Shawnee Klan grand jury probe petition filed
Oklahoma City April 24 A petition for a grand jury investigation of the Ku Klux Klan at Shawnee was filed by Pottawatomie county taxpayers. The petition asserts mayors council members policemen sheriffs and deputies are Klan members and alleges law administration is controlled by the Klan. Governor Robertson stated Shawnee’s situation is not linked to a general order barring Klan members from the Oklahoma National Guard. The roster and records of the Shawnee Klan were presented with the petition to Governor Robertson after disappearing days earlier.
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Oklahoma City
Ku Klux Klan
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County
Johnson
Robertson
Oklahoma National Guard
Hog Sales Return Heavy Shipments From Pontotoc County
County Agent J B Hill reports 67 hog cars shipped since January 1 valued at 1500 each totaling 105600. With 80 hogs per car about 5360 hogs, fewer per farm. Next year expected to rise to 200 cars. Farm crops like peas, corn, barley feed hogs and dairy as well.
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Pontotoc County
J. B. Hill
New Kiln At Ada Plant To Increase Cement Capacity
The Oklahoma Portland Cement company will put its new kiln into operation by June 15. The 240 by 10 foot vessel with a widened end will raise capacity and, with the new smokestack, reach about 6500 barrels per day—the largest kiln west of the Mississippi. Seventy five workers have toiled three months to complete the installation, marking the final phase of the Ada mill’s modernization. Manager M O Matthews notes demand is rising and last week surpassed the year’s preceding period, with a favorable outlook for the year ahead.
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Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Mississippi River
M. O. Matthews
Ada
School Bonds Fail By 13 Votes In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City officials report the $1,900,000 school bond issue was defeated by 13 votes after an official ballot count. Seventy four damaged ballots were excluded from the initial tally. early reports had suggested a 28 vote margin in favor.
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Oklahoma City
Richard Woolridge
County Election Board
School Election Board
Farmers explore crops and fertilizer gains in Love and Beckham counties
The column notes best to plant peanuts unshelled and warns shell damage harms sprouting. J S Higginbotham of Ada plans 60 acres of corn, cotton, peanuts, feterita and melons with potatoes and garden crops for family needs. A demonstration shows radish beds thriving with fertilizer. counties report growing interest in bee culture and sweet clover, with 256 hives in Love County and clover yielding pasture benefits comparable to native grass.
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J. S. Higginbotham
Ada
Love County
Beckham County
Pig gains over two pounds daily in club project
Thomas Higginbotham, a club boy near Ada, reports a pig gain of 64 pounds in 31 days. The animal weighed 84 pounds at start and 148 pounds later, fed with two ears of corn morning and night and half a gallon skim milk at all times. A club father jokes about moving hogs due to sharing slop versus skim milk.
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Thomas Higginbotham
Ada
Aldrich sets Rhode Island Red egg price record
C. S. Aldrich reportedly paid two dollars each for Rhode Island Red eggs from a famed Massachusetts flock, breaking the local price record for the breed.
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C. S. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Milking 14 Cows and 50 Pigs Kept by Local Family
Mrs Franks Nordean reports to W Ye that her family milks 14 cows and feeds 50 pigs on separated milk, shipping cream for years. They own bee colonies but suffered losses in a recent freeze and snow storm in the area.
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Roff
Frank Nordean
Critical bee feeding period ahead for brood and honey
The next week or two will be a critical time for bees. Hives are full of young brood and require a large food supply to sustain them. Experienced bee men say the honey flow is not yet sufficient and sugar syrup may be needed to supplement stores until more honey is gathered.
Greenbugs Reported in Pontotoc County Grain Fields
Greenbugs have appeared in several grain fields across Pontotoc County, with reports noting localized damage and concern among farmers about potential yield impacts this season.
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Pontotoc County
Farmer plans alternate rows of peas to beat boll weevil
E. H. Simpson, residing on the farm between Stonewall and Lula, will plant every other cotton row in peas to combat boll weevil. If cotton fails, the pea interplanting will leave something on the land to improve soil and provide livestock feed.
