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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1928
Page
3
Byron Norrell writes about returning from a Colorado vacation to Pontotoc county praising Ada and the area. He notes no place matches Pontotoc for advantages while appreciating local friends and using his typewriter to resume work.
J. B. Hill and Mrs. Jessie Morgan leading county agents and a group of 4-H boys and girls to Farm Week at the A and M college. The event grows in importance, offering firsthand information, social contact, and a holiday for hundreds of youths and adults.
Large melons grow across Pontotoe County yielding plenty as farmers report bumper crops. The fruit brightens rural life and supports enjoyment of the summer season amid easygoing days.
A local farmer notes cotton at Byrds Mill tended by C. Kite shows good boll development despite weevil presence. He reports heavy use of poison by Mr. Kile and rain delaying some damage, with the early variety aiding progress.
Reports from various sources indicate early signs of success in controlling weevils as Pontotoc county enters a critical two week period to determine final crop size. Larvae now present could hatch and intensify damage, with the outcome hinging on rapid action and weather in coming days.
J. B. Hill, secretary of the association, reports strong outlook for a large county fair. He expresses optimism about attracting participants from multiple townships and benefiting the county's events and community.
The report notes a bumper corn crop and abundant hay in the region, ensuring plenty of feed for farm animals even if cotton falters. It also mentions a promising cotton season with expectations of higher yields than last year, while Pontotoc county faces usual fluctuations and uncertainty about improvements.
The township and county fair premium list is ready and can be obtained from J. B. Hill or at the News office. It has been revised in several particulars and adds details not covered in previous lists.
The New York market fell as call rates jumped to 8 percent and many issues dropped 1 to 9 points after an initial 1 to 5 point gain. Trading closed irregular with liberal buy orders lifting some stocks for public favorites while pools pressured shorts in Montgomery Ward to a new high of 185. About 1.4 million shares changed hands.
Livestock totals: Oklahoma City cattle receipts 1 200, calves 400, top steers $11.00, good cows $9.25, light weight heifers $10.50 to $12.00, cho dealers around $12.60, heavies $10.50 to $11.50, yearlings $11.00. Hogs receipts 900, rail hogs up to $10.90, truckers and sows mostly $8.50 to $9.25, stocker pigs $8.50. Kansas City reports hogs 7 900, price tone higher, top $11.00 200–250 lb, cattle receipts 8 500, yearlings $16.55, steers $13.50–15.50, heifers $13.00–16.00, cows $9.00–11.75, sheep lambs slightly lower with mixed ranges.
A brief market note shows lamb quotes for Colorado and Idaho with top ranges at 14.50 and 13.25 for 92 pounds down, plus a 4.50 figure. The data reflects current livestock pricing and market contrasts.
In New York and Cot ton New York today persistent liquidation and selling driven by good southern weather and bearish crop reports pushed prices to new lows. Moderate rallies failed to hold and the mid afternoon market stayed near the weakest levels with only slight recoveries.
New Orleans market reports July 3 shows cotton futures closing barely steady with a net decrease of 44 to 49 points. Spot cotton on July 31 in New Orleans dull with 46 points drop. low middling 19.33, middling 20.33, good middling 20.73. receipts 3,177 and stock 149,961.
Kansas City July 31 report notes poultry hens at 16 2 1/2 cents per pound with other produce unchanged. The brief item records a stable market for poultry and no change in other produce offerings.
Chicago July grain trading shows erratic moves as traders weigh July corn delivery. Bulls lead the session with corn ending irregular and mixed with a net 1 to 4 1/4 cent range, wheat down up to 11 1/2 cents, oats off 0 to 6 1/2 cents, and provisions varying from 10 cents decline to 50 cents rise.
ADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE warns cotton farmers that poisoning now will kill boll weevils both currently active and emerging offspring. The message stresses timely action to protect the crop, noting reinforcements threatening the season and urging best cultural practices plus available control methods before the weevil surge.
The article calls for full cooperation in the fight against boll weevils. It praises good cultivation and calcium arsenate use, notes some hold back, and urges everyone to meet others halfway and join in to push the effort forward.
Cotton farmers report good results from molasses mixture and calcium arsenate dusting to control boll weevil. Warm days and nights aid the pest's decline as Mr Bell Weevil and family face a difficult season.
A brief note from Cotton urges extra hours now to ensure poisonings yield returns. The advisory frames diligence as essential to profit.
