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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
1
Byron Norrell argues about frost risk, farming prospects, and government seed quality. He critiques congressmen for seed programs, endorses home ownership for farmers, warns against tenancy, and weighs pest control methods for poultry including practical tips on sodium fluoride use via the pinch method.
Our Jones Chapel correspondent notes W W Norton has twenty acres of cotton up to a stand and predicts that the crop may head off the weevil and win the first bale premium. Awaiting word from Uncle Nat Hisaw on Jack Fork.
The Oak Man boys and girls clubs reported progress in crops hog raising and food preservation. Members presented papers on cattle breeds boll weevil crop improvement and tomato and turkey raising. Officers include Claud Carter president Lee Ratcliffe and Earl Eppler secretary with Bettie Hart and Stella Hart leading the girls. A social session with cake and cocoa followed.
A study shows about a dozen lice varieties infest a bird with many frequenting the vent area daily to obtain moisture. Blue ointment applied around the vent and under the wing, in a pea sized amount per bird, yields rapid relief. apply a second time after two weeks for heavy infestations. Powders may work briefly but require ongoing labor.
Describes a method to treat a foot abscess caused by a splinter or jumping from a roost. Advises tying a cord above the foot to control bleeding, opening and cleaning the core, disinfecting with diluted iodine tincture, applying carbolated vaseline, and reapplying in two days.
A remedy for fruit tree borers is described using soft lye soap swabbed on the trunk near ground level. The author notes the paste of fish oil soap as effective and claims it as a reliable cure, with the substance obtainable at drug stores.
A flock of chickens testified in a suit over ownership, and the judge found their marks conclusive. At dusk the birds were released midway between the two coops and promptly returned to their original home, ending the case without further testimony.
State education figures show the average monthly transport cost per pupil last year was 2.88 by truck and 2.69 by wagon and team. Totals cover 520 vehicles used in the service across the districts.
The F. and M. National Bank of Rofft supports ten registered bred gifts to be sold to boys on easy terms, distributed next Saturday afternoon. It’s a positive move giving youths a chance to prove their capability, with history suggesting success and potential to supply neighbors with pure bred animals.
Virgil West, 15, bought 210 baby chicks for 24 dollars, paying for all and some feed. He raised 85 White Leghorns, 25 Buff Orpingtons, extra White Orpingtons and mixed fryers, selling 54 at 50 cents each. He keeps three breed records and plans to exhibit at the county fair. He is a Kiowa High freshman aiming for A and M College.
The narrator, learning about bees, describes receiving a valuable lesson from Prof. A. T. Watson and J. B. Hill on transferring a bee colony from a small hive to a larger one and inspecting the colony. The bees are reported in good condition. Continued on Page Two.
A district engineer from the bureau of public roads will conduct a thorough inspection of the Ada-Ailen federal county road prior to final payment. The 5.22 mile gravel project cost about 92 347.15 with 43 000 federal aid, 38 541.63 paid to date and 4 450 approximately unpaid.
Ada High batted hard to score once as Allen High defeated them 3 to 1 on Tuesday afternoon to claim the county baseball championship. Both teams excelled in fielding while pitchers and boxmen worked at peak effort in a tense, hard fought game.
Herbert Brown of Blanco Oklahoma and Miss Kathleen Love of this city wed at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. H. Ball officiating. They plan to reside in Blanco near McAlester where the bride has taught this year. The bride's mother lives at 715 South Stockton.
A skull dated thousands of years shows decayed teeth, indicating dental disease in ancient populations. The find highlights early human health and oral care, with researchers noting wear patterns that suggest chronic mouth pain.
T J Bassinger and his daughter Ethel Bassinger, both of Allen, are detained as final inquiries proceed on murder charges. A court of inquiry was convened with Sheriff Bob Duncan and the county prosecutor. Police questioned two younger siblings and searched the home. An infant body was found buried near the house with a rag stuffed in the throat, suggesting the death occurred about two weeks prior. Bassinger is about 45. Ethel is 22.
Bailey M. Bobbitt has been appointed secretary of the county election board, succeeding Bill House. The appointment, approved by County Democratic Chairman Robert Wimbish and Vice-Chairman Mrs. E. C. Larsh, is to take effect with its official announcement.
In Wetumee on April 17 a pistol battle left G. W. Wilkerson dead and Bert Sharpe wounded as sheriff town marshal and night watchman tried to disarm two other men. The clash, in front of a local paper office, stems from a long local feud and fears of further trouble linger.
R. H. Wilson state superintendent and first gubernatorial hopeful to visit Ada today. He said the campaign is not in full headway yet but expressed optimism for a successful finish. Wilson pledged to avoid harsh campaigning, staying consistent with his past electoral stance.
