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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
1
A morning crash on East Main street left two men injured and two cars badly damaged. A. T. Watson and W. R. Riddle were harmed. Watson blamed a wagon and the other driver for the collision. Police plan to pursue the case in court once the injured can appear.
In Sulphur, Murray County, a gunfight erupted when Will Hocks fled deputies pursuing him near Chigley. J L Hocks confronted Deputy Lawson, triggering a struggle for a shotgun and six shooter. Will Hocks fired four times at Young Lawson, who fired back four times, killing Hocks. No arrests yet. a warrant for J L Hocks expected tomorrow.
The Pontotoc county oil outlook is bright with several new wells expected in the Steedman field within weeks. In Bebee field a new Carter-Lowery rig starts in section 32 5 5, north of the discovery well, as observers expect better pay north. Harry E Morris of Montrose Oil plans a deep test in the Allen field, hoping for a strong result.
London April 5 The British government has notified allies that Britain reserves the right to call on them to pay on their war debts to Great Britain. It states Britain is prepared to pay the interest due to the United States and expects allies to meet their obligations.
Byron Norrell notes Pontotoc county clubs ranked fifth with 555 members while Muskogee led at 755 and Okfuskee 745. Pratt says state total is 27 352 with whites 23 575 and colored 3 777. Also discusses preserving eggs with lime solution and handling tips for drying farm produce.
ARNETT Okla One girl club member in Ellis county held a sale of purebred hogs netting her 840 dollars according to county agent Tom M Marks She had already sold 590 dollars worth of hogs All animals descended from one club girl purchased in 1920 and she still has a full stock in her pens
The article outlines physical indicators used to judge egg production in fowl. It notes pelvic widening during lay, gradual curvature changes in bones, abdominal capacity, fat depletion after heavy production, skin and beak color shifts, vent color fading, and molt timing as strong production signals. The late molter is often the best layer, with molt stage aiding comparison of birds.
The article outlines preserving eggs in water glass as a defense against low prices. Use a five gallon crock, clean and dry it, boil and cool 10 to 12 quarts of water, mix nine quarts water with one quart sodium silicate, and pack eggs fully submerged with at least two inches of solution covering them. Store in a cool dry place with a tight lid.
A speaker argues that scientific inquiry does not threaten religious belief. True scientists pursue truth, assembling evidence to form final conclusions. Past misreadings of scripture gave way to corrected understandings, likening interpretation battles to constitutional rulings.
A speaker accuses Mears of a mean spirit in discussing eating spring chicken, noting his wife raises them. Mears counters with bragging about fish he has eaten or expects to eat, and promises to take the speaker fishing again if the speaker brings a chicken as a fallback if the fish won’t bite.
The writer notes Monday rain and Monday night showers should help crops start well. A key benefit is filling stockwater tanks that had run dry for months, easing farmer water shortages and putting everything in trim for a strong growing season.
A reader notes ongoing advocacy for life insurance without endorsing any company and hints at continuation on Page Two. The remark frames general support and invites further discussion in subsequent pages.
Judge C A Galbraith, a leading Ada lawyer, left for Oklahoma City to assume duties as assistant attorney general, second to Attorney General Short. He and Mrs. Galbraith will keep Ada as home but reside there intermittently. His career spans Oklahoma Territory attorney general, Hawaii associate justice, and Hawaii Supreme Court commission service, with later return to Ada law practice.
Oklahoma’s weekly crop and weather summary reports moderate temperatures with a March 31 frost causing no material damage. Wheat and oats show fair to good growth though greenbugs spread from Canadian and Blaine counties to surrounding regions. corn planting advances statewide while fruit crops remain promising. Roads turn muddy east, rough central, and fair to good in the west.
A farmer near Patten Mills New York was doubled up with rheumatism when he visited a store. C P Rayder reports he gave him Chamberlain's Liniment to use freely. A few days later the man walked in straight as a string and paid for another bottle saying it cured him and he wants it in the house always.
A man completed a remarkable voyage across France in a paper boat, traveling via canals and rivers there and back. The feat showcases ingenuity and endurance as he navigated waterways and natural obstacles on a fragile vessel.
In Pittsburg on April 5 striking miners in western Pennsylvania turn to garden plots around their cabins as spring weather returns. They work after shifts at the mines, now with more time, boosting seed sales and garden activity while flowers also gain attention.
Pittsburg Mine Operators association of the central competitive field will meet in Cleveland this afternoon or tomorrow to discuss Chairman Nolan of the house labor committee request for a coal operators and miners meeting in Washington on April 10. Michael Gallagher, president of the association, announced the plan this morning.
President Harding after a White House conference with House Affairs Chairman Kahn said Congress must decide the disposition of Muscle Shoals government properties. Senate agriculture committee urged a 7.5 million dollar appropriation to fund one year of dam work starting July 1, not affecting Ford, Alabama Power, or Engstrum offers.
Medical advice urges early action against colds to prevent pneumonia. The text notes pneumonia often follows a cold or grip, with the cold heightening risk the longer it lasts. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold to reduce danger and costs.
Mejted ballast rock is molded to serve many industrial purposes such as tiles insulators building blocks and utensils.
In Concordia Kansas Theodore Trembley 18 was killed with an ax at his home. Three younger brothers ages 14, 12 and 10 are near death with head injuries while their father L J Trembley and another 8 year old boy are wounded. The assailants are unknown. A little daughter escaped harm. Authorities sent bloodhounds and investigated reports of cars seen near the scene.
W H Fisher and Walter Smith won their races with similar totals in yesterday's city election setting them up for May 1 starts. Fisher topped Melton 1045 to 944 in mayoral race while Smith defeated Kroth 912 to 911 in street commissioner contest. A 10 mill school levy passed 1396 to 617, except ward 3 where it failed 181 to 172. Ward 1 gave strongest levy support with 506 for and 143 against. Deaver gains finance post on May 1 as Smith begins second street commission term.
Philadelphia April 5. Plans for the National Foreign Trade convention to be held May 10 to 12 envisage discussions on developing foreign markets for American goods and utilizing idle plants and ships. Four to five thousand delegates from industry agriculture finance and shipping are expected. The theme Prosperity Through Greater Foreign Trade was voiced by James A Farrell US Steel president. Topics include taxation currency merchant marine inland waterways shipbuilding rate fixing and various group meetings addressing manufacturers shippers bankers exporters and importers.
Ada Knights Templar plan to transport a large delegation to the triennial conclave in New Orleans starting April 23. The 40 000 member group will travel via Fort Worth and Galveston and attend Mardi Gras and an electrical display with a two mile parade expected.
Roff Klan No 39 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan sent a cash gift and sympathy letter to Mrs Jude Nichols of Fitzhugh Oklahoma, aiding her fatherless children and ill relatives. The letter, signed by Geo B Kimbro Jr and E C, emphasizes charitable sentiment from the order.
Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York writes that before using Chamberlains Tablets she suffered indigestion and failed to gain weight. She says the tablets strengthened digestion and cured her constipation, ending her health decline.
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