Opinion

Before the Civil War, America had a king…King Cotton. Cotton fields stretched as far as the eye could see all over the deep South, including Texas. Cotton was highly profitable as it provided a cheaper alternative to silks and other expensive fabrics; and a cooler one than wool.

NOTICE! NOTICE! Make yourself a note if interested: Limestone Medical Center will be on-site at Central Baptist Church on OCTOBER 8 at 10:30 A.M. to give FLU SHOTS. Bring your Medicare and Insurance cards. Otherwise, if you opt to pay out of pocket it will be $25 each. If you are under age 65 old, please let Janice know because the dose strength is different from 65 and over. Janice’s number is (254) 203-2769. If you live in the area and want to participate, you are invited to participate, even though you don’t partake of the meals each week.

Of course, everyone knows that Tuesday, November 3, is the date of the general election in the United States of America. And, this year, it is also a presidential election year.