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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1933

Page

2

Tremont Post Editor Rehires Reporter For Murder Case

In Tremont Paxton rehires ex staffer Bannister to help cover the Tracy King murder case. Gainey, a rising Tremont Post reporter, is tasked with coordinating with Bannister as Cunningham at headquarters confirms the arrival of the key witness describing the mysterious blond and the engagement to Denise Lang. The newsroom buzzes with deadlines as the Times leads the city desk with the sensational crime.

David Hanwiater Thacy King Monvie Theater King Bannwinter France Fanniater Paxton Pannister Manilla Bannister Times Kennedy Tremont Dave the Post Tracy King McNeal Dave Bannister City Room City Austin Gainey Cunningham

Oklahoma City Markets Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Oklahoma City market summary shows cattle 900 head and calves 200 with steady demand. Light weight yearlings 5.25 to 6.00, beef 2.00 to 4.00, cutters and cows 1.25 to 3.25, fat cows 2.00 to 2.75, bulls 1.50 to 2.25, calves 3.00 to 5.00. Hogs 800 head steady to up to 5 higher, packer top 3.30, shipper top 3.40, bulk 2.90 up, sows 2.20 to 2.60, stags 2.00. Sheep 100 head steady, top fed lambs 6.60, bulk 5.75 to 6.35.

Oklahoma City

Livestock Prices and Trends from Kansas City Cash Market

Kansas City market report shows hogs 5,000 head with steady to 10 higher, and top 3.20 for 190-230 lb hogs. Cattle and calves total about 4,500 with mixed trends, steers 3.35-6.25 for 550-1500 lb, heifers 4.35-6.00, cows 2.40-3.00, vealers 3.00-5.50. Sheep 7,000 native lambs steady to weak, best fed lambs above 7.00, lambs 6.35-7.10 for 90 lb and under. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.

Kansas City USDA

Government confirms uptick in industrial activity and jobs

Washington reports signs of recovery with the Commerce Department stating November may end the industrial production recession that began in July. Secretary of Labor Perkins notes about two billion dollars added to wages from April to October 15 and 4,000,000 re employed, with prices under NRA codes up 16 percent and payrolls up 60 percent.

Commerce Department Perkins Miss Perