Volume 17 , Issue 19

100 Years Ago, 15 June 1915, Sunday

On this date, Tuesday, 15 June 1915, The Oklahoma City Times, had the following front page headline concerning Dacoma (Oklahoma) Wheat Fine. Harvest in heart of State's superior grain belt started, Thursday of June 1915. All crops good there.

Dacoma, Ok., June 15 (1915) -- Harvest in the Eagle Chief valley, the heart of the wheat district of this section of Oklahoma commenced Thursday, June 1915. It was expected that binders would be at work in over half of the fields. This was about a week later than usual, and they were reporting that headers would start in another seven days.

The wheat crop was in better condition than had been anticipated. The army worm did but little damage and the estimated yield being placed at from 20 to 28 bushels. Farmers were making arrangements to hold a majority of their wheat for higher prices. The second cutting of alfalfa that had just been completed was one of the heaviest known in the history of the valley and the weather had been ideal for curing it. The first crop was nearly a total loss on account of the heavy rains.

Fruit was going to be plentiful, especially peaches and apricots.
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