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E. H. Simpson
Stonewall
Lula
Farmer mocks county agent over farming knowledge
A farmer in a neighboring county ridiculed the county agent saying he cannot teach him anything about farming after claiming he has worn out three farms in his lifetime. The remark underscores perceived ineffectiveness of county agricultural advice.
Hickory Leads in Cream Shipments and dairy income
E A Hardee notes Hickory remains ahead in cream shipments with two stations and direct shipping. Last Saturday’s sales reach 125 to 150 gallons, farmers averaging 31,500 to 2,000 dollars monthly from dairy, and cream separators sales up 200 percent. Dairy work includes hogs and poultry, with three cars shipped in two weeks. Business in Hickory shows steady income and improving outlook despite past weevil trouble.
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E. A. Hardee
Moseley Bros
Hickory
Pontotoc County
Pickle Factory Visit Highlights Fertilizer Impact
During a Tuesday factory visit a demonstration showed how commercial fertilizer affects garden work. Mr. Atkinson holds many young tomato plants ready for shipment back to Iowa where nearly all were planted.
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Atkinson
Iowa
College cows help boy pay way through school
A Stephens county boy funds most of his college expenses by leasing two cows from home. He stalls, feeds, and milks at the college, earning an average of $1.06 per day since February 4. College authorities plan to expand the program to others with cows or hogs for practical learning and support through school.
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Stephens County
A. and M. College
Setting Tomato Plants From Oklahoma A and M College
D. C. Mooring advises Tom grower to use stocky early frame plants, select a protected fertile site, and plant deeper with proper spacing. Avoid soils with past wilt or leaf spot, shield from southwest winds, and stake or trellis while maintaining cultivation.
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D. C. Mooring
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwatter
Ardmore area eyes pecan industry growth
Residents around Ardmore show strong interest in pecan culture and plan to build it into a major industry. An Ardmore resident reports prospects for a large crop this year are excellent.
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Ardmore
Ardmorite
Suspicious Weevil Brought to Agent Hill for Verification
A suspicious weevil was taken to Agent Hill and sent to Professor Sanborn at A. and M. College for identification. Sanborn advised acting quickly, noting the specimen may be a genuine bolly weevil. The presence suggests the pest is in the area, but it is too early to judge potential damage or scale.
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Agent Hill
Professor Sanborn
A. and M. College
Pontotge County
Mr. Sanborn
Crop rotation proposal to protect cotton fields
Agent Hill recommends alternating row crops with peas to insure returns on cotton land. If cotton succeeds, it yields profit. if weevils damage it, peas serve as fodder and soil builder for hogs and other livestock, sustaining the farm. Continued on Page Three.
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Agent Hill
Stewart Back in Cell After Escape From Penitentiary
Ed Stewart is back in the McAlester penitentiary after an April 20 escape on leave. He was sentenced in Pontotoc County to 10 years for first degree robbery and has been at McAlester since November. Officials say he was arrested when the escape was found and the governor revoked his leave on April 13. The leave of absence, set for 60 days starting April 7, was cut short by objection to the governor.
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Ed Stewart
Fred Switzer
McAlester
Stewart
Switzer
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
The Road to Happiness Ad Advice
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation. It claims taking one or two after supper will produce a gentle bowel movement and links happiness to good health. The note uses direct, concise language typical of period ads.
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Chamberlain
Adyv
Ada Churches Plan Extra Mothers Day Services
Ada churches announce special Mothers Day observances on May 7 instead of May 14 due to school commencements. The First Baptist aims for 1000 attendees at Rally Day, surpassing the current 855 record. the First Methodist plans three Sundays of services. Confederate Veterans ceremony set for May 7 and school commencements shift May 14 with college and high school commencements and related events.
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Ada
First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Confederate Veterans of
Ada Quota Cut on Trail Pyramid Project Nears Completion
Ada’s contribution toward the Stratford Texarkana branch of the Ozark Trails has been reduced from 1000 to 800 dollars with about 150 dollars still to raise. A cement donation from Oklahomez Portland Cement lowers the pyramid cost to around 200 dollars. Bids for 13 pyramids ranged from 275 dollars, granting a local saving, while districts await full funding before sending totals to headquarters.
