Winnsboro Weekly News (Winnsboro, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1925 Page: 1 of 8
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[VIII. NO. 12
iTHtK Bllj COiTON CROP
WILL BANKRUPT THE STATE
"TVNSI'OHO. wool) COUNT riii
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^Vl; ;i"® ^RM^Te? m " U' K PUying Pr"P°sition and
our fou most Ease ,fex-, the acre to strawberries will
P„l men. UUsee^ll fm«m |] the Til!
t. i,ci'c to strawberries will
not in accord with this they"com" in.V'S'SS'suS'
U l00' iU,dv V80' U(? ' 1 eBt cr°P that we all can uhuv
1 escape* such dire calami- oUr money on, is the irsh po
I pretty well agreed by al
tful men that had it not
ir the drouth in south
Texas as well as the or
[id early freezes in a lur-
of West and North-
Jexas, that our cotton
lould have been po big
nr that its very bigness
have not omy ruined the
growing same but many
businesses depend.ng on
imiers for prosperity,
mny, the same cotton a-
will be planted next year
hose of us who know
diversify and raise oth-
fcy crops will do the wise
I plan now what we can
i g ve our farmer the nec
casli crops to avoid what
Ilike and almost certain
if too much cotton.
tions have changed won-
in the past few years.
&t of liv ng and that of
everything we buy has
distanced the increased
our cotton, even at the
Itive good prices of last
Id this. Then the automo
the rapid going of the
nerehant makes the far-
money every day in
r, as never before. If all
mere in East' Texas sh-
ain depend wholly on cot
the money they must
let money only in the fall
rear, many of our f.'/rns
frow up in weeds, grass
wh before the end of
It can't l>e done any
it used to be done,
[farmers of Texas and
jole south can still keep
vorth producing, if they
t wisely diversify and
her minor money crops
inty < feed and wood.
0 we i iv if eggs are 50c
en, P'n k, hams and sau-
an 1 10 c.nts per lb
Im :<! 2") per bushel and
n " " >• ton and so on
the hole list of com-
• ' . if we have them
•pare on the farm. Cot
1 said by our besj. audi
worth 30 to 40c per
[ml y we are not now
much if any more than
suit Is this no.t suf
to make us sit up and
Iticc?
H d alcove, much, of the
tnd much of Texaa and
^ our midst will contin
t.jw r/tton just as they
the yuars heretofore,
ot to such that this ar
written.
k'Mit novv to make the
st appeal that we know
I make, to the young far-
w our own trade .teiri-
well as to such of the
fnos as can break away
Dtton to l>egin this com-
*•' in i substantial way
1- other crops foe a
•art (i the needed cash
e their farms profitable
^selves independent. as
men. You may have to
our program every few
begin now to pr pare
future years. In this
leave off all reference
crops and stock and
on the farm. Time and
not permjt treat-
II as their importance
hut. we will give some
[minor money crops that
1 grow here with much
frtainty of a profit than
on.
we need to gradually
,°ur fruit tree settings,
of commercial fruits,
5®* years. Then we can
f berry acreage into the
of acred, strawber-
^'^rries and blackberri-
5f ,w'll bring paying
'thin the next year and
. chance to overdo the
' ln either. An acre to
r everJ Plow on the f!tfm
axid Mis
.list
tato, at least one acre to the
plow. Put this out on suitable
land and with a crop a proi it
looks assured. The next best
paying crop as per cost of grow
ng same, we would suggest tin
cabbage, a quarter to half an
tcre to each plow on the farm.
1 radically the same acreage
to onions as to cabbage looks
profitable and at least one acre
of tomatoes to earn p.\>w, some
veiy early,' but the greatest
movement to be the last of
June and into July us long as
they can be made to produce.
Along with this a half an acre
to an acre of beans planted
every three weeks from the fir-
st of March to the last of Aug-
ust is safe for more money than
almost any other crop. The a-
yove are the grevi, staple truck
crops foi this country. Besides
the above we can market with
our trade many acres to bunch
vegetables, 100 acres to Eng-
lish peas, 100 acres to canta-
loupes and 100 to 200 acres to
watermelons, then there is a
market for a reasonable acre-
age to pepper, cucumbers, squa-
sh and on the yam, every farm
ought to have an acre to every
plow, to sell early and to store
for winter and spring sales.
