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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
3
Editor Byron Norrell details a controversial field remedy using white arsenic mixed with bran molasses and orange juice to attract and kill grasshoppers along field edges. Scholl notes arsenic danger, application rates, and family safety concerns while local retailers report arsenic sales for pest control.
The Santa Fe railroad partners with the National Committee on Boys and Girls' Club Work to offer 59 trips to the Fourth National Club Congress in Chicago next December. Trips reward county champions and outstanding youth in livestock and crop projects across nine states, with quotas by state and rules preventing repeat winners.
State extension entomologist Dr. Scholl says poisoning livestock or poultry from grasshoppers is unlikely if directions are followed. He debunks rumors of poisoned fish or people from eating affected animals, noting no authentic records. He urges careful adherence to approved control guidelines.
Stamford Texas farmer Colonel Bob Penick states turkeys and grasshoppers cannot coexist in one field unless the grasshoppers are inside the turkeys. Farm and Ranch notes turkeys help fight grasshopper invasions. released flocks keep pests down unless the invasion is sudden and overwhelming.
The writer discusses ongoing efforts to study bees and manage four colonies. They repeatedly remove queen cells to prevent swarming and express a goal of harvesting a strong honey supply before summer ends.
The Pecan Grove home demonstration club held its second meeting at the schoolhouse Sunday evening. A radio program failed due to static but the North Ada Boy Scouts demonstrated scout work. Miss Fannie Henderson sang, with short talks by Mr. Miller and J. C. Treadwell. another radio effort is planned for June.
Oklahoma Triumph 44 tops three year tests with average 62.77 dollars per acre across 38 trials in seven localities in 1922 23 and 24. Acala 5 and Lone Star follow. many other varieties listed with their per acre values.
Instructions describe crust making with pastry flour salt baking powder shortening and cold water. Then sugar flour cornstarch salt boiling water eggs and lemon rind juice cooked in double boiler, with note on method for smooth texture, finishing with meringue.
Mrs Nor rell praises a berry preserving receipt used with success. Mix two quarts sugar with three quarts berries to make a thick syrup, boil briskly twenty minutes, then layer berries with juice on plates. Sun dry until evening then seal in jars. Juice can become jelly by sun. If no sun, thicken in 2 3 days.
The article notes a field test on Jack Fork where poison spread Thursday killed many large grasshoppers. Weather affected results with cool days and a Sunday shower diminishing effectiveness. Farmer Will Hisan expects to repeat the experiment and cites a potential concerted drive by farmers to curb the pest. C. V. Park reports about half of his hoppers dead.
On Monday afternoon I found frost damage appearing in Will Hisaw’s cotton field. Damage showed up Friday, some plants dead, leaves scarred, due to cool nights. Despite this, Hisaw still expects a fair stand as cotton continues to come up.
Agent Hill and Secretary Treadwell led a Union Valley meeting Monday night with 40 to 50 farmers, who resolved to coordinate a collective campaign against the grasshoppers.
The county poultry association will hold its regular monthly meeting at Pecan Grove Thursday night of next week. The gatherings are open to the public and aim to aid breeders with well balanced programs and strong flocks in the community.
May 15 marks the closing date for entries in the Better Farming contest. About 150 entries have been filed, with many prizes offered and a fair chance to win. Secretary Treadwell clarifies there are no restrictions on methods. results matter, not whether fertilizer is used. Entry blanks are available at county banks or from J B Hill, county agent, or J C Treadwell, Ada, secretary.
In Pon totec county, Roff proves steady as farmers await the cotton harvest. Hugo Hughes of the First National Bank notes poultry eggs and cream boosting family income, with two local cream stations keeping many from needing to make notes.
The F and M National Bank helped finance the better crop contest and surpassed Roff's prize money quota. Many farmers have entered, with more expected before the 16th deadline. Banks also sold gifts to 4‑H club boys, while low hog prices deterred breeders. E C Larsh promotes glass sand and notes Roff sand markets well. His protected fish pond sits 30 to 40 feet below ground. Col John G James, a county pioneer, plans to move to Wichita Falls, leaving a legacy of a long, active career.
In Santiago Arturo Alessandri praises the United States as a friend of Latin America and the world. He credits Coolidge with a just arbitration in the Tacna Arica dispute and calls for Pan American cooperation toward peace. He says U.S. wealth comes from ideals and aid the needy, not oppression.
The Incheon Lions Club held a full meeting with multiple speakers and routine business. Secretary Hugh Biles was named delegate to the state convention at Ponca City, and others were appointed to assist the national guard with the baseball team.
Residents report rising grasshopper complaints in Roff. No control measures have begun yet, but officials anticipate taking steps soon to address the pest problem.
A caponizing demonstration is scheduled at Jack Lloyds place east of Ada on Sunday afternoon about 2 30. Clyde Kaiser secretary of the county poultry association will be the demonstrator.
Local poultry breeders from around the area will attend a gathering at Grove Thursday night next week. Bert Ratliff and several others are expected to be present.
Hoover endorses Better Homes in America urging families to strengthen citizenship through better homes. Mrs. Meloney and Mrs. Reeve lead a nationwide effort with 12,000 Parent Teachers Associations backing Better Homes Week May 11 through 17.
Two men spar over politics and religion as the Urich Herald notes the difficulty of agreeing on belief and public life. The quotation frames the tension between faith and faction in local discourse.
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