Wheat Crop to Be Worth 2 Billion in 1916
The USDA estimates winter wheat at 837 million bushels total, valued at 2.26 per bushel, yielding about 1.80 billion dollars. If favorable conditions hold, this crop would exceed the 1914 record by 152 million bushels and surpass last year by 248 million. The report notes near record planting and high overall conditions across major wheat states, with moisture favorable nationwide.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Kansas
United States
PISDAL URGES STACKING WHEAT FOR SAVING CROP
County Agent N. ER Pisdal urges farmers to stack wheat now to prevent spoilage from rain and delays. With 75 000 acres planted and a likely large yield, stacking reduces threshing costs and preserves grain value for Wilbarger county growers awaiting a favorable season.
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N. ER
Pisdal
Wilbarger
Grand Commandery Trip for Hawkins and McCelvey
L G Hawkins and A P McCelvey left Sunday night for Beaumont to attend the Grand Commandery of Texas Wrights Templar session. Hawkins is Grand Captain General and expected to be elected Generalissimo. McCelvey is Eminent Commander of the local chapter.
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L. G. Hawkins
A. P. McCelvey
Beaumont
Grand Commandery of
Texas Wrights Templar
Hawkins
McCelvey
Pie Supper at Red River School Next Friday
A cordial invitation extends to all to attend the pie supper at the Red River school next Friday night. A program is arranged and proceeds will defray incidental school expenses.
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Red River
Pleasant Valley social highlights and local news
The Pleasant Valley correspondent reports a well attended literary program with recitations songs dialogues and drills by children. I W Boyd elected trustee for school district No 80. Rev Sisk preached and dined with the Morgan family. Multiple local residents noted for visits trips and social gatherings. Wheat growers express strong crop prospects.
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Pleasant Valley
A. L. Bell
Roy Sk. Bell
Haulk
I. W. Boyd
Rev. Sisk
A. Morgan
Miss Bertie Riggs Reports Washington Visit
In a June like day from Washington Miss Bertie Riggs writes to her mother Mrs H Riggs of Vernon. She left in September to work for the Bureau of War Risk Insurance and recalls magnolia and cherry blossoms. She visited the Capitol via subway and sat in the President's chair, also meeting Senator Culberson.
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Bertie Riggs
Washington
H Riggs
Vernon
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
National Capital
Capitol
House of Representatives
Senate Chiu
Aml
Culberson
Odell Community News Snapshot of Local Happenings
Mrs. W P Starr is recovering from illness this week. Miss Vera Kazee visited Mrs Motley. Miss Rena Trinn of Chillicothe stayed with Mrs Ferrell. Prof Grimes took students to a park picnic. James B Shelton traveled to California after visiting relatives. Odell junior girls basketball lost to White City 17 11. Odell high school baseball beat Chillicothe on Chillicothe turf. C D Shelton hosted a 42 party for local youth with refreshments.
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Rena Trinn
Chillicothe
Mrs. Ferrell
M. E. Grimes
Odell
White City
Fort Worth Judge Williams to Speak at Methodist Church
Fort Worth Judge W. B. Williams will address the Methodist Church tomorrow night. He is a leading church layman, and Rev. H. F. Brooks, the pastor, hopes for a large audience.
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W. B. Williams
Fort Worth
Vendleton & Son War Tax Notice Post May First
Notice states a war tax applies after May 1 to evade drinks creams and candy. Terms cash. Vendleton and Son. 2T-2tc.
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Vendleton & Son
Milford Rouse Places Second in Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Milford Rouse son of Rev and Mrs W T Rouse of Milford won second place in the Texas Intercollegiate Association oratorical contest held in Greenville with B B Blaylock of Texas Christian University first and G W Finley of Burleson College third.cash prizes of 50 and 15 dollars were awarded to the top two. The orations focused on protection.
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Milford Rouse
W. T. Rouse
Greenville
Texas Intercollegiate Association
Dallas News
B. B. Blaylock
Texas Christian University
G. W. Finley
Burleson College
Vernon
Milford
Ao. D. Thompson
Austin
Fresti
Baylor University
Lariat
Judge Williams to Speak on World Problems at Kin Methodist
Judge W. Erskin Williams will address the public tomorrow night at Kin Methodist Church on World Problems. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
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Judge Williams
Kin Methodist Church
Ady. Ip
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Grand Commandery
Pleasant Valley News
D. J. Sherrill
Willie T. Sherrill
Winnie May Morgan
Sallie Pearl Sherrill
Marrion Morgan
Johnnie Sherrill
Archie Barrett
Griffiths
D.J. Sherrill
S B. Sherrill
L. C. Andrews
Fred Whatley
Electra
Little Myrtin Thomas
Sallie Sherrill
June
Washington, D.C
Odell Personals
J. M. Motley
Jessie and
Jimmie
Jesse Clines
Jackson Springs
James B. Shelton
California
C. D. Shelton
Sisk
Methodist Church
Odell High School
the Bank of Odell
Texas
Vernon Boy
W. Erskin Williams
Bayer
Rush
Terrell
Real Est
Farm Laaans and Insurance
Bailey
Court House
Vernon, Thaas
Sheet Metal
Swartwood & CO
West Texas Street
Conger Sheet Metal Company
Origial
R. B. Sherrill
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