All the above truck crops will
make us "cash as we ge." We
have faith in the market for
all the al>ove as conditions arc
now. Our towns and cities are
growing faster than ever in our
history and are more prosper-
ous than in former years. Then
lisSfcrllUition is .revolutionized'
within tin past few years by
the auto truck. There is scarce-
ly a small town in all this land
that is not visited with the ped-
dling trucks and this is equally
true whether direct from our
fields or from cars, after the
WOOD COUNTY JUIT LIST
FOR JANUARY TERM
LION'S CLUB
The regular weekly luncheon
was had at the den Friday
night and it was some feast. A
good sized crowd was present,
presided over by Lion Johnson
in «'the absence of President
Hurdle. After the lunch and n
few talks, Lion Ferguson in be-
half of the business men of
Winnsb>-tf) presented O. Marvin
Thomas with a handsome tra-
veling bag. This present was
made in appreciation of the un
tiring efforts of Lion Thomas
in hewing make a success oi
every proposition put forth to
make Winnsboro a better town.
Lion Thomas responded to the
presentation speech of Lion
Ferguson in a very appropri
ate manner, and those who
heard it say it was the best
talk he ever made. Mr. Thomas
is always ready and willing to
do anything for the town, often
neglecting his private business
;o put over a proposition. The
gift in a small way shows the
appreciation of our citizens.
" ■■ 1 "■
cars have gone hundreds of mil-
es by rail, their contents are
distributed by the truck to th<;
smaller towns. This makes con-
sumption much greater than in
former years.
Let's plant heavily to an the
above crops as our ciicumstan-
ces will permit in 1^26 and
———
make mtiiejr and at the same
tirrif help iur cotton bring more
money. Will you join us in this?
W. A. Nabors.
J. 11. Brock is moving back
to Winnsboro from Mickey,
Texas, where he lived the past
vear.
CHRISTMAS DANCE
The annual Christmas dance
of the N. E. Texas A and M
Club will again be given in T\<-
ler Texas at the Blackstone ho
tel on Wednesday Dec. 23, 1925
The dance has attracted quite
a little attention in the past
two years, being attended by
A and M students and theii
friends from all over N. E. Tex
as and the Club members are
planning for the biggest dance
of all for this year.
It is to be a gay affair. Com-
ing just before Christmas when
everyone will be full of gaiety
of the holidays that will min-
gle with the colorful decoration
and spirit of A and M to make
the occasion a most enjoyable
one.
CENTURY ROSTER
HALF
List of persons drawn by the
Jury Commissioners of the
County Court of Wood county
Texas, at the July term, 192fi
to serve as Petit Jurors during
the first week of the January
term, 1926, beginning Jan. 4,
1926.
Grady Rape, Quitman,
T. A. Bexley, Winnslx>ro.
J. H. Moore, Quitman,
Alf Morris, Winnsbpro,
J. C. Plocher, Quitman,
J. F. Petty, Winnsboro,
R. A. Harbin, Quitman,
Barton Walker. Quitman,
B. A. Parrish, Mineola.
Dan Grahm, Alba,
J. J. Blalock, Quitman,
T. W. Liles, Winnsboro,
Grover Harris, Quitman,
Jno. T. Robinson, Golden,
Second Week
Beginning Jan 11.
E. Denman, Quitman,
D. F. Williams, Hawkins,
W. C. Jackson. Quitman,
Clyde English, Mineola.
J. D. Lander*, Quftnue,
J. H. English, Mineola.
A. McWherter, Quitman,
Pink Engle, Mineola,
F. L. Roberts, Mineola.
A. E. Smiley, Mineola,
J. F. Mines, Mineola,
Clyde Jordan, Alba,
Albert Smith, Winnsboro,
F. A. Wright, Winnsboro,
A. L. Mason, Quitman.
Third Week
Beginning Jan. 18th.
A. S. Harris, Quitman,
E. Hamrick, Quitman,
C. A. Peacock, Hawkins,
Robt. Daniels, Winnsboro,
S. C. Davenport, Quitman,
R. E. Sage, Winnsboro,
D. A. Dollar, Yantis,
Will Ingrim, Quitman,
J. S. McDadc, Quitman,
J. G. Macoy, Mineola,
W. A. Mosley, Quitman,
J. L. Beckham, Mineola,
B. Q. Ix>e, Alba,
H. G. Puckett, Mineola.
CARD OF THANKS
Smoke from the Camp lire
The O-Huan-U Ah-Nah camp
fire met at the home of Mrs.
(youis McKinney, the guardian,
Saturday afternoon at three
o'clock and held a Christmas
ceremonial. A minature pint
tree was used to hold the hon-
or beads that were awarded.
The pine tree in its strength
and simplicity stands for the
Camp Fire Organization.
Hazel Johnson was awarded
the first rank, that of Wood
Gatherer. Honor beads were
presented to Ethlyn Smith and
Hazel Johnson.
This was H'ie last meeting of
the Camp Fire until January
9th, 1926. The guardian sum-
med up the year's work and \u
are very proud of our many
achievements.