A farm man near Patten Mills New York came in crippled with rheumatism. After using Chamberlain's Liniment he walked in straight as a string, paid for another bottle, and kept it in the house. The testimonial comes from C P Rayder of Patten Mills.
An unidentified man estimated 65 years old died by suicide in a local rooming house. He was found at 11 am with a necktie tied to a bedpost. Coroner's inquest ordered. paper reading Robert Miller Memphis found on him plus seventy dollars. Sheriff and assistant attorney assisted. room door locked from inside. poison bottle on dresser. the man had a Philadelphia home and wore a black wig. Identification pending as authorities pursue clues and await inquest results.
Miss Dona McCauley wed Elmer Breckenridge of Okmulgee at the home of Mr and Mrs B F McCauley 1309 South Johnson avenue Monday evening April 10. Only immediate family present. The couple will reside in Okmulgee where Breckenridge works as a prosperous oil driller.
Jess Davis known as a road wanderer was arrested by Frisco special agents and turned over to Sheriff Bob Duncan for arraignment on burglary in the second degree. He allegedly stole an overcoat overalls and a typewriter from the Frisco car foreman's office at Francis and pleaded not guilty stating he could not make bond set at $2,000. Davis, 22, said his parents lived in Texas.
W E Gene Martin died at his home five miles south of Ada on Saturday at 6 p m age 37. Funeral services were held Sunday with Rev Page officiating and burial at Rosedale cemetery. He leaves a widow two children two brothers and a sister. Funeral services for John C Rushing who died suddenly last Saturday morning at his home in Francis were held in the Francis Church of Christ Sunday with Rev Willingham in charge. Burial was at Cedar Grove cemetery.
Mrs Leonard, mother of Mrs M Haynes of Bebee, died at her daughter's Bebee home late Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held in Bebee on Sunday and she was interred at Bebee Cemetery.
A brief ad advises keeping well for happiness and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for gentle bowel movement. The message promotes a health remedy with a practical tip.
Headquarters company and Battery F of Ada’s guardsmen depart July 11 for Fort Sill for two weeks of training under Adjutant General Charles F. Barrett. The unit will return July 26, marking Ada’s first annual training. All artillery and infantry schools will be consolidated at the camp to accommodate Kansas and Colorado units, with uniforms still en route but drill already underway.
Oklahoma City April 19 There are many reasons for gratification over the report of the state banks as of March 10 showing the financial condition of the 517 state institutions to be as good as can be expected at this time of the year in view of last year's crop conditions State Bank Examiner Roy Walcott said here today Total deposits 83 373 368 37 loans and discounts 73 812 240 20 cash on hand 2 785 268 87 and other cash items 528 850 54 The last report of conditions made on December 31 shows returns for 578 state banks leaving 40 institutions which took out national charters or were closed during the period to March 10 Of these 40 institutions 14 were closed and 26 nationalized There is no cause for harm however because decrease in deposits is natural at this season A good sign is shown in the reduction of loans from 84 553 961 66 on the December call to 73 812 240 20 for the March report
Francis High School won the Class A championship in a record meet described by county authorities as the most successful. Ada’s Washington ward school captured Class B and C, Allen High School led in baseball, and Hays ward claimed Class B baseball. Edger Goins led Class B with 35 points for Washington, Cecil Foster top scored for Francis in Class C. Class A volleyball went to Francis. Washington won Class B volleyball. Polly Price of Washington won penmanship and spelling. Irving pupils were noted in multiple events. Roff and Allen excelled in Class A track.
Breeders Steok advertise a sale event at the News Office dated June 20. The notice lists sale notes and contact details for interested buyers.
Paris reports the reparations commission may examine if the Russo German treaty signed at Rapallo violates Versailles by pledging German property in Russia for reparations. Genoa sees leaders push penalties on Germany as Premier Poincare urges a united rebuke and allied guidance.
A hearing on a petition to restrain city approval of bonds for the North Mississippi avenue paving was continued to Monday April 24. Petitioners claim bids were not lowest, bonds sold below par, and 51 percent of benefited property owners not met. City defense cites pending suit, missing defendant, prior Ada case, and statute of limitations. I E Hansen added to defense. demurrer overruled and abatement plea filed.
A light frost swept Oklahoma with minimal damage to fruit, flowers, and gardens. Lowest readings included 28 degrees at Stillwater, 30 Beaver, 32 Carnegie, and 33 at Chickasha, with 35 to 40 at other stations. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and tomorrow with possible light frost in many areas.
John Sanders age 21 of Okemah marries Mattie Woodruff 18 of Wetumka. J O Balthrop 20 of Ada wed Myrtle Wilson 18 of Ada. Edgar Harris 28 of Ada marries Vallie W Owens 26 of Center.
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