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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
3
Byron Norrell notes both county agents prep for the fair. Since 1913 fairs expanded from a gymnasium start with few exhibits to a large county event. The county fair awards premiums to the top ten club winners in each line and encourages sub members to exhibit.
Watermelons and cantaloupes roll in as growers earn loose change. Roasting cars and garden truck at reasonable prices boost local living as Ada residents enjoy a thriving market moment.
Bradford Watkins, a club boy, found the buffalo skull near Laxton and it is on display in Agent Hill's office.
In Roff Mr Hilts was told by a banker that about $4,000 per month in cream checks passed through the bank. He asked if any cream sellers had to borrow money this year and was told not a single one had asked for a dollar.
Agent Hill notes S. B. Mayfield near Stonewall reports large watermelons on terrace beds averaging 50 pounds. Cotton on terraces shows better growth due to looser soil and moisture retention. Homer ladies club met with Mrs. J. C. Hynds for a canning demonstration led by Mrs. Morgan.
Mrs. Morgan reports district placings for 4 H members at Stillwater Farmers Week. Grace Coker placed fourth in style show, Gladys Gryder fifth in 4 H toam improvement, Lorena Anderson fourth in 4 H clothing and Ruth Cole ninth with a grade of 85. Other results include dairy, horticulture and health contests with scores around high 70s to 97.3. The Pontotoc County group, 10 girls and 8 boys, toured campus, attended speeches by Knapp Cordell and Williams, saw the Livestock Show and Rodeo, and heard Governor Johnston praise A and M College as districts elected officers.
County and township fairs offer a paid trip to the state fair if participants follow premium list rules. Show ten ears of corn in the corn club or a peck of peanuts in the peanut club at Ada on September 7, then compete at the county fair to qualify for the prize.
Okmulgee Egg Producers association, the state's sole regular marketing group, reports remarkable results. County agent W L Fowler notes the progress in a report to Oklahoma A and M College extension division.
Members of the Okmulgee county association report they receive 74 per case for eggs while neighboring counties pay 4.50 to 5.25 per case. The group has stored eggs cold and obtained a 5 per case loan in advance, aiding their financial stability.
Acreage between 50 000 and 75 000 acres in Durant Bryan county will grow peanuts for a Sakete to ade wat 000 according to county agricultural agent Johns. Last year average yield was about 50 bushels per acre with some fields reaching 80. Farmer P Lee near Platter had 40 acres yielding slightly over 40 bushels per acre and sold at 2 to 2 25 per bushel. Most last year sold around 1 25 per bushel. growers say a price near 1 per bushel this year would still be profitable.
Dill pickle method from Mrs An Cast Carter county farm club woman reported by Minnie B Church home demonstration agent for Oklahoma A and M college extension division. Soak cucumbers 24 hours in salt brine then jar with layers of dill and radish pieces and cover with a brine of vinegar water and salt brought to a simmer and cooled before pouring over the cucumbers.
The Blue Mound Club held a July picnic at Kiwanis Park near Byrd's Mill with about 60 percent turnout. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pace of Stonewall and Mrs. Morgan. Lunch featured fried chicken, salads, cakes, pies, iced tea, and lemonade. Residents swam at Byrds Mill in the afternoon before returning home satisfied and planning another gathering.
Weather brings heavy rain and cool air as boll weevils feast on cotton at ripening stage. Local residents share visits, health updates, and social news ranging from illnesses to weekend trips and family gatherings around Ada and nearby towns. Maxwell beats Lawrence 12 to 3 in a recent ball game.
Bandits broke into the Wapler Platter Grocery warehouse on West Main last night and took five cartons of Camel cigarettes valued at about 320 dollars. Sheriff Walker says cigarettes are cash in the oil fields and the thieves likely intend to resell them. no suspects or traces have been found.
The Oakland to Honolulu nonstop air race ends in disaster with eight started eight to field but many crashes. Wins Goebel on Winthers Woolaroe first in 26 hours 17 minutes 38 seconds while Jensen on Oloha second in 28 hours 16 minutes 20 seconds. Twenty planes entered with multiple crashes and two missing. In a second update two officers wounded in a state penitentiary outbreak at McAlester as five prisoners attempted to escape.
Market notes from New Orleans and New York describe a down draft then sharp rebounds as weather and crop data influence sentiment. Traders anticipate cooler belt weather and possible lower domestic crop estimates, with bullish undertones and emphasis on reactions to ginners' reports and overseas demand.
Cherbourg France August 18 The American Expeditionary Force begins return to France with the liner President Harding unloading half its 500 legionnaires for a Paris descent while the other half plans to sail to Southampton England before Paris for the legion convention. In Paris the advance guard reaches Saint Lazare station amid cheering crowds and embraces as Legionnaires and their wives and French children are warmly welcomed.
Heavy rains in north central and northeastern Kansas worsen floods. Smoky Hill River at Salina expected to rise by tomorrow morning. Solomon at Beloit reported unsettled conditions as the situation remained threatening.
Mrs F Ray of Pine Bluff Arkansas was likely fatally injured when a car driven by her husband collided with a car driven by J E Turner of Oklahoma City. Both drivers and Turner were hospitalized after the two vehicles passed a bus halted for a passenger on the highway two miles south of Noble. Ray was thrown through the windshield with minor cuts to her husband.
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