205,000 running bales of raw cotton abroad in the 1924-25 fiscal year, surpassing eight million for the first time in a decade. Europe, led by the United Kingdom and Germany, received substantial increases, with France Italy and Belgium also rising. Japan and Canada showed notable gains while prewar shares shifted away from the United Kingdom and Germany toward Italy the Netherlands and Belgium.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Eturope
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Japan
Bremen
Belgium
Netherlands
Canada
Poland
Finland
Europe
Sheriff’s Brother Charles London Dies in Ardmore
Charles L. London brother of Sheriff Ewing London died in a city sanitarium early Sunday. Burial services are planned for Wednesday. He is survived by a wife and four children.
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Ardmore
Charles L. London
Ewing London
Oklahoma Cotton Crop Condition Weakened by Drought and Worms
The Oklahoma cotton crop as of September 1 1925 stood at 61 percent of normal with estimates of 149 pounds per acre and about 1 520 000 bales. Weather during the last two weeks has been unfavorable with bollworm damage in the east and dry conditions across much of the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Carl H. Robinson
United States Department of Agriculture
Census Bureau
United States
Model room exhibit by county club women at fair
County farm club women led by Mrs. Morgan plan a unique exhibit at the fair. The room showcases handiwork by the ladies with renovated furniture and a homemade rug to prove homes can be attractive at little cost.
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Farm Club
Fair exhibitors to sell produce at the event
It is probable several fair exhibitors will bring produce for sale. This combines business with pleasure and should be a feature of every fair, helping both producer and consumer.
Tuberculin Testing Required for Livestock Shows
W A Conner informs agents per a Sept 1 letter from Dr E V Robnett that a Board of Agriculture resolution requires all cattle shown at township county or state fairs to be tuberculin tested by accredited veterinarians before entry. Agents should notify fair officials and exhibitors and consult Mr Whitehurst about potential exceptions.
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Agent Hill
W. A. Conner
E. V. Robnett
Board of Agriculture
Reed's Black Hall kafir drives success in Payne county
A. and M. College bulletin reports goal success in Payne county this year with Reed's Black Hall kafir described as an excellent breuth resister. A large acreage is expected next year.
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A. and M. College Bulletin
Payne County
Reed
Masons Loan Money to Students in Stillwater
Fourteen students have applied for loans from two Masonic funds at Oklahoma A and M College Royal Arch Masons fund requires one year of college work Knights Templar fund requires two years Applicants must be 18 or older and intend to support themselves after leaving school with at least five character references.
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Masons
Stillwater
Masonic
Oklahoma A
M. College
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templar Organization
Templar Fund
Royal Arch Fund
Ada Jurist Sees Education Need
District Judge J. W. Bolen argues punitive measures alone cannot deter murders in Pontotoc county during the 1924-25 fiscal year. He calls for a gradual education to foster self-sustaining, law abiding citizens and says maximum punishments will not reduce homicide rates. The piece lists five homicides and current case statuses in Pontotoc county.
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Pontotoc County
J. W. Bolen
McAlester
Bolen
Oklahoma
Robertson
Supreme Court
Silas Nelson
Haskell Scott
Mathew Mayo
Watson Shields
Felix Clark
Shums Early Benefit From Patchy Feed Across Regions
The report notes scattered fine patches of feed across the country. If frost delays and July rains cooperate, late planted crops may recover and help save the day.
Eighteen Die Week End in Accidents and Violence
Eighteen persons died nationwide over the week end from accidents or violence. Auto fatalities lead with six, followed by fire two, airplane crashes two, drowning two, and two by self harm. Midwestern states report 86 auto deaths: Illinois 20, Ohio 18, Minnesota 9, Michigan 7, Missouri 5, Kansas 3, Texas 2, Oklahoma 2. Iowa had none.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Coroner's Jury In Vinton Woman Murder Adjourned
In Vinton Iowa Labor Day night death of Mrs. C. B. Cook the coroner's jury has been indefinitely adjourned. The case hinges on state agents George Atkins and H M Stoner who may uncover more evidence as Coroner C L Modlin ends the session.
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Vinton
Coroneer
C. B. Cook
George Atkins
H. M. Stoner
C. L. Modlin
George
Waterloo man testifies on alibi in Grundy Center murder case
Buchanan, a traveling man from Waterloo, testified that C. B. Cook, husband of the murdered woman, slept the night of the killing in a Grundy Center hotel about 50 miles from the scene, according to the testimony.
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Ling
Grundy Center
Neal Donates Tomatoes to Portland Park Club Girls
H Neal of Portaand Park rescued Mrs. Morgan's club girls by donating 25 pounds of his chosen tomatoes so their canning exhibits could meet requirements. The Neals own a small Portland Park property with ongoing tomato sales, having held 750 pounds this season at 10 cents per pound, some sold to Stone.
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Wall
Holdenville
Ckra
H. Neal
Portaand Park
Mrs. Morgan
Mr. Neal
Mrs. Neal
Portland Park
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Ada’s Style Center
Mallory
Stetson
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