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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
16
Readable pages list prize categories and score criteria for a school exhibit. It details sections for home and farm products, collective school exhibits, and various agricultural samples such as corn wheat cotton sorghum and fruits. The text outlines judging criteria, point allocations, and sample lot numbers from the five grades.
Chicago August 30 Exhibitions and demonstrations will illustrate to farmers a marked rise in the purchasing power of crops and live stock in 1914 compared with 1913 at state and county fairs. National Institute of Progressive Farming Day director Guy H Hall says the farmer has faced gloom but is urged that better returns are possible with smarter farming and livestock care. The article notes fairs reviewing and emphasizing economic improvement for farmers nationwide.
Ada achieves East Central College status after a long battle among Ada citizens and state leaders. The push began before statehood and culminated as East Central Teachers college gained college rank and enrollment rose. The district includes eleven counties and the school now ranks high among Oklahoma teachers colleges.
Fifteen years after Oklahoma statehood Pontotoc County districts upgraded scattered schools to brick or concrete buildings. Two more districts voted bonds to build similar facilities as part of the ongoing modernization effort.
Nine teen districts now have homes for their teachers and Supt Ployd calls this the best record in the state.
The curriculum of local schools expands from eight grades to fourteen next year enabling many students to pursue high school work at home. Eight high schools are accredited.
Practically all districts in the county voted the limit tax to fund an eight months term. Supt. Floyd notes every district supported the limit except where a smaller rate was enough to maintain the term, with people determined to give their children the best.
County teachers have greatly improved in qualifications with most attending East Central and many graduates of other recognized institutions.
The county runs two consolidated schools Latta and Vanoss with strong faculties and a plan working satisfactorily Lula has a union graded high school. Prospective citizens are shown Pontotoc County offers top educational advantages with yearly improvements in the school system.
Oklahoma City reports swift action by the Oklahoma Cotton Growers association over a breach of contract in the 1922 season. A member at Randlett was said to have sold four bales outside the association, violating the marketing agreement. Papers were prepared in four hours and sent by mail, with service planned by Cotton County sheriff within 24 hours of the report. The cotton was not mortgaged.
Harve Moore and Lena return home while a Barton house party honors Druie Oliphant who leaves for Oklahoma City. R L Freeny plans a multi day fishing trip. Bert Barton and family return from Texas and Mrs O A Holloway is noted.
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