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10 STAPLE TRUCK CROPS THAT
WILL PAT GOOD MONEY IN 1926
Y THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 1925
AMONG THE FARMERS
HI REPORT OF
WOOD COUNTY
October 10, 1925 to Nov-
ember, 10, 1,925.
jr and Mrs. M. L. Cherry,
Ma, lit. 1, boy.
\x. and Mrs. W. R. Gipson,
jiesvillc, boy.
jr. and Mrs. J. L. Stephens,
Itman, Rt. 3, girl.
and Mrs. F. M. Miller,
irkina, girl.
jr. and Mrs. Truman E.
kherson, Hawkins, girl.
Sr. and Mrs. J. F. Dyess,
Itrnan, boy.
]jr. and Mrs. J. O. Brooks,
.nesville, boy.
tr. and Mrs. Loraine Darby,
Itman, boy.
|lr. and Mrs. W. R. Richard-
Quitman, girl.
dr. and Mrs. Earl C. Jones,
Itman, girf.
4r. and Mrs. C. Gilgore, Quit
n, girl.
and Mrs. Jack Sutton
|tman, girl.
dr. and Mrs. C. D. Dixon
Itman boy.
dr. and Mrs. Andrew Mc-
forter, Quitman, girl.
dr. and Mrs. T. J. Hensley
A'kins, girl
Jr. and Mrs. R. E. Minick,
Iw, boy.
|Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Little
vkins, girl.
ji. E. Hass, Quitman, girl,
dr. and Mrs. Simpson Wal-
|, Quitman, girl.
dr. and Mrs. William A.
nt, Mineola, boy.
|Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Hum
eys, Mineola, boy.
and Mrs. Andrew R.
bwning, Mineola, girl.
villiani II. Weeks, Mineola
r. and Mrs. Delta M. Brad-
Mineola, boy.
r. and Mrs. Martin I. Sta-
Mineola, boy.
|Ir. and Mrs. Thomas J.
nson, Mineola, boy.
Ir. and Mrs. Sam Thomas,
leoia, lx)y. '
py J. J. ihcLeod, Registrar.
HARMONY
anr! is. Ben Anderson
IFoivst Home spent Sunday
I' : v. rnd Mrs. W. B. Mar-
Pie young people were en-
Kained with a pound supper
the home of Mrs. Nannie
N's Saturday night.
}■ p. Lamb of Winfield bou-
his mother, Mrs. Lou Lamb
|to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Whit-
last Sunday for a visit.
PW. Nannie Reneau and
and Clara B. visited Mr.
Mrs. K. T. Reneau at Cy-
last Saturday night and
kday.
ft and Mrs. Clyde Frances
Okmulgee Oklahoma are in
section on account of the
N «f Mrs Raymond Frank-
|of Webster.
"uel Troxler, who lost $520.
nt ILve weeks ago, re-
^ts u. , ;ly he aprecia
mm a the money that
been mr.de up for him by
"'iends. The sum amounted
Ppmething over $40.
"iliie Stanley and family,
es Lorene and Lera Wil-
^a"d Edna Stanley came up
" Tyler Saturday afternoon
staved over until Sunday
prnoon. Willie and the girls
attending T. C. C. at Tyler
they like school fine.
pfandma McBride died last
% at Rusk, Texas, and
brought back to Harmony
"lesday afternoon for bu-
ynich took place Thursday
nir g at 11 o'clock. The fun-
services being conducted
Brother Jack Alford. Mrs.
Bnde was almost 90 years
'aeking only one month and
*eH known and liked by all
Knew her. She is survived
'a dumber of grand chidren
this community, besides
relatives elsewhere, and
"ave the sympathy of all
People,—Dud.
A forecaster of crops has to
be extremely careful < in his
torecasts because of unforseen
conditions that may develop as
tile months pass by. However
conditions have already uevel-
that almost assures a pro-
fitable season next Spring for
all the Irish potatoes and cab-
bage we can grow. Prices on
these two commodities have al-
nost or quite doubled in the
past few weeks and at a season
of the year when both are or-
dinarily unreasonably low. The
unseasonable weather, both
from freezing and continued
rains thave so far destroyed
the short crop that prices now
at harvestihg time, in the
great producing centers of the
North and Northwestern sta-
tes are even higher than they
usually are in the last of spr-
ing and early summer at the
peak prices from scarcity of
these vegetables. Also word
comes from the Valley that the
ir crop will not be half of hist
year's planting. With South
Texas and Louisiana doing the-
ir best, the country will be
short of sufficient supplies dur-
ing our natural season next
year. It would seem that we
could have only one fear in
planting both potatoes and cab-
bage just as heavy as we want
to and that is in making the
yield. "Embargoes on importa-
tions of foreign potates virtual-
ly confine our supplies to what
our country produces. Hencc
we are protected from this sour
ce. If every farmer, would, this
winter, prepare ,and fertilize
one or two acres for each of
these crops for every plow run
on his farm, they, doubtless
will be as profitable acres as his
farm has in 1926. Seed potatoes
will be extremely high but this
should make but little differ-
ence with land prepared to
make 100 to 200 busnels to the
acre of potatoes and from five
to eight tons of cabbage per
acre. This can be done. We wou
d not be at all surprised to sea
all the potatoes we ran grow
sell at $2.50 to better per bu-
shel and all the cabbage at
from $40.00 to $60.00 per ton
at loading stations.
