Improved Agriculture Is Nation's Problem
An interview with Hon. Hatton W. Sumners, Texas Congressman, argues that farm product marketing and better farming methods are essential to national security and prosperity. He cites the Sixth National Corn Exposition in Dallas, February 10 24, as a national school of instruction to boost production, efficiency, and farmer income while keeping costs down for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Hatton W. Sumners
Lida May Briggs
Hon. Hatton W. Sumners
Texas
Congress
Mr. Sumners
Becaues
United States
Sumners
Dallas
Great Agricultural Congress
Millican Road Bridge Believed Intact By Overseer
County Judge Rikard appointed Jno M Ackerman to inspect the Navasota river bridge into Brazos County. Ackerman and crew watched the structure for three days and reported no major damage, anchoring it to the pillars. The Examiner Review notes the assessment as good news and praises the selection.
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Daily Eagle
Rikard
Jno. M. Ackerman
Navasota River
Brazos County
Ackerman
Examiner- Review
Navasota Examiner
State Faces Major Losses From December Floods
The flood disaster in Texas shows prison farm losses of about 200000 with total deaths near 180 and property damage ranging from 7500000 to 15000000. Urgent aid appeals come from towns along the inundated region as residents are marooned and Anchor sits under ten feet of water with rescue boats deployed.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Thankful to Friends After Distress and Loss
Henry Berger expresses gratitude through The Eagle for the help received during his distress in the bottom this week. Neighbors supplied necessities and a handsome new watch was presented to replace the one he lost, and he thanks them for their kindness.
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Henry Berger
Texas Girl From Texarkana Loses Race With Death
Miss Jodie Arnold traveled from Texarkana Texas to Landisburg Pennsylvania to wed Charles M Stewart. Stewart died hours before the ceremony and Arnold arrived in Harrisburg just in time to learn of his grave condition. He wished the marriage occur soon.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Texarkana
Texas
Charles M. Stewart
Landisburg
Jodie Arnold
Stewart
Miss Arnold
Rebuilding Home After Fire for Harvey Resident
Mr. W. D. Yardley of Harvey is rebuilding on the site of his recently destroyed home. The new house rises on the former property's footprint as repair work continues.
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Daily Eagle
W. D. Yardley
Harvey
Texas Irish potato crop falls half a million bushels
Wharton Texas December reports that the 1918 Texas Irish potato crop is about half a million bushels below last year’s production. Farmers in the area received USDA bulletin No 563 outlining data for principal crops and noting the smaller spud harvest.
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Daily Eagle
Wharton
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Wharton County Farmers Hit High Production This Year
Wharton County farmers reported one of the heaviest productions in years with 2 704.00 bushels this year and 3 276 000 in 1912. The average price per bushel stood at 1 12 dollars this year against 1 05 last year, and many shipments were sent outside the state.
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Wharton County
Texas farmers reap high yields from sweet potatoes
Cleburne Texas December reports Johnson County growers earned large profits from sweet potato sales this season and plan to plant more next year. A Federal Agriculture Department report notes Texas produced 2,960,000 bushels last year up from 2,700,000 in the prior season with an average of eighty bushels per acre statewide, above that in several local farms.
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Daily Eagle
Cleburne
Texas
Johnson County
Federal Department of Agriculture
Champion Pig Mr Joe Sample Reveals Killer Pig Facts
The Champion Pig owner Mr Joe Sample of Cottonwood visited The Eagle with details on a recent pig kill. He described the pig as six and noted its notable traits and performance.
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Daily Eagle
Joe Sample
Cottonwood
Record hog weights exceed county best figures
The article notes a hog weighing 217 pounds live and 180 pounds dressed, claimed as the best pig record for The Eagle. It mentions Mr. Sample with two other hogs over 400 pounds each and his practice of raising few but high quality animals.
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Sample
Navasota Appeals to Chicago for Help
Navasota flood sufferers seek aid and supplies from Chicago. A relief committee led by A. F. Brigance and J. N. Baylor sent the appeal to Mayor Harrison who said he would secure assistance.
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Navasota
Chicago
Associated Press
Navasota (Tex
Harrison
A. F. Brigance
J. N. Baylor
March Cotton Jumps Nearly Two Dollars on Report
The March cotton option rose 38 points in New Orleans as the government report added strength to the market today.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Interstate express rate cut delayed again
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission extended the express rate reduction to February. The delay gives shipping firms more time to arrange the transition and implement the lower rates.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commision
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Earth
Bryan Penny Laundry
Office Union Woolen Mills Tailor Shop
Commerce Building
Anderson Street
Severa
W. F. Severa'co
Millican Road
State
Hulls
Bryan Cotton Oil
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