Olio of agricultural notes and political praise in Ada column
The column blends Owen county crop notes from Oklahoma City with observations on a boll weevil parasite. W. L. Johnson reports a parasitic worm on boll weevil larvae, Hardy Dial notes squares where the parasite occurs, and Byron Norrell endorses Tom McKeown for Congress. Oklahoma crop reports note extreme heat, sporadic rain, and potential wheat seed improvements. cotton condition is 75 percent of normal with predicted yields around 895,000 bales, pending seasonal changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Johnson
Ada
Stratford
Hardy Dial
Mr. Dial
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
U. S. Weather Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. A. Whitehurst
Cotton Outlook in Pontotoc County Faces Challenges
The writer notes ongoing cotton issues in Pontotoc County with young bulls shedding and persistent weevils. Some farmers see a moderate yield from grown bolls, others fear the prospects. Most keep fighting, and ginning is expected to rise this year despite tighter yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Melon Growers Ship Five Cars to Date
The Pontotoc County Melon Growers association loaded out two more cars Saturday, bringing total shipments to five. The first car sold on the track for 14.40 per ton, with the grower still awaiting total realized earnings from the remaining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Atkinson to Build Fire-Proof Plant for Pickles
Cucumber crop failed amid heat but 10000 bushels were bought by Mr Atkinson this season at about 8000 dollars. This marks a new farm market line with potential for growth next year. He plans a fire-proof 48 by 60 foot building to finish and pack the pickles for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Ada Alfalfa Milling Co expands alfalfa sales at home
The Ada Alfalfa Milling Co has purchased 800 tons of alfalfa this season at about $10 per ton, creating a steady home market when shipping was unprofitable. Mr. Allen notes the mill fills all orders and ships a year a day. With a new packer, capacity will reach two cars, and current shipments go to Memphis, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Alfalfa Milling Co
Allen
Memphis
Tenn
Tomato Preserves From Old Fashioned Yellow Pears
A reader shares a tomato preserve recipe using yellow pear tomatoes. Scald and peel, then mix one pound sugar per pound tomatoes and let stand an hour. Simmer slowly in their own juice without water until thick, adding a small amount of pectin.
Weevil Damage and Rain Boost Sugar Beet Area
A county field report notes rain in Owl Creek Haskell area easing for crops while weevils damage cotton in several fields. E H Simpson reports minimal damage on 20 acres with few punctured squares. Union Valley fields show heavy weevil impact and lower boll counts but recent rain aids sweet potatoes and Mayfield potatoes.
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Owl Creek
Haskell
E. H. Simpson
Union Valley
Butter and egg market bulletin from Chicago Aug 5
Butter production is heavier than last year with little price change across producing areas. Currert consumption remains strong while surplus eggs enter storage. Cold storage stocks are unusually large for this season. Lower prices may boost demand. poultry supplies for current use are ample and will rise as spring chicks mature, likely easing prices. Swift & Company reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Produce Market Bulletin
Chicago
Swift & Company
Sweet Clover Planting Considerations in Oklahoma
A brief by Adrian Duane discusses Oklahoma farmers planning to sow sweet clover this fall. It notes seed costs are high and failures in securing quality seed may occur, urging careful selection and planning for reliable forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Duane
Agronomist
Oklahoma
McRae Wins Arkansas Nomination With Klan Support
Arkansas Governor McRae secures renomination aided by claims of Ku Klux Klan backing as Ohio and Alabama results shape a broad primary map. Across Texas and Ohio, Republican stalwarts court convention wins and nominations while Democratic contenders gain or hold key races.