To make the maximum yields
on these crops, farmers ought
now to begin to husband their
barn yard manure, haul leaves,
straw, and fill the lots and ma-
ke compost and get all this in
the land early and then with
a generous use of cotton seed
meal or high grade commercial
fertilizer, 1000 pounds or more
per acre, maximum yields may
be expected. It looks like we
can count it safe to go heavy on
potatoes and cabbage, two ot
the five crops so necessary to
make mixed cars the last ot
May and through June and in-
to July. These two crops with
nlentv of onions, tomatoes,
beans, will make the finest nux-
ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM
Harrison county won first A HIG SUCCESS
Place with its county exhibit! tk y 7—
at The State Fair of Texas. L A',n,st,ce Duv program
Now comes the news that she 111 Winnsboro last Tuesday
won the sweepstakes premium
m an interstate contest of coun-
ty exhibits at the Louisana
State Fair at Shreveport last
week. These honors were, not
won, however, by waiting un-
til September 1 to decide to ex-
hibit at these fairs. Neither
were they attained by the work
of one or two individuals. They
are the reward of the united ef
forts of several Harrison coun-
ty communities beginning a-
bout a year ago. A hint to the
wise is sufficient. Let's go,
Wood county.
All indications point to an in-
creasing demand for longer sta-
ple cotton and a proportionate
lessening of the demand for the
short staple. Students of the
cotton situation predict that a
sixteen or seventeen million
bale crop of short staple would
ban krupt the south and this
column believes that they are
right. We also believe that the
farmer who raises the better
staple and adopts the policy of
"More on Fewer Acres," makes
all that he can of his living at
home, and diversifies all tha:
his local conditions will allow
won't find his name on the list
of said bank rupts when the
crash comes.
The time is about at ham
for fall and winter spraying of
the fruit trees. It is no longer
possible to produce an abun
dance of fruit by the old hap
hazard way of simply setting
out some trees and leaving
them to care for themselves
and the ones who expect satis
factory results from such me
thods are doomed to dissapoint
merit. A spray calendar, giving
most common insect enemies,
material with which to spray
method to apply spray etc, cai
be had without cost, and sho
uld be a part of the equipment
of every orchardist.
With the Increase in the num
ber of good roads and efficien
O of motor vehicles, the cot-
ton farmer can no longer say
tiiat there is no ready market
for anything but cotton when
advised' to diversify. With tru-
cks from Dallas and other
points coming to his dcor every
day looking for anything in the
way of farm produce, as was
witnessed over Wood county
this year, it would seem tha
the Wood county farmer who
raises nothing but cotton is de
cidedly a poor business jnan
Under present conditions he
could by intelligent diversifica
tion, have some cash income
during at least six months of
the year.
We hear a grea t deal of
talk up about Winnsboro about
putting out a thousand acres to
strawberries and making Winn
sboro a Million Dollar Straw-
berry Market. This town and
section has already acquired
quite a reputation as a producer
and shipper of truck crops, and
when the strawberry project is
J vegetables cars that we tan, ^ oveJ. ^is reputation wi
put out to the trade, w. be added to and prosperity will
Nabors.
WINNSBORO WINS
20 to 0 OVER EMORY
The Winnsboro High School
celebrated the holiday given
them on Armistice • ■
a 20 to 0 victory over Lmoi.\,
in a football game played at
the high schooLgrounds. The £
cal team clearly had the vim
tors outclassed in every depart-
ment of the game. The home
Km will probably have one
more game on
the local grid-
iron before the present season
ends.
SMYRNA
Flder R H. Montgomery
will' preach at Old Smyrna next
Sunday, November 22 )lt
clock. Everyone has a special
invitation to be pre3ent Sun-
day school every Sunday at
10 o'clock, prayer meeting
everv Sunday night come and
he with us.-—J. C. Graver.
take up a permanent abode
there and not be an annual fall
visitor. Of course, there are
those who say it can't be done.