Christmas carols were prac-
ticed and the Camp Fire girls
will carol Christmas Eve.
Won National Honor
A national honor is some-
thing to be justly Pr0"(I .
This was given by Nat^aj
Headquarters of Camp I
Girls at New York City an
was awarded to Mrs. Uuis Mc
Kinney, guardian. This is the
first one ever won in this par
of the country and was won
for the best pictures of singh
"Ski. "Kt'dii" Honor (K.A
meaning to think hard) is gi
ven for work showing «.al
Jhwht well OS cxceli™*
of execution.
A Merry Heart Makdh A
Cheerful Countenance
Thi.J, it is written in the Old Testament. And so it i^
written on the faces of young and old to-day!
In those twinkling eyes and happy smiles of folks a-
bout us. we read fulfillment of the Christmas Message—
"PKACK ON KARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN"
Not only read it hut understand. Yes, realize that it
rornes from merry hearts that know no malice-hearts
that, with every beat, send forth happiness and the warm
th of l/ove and Rest Wishes to all Mankind!
Everybody seems young again! Glad to live and let
live. Finding untold Joys in giving with a generous heart—
mindng not the cost hut feeling well repaid if only with n
*mile. Finding happiness in making others happy. Ah
verily—'tis the spirit of Christmas!
And from cottage window and palace hall beams fur-
ther evidence of this joyous season! Welcome holly wreaths
her and there. Gayly trimmed firs and pines looking ever
so stately with their scores of sparkling ornaments, str-
ands of golden tinsel, multi-colored lights or humble can-
dles. E'en the "stars of the silent night add their brilliance
to the scene. Truly, what could be more enchanting? Fas-
cinating? Sacred?
Entering into th espirit of this occasion, we extend A
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!"
WINNSBORO WEEKLY NEWS
We had contemplated having
our half century roster publish
ed on the last week before
Christmas, but when we reflect
ed the extreme amount of ad-
vrtisinK matter that you would
have to contend with, during
the last weeks in December, as
is usually the case, we decided
to postpone the publication of
our roster until the first week
in January at it will give you
more time to print it.
We wish to take this method
thanking our relatives and
fr ends for their faithful ser-
vices rendered toward us in the
illness and affliction of our
dear father and mother. May
I God's blessings i>e upon your
souls and keep you is our pray-
er.—R. A. Patrick, J. W. I'atr
i< k, L. L. Patrick, K. M Pa-
trick, M. B. Patrick, Mrs. L.
E. Stokley, Mrs. J. H. Sims,
Mrs. J. T. Holder, Mrs. Erm
Hammertree, Miss Edna Patr-
ick.
METHODIST CHURCH
Next Sunday is "Golden Ruh
Sunday" at the Methodist chur-
ch. The pastor will preach on
'The Golden Rule Applied tr
our lives" at 11:00 a. m. Thi-
will be an earnest and practi-
So we would urge our frien-! -al sermon for al, and we trust
ds over the county, to get busy | that this will be an hour of wor
and help us to gef the namesj hip that, will of profit to all
of all the men and women who : who attend.
have been in Wood county for
fifty years or more, either their
names, when and where born
and when they came to Wood
county and send them in to Mr.
Ray at Mineola. Texas. He in-
| forms us that he now has on
his roster 190 names, and we
ire sure that there are at least
60 or 100 more in the county,
but we cannot get them with-
out your help, so please take
the hint and help us.—Commit-
tee.
The Winnsboro schools will
turn out for the holidays to-
morrow. Practically all of the
out of town teachers will spend
the holidays in their hom<
town.
■
We are short on local mat-
ter this week on account of
coming out a few days earlier.
The bi g holiday advertising
ends with this isspe and wt
will have more spfice for news
items hereafter.
At the evening hour the pas-
tor will preach on "Be Sure
your sins will find you out" or
"Does God expose the sins and
crimes of today"
We had a profitable day of wor
ship last. Sunday in spite of the
inclement weather. We harl
good attendance at both ser-
vices. Dear reader, be with us
and take part in worship next
Sunday if you have no othei
place to worship.
Church night services each
Wednesday at 6:45. Be with us
for this service, for this hour
will be worth more than any-
time you use in the week day.
Our church is always open for
earnest and sincere worship-
pers who desire to lead a new
life and walk in the command-
ments of God.
K. R. Isbell, Pastor
Miss Gler.nis McCrary return
ed last week from Waco where
she bar, been attending Baylot
L'niveis'tv.
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Weir, Homer R. Winnsboro Weekly News (Winnsboro, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1925, newspaper, December 24, 1925; Winnsboro, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth268406/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Mineola Memorial Library.