24 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
1
The column notes a strong fruit outlook in Pontotoc County with promising berry growth and a bumper crop potential. It highlights terracing by Agent Hill, soil conservation efforts, sweet clover as a soil builder, and rising broom corn acreage amid broader farm activity.
Agent Hill reports a large crowd of farmers and townspeople gathered at Roff on Thursday to view moving pictures on cultural methods of raising cotton. After the program they asked many questions about fertilizer use and several farmers nearby plan experiments this year. If successful, the practice may become common in the region.
With warm weather coming, keeping eggs fresh and getting fair prices is tied to producing infertile eggs. Until producers adopt widespread infertile-egg practices, prices may stay low. Expect regular customers in Ada and guaranteed eggs for steady demand among boarding houses and college students.
Oklahoma veterans head to Ada for the American Legion state convention in July. Organizers expect 2,000 to 3,000 attendees with four days of events including a polo match between Clinton and Lawton posts, an orchestra, dancing every night, and sessions in the convention hall.
Speaker Gillette denied that liquor seized by prohibition agents went to his office. Witness Scaife pressed about a trunk shipment while noting a 1919 trunk contained liquor for a constituent. DOJ records showed removal of liquor and Boucher testified liquor was routinely kept in the chief’s safe and given out.
Kit Erwin, county clerk and custodian of the oil instrument exchange, reports a noticeable calm in Pontotoc county after a period of frantic lease buying. The lull follows a hectic spell of oil property purchases and suggests waning interest in the oil industry locally.
The Sorosis club and the Chamber of Commerce plan a free public reading room in the Convention Hall on the second floor. It will be open to county and city readers with weekday college library students and a town librarian assisting. Other civic groups will help select and purchase books for Pear. A schedule of entertainments will raise funds for the library.
President Coolidge announced at an Associated Press luncheon that a future international conference on armament limitations would be favored if the Dawes plan succeeds in stabilizing Europe. He urged private American capital for a German loan and called for a definite settlement of German reparations as a prerequisite.
Marvin Kincannon, convicted of manslaughter in the slayings at Birch hotel, seeks a new trial in Stephens County District Court. A jury had recommended 25 years. Kincannon admits firing on Birch and Journegan, argues self defense, with sentencing set after Thursday hearing.
A call urged veterans with unsatisfactory medical examinations for government compensation claims to contact Mrs. Orville Sneed secretary of the Red Cross. Mrs. Sneed, active in aiding veterans with disability petitions, has secured recent government leniency and seeks to reach veterans needing refiled claims and inspection dates in this state.
Oklahoma City April 22. The Oklahoma Farmer Labor party will send delegations to the St. Paul convention of the Farmer Labor party of America June 1 and to the conference for progressive political action at Cleveland July 4, announced today by J. W. Houchins temporary chairman.
About 50 Knights Templar gathered in the Masonic Hall and marched to the First Methodist Church for Easter observances led by the DeMolay band. Rev. Blackburn, a Mason, preached on the resurrection and life after death, citing history philosophy and science. The service followed a two week revival at the church bringing many new members.
The Easter services featured a choir and orchestra directed by Fred Schreiber with the pastor’s praise. 30 new members joined at the morning service while the organ is expected to arrive and the opening service could occur in late May or early June. A musical carnival with local and visiting artists is planned after the opening.
Washington April 23 Brig Gen Harry Taylor assistant chief of army engineers was chosen to succeed Maj Gen Lansing Beach who retires from active service June 18.
The county singing convention at Byng drew several hundred singers and visitors from across the county. Robert Kerr spoke after which a collection of about 25 dollars was taken to help finish the Byng church. Ada First Baptist workers attended and an invitation to hold the next convention in Ada was accepted with a basket dinner planned.
At a stockholders meeting the Pontotoc Custom Gin Company elected R. Bess as president I R Gilmore as vice president and J B Parker as secretary. The board includes J W Balthrop W H Brumley L D Brandon and J D Chandler. C C Lea was chosen plant manager succeeding J W Balthrop who resigned earlier to attend to personal matters.
Last of the trio who escaped Arkansas penitentiary in February 1 was electrocuted at the state prison in Little Rock. Sullivan and partner Emory Connell fled after robbing the warden. Hay and Moore were killed during the arrest attempt. Sullivan faced the chair at 5:35 p.m. and died two minutes later. body to be sent to Kansas City for the mother.
Philadelphia April 23 Harry K Thaw was declared sane by a jury in common pleas court and remains confined at a Pennsylvania hospital for mental and nervous diseases. A motion for a new trial was granted and Judge Monahan kept him in custody awaiting disposition. Thaw and his mother learned the verdict at the Ritz Carlton hotel as counsel for Nesbit and the trustees opposed release.
Governor Hunt ends the quarantine at the Arizona Yuma line and allows about 800 motorists to enter after inspection and fumigation. Tourists, many ill from exposure and poor food, are hospitalized in Yuma, including Mrs. F W McKenzie of New York.
Pontotoc County taxpayers delay the May 1 deadline to pay fiscal year taxes extending grace from January 15. Only 3,765 receipts issued against an estimated 9,000 taxable lands. Treasurer Westbrook expects a late rush to avoid penalties. Some second half payments are already being included.
A fragment notes a belief that bee stings may aid rheumatism while contrasting unsafe practices by a quack doctor. The item reflects popular health notions and concerns about unlicensed medical advice.
Washington April 23 senate moves toward final vote on the Soldiers bonus bill with 15 minute limit per speaker. The main dispute is an amendment for a cash option pushed by Senator Copeland and opposed by party leaders who fear its defeat could derail the bill.
Report notes that motor cars now use hot water radiators connected to the engine for heating.
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