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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
Editor Byron Norrell presents reader recipes including a cheese baked pumpkin pie method and notes on quick pie prep. The column shifts to agriculture data showing hog breeding and fall farrowing trends, indicating higher breeding intentions due to improved prices despite past declines.
Readers recall the superior tang and firmness of freshly made dill pickles that retain flavor when not left to air for extended periods, contrasting with barrels that dull after days exposure.
Canned fruits and vegetables from the United States grow in popularity abroad. Peaches pears pineapple and apricots lead European purchases this year, per American consular reports. A reader suggests canned sauerkraut to avoid odor and preserve flavor.
The June 1925 Pig Survey by the USDA and Post Office reveals about 188 percent drop in sows furrows in spring 0 1825 versus spring 1924, while pigs saved are only 8.7 percent lower. Favorable March and April weather aided spring pig numbers. report notes field observations and farming practices.
The piece argues that political influence corrupts law enforcement and that Coolidge aims to separate police powers from politics to ensure fair Prohibition enforcement. It emphasizes a move to remove political interference from the Prohibition Enforcement Bureau and enforce the law impartially.
Instructions emphasize laying hens fed dry mash and moist mash at noon, with free access to dry mash and scratch grain. Water is crucial to prevent bee production decline. Green feed is essential. sprouting oats may boost growth. Lice control advised. sodium fluoride used for summer and winter care. Muskogee fair offers honey premiums. Ada seed dealers report strong demand as farmers stock up for winter. Pontotoc county beekeepers encouraged.
A Blue Valley Creamery Institute report claims thirty three percent of Pontotoc county hens are non producers and should be culled. It advises inspecting pelvic bone width and vent moisture to separate layers from non layers, noting July August non lay ers are often poorest and unlikely to resume laying.
A farmer at Hoot Owl Ranch reports kuduz vine grew rapidly after planting four to five years ago. He describes its vigorous regrowth after winter cutting and notes horses and cows eagerly browse the shoots. He believes a few vines could provide valuable pasture for stock on farms.
W. B. Johnson reports on his dairy farm five miles west of Ada that 40 acres of late feed have been planted since the rains and now show a pretty stand. He expects ample supply for winter use.
J. W. Balthrop in Pontotoc county north of Ada keeps 40 or 50 bee colonies and claims a ton of honey from Clover fields. County Treasurer Albert Chamberlain, nearby, added a fourth super on some hives as honey production rises. A 10 frame super holds about 40 pounds with frames around four pounds each.
A horticulture guide from D C Mooring and A M College outlines fall planting in Oklahoma. It covers soil prep, seed treatment, and best crops such as beans, beets, lettuce, winter onions, and radishes with timing, planting depth, thinning, and frost considerations. It notes soaking seeds to speed germination and using Irish potato patches to hasten fall work.
The article recommends spinach varieties Scarlet Gloge and Deep Scarlet Turnip, notes spinach thrives in nitrogen rich soil with barnyard manure, and advises September planting for continuous greens. Turnips like Purple Top White Globe are best planted late August to September, with thinning and row cultivation for uniform size.
An investigator reports Oklahoma hog cholera killed 18 166 hogs in the year ending May 1. Losses averaged 21 per thousand, costing owners 170 60 per herd head. Nationally 1923 losses fell to 24 per thousand while past peaks reached over 100 per thousand. Authorities urge stricter precautions and serum treatments for infected herds.
T P Holt says Henry Neal of Portland Park can beat him at peaches but Neal claims a leather medal for tomatoes. He grew a one pound irrigated tomato south of town and sold it for 20 cents. Then a recipe for grape juice processing with heating, straining, and preserving steps ends with a Mrs. Jessie F. Morgan endorsement.
A county agent shares a valuable lesson learned from J. B. Hill about grafting budding paper shells onto native pecan sprouts from stumps. He observed Ardmore orchards where well grown trees emerged after trees were removed to clear land for crops.
A Pontotoc County farmer, W. J. Anderson of route 2 Stonewall, aims for a state fair exhibit in Oklahoma City. Last year his sweet potatoes won blue ribbons in all entered classes and local talk suggests he will again contend for top prizes as the fair distributes a $40,000 prize list among Oklahoma farmers.
Boil sugar and cinnamon then add nut meats and the dissolved starch. Pour into moulds and chill. Stir in fruit juice and vanilla if desired, then serve with whipped cream or custard. Makes a generous six servings.
Washington August 1. The air cruiser Chicago flagship of the army world round the world squadron will be placed permanently among Smithsonian Institution exhibits as a memorial to the men who completed the world circuit.
Classified note urges readers to use the News want ad service to buy, rent, sell, or find items and services. It emphasizes quick placement and broad reach for local classifieds.
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