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Ada
Ozark Trails
N. B. Stall
Good Road Motor Club
Oklahomez Portland Cement Company
Stratford
Texarkana
Stratford- Texarkana
Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Liniment
A farmer near Patten Mills New York was severely rheumatic. He used Chamberlain's Liniment as advised by C P Rayder and days later walked into the store straight and paid for another bottle claiming it cured him and should be kept at home.
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C. P. Rayder
Patten Mills
N. Y
Ady
Ultimatum for Russia Signed Readied for Genoa Talks
London April 26. An allied note to Russia to be presented to the Genoa delegation will be an ultimatum demanding immediate replies on four points. Payment of war debts, with or without a credit basis. pre war debts with possible moratorium. indemnity for damages caused by foreigners. restitution of confiscated property.
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London
Genoa
Russia
Elks Hall Secured For May Day Stunt By American Legion
The American Legion secures the Elks hall for a May Day dance on May 1 in Ada. Mayo E. McKeown, post adjutant, reports negotiations with an orchestra and vows a lavish spring event with decorations and special music. Out of town guests are expected as a lead-up to the Teachers College May festival on May 2. the two events are connected but not linked.
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Odd Fellowship
County Association
Methodist Church
Ada Rebekah Lodge
Ada High School
Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Elks Hall
The
J. H. Ball
Tom D. McKeown
A. L. Bullock
Mildred Cummins
I. J. Mason
Ardmore
R. F. Johnson
Stratford
S. A. Fish
Stonewall
T. H. Keeling
W. L. Leach
T. D. Brooks
Allen
S. Eoward
Steedman
O. D. Hall
Center
H. G. Sawyer
Francis
Thomas F. Beller
W. C. Johnson
Roff
C. H. Raines
American Legion
Mayo E. McKeown
Legion
Ada
McKeown
Teachers College
20000 Bushels of Pickles a Primary Ada Plant Limit
Work on the pickle factory progresses and will be ready when cucumbers roll in. The salt house is complete and more buildings will follow. Mr. Atkinson is assembling 19 pickling tanks capable of over 20000 bushels, enough for the first year with plans to expand. He expects a canning factory later to boost truck growing in the area.
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Atkinson
Dancer Nell Claire Dies After Stage Exit
Nell Claire, a dancer, died in a local hospital after collapsing at a playhouse. Doctors ruled an apoplexy caused her death following a performance.
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Muskogee
Nell Claire
Strien
Mand P Opens Its Doors Again
The Merchants and Planters National Bank of Ada reopened after a recent failure, restructured under receiver Rufus P. Roope. S. Jackson becomes president, with F. P. Lieuallen and L. Kelley as vice presidents, and a strong board. Deposits exceed withdrawals by about 50,000, signaling restored stability and support from local banks and merchants.
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Merchants and Planters National Bank of
Ada
Rufus P. Roope
S. Jackson
F. P. Lieuallen
L. Kelley
Mr. Jackson
Cheyenne
Oklahoma
Jackson
Lieuallen
Fort Worth
Kelley
Fourth National Bank of
Wichita
Kansas
J. I. McCauley
T.w.fentem
B. B. Dawson
Bart Smith
Tom Granger
C. J. Skirvin
M. O. Matthews
Merchants and Planters State Bank
Government at Work on Plans to End Strike
Washington April 25 The government is developing a plan to end the coal strike and will submit it soon to operators and miners at the White House No federal supervision is included The plan aims to solve basic production issues and would be presented when a favorable opportunity arises
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Washington
White House
Harding
Stook breeders notes on sale at News Office
Stook breeders notes list stock for sale at the News Office with figures and descriptions. The sale timetable and terms are noted, including lot numbers and prices, as published in the local paper.
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Stook Breeders
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Byron Norrell
C. W. Zorn
At!inson
Warden Switzer
Happiness
Good Road Club
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