The first cotton bloom of the season was sent to your office by Mr. J.N. Wynn of Ridgeway on Monday, the 6th of July. It was a red bloom, therefore it opened on the 5th, which was just one day late of the 4th. To have a bloom by the 4th of July is said to be an indicator of a good crop year.
From page 5 of the Norlina Headlight, July 10, 1925
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