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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
1
Byron Norrell reports a Doll weevil machine demonstration at Covington fair ground drawing Ada observers who praised its effectiveness catching live weevils and damaged fruit. He notes beekeeping profits from organized marketing and urges farm youth involvement to keep stock and farming thriving.
Mr and Mrs L E Hutchinson live two miles northwest of Oakman and maintain ten colonies of bees producing about 1000 pounds of honey this season.
A. and M. College Professor Harry Embleton outlines August or September as the best time to cull poultry after the heaviest laying. He describes signs in head, body, pelvis, keel, legs, and vent indicating which hens should be culled, with specifics on comb color ear lobes and body depth across breeds.
Reports from multiple townships indicate strong communal enthusiasm for upcoming county fairs. Newspapers in various communities note active involvement with committees appointed to handle fair details.
As cotton resumes movement, people expect improved sentiment though quantities may be lower. The note also recalls the approaching fall season and the need to cut a winter stock of firewood.
Uncle Nat Hisaw predicts the county will average about a quarter bale per acre. If correct, this would mean around 10 000 bales, roughly three times last year’s yield and about a fourth the prior year’s haul.
The Pauls Valley area reports its first two bales on Tuesday August 22 as three of four gins in the county begin operation. The Pauls Valley Democrat notes some success from boll weevil poisoning experiments in Garvin County.
Article advises extra care for livestock to be shown at county and state fairs. It highlights benefits: improving knowledge of livestock, broadening networks among breeders, and exposing stock to many potential buyers and judges.
The article notes the cotton season is beginning amid hot weather and uncertain Oklahoma yields. Pontotoc County estimates range 7 000 to 10 000 bales with weevil damage likely. It cites a lower average per the state agriculture board and predicts soon sowing for winter pastures to support livestock and poultry.
The hen of Pantotoc county has aided families by selling eggs and chickens to cover necessities this year. The speaker believes a beginning has been made in this farming branch and that in a few years hundreds of cars will be shipped annually from this region.
Oklahoma plans more fairs in 1922 than ever, with big county and state exhibitions. The Oklahoma Free State Fair opens October 2 at Muskogee and is billed as a million dollar plant with growing dairy and livestock displays. The Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition runs September 23 to 30 in Oklahoma City, with larger cattle and hog shows and stronger agricultural displays promised.
In New York on August 25 negotiations aimed at a separate settlement with individual roads collapsed. Daniel Willard and other executives had sought progress, but unions insisted the strike must continue and called for renewed action nationwide. Santa Fe shopmen in Topeka refused the railroad offer to take workers back only as new hires and only as needed.
At Marion court house the third day of a special grand jury probe into the mine war continues. Witnesses including A. T. Finsley recount the June 22 massacre and the mob’s actions while investigators seek leaders and possible indictments.
Perry Iowa Aug 30 Joseph Howard 67 a retired farmer was instantly killed near Perry early today when struck by the south bound Santa Fe passenger train No 11 Howard who was deaf was walking along the railroad track to his farm He is survived by his wife and six children.
In Washington on August 26 the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee blocked action on an administration bill to curb coal profiteering by expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission and creating a federal fuel distribution agency. The measure was sent to Monday for further consideration as members pressed for hearings. Senator Pomerene of Ohio said mine owners and workers would have a chance to speak before any final action.
Chicago reports continued bomb outrages and sabotage probes as the sixty first day of the nationwide strike unfolds. A Michigan Central foreman finds a dynamite cap near Sebiggan and a bomb is thrown at a Missouri Pacific roundhouse near Litt le Rock. Guards open fire. no injuries, while a U S marshal and five others are fired upon at Ft Smith.
Ben W. Hooper of the railroad labor board said no ruling on the maintenance of way workers pay increase would be made until all board members return to Chicago. Albert Phillips is with his ill wife in California and another member is on vacation. return expected mid September.
Two spudding operations scheduled today in Ada oil fields. Ollie Lancaster and associates will spud a test one half mile west of the Discovery well on Mullins farm in Bebee country. American Oil and Refining Co will spud this afternoon on the Witherspoon and Phelps farm north of Ada in the gas territory.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George discussed Britain’s war debt with Col. E M House at breakfast. He reiterated the intention to discharge the debt to the United States to the last cent. The talk touched on war, armistice, the peace conference, and postwar effects.
Mrs. B. T. Burk is in Henryetta this week attending to Burk business matters. Local sources note she handles affairs tied to the Burk interests during her stay.
Oklahoma City August 30 Lieutenant Governor M E Trapp is jailed on perjury charges tied to a Seminole county transaction from three years ago. He faced arrest as he left for the capitol and pledged to fight the Republican maneuvering behind the case while defending his Democratic nomination for re election.
Ada lost the Ozark Trails convention by 14 votes with Joplin carrying the majority. The Stratford to Chickasha trail extension and Stratford to Asher bridge road issues drew attention. A committee led by N B Stall and Ed Littell outlined actions to improve the county line road amid sandy stretches.
The article notes that Ludwig van Beethoven produced some of his finest compositions during the period of his deafness, illustrating his resilience and genius despite losing hearing.
Sunday afternoon at 3 0 clock Mrs A W Parker will meet Mrs J H Patten on the Ada Golf links to decide the Elks Lady Golf champion Whit Fentem will be official referee Visitors will be welcome at the match This is the finish of a tournament in progress for many weeks Many hard contests have been fought to decide the champions The two ladies named recently won their way to the finals Men will play later but semi final matches are to be played today Scores must be turned in by tomorrow.
Work on South Townsend avenue is nearly finished with last concrete laid and cleanup underway. Broadway paving begins, using Hansen crews switching from Townsend, with ready supply of materials. Fire trucks may have temporary access issues but plans exist for quick departure. West Main paving petition discussed as potential fourth project this year.
Jonny Kilbane, ten year featherweight champion, readies to defend his title against Jonny Dundee of New York. If staged, the bout would likely be in Cleveland with Kilbane seeking a purse between 75000 and 190000, while recent news says his title has been declared forfeited by the New York boxing commission. Kilbane trains steadily at his lakefront summer home near Vermilion, Ohio, and could return to top form quickly.
Ada Oklahoma Elks lodge surrenders Main and Rennie hall to the Choctaw Osage Cotton Oil company. The move follows a Monday night business meeting and aims to relocate local offices to Ada from Muskogee. Temporary club rooms are planned for about two years before a new lodge building. The cotton oil firm, formed by August with Osage Oil assets, will run 16 mills and a refinery with a large Ada office staff.
The Pon totoc county excise board resumes work on budgets after cutting the county road and bridge estimate to 45 450 from last year's 55 700. Township allocations show smaller declines while Chickasaw Francis Allen and other townships list varied reductions. Officials anticipate further action on city and school estimates as readings continue.
Watch for black smoke indicating engine fire risk. Likely causes include too much oil or an overly rich fuel mixture. Stop driving safely, switch off, and inspect for oil leaks or fuel flooding to prevent a serious burn.
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