This Week in Odessa History

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From The Odessa Record

July 3, 1914

"Odessa was starting its immense Fourth of July celebration. With the most favorable crop since 1907, spirits are high. Concession booths of every kind grace the four parts of every corner along main street and those who could not find a corner have stands at every available vacant space.

“The Odessa creamery turned out its first butter on Tuesday. The plant has been busy making ice cream for the celebration.

“It has been seven years since the crop prospects were as good as they are now. In 1907 this section produced one of the largest crops in...