Poultry Gains In Importance In Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County poultry progress grows from modest interest to notable shows. Breeders ship eggs and fowl to markets while 4 H clubs improve flocks. White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds lead, with turkeys profitable. county fairs spotlight entries and a January Pontotoc Poultry Association show anchors the season.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Charles Ballard
United States
America
Oklahoma
Rhode Island Reds
Plymouth Rocks
Orpingtons
Wyandottes
Bnunabi
Pontotec County
Oklahoma State Fair closes entry deadlines announced
With the fifteenth annual Oklahoma State Fair opening September 23 1922 the closing dates for entries in many departments are set. Baby health, livestock, poultry trades and exhibits are all due by mid September with specific cutoffs from September 6 to September 22 depending on department.
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Oklahoma City
Fancy
Coges
Farming As a Business Has Many Angles Says a Louisiana Farmer
A Louisiana farmer argues farming should be treated as a business guided by management and efficiency. He compares farming costs to cost plus profit in other sectors and urges better farm organization, record keeping, and education to raise profits and reduce production costs. He warns fixed price plans would hinder efficiency and consumer welfare.
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Louisiana
Lewis Long
Rufus J. Nelson
Washington County
Ark
Nelson
Busi
United States
Ada Public School System at the Forefront of Progress
Ada public schools grew from eight month terms funded by city councils to six brick buildings with a 72 member faculty. Enrollment surged, with the high school offering 32 credits in state university work and expectations of 400 students this term. Leadership changes improved growth as the East Central Teachers College connections strengthened Ada’s standing among Oklahoma districts.
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ADA Public
Ada
M. L. Perkins
Willard
Irving
East Central Teachers College
Supt. Perkins
T. W. Robison
J. E. Hickman
Pontotoc County Soils Offer Varied Living Environments
Prairie land woodland black dirt sand bottom and upland areas provide diverse settings for choosing a residence in Pontotoc county. The region’s varied soils and environments cater to different living preferences and activities.
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Pontotoc County
Take Me Back to Oklahoma Song Echoes Wanderer
A man who left the state wrote a song titled take me back to Oklahoma. The column notes the irony and questions why he left, ending with a sardonic jab at the idea of his return.
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Oklahoma
Ada city streets gain paving and gravel progress
After weeks of work the South Townsend paving was completed in August with eight blocks on South Townsend and one on West Seventeenth. Gravel programs reach over 89 blocks and aim to surpass 100 by year end as East and South Ada push for more gravel and pavement. Street Commissioner Walter Smith notes ongoing grading and drainage improvements ahead of winter.
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South Townsend
West Seventeenth
South Broadway
Twelfth Street
City Hall
Walter Smith
Ada
South Ada
Smith
Broadway
Mississippi
Townsend Avenue
Main Street
Glenwood School
Great Progress in Farming Methods in Pontotoc County
The past decade brought marked agricultural advancement in Pontotoc County with varied soils supporting diverse crops. Farmers shifted from corn cotton and oats to alfalfa clover peanuts potatoes and improved live stock while terracing and tractors modernized farms.
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Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Liquefied carbonic acid gas in sap phires interior
A fragment notes liquefied carbonic acid gas is often found inside sap phires. The text provides no further context or events.
Progress of Highway Improvement In Pontotoc County Since Statehood
Since statehood Pontotoc County built a system of highways improving sand beds and rough spots by dragging roads and funding through private subscriptions with towns and rural citizens contributing labor. The best stretch runs from Ada toward Allen on a five mile graveled surface built with federal aid. Bridges shifted from wooden to concrete. two marked highways, Cotton Belt via Ada and Frisco via Allen, connect Ada, Stonewall and Stratford, drawing traffic and tourist dollars. The county aims to macadamize remaining routes at reasonable cost as traffic grows.
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Pontotoc County
H. Rives
Rives
Ada
Allen
Frisco
Stonewall
Garvin County
Stratford
Farmers Learn 10 Go-Operate Cooperative Push
By Byron Norrell, the article outlines rising support for farm cooperatives in Pyntotec county. Union Valley potato growers started strong, the Farmers Union Exchange shipped hog cars, melon growers marketed on a larger scale, and Cotton Growers show solid interest. G. W. Golightly urges a livestock marketing group, predicting steady top prices will motivate production amid a big feed crop and boll weevil presence.
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Byron Norrell
Pyntotec
Union Valley
Farmers Union Euxchange
Cotton Growers Association
G. W. Golightly
Farmers Exchange
Golightly
Pontotoc County Crop Record Sets High Bar
In Pontotoc County a wide range of crops flourish and farmers can specialize in crops they know best, reflecting a record of diverse agricultural success across the area.
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Pontotoc County
Hogs Clover and Alfalfa Highlight Regional Mix
In Pgeheem County farmers boast a strong trio of hogs clover and alfalfa crops shaping local agriculture with abundant yields and prospects for season advancement.
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Pgeheem County
Dairying Expands Rapidly Across Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County farmers pivot to cream shipping to cope with debts and freight costs. Ada leads with a thriving cream trade now yielding about ten to twelve thousand dollars annually, with Hickory and other stations following. Pioneers G A Pitt and W L D Ansell report steady work, butter markets improve locally, banks support dairy loans, and new dairies near Ada boost fresh milk supply.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Toad
Hickory
Murray County
G. A. Pitt
W. L. D. Ansell
Sunshine
Couty
Pitt
Arkansas
Texas
Boll Weevil
No progress from knockers in Pontotoc County
The writer claims knockers have little influence in Pontotoc County and conclude that progress has occurred in recent years despite their presence.
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Pontotoc County
Tibet the Loftiest Region on Earth
Tibet stands as the highest region in altitude on earth, spanning vast plateaus and towering ranges that define its extreme elevation and rugged landscape. Local cultures adapt to thin air, and climate varies with altitude across the plateau.
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Tibet
Earth
Towns and oil towns of Pontotoc county Oklahoma in 1920
The 1920 census lists Ada Allen Roff Francis Stonewall and several rail towns. Allen and Roff show oil refineries gas and schools. Francis has a Frisco division point and refinery. Stonewall ships cotton and hosts an oil well. Vaness and nearby towns grew with railroads while farming and cement quarries anchor Lawrence and surrounding areas.
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Ada
Pontotoc
Allen
Roff
E. ©. Larsh
Francis
Frisco
Stonewall
Vaness
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Bebee
Bee culture prospers in Pon totoc county
Carl Solomon of Vanoss reports twenty bee colonies yielding 1100 pounds sold at 20 cents to make 200 this season. He notes his son Archie joins a bee club while other county beekeepers like J W Balthrop Charley Rushing J W Rayburn Prof A T Watson J Bi Hill Will Hisan and L E Hutchinson also find success.
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Carl Solomon
Vanoss
Pontotoc County
Mr. Solomon
Archie
Bee Club
J. W. Balthrop
Charley Rushing
J. W. Rayburn
A. T. Watson
J. Bi. Hill
Will Hisan
L. E. Hutchinson
Automobile Industry Ranks Third Behind Packing and Steel
The text places the automobile industry third in a sequence after packing and steel. It notes the ranking order among key industries without providing further details.
New Cars Should Be Driven Slowly to Break-In
Instruction advises that new cars be driven at reduced speeds during the first 1000 miles. Maximum recommended speed is 30 miles per hour to ensure proper engine seating and component wear.
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