Republican convention adopts platform opposing Democrats
At the Texas Republican convention closing session in Fort Worth on August 9 the party condemned the Ku Klux Klan. For the first time in its history the convention voted to field a full ticket in November to oppose the Democratic nominees. E. P. Wilmot of Travis county was nominated for United States senator and W. H. Atwell of Dallas for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Buckeye
T. C. McRae
Arkansas
L. P. Toney
W. W. Brandon
Alabama
Texas
Ft. Worth
Carman Thompson
Harding
Ss. D. Fess
Atlee Pomerene
A. V. Donaghey
McRaes
McRae
Judge Toney
Kirby
Cooper and Gaillard
Alabama Power Company
Henry Ford
Tex
E. P. Wilmot
Austin
Republican
Senate
Travis County
W. H. Atwell
Dallas
Baptist Scout Detail Leaves For Mountains
A large delegation of scouts and leaders left with Scout Executive Harry W. Miller for Price’s Falls to spend six days at a Baptist encampment. Transportation costs are covered by the church’s Men’s Fsible class. Activities include daily scouting instruction, two religious classes, camp duties, and a Turner Falls hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Miller
Price’s Falls
Baptist
Turner Falls
Harris G. Rice
R. A. Herndon
Mayo McKeown
Harry Deering
Russell Bond
Tom Fullerton
Russell McAlester
Paul Hodges
Ralph Morrow
Jack Dixon
Junius Ridling
Carl Spangler
Don Wilmoth
Charles Harwell
Clinton van Duren
Hugh Smith
Hoyt Driskell
Billie
Religious Debate Planned at Ahlofo September First
A September first debate is arranged between Ben Bogard of Arkansas a Baptist and Joe Warlick of Texas a Church of Christ. The event will be held at Ahbloso with both sides expected to present their positions on doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso
Ben Bogard
Baptist
Arkansas
Joe Warlick
Church of Christ
Texas
Ahbloso
Cement Worker Bert Greer Dies of Brain Trouble
Bert Greer of the Oklahoma Portland Cement Company died at his West Fourteenth Street home shortly before 3 p.m. after brain illness since last Friday. He leaves a wife and four children. Police previously struck him during an arrest a year ago December, with doctors offering no stated link to his condition. Plant workers noted months of increasing trouble.
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Bert Greer
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
West Fourteenth Street
Greer
Oil Fields Poised for Boom in Ada This Fall
Local oil men predict a strong fall as new tests proceed. The discovery well in section 22 5n 5e yields about 25 barrels daily of high grade oil, with operations expanding in nearby sections. Major tests at Bebee and other tracts, plus new company activity, signal potential expansion and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Mannahan
American Oil and Refining Company
Lancaster
Mullins
Western Oil Fields Corporation
Dolberry
Carter-Lowery
Canadian Petroleum Trust
Co. L. Moss
Empire Gas and Fuel Company
Nance Oil
Bebee
Pair Arrests After Clarita Bank Failure
COALGATE August 9 Two men are in custody and a warrant remains for a third following the closing of the First State Bank of Clarita in this county. Cashier G I West of Oklahoma City is jailed on criminal charges and H L Stagg of Los Angeles is held there on complicity charges. A. E. Smith of Los Angeles has a warrant issued in connection with the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
First State Bank
A. E. Smith
Los Angeles
Correction of mislabelled vote totals in primary returns
The tabulated primary returns reversed Steedman and Stonewall headers. Steedman should show 25 votes for Looney state senator and Stonewall 113. In the second commissioner district L D Brandon’s Wilson vote was mislisted as 8 and should be 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steedman
Stonewall
Looney
L. D. Brandon
Wilson
Peage Efforts at Standstill in Rail Strike
Washington August 9 Leaders of the striking railroad shopcrafts prepare for a Friday general meeting. They issue a statement saying railroad equipment is in dangerous condition. Officials plan to consider Harding’s second proposal for a voluntary end to the strike and an immediate return to work is likely to be rejected.
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Washington
City
B. M. Jewell
Warren S. Stone
Engineers Brotherhood
T. H. Davis
Pennsylvania
White House
Harding
Shopcraft Federation
Railroad Labor Board
General Conference of
Railroad Labor
New York
End of Soft Coal Strike Nears as Union Sees Settlement
Cleveland Aug 9 Union leaders reached a virtual decision to settle the soft coal strike with operators gathered for a joint peace conference. Operators expect an agreement impacting most mines in Ohio and scattered mines in Illinois Indiana and Pennsylvania. Final settlement rests with the union policy committee and President John L Lewis has assurances of outside operators’ willingness to back the conference deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Union Policy Committee
John L. Lewis
Coal Operators Prepare to Resume Illinois Mines
Marion Illinois Aug 9 coal operators in southern Illinois move to restart production awaiting Cleveland conference results. Workers clear mine entries inspect air courses and seek gas pockets to prevent explosions as hundreds of company men return to work.
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Marion
Ill
Cleveland
Illinois
Antipneumonia Serum Derived From Horse Blood
A historical note states that antipneumonia serum is obtained from the blood of horses. The method implies serum production through equine blood components for immune support.
