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October 27, 1917
Pine Bluff Daily Graphic
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas
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Oklahoma public schools in cotton-growing districts will close for two weeks so children can pick the remaining $55 million cotton crop, amid labor shortages and weather risks. The recommendation comes from federal county agents to state superintendent R. H. Williams, with plans to extend the spring school term.
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COTTON CROP
Oklahoma City, Okla., Oct. 25.--
Oklahoma public schools in all districts where cotton is grown probably will be closed two weeks, so that children may pick cotton as a result of a recommendation made to R. H. Williams, state superintendent of instruction, by a committee of federal county agents.
The committee estimates that cotton worth $55,000,000 still is in the fields. Shortage of labor will delay picking, and much of the staple will be wasted by high winds. A severe storm, the committee pointed out, would cause damage which might run into millions of dollars. It is proposed to add two weeks to the spring term of school, thus avoiding curtailment of the year's work.
COTTON CROP
Oklahoma City, Okla., Oct. 25.--
Oklahoma public schools in all districts where cotton is grown probably will be closed two weeks, so that children may pick cotton as a result of a recommendation made to R. H. Williams, state superintendent of instruction, by a committee of federal county agents.
The committee estimates that cotton worth $55,000,000 still is in the fields. Shortage of labor will delay picking, and much of the staple will be wasted by high winds. A severe storm, the committee pointed out, would cause damage which might run into millions of dollars. It is proposed to add two weeks to the spring term of school, thus avoiding curtailment of the year's work.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Cotton Crop
School Closure
Labor Shortage
Children Labor
Weather Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
R. H. Williams
Committee Of Federal County Agents
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma
Story Details
Key Persons
R. H. Williams
Committee Of Federal County Agents
Location
Oklahoma
Event Date
Oct. 25
Story Details
Oklahoma schools in cotton districts to close two weeks for children to pick $55M crop threatened by labor shortage and storms; recommendation to state superintendent; extend spring term.