Texas Cotton Crop Forecast Drops Again in 1945
The US Bureau of Agriculture Economics estimates Texas will harvest 1,880,000 bales of cotton in 1945, down 120,000 from October. The 1944 crop reached 2,646,000 bales, far below the ten year average. Rain through mid October reduced both quality and quantity, with ginning slow and October totals well under 1944. Nationwide, the October US crop forecast stands at 9,368,000 bales, down from 12,230,000 last year.
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Austin
Texas
United States Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Bureau
United States
County Jail Emptied in Grayson County Shock
Grayson County sheriff reports the jail emptied on Saturday after the last inmate, a Oklahoma citizen on a lunacy charge, was moved to Atoka. Jailer J A Vaughan says he has no memory of such an event in forty years. The night shift cleared the kitchen and stood for coffee discussing past occurrences.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Oklahoma
Atoka
J. A. Vaughan
One World and One People Reflects on Compassion
A Tokyo dispatch notes Japan faces a worsening food crisis with malnutrition killing the very young and old. The writer argues American GIs will feed those in need despite any orders to the contrary, trusting pity over hate. The piece concludes the GIs are no longer afraid of the Japanese.
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Tokyo
Japan
Washington
Marshall News-Messenger
Corn Estimate Shows Decline From Last Month
The Agriculture Department's preliminary national corn crop estimate for the year is 3,073,996,000 bushels, down from 3,078,126,000 in the prior month’s forecast. Last year produced 3,228,361,000 bushels. the 10-year average is 2,433,060,000. Wheat is estimated at 1,149,825,000 bushels, unchanged from last month and the largest on record. Other crops including oats, barley, rye, and flaxseed are unchanged from a month ago. Sorghums for grain are 106,985,000 bushels, up from last month.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Lick of Dog S tongue Triggers Car Crash
Ida Hazelton. Mrs. Palmer J. Saterstrom of Burley, 40, was hospitalized after her dog Jack licked her face while en route to Hazelton to a brother. The dog’s sudden lick caused her to lose control and the car rolled over several times.
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Hazelton
Ida
Jack
Nick Ficarella Loses Car After Overnight Theft
Nick Ficarella called the garage where his car was being repaired to learn the amount. The attendant said two dollars, which he paid. The garage man then informed him the car was stolen during the night. Police have recovered the two dollars but not the car.
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Chicago
Nick Ficarella
Ficarella
Sheriff Sale in Grayson County Texas Level of Taxes Due
The State of Texas Grayson County sheriff sale notice cites judgment No 53452 from the 15th District Court Grayson County. The plaintiff seeks payment of 247.04 dollars plus six percent interest and costs and the sale is set for December 4 1945 at Sherman Courthouse between 2 and 4 PM. The property is in Douglas Colored Addition Van Alstyne Texas with right of redemption lasting two years. Deputy clerk signs the notice with date October 19 1945.
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State of Texas
Grayson
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Texas
A. D
van Alstyne
Frank Stinnett
Iona Stinnett
Sherman
State of
Douglas
G. P. Gafford
M. G. Dicken
Leonard Negro Held in Slaying in Bonham
Bonham police report a 35 year old Black man in Fannin County jail after Jesse Davis was shot to death in Leonard Sunday night. Davis died from two close range shotgun blasts to chest and head. a loaded pistol was found in his pants.
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Bonham
Fannin County
Jesse Davis
Leonard
Davis
I Give You Texas by Royce House
The author recalls how dog ownership has grown complex over time. It contrasts simple duties like feeding and exercising with modern requirements such as city dog taxes vaccinations and rabies inoculations. The piece notes veterinarians often recommend broader immunizations for pets.
Bessie the Fox Terrier Turns Energetic and Tall
In a tale of budgeting and pup care, the writer notes rising costs for dog upkeep and food shortages. Bessie, a lively fox terrier, grows taller and more energetic after trying prepared dog food. A backyard fence, planned for some time, is finally built at $77.50 to keep Bessie safe while she romps.
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Bessie
Quotes on friendship and self from Dollilee Davis Smith
A compact meditation on friendship self insight and action. The speaker reflects on whether benefactors are true friends and urges personal responsibility and resolve. A series of maxims emphasize self awareness, restraint and seizing opportunity with courage.
Army doctors reattach finger to baby in San Antonio
Army physicians at Brooke General Hospital report the successful sewing of a severed finger to one year old Michael Earl son of Alamo Heights Police Chief. The incident occurred when a milk bottle fell from a refrigerator. The note adds a separate line about the Bering Strait.
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San Antonio
Army
Brooke General Hospital
Michael Earl
Alamo Heights
Albert Earl
The
Army Hospital
Michael
Earl
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Perry Waldrop
A. Y. Creager Company
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Royce House
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Griffin & Kent
Dollilee Davis Smith
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