Officers Raid Illicit Still Near Franks in August
County deputies Henrye Whitson and Cal Bolin seized a full grown illicit still four miles southeast of Franks. They confiscated a complete wildcat outfit, destroyed 40 gallons of beer, and arrested M. F. Spence and son Walter Spence on manufacturing liquor charges. City officer Bill Watson was also arrested on a whisky charge and handed to county authorities.
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Franks
Henrye Whitson
Cal Bolin
M. F. Spence
Walter Spence
Bill Watson
Nine building permits issued in Enid for week ending July 22
Enid city engineer reports nine building permits approved totaling 30000 dollars for the week ending July 22. The permits were prepared in the engineer's office and cover residential and small commercial projects.
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Enid
Democrats Hold County Meeting Sets Delegates for State Convention
Pontotoc county Democrats met at the courthouse to elect a chairman and appoint a committee to nominate 15 delegates and 13 alternates for the state convention. Robert Wimbish was re elected chairman, L A Braly secretary, with bids for unity urged by Tom McKeown and J W Davis promising a Democratic victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Robert Wimbish
Pickens
Allen
Roff
Maxwell
Franks
Center
Lula
Sunshine
William Carter
Pontoloec County
Bessie Thompson
L. M. Overton
W. H. Ebey
Tom Hope
Catherine Brydin
Clay Jones
W. Davis
J. W Denton
W. Kutfar
C. S. Norman
Otto Strickland
T. T. Strong
Ben Hampton
John Sutherland
S. A. McKeel
T. O. Cullins
C. W. Stringer
Leonard Braly
Ed Harrison
Tom Roff
Walter Wells
J. A. Williams
J. Moore
W. D. Little
Long Declares He Won't Seek Another Count
Breckenridge Long, defeated by Senator James A. Reed for the Missouri Democratic senatorial nomination, says he will not seek a recount or contest. He claims 40,000 to 50,000 Republicans voted in the Democratic primary and cites a defective primary law as no legal remedy. Reed's plurality was about 6,426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McKeown
Congress
Ada
Washington
ST. Louis
Breckenridge Long
James A. Reed
Missouri
Six Deputies Reach Enid Over Railroad Assaults
Six additional deputy United States marshals arrived in Enid and were stationed near Frisco railroad property and downtown after a series of four alleged assaults on railroad employees last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
United States
Frisco
Walton Carries Shunt by Over Seventy Votes in Local Election
Detailed voting tallies show Governor Walton leading Shunt by more than 70, with wide margins for state and county offices. Ballots list results for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, and numerous district posts, including judges and clerks, across multiple towns and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
SHUNT
Owen
Wilson
Ross
Trapp
Tharp
Lillard
Cameron
Darnell
Higgins
Simpson
Riley
Kendle
Sneed
Murray
Rives
Hines
Childers
Irby
Burns
Hill
Short
Shaw
Strain
Louthan
Barrowman
Nash
Battenburg
Wilmering
Parkinson
Prigmore
Conally
Southern
Galvan
Thompson
Wheeler
Davidson
Conley
Clinkenbeard
Agriculture
Whitehurst
Miller
Gardner
P. G. Wilson
Corporation
Carter
Russell
Camp
Echols
Henshaw
Guthrie
Blessing
MecCallum
Supreme Court
Franklin
Stubblefield
Dunn
Peck
Neine
Boyle
Hay
Brown
O’brien
Ronald
Bolen
Bullock
Huffar
Congress
Vallines
McKeown
Cheatham
Ebey
Looney
McMinn
iBrydia
Pratt
McKess
Tolbert
Crawford
Epperson
Chaney
Mathis
Dean
Duncan
Sloan
Summers
Erwin
Westbrook
Laughlin
Chamberlain
Nelson
Heard
Faber
Harbert
Floyd
Britt
Gray
Lee
Byrd
Lasater
Simpkins
Bevel
Ward
Stephens
Gilmore
Laseman
Brandon
Pace
Higbee
Brents
Justice of the Peace
Ada
Anderson
Ellis
Rogers
Constable
Starbuck
Adair
Strickland
Guest
Loman
Allen
Phillips
Edwards
Gillispy
Patterson
Satterfield
Midland
W. S. Leeks
R. ¥. Gilstrap
Francis
Maxwell Townships
F. M. Snider
M. C. Hooks
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Byron Norrell
Iowa
Gov. McRae
Klan
Baptist Scout
Clarita Bank
Peage
Long
Election Board
Fields
Healy
Pringey
Smiley
Land
Barney
Winn
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