The article notes boll weevil delegates cooperate with fire-flies to hold cotton banquets at night as the weather heats up. It advises timing with molasses arsenate mix in afternoons for feeding weevils and recommends calcium arsenate dust in large cotton during early mornings for better results. It stresses not relying on luck or weather and urges continued diligence.
A letter cites a fellow countryman killed by treachery and warns of many deaths in the United States from calcium arsenate used by farmers. The writer insists Mexico remains their native land and condemns perceived ingratitude.
Field reports show molasses-arsenate as a good control in experiments. Treated fields for cotton near untreated areas attracted interest, with notable effects especially when new generation began. In addition to boll weevil control, fewer webworms cotton squares and borers were found in treated fields.
Dry weather will aid boll weevil control but high humidity and local showers keep the pest alive. The piece questions whether plowing under punctured squares helps by exposing moist soil that favors grub development, potentially protecting the weevil from enemies.
A rural advisory urges prompt action to control boll weevil infestations, calling it a proven farming operation and essential to cotton viability. The report, from Washington, notes economist Irving Fisher’s Hoover endorsement and mixed political views surrounding tariff pledges and farm relief.
President J F McKeel announced the Ada Lions trip to the International Lions convention in Des Moines. He praised the meeting's noble aims and noted a Chinese delegate spoke strongly. The group discussed aiding the blind, planned future attendance, road committee updates, and courtesy tags to ease visitor parking.
Sister Concepcion Acevedo de la Late, head of a convent, is held on charges of inducing Jose De Leon Toral to murder General Alvaro Obregon. Police say she discussed using deaths of Calles and church leaders to end religious conflict. Toral admits the crime and vows no defense. Authorities offer a reward for Manuel Trejo, accused of supplying the pistol.
Senator Robert L. Owen, amid threats to bolt the Democratic Party, distances from Tammany aims while boosting Herbert Hoover as a war hero and the best qualified presidential candidate. He criticizes Smith and rejects partisan attacks, defending his American citizenship and refusal to fuel party campaigns.
Tulsa reports show weekly end July 28 oil output fell 7 198 barrels in the United States. Oklahoma gains offset West Texas declines due to St Louis-Pearson and Allen area production. North Central Texas and other field totals adjusted. grand total 2 412 427 barrels, down from 2 405 229.
The New Bethel Consolidated School No. 3 opened on Monday July 3 with the largest attendance yet. Rev C W Stringer led chapel and spoke on school work in the community emphasizing cooperation. Faculty include Supt J E Teague Miss Bennie Barksdale Richard Burch and others all from East Central State Teachers College with improvements added this year.
Mrs Emily C Rice died Friday at 8 30 p m at her home 601 S Rennie after long illness. Funeral from the home conducted by Dr C C Morris with burial planned in Henderson Ky. She was widow of George L Rice, a former official of Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. Survived by two sons George Jr Warren Beck and two daughters Mrs M O Matthews and Mrs Corinne Stegall.
Mrs Rebecca Gardner aged 47 wife of C L Gardner died Monday at 8 30 p m in a local hospital. The body will be moved to Durant Wednesday for interment. The family lives at 704 East Severth street and she is survived by her husband and two children.
Dorothy Faye Donham aged one died this morning at 8 35 in Stratford. Funeral services and interment were held this afternoon in Stratford.
A federal judge permanently blocks Secretary Jardine's cease and desist order against roughly twenty Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange members accused of boycotting two cooperatives. Ruling says cooperatives under Oklahoma law may buy and sell only among members and may refrain from dealing with outsiders. The decision, written by Judge Cotteral and supported by Kenyon and Williams, sets a potential precedent on the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Hoover discusses prohibition as a key issue with William Donovan and others. He has not finalized his stance, citing Borah questionnaire and Kan sas City platform as guides. He plans upcoming talks, then a San Francisco homecoming and a fishing trip in northern California.
Oklahoma City July 30 CP Gov Henry S. Johnson resumes a regional tour tonight after visiting numerous southern and southeastern cities in the past 10 days. He plans to meet with local leaders in Haskell and other communities to discuss state issues.
Oklahoma City reports a potential suit against Federal Surety Company to recover a $17,402.38 book shortage and $6,414.15 cash shortage from M S Blassingame, former Oklahoma county auto license tax collector. An August conference with Claude Monnett aims to settle without suit, otherwise action will commence. Blassingame served 1925 to 1987 and drowned in 1927 with surety bonds totaling $20,000.
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