Sharp rise in cotton expected in Texas and nation
A Dallas issued statement from J. A. Kemp of Wichita Falls, chair of the Texas Bankers Association, reports cotton should rise soon as a loan fund and fair bottom price are set. Middling cotton in Texas hovers near 7 cents, up from 6, with expectations of 8 cents due to acreage shifts and food crop substitution next year. The Herald predicts a 50 percent reduction could push cotton above 15 cents.
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Texas
Dallas
J. A. Kemp
Wichita Falls
Texas Bankers Association
Kemp
Texas Fair Bottom Price
The
Herald
Farmer Smith Writes Again on Diversifying Crops and Stock Farming
Editor Rockdale Reporter recounts Farmers Hall’s plea to reduce cotton reliance and revive stock raising. He argues hogs and cattle back prosperity, cites Southwest Texas as proof, notes sandy lands in Milam County can sustain large herds, and calls for living at home to beat hard times.
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Rockdale
Sandy Land
Texas
Milam County
John M. Smith
Germany lists 420000 war casualties and recovery note
Berlin reports last week casualties at 62000 bringing total to about 420000. UK and US stations note wounded returning to front and acting as instructors. The piece includes farmer critiques on cotton and food, urging home production and referencing The Rockdale Reporter for guidance, signed JOHN M. SMITH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
More Profit in Hens Than in Cotton, Texas Farmer Demonstrates
A Bryan area farmer in Brazos County shows 150 hens can yield more yearly income than cotton. With 150 hens, he has sold $200 worth of eggs so far this year and projects earnings to reach about $400 by January 1, 1915 after adjusting for chickens consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer & M. College
Bryan
Texas
Brazdés
J. W. Barrett
Buckholts
Uncle Cal's Milam County Truck Farm Nears Second Crop
Milam County farmer J. C. McClung known as Uncle Cal plans another year in truck farming after harvesting 8 acres of corn 7 acres of tomatoes yielding 2505 crates and 1987 50 in cash plus 300 bushels of sweet potatoes 1 acre of sorghum cane two cuttings and a potential net of 100 per acre with hot beds ready for next year and seed not planted until January 18.
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Milano Gazette
J. C. McClung
Uncle Cal
Milano
Cal
Trade conditions look up as talks resume in Washington
Washington officials expect that ongoing discussions among Sir George Paish American bankers and the Federal Reserve Board will ease international finance tensions. A drop in New York exchange rates near normal levels and debtors settling through usual channels signal improvement. Britain frees cotton on the free list, aiding market reopening for the crop as twelve reserve banks prepare to open within weeks. Mr Goodhue Smith spent the weekend with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Paish
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Great Britain
Burlington Logal Items Highlight Local Visitors and Activities
Prominent citizens from Rosebud near Burlington and nearby towns visited Monday. Farmers including Tallent and McAtee planned wheat and oat planting while expanding hog numbers. Green couple wed at Cyclone with Rev. Racer officiating. Local tradesmen, buyers, and editors shuffled about Rockdale Cameron and Buckholts, noting improving roads and community ties.
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Chas. Smith
Will Yager
Near Rosebud
Tom Tallent
Miss Wright
Lott
George Logan
Burtington
J. F. McAtee
Capt
T. J. O’neill
Joe Gibbs
Lee Tallent
Rome McAfee
Rosebud
Ann Vogelsong
Near Ben Arnold
Frank Carter
Hugo Green
Minnie Green
Racer
Mareksville
Mr. Green
Burlington
Texas Battleship to Receive Silver Service in November
Secretary of the Navy Daniels fixed November 7 as the date for the battleship Texas to receive its silver service donated by the people of Texas. Two sets will be presented: one by adults and one by Texas school children. Ceremonies will be arranged with school child committees handling the school gift, and will be held Saturday afternoon in Galveston to allow many Texas children to attend.
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Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Texas
Galveston
Milam County Wins Premiums But Fails at Dallas Fair
Milam County failed to set a Dallas Fair record in corn while a South Texas winner claimed the state championship. Milam boys lost the boys corn club sweepstakes to Van Zandt County, Falls County took second, and Milam exhibitors earned several individual premiums led by Henry Hefti and Joe Henry. Uncle George Doss captured three first premiums in the men’s division amid a tough corn year caused by unfavorable weather. the article notes plans to regain the cup next year.
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Rockdale
Milam County
Dallas
George Doss
South Texas
van Zandt County
Falls County
Henry Hefti
Maysfield
Joe Henry
Minerva
Bailey Doss
Charley Doss
Banzhaf
Hanthouser predicts prosperous era with Ferguson
Temple Texas October 31 August Hanthouser Houston prominent German American editor and legislator visited Governor elect Ferguson. He spoke to Sons of Hermann in Temple and pledged legislative cooperation for four years. He forecast agricultural and commercial growth under the Temple banker farmer. Milano farmers prep for a strong trucking season with vast tomato cabbage and other shipments.
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Temple
Tex
Hanthouser
Houston
Governorelect Ferguson
Sons of Hermann
Holland
Ferguson
Denmark Moves to Ease Cotton Shortage
Copenhagen reports Danish government halts re export of cotton to avoid neutrality breaches while awaiting U.S. shippers willingness to send cotton. The King signed a measure requiring cotton goods imported into Denmark be used for domestic purposes.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
London
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Farmer Smith
Germany
Milam Gounty Truck Farming
Mr. Goodhue Smith
Mrs. Hillery Smith
Cyclone
Will Kraus
Theo
Becker
Edily Cahaill
Ben Arnold
Edily
Chas. Parcus
Pareus
Holcombe
Burlingtonian
August Hanthouser
Wes Guest
Gazette
Denmanrk
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