The ancestors of this same
breed of pessimists told Noah
the same thing about the Ark,
laughed at Fulton and his
steamboat, and all through the
ages have ridiculed and dis-
couraged every project that po-
inted toward human progress.
Old Man Si Sorghum, who
lives over in Smith county, says
that he has been using tin
Broad Canopy of Heaven" near
|y all of his life for a plow shed
but has decided that it is most
too big and that a smaller shed
would protect them better and
wouldn't cost so much in the
long run; and besides he can
lock up and not have so much
trouble finding them next
spring when planting time com-
es. He will make it large e-
nough to hold a flivver too. be
cause the papers is plum full
of somebody having their cars
stolen.
was a big success, and those in
charge of the affair have plan-
ned to make the cellebration an
annual affair. Many people
were here from all parts -jf the
county to witness the festivi-
ties, and lend a help'ng hand
L' make the day successful. In
the morning contests were held,
in which a number of boys and
girls from all over the county
and from this section partici-
pated. In the afternoon Winns-
boro defeated Emory in a game
of football by a score of 20 to
0, and many were here to see
the game who had never at-
tended a football game before.
At night the Camp Fire Girls
presented a specially arranged
Armistice Day program, and
thus, the whole day was com-
pletely enjoyed.
As stated before, those in
charge intend to make the cele-
bration an annual affair, and
plans are already on foot for
the celebration next year. To
those people who enjoy a real
day of sport and fun it will
pay you to look forward to
the Armistice Day celebration
which will be held in Winns-
boro next November 11th.
Buckner Orphans Home Car
WINNSBORCS COTTON RECEIPTS
THIS SEASON OVER 15,000 BALES
Camp Kire Girls Play
Friday evening, Nov. 13, the
Camp Fire Girls under the di-
rection of their efficient guar-
dian, Mrs. Louis McKinney,
presented, 'The Call of Wohelo.'
The play deals with the work
of the organization and is en-
tertaining as well as instructive
Each part was well cast and
well acted, 'showing careful
and intelligent training. The
last act in which tne girls wore
their ceremonial costumes was
unusually pretty. This scene
was in semi-darkness, with the
girls gathered around the
camp fire for their ceremonial
meeting, the occasion being the
bestowing of the rank of Wood
gatherer on one of the mem-
bers who had passed the neces-
sary requirements for the hon-
or. The dresses and woven
beaded headbands is the mark
of the girls, each girl being re-
quired to make her own cos-
tume.
APPRECIATION
A car will be loaded with pro-
visions for Buckner Orphans
Home at Como, Pickton and
Winnsboro, during Thanksgiv-
ing. The car will be at Como on
Thanksgiving day, at Pickton
Friday, November 27, and at
Winnsboro, Saturday, Novem-
ber 28. We want the people of
surrounding country, who are
interested in this great work,
to cooperate in loading this
car. We did exceedingly well
last year when provisions were
short. Let's do much better
this yetr. Bring syrup, potato-
es, hay clothing (not worn out)
lat your children have out
grown, nuts, canned goods, or
any food or feedstuff. Let all
the peple take due notice of this
and have the material in Winns
boro on Saturday, Noveml>er 28
TiCave all articles brought in
liei'ore that date at II. W. Gul-
le.v's Store. Thank you. Theo
A. Binford.
\liRINGTON BROS
SOLD TO JOHN FOLMAR
J. D. Arrington came in the
ffice this week and told us
that he and Homer Arrington
ad sold The Best barber shop
to John Folmar. They say they
want to thank all of their past
patrons for the liberal patron-
ige they have received and
lope that the new management
will continue to receive the
nme courteous patronage.
Both the Arrington Bros will
emain in Winnsboro and be
mployed in the shop.
The management of the Amu
su Theatre desires to express
its appreciation to both the
teachers of the rural and city
schools for their splendid co-op-
eration in the presentation of
"Abraham Lincoln" at the
Amusu Monday and Tuesday
last. Such cooperation cannot
fail to bring bigger and better
photoplays to the screen.
We express our thanks to the
Ijoys and girls, mothers and fa-
thers and everyone who had a
part in making this picture a
success both in attendance and
financially.—The Amuus.
POTATO CROP GOOD
The sweet potato crop in
the Winnsboro territory is
much better this year than last,
larger yields and better pota-
toes being reported by the
farmers. The largest we have
seen was brought to The News
office Friday by I. Tom Smith.
It was oblong in shape, extra
smooth for size and weighed
7 1-4 pounds. It is some po-
tato.
Up to Monday night, Novem-
ber 16, Winnsbroo had received
15,157 bales of cotton this sea-
son. This report is given to
The News by Mr. Gus Mays
who checked the three yards
Tuesday morning. Last year the
town received a little over 7000
bales, or less than half the re-
ceipts this -season. Mr. Mays
says we will get a thousand
bales yet, while others think
there are two or three thousand
bales in sight.
The Winnsboro country has
been blessed' with bountiful
crops during 1925 apd the coun
try is in a much better condi-
tion financially than it has
been for years.
"Treble Clef Club"
The "Treble Clef Club" was
organized Nov. 7th, 1925 by the
Junior pupils of Mrs. A. L.
'Wilfong. Twelve memliers were
present and elected the follow-
ing officers:
President. Elizabeth Suiter.
Vice president. Dorothy Lee
Green.
Secy & Treas., Emily Isbell.
After an interesting musical
game and a pleasing program
we were served with delicious
refresh mnts.
The Club adjourned to meet
again December 5th, 1925.—
Reporter.
ENTIRE SCHOOL SEES
"ABRAHAM LINCOLN"
Monday afternoon all pupils
of the Spring Hill school, accom
panied by their teachers Misses
Clara Stolp and Annice Atta-
way, drove into town to see
'Abraham Lincoln" at ' the
Amusu Theatre, which was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Pupils of the Cana school ac-
companied by their teacher,
Miss Minnie Lee Browning mo-
tored to town Tuesday after-
noon and saw "Abraham Lin-
coln" at the Amusu Theatre.
All reported a pleasant and pro-
fitable time.
AUCTION SALE
On Friday November, 27, the
W. H. Attaway estate will sell
at public auction regardless of
price 4 registered Jersey cows
and two grades. One horse and
buggy, all tools and imple-
ments that are left and some
household Roods. The sale wi
start at 12 o'clock. Come and
ook them over. They must sell
Ten miles west of Winnsboro
*nd six miles south of Como.
Webster's Gems of Ignorance
Success is hard work com-
plied with good judgment work
lg toward the accomplishment
!' a definite end.
We must not judge men or
iects by their looks for looks
it the Ijest are deceiving. Any-
body knows rouge looks better
t lan it tastes.
A skeptic is a fellow who ha .
no confidence in himself or any-
one else.
You can depend upon l>eing
nlucky in an emergency.
Some men we have heard of
could not be elected Justice of
le peace even though monkeys
were made qualified voters.
Prejudice is an umbrella
irough which the light of
<nowledge ennnot shine. Never
ask an idle person for assis-
mce they never have time to
help you, but you can depend
upon a busy man in a tight
We are still wondering what
isposal was made of the old
maids before the opening of the
achers profession for women.
—Buddie.
Special Magazine Offers
1 have quite a few of the lead
itig magazines making a special
price for Christmas gifts-
Good Housekeeping, American,
Cosmopolitan and others. Phone
and let me explain thes:' of-
fers. Now is the time to order
Magazines for Christmas.—
Mis. Homer Weir.
Methodists Load Car
A car was loaded this week
with foodstuff and clothing for
the Methodist's Orphans home
at Waco. The valuation of the
contribution was placi-d at
$300. The car went from here
to Pickton, Como and Sulphur
Springs, and when it leaves the
latter place it is expected to be
well filled.
LIBRARY NOTES
PIE SUPPER
There will be a pie supper at
Stout %Friday night, November
20. Everybody invited to come
and bring pies or boxes and
well-filled purses. Proceeds will
be used for benefit of school.
Library will not issue books
on Friday and Saturday on ac-
count of Flower Show, but will
be open Monday. November 28.
Books due Friday and Satur-
day will be on time if delivered
Monday.—Librarian.
Box Supper and Program
There will be a box suppei
and program at Chalybeate
Springs school house Friday
night November 20. Patrons of
the school are urged to come
and all others are invited.
S. Lindsey. Principal.
Armistice Day Item
Born to I> r. rnd Mrs. I ranz
Essl, Jr., at the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month
of 1925, a 11-pound boy.
BOX SUPPER
The News is requested to an-
nounce a l>ox supper at New-
Home on Fridav night, Novem-
ber 20. Everybody invited. Pro-
ceeds will be used for equip-
ment for school.
Will Close Thanksgiving
Practically all business houses
in Winnbsoro will be closed on
Thanksgiving day. The banks,
postoffice and nearly all stores
will be closed.
The Methodist Conference of
the Tyler district in session nt
Jacksonville the past week ap-
pointed Rev, I. E. Thomas to
the Alba church. Rev. Thomns
is a brother to the late P. N.
Thomas of Quitman, and has
a large numlwr of friends in
Wood county who will be glad
to know he will go to Alba. He
has been in Richmond, Texas
the past year. .
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Weir, Homer R. Winnsboro Weekly News (Winnsboro, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 19, 1925, newspaper, November 19, 1925; Winnsboro, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth268401/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Mineola Memorial Library.