Cotton Crop Condition Falls Across States
On September 25 the cotton crop condition in Louisiana stood at 73.5 percent of normal, the lowest among states in the Cotton Belt, with nationwide conditions reflecting cooler conditions and varied yields.
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02 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
1
Final Condition Report of Cotton Crop By United States Farm Board
The Crop Reporting Board of the Bureau of Statistics, USDA, released its final condition report on September 25 noting the United States cotton crop was 14.5 percent good or excellent, with comparisons across states and months. Ottawa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and other states show varying percentages, while the Canal Differences report is expected at 4 a.m. on October 6. Also, a Vienna dispatch says Austro-German forces near Cracow number 2,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agrculture
Athtast Wih
Wiahington
United
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
United States Department of Agriculture
Cotton Belt
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahome
Fae
California
Second cotton ginning report shows progress to September 25
The second cotton ginning report indicates 3 981 863 bales of cotton had been ginned by September 25, 1914. Compared with 3 246 655 bales last year and 3 007 271 bales in 1912, the share of the crop ginned to date is outlined by state with year to year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Young Girl in Critical Condition at Sanatorium
Artie Hyder a girl from Queensborough Shreveport has been in St Francis Sanatorium in critical condition for two days. She is believed to be mentally unbalanced and was reportedly assaulted and drugged on a journey from Fortine. Local charities were contacted for her care as authorities seek protection and safe custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Hyder
Queensborough
Shreveport
St. Francis
Good Samaritan
Irl
Monroe
Lee Avenue
Arkansas
Fortine
Florida
Georgia
Nina
Italy says Aviens Albania occupation to come soon
Gionale d Italia reports official denial of occupation by Italy but asserts it must occur soon. It says planting the Italian flag at Aviona and Sasena Island would imply that anyone who touches Aviona touches Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paris
Gionale d'Italia
Aviens
Albania
Italy
Aviona
Sasena Island
Downey Sworn In as Mayor to Serve Remainder of Term
A. Downey is sworn in as mayor to fill the vacancy created by Mayor A. A. Dorey’s departure. Downey, closely allied with Dr. Forsythe, will carry out the late mayor’s municipal ownership and utility policies with no major changes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Downey
A.A. Poreythe
Downey
Foreyhte
Monroes Circus Follower Faces 250 Day Street Sentence
Jewel Scott, a circus follower, will serve 250 days on the streets under Street Commissioner R K Heap after an arrest for acting in a dangerous or suspicious manner. He is to be turned over to the State court, with arrests tied to his time with Harmes circus crowds. Separately, Southern congressmen urged President Wilson to delay adjournment until cotton planters obtain $50 million in government loans at 8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Scott
Harmes Circus
Monroe
R.K. Heap
Scott
Mancram
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Stonewall Lodge Milks Cotton Purchase to Aid Farmers
Stonewall Lodge in Monroe leads a Cotton Relief Drive under the Moroe Movement to support distressed farmers by buying a bale of cotton through the Chamber of Commerce. Phoenix Drug Store and Apgar Auto Company also purchase bales as leaders set examples for local lodges to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft i
Chamber of Commerce
Brotherhood of Man
Monroe
Stonewall Lodge
Phoenix Drug Store
Ss. L. Allen
Apgar Auto Company
Wearing Out the Germans in Global Theater of War
Fragmentary OCR notes reference World War II era phrases about pressuring German forces and Allied strategy. Mentions John, Trenactty, and French forces in a war theater context with propaganda language and brief mentions of battle actions.
Unceasing Battle Rages on Front as German Attacks Weaken
Dispatches describe continuous fighting along the Alsace front with German forces worn by heavy casualties. Allied dispatch riders operate through dangerous territory delivering messages while German offensive attempts falter under severe weather and advancing Allied reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armes
Liege
Belgium
German public awaits news on French war theater advance
The Berliner Tageblatt reports cautious German sentiment awaiting further French progress. It notes confidence and the belief that French or British advances northwestward will meet reinforcements kept in reserve by German commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Londen
Berliner Tageblat
Peace in Mexico Near as Constitutionalists Seek Peace Talks
Washington reports from Constitutionalist sources say a provisional president Fernando Iglesias Calderon will lead Mexico pending an election or peace conference. Officials deem the outlook hopeful and note troop movements may be paused while a general convention is considered. Strong forces remain aligned in Parral and northern divisions with hundreds of troops under General Herrera and General Ferrera. Foreign clergy and nuns are promised protection, while clergy aiding Huerta may be forced to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Carranza-Villa
Pene
Rafael Zirberar
Fics
Moslove
Louis Herrera
Rosalie Hernyuded
Neg
Patulon
Parral
Rermain Fort
Ferrera
British Reinforcements Influence Battle Front Says War Chronicle
The article notes British reinforcements shaping the struggle as lasting victory remains the aim. It describes Verdun near, Argonne progress, and a strong enemy position west of the Meuse, with French defense lines built ahead of the conflict. It mentions sensational heat stews and free attractions tied to October 19 to 25 Trade Carnival planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Argonne
Meuse
New York Curb Market Dips To War Low
December future contracts on the New York curb sold as low as 7.66, the lowest since the war began. The decline offers little solace except that each private uness transaction to arrive helps reduce outstanding interest and clears the way for reopening the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allies Make Substantial Gains Amid Advertising Push
A busy Merchants' Trade Carnival host sees rising activity as North South and East correspondents send inquiries. The committee plans a nationwide advertising drive with thousands of posters and ads to mobilize support, amid broader international treaty tensions and news of recent Anglo French and Russian interactions.
Bomb delivered to silk firm partner in New York
A box sent to George Toeplitz, Silk firm partner, contained a bomb. Inspector Owen Egan said opening the package could have caused an explosion. The intended victim, who noted handwriting matching a recent threatening letter, alerted the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Toeplitz
Owen Egan
Toeplitz
Leggett Acquitted By Unanimous Verdict
Leggett is acquitted of killing Attorney Devan Sharborough after a lengthy trial in Lawrel Mississippi. He expressed shock and said he would not discuss plans, while relatives indicated reconciliation with his wife is unlikely. Courtroom scenes featured emotional testimony as the jury delivered the verdict shortly after midnight Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrel
Sotrow
Fis
Sequitts
Kenney Leggett
Devan Sharborough
Sharborough
Leggett
Shannon
Pack
Jennifon Leecett
Rod
M. Aruold Gho
Draiman
Battle Updates From European Front Amid Siege Talks
The report notes Allied progress and German setbacks as Antwerp braces for a siege. French forces retook the Nove heights near Novron after a brief loss, while Kinick directs actions around Cracow. Montenegrin efforts threaten Sarajevo’s supply lines, signaling an imminent fall.
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Nove Heights
Novron
von Kinick
Antwerp
Kine Albert
Crow
von Hadenberg
East Prussia
Cracow
Indian troops land in France praised by London papers
London dispatches praise the Indian forces for their skill in landing twenty transports in France and their eagerness to fight, arguing the troops disprove critics who claimed Indians would be unfaithful in stress. A Venice dispatch notes Allied fleet movements near Gierdiion with continued breath of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Venice
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