Wheat Raised in Robertson County
The editor advocates trying wheat farming in Robertson County amid cotton dominance. A sample from Mrs Killough's Wheelock farm, about four acres, yields abundant wheat. Sidney Smith, a federal plant quarantine inspector, confirms high quality wheat and potential suitability of area soils and climate. C E Trimble from Washington reports wheat trials in Navarro Freestone and Grimes counties show excellent conditions and potential for a balanced crop mix alongside corn, oats, and barley.
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Texas
South
East
Sydney ©. Smith
Federal
Robertson County
C. E. Trimble
Bureau of Entomology
Washington, D. C
Navarro
Freestone
Grimes
Why The Dallas News blocks Ferguson speeches
The Dallas News states it will not print ex Governor Ferguson speeches because his candidacy has no legal status. It cites the senate impeachment judgment as barring his eligibility and says printing his speeches would disrespect the constitution and legislature. If Ferguson proves not disqualified by a competent tribunal, his material would have access like any other candidate.
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the News
Ferguson
Texas
Senate
Mr. Ferguson
Dallas News
Grain Yield Optimism Across Three Counties
A county official notes anticipation of a very large grain yield this year and sees no essential differences in soil climate or conditions among three counties compared with his current visit to another county. He believes trials of different grain crops are needed to determine best crops.
Baptist Aid Society Meets for Mission Study
The Aid Society of the Baptist church met Monday afternoon with Mrs Ike Hall leading. Papers by Mrs Beckham and Miss Bly. A canned fruit sale was planned to support the parsonage fund. Summer meetings end except the first Monday business meeting each month. Members urged to visit Red Cross rooms Mondays at 2:30. Mrs Cox welcomed as a new Hearne resident community member after moving from Franklin.
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Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Ike Hall
8. C. Beckham
Elsie Bly
Red Cross
Ex Governer Campbell Spoke at Franklin
Ex Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell addressed the Franklin audience at the Carnegie library and again at a Red Cross rally. He spoke on World War impacts, praising the audience for their support as crowds from across the county filled the courthouse and applauded enthusiastically. Local leaders highlighted county fundraising success with about 21 000 raised for the Red Cross drive.
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Thomas Mitchell Campbell
Franklin
Ladies’ Hobby Club
Carnegie Library
Red Cross
Court House
Campbel
H. W. Cummings
Hearne
W. C. Crane
Red Cross War Fund
Wheelock
New Baden
Hearne Com
Calvert
Bremond
Easterly
Eaton
Ridge and Holly
James. Blasingame
J. M. Gatling
C. B. Gatling
J. G. Philen
J. W. Horlock
J. Felton Lane
Mission Study Class at Methodist Church Encourages Attendance
The Mission Study Class led by Mrs. Sanders met at the Methodist church for an engaging lesson. The group urges all members to attend next Monday afternoon to support the teacher and her sustained good work. Mrs. Horlock's report on the annual conference in Nacogdoches is highlighted as outstanding.
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Methodist Church
Sanders
Horlock
Nacogdoches
Red Cross Notes Urge More Work Room Draws
Red Cross notes show heavy daily activity with white robed workers in the work rooms. Many volunteers brought home unfinished tasks to speed the next shipment while about 1509 dollars from the drive supports the local working fund for materials. Mr and Mrs Randle Miller and Eugene Herridge returned from a visit in Austin.
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Red Cross
Hearne
Randle Miller
Eugene Herridge
Austin
Bread and Potatoes as Core of the Diet and Local Plans
A writer urges agricultural agents to promote potato use to prevent waste from a harvest glut. Potatoes and beans form a balanced ration, with potatoes as carbs and beans as protein. Peas add protein. wheat should be cut until next harvest. The piece notes a wartime emergency bill rider on bread for beer production, the Hearne cabbage crop and kraut, and calls for coalitions to build a potato house, canned cabbage feasibility, ant killing efforts, and county food conservation. Hearne community spirit and readiness to cooperate are praised.
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Peden
House of Representatives
Senate
Wilson
Hearne
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
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Robertson
James E. Ferguson
Baptist. Aid Society
Campbell
the Missionary Society
Red
Chain Trend
United States
R. G. Ewing
Exelso
Hamm
ST. Paul
Bearne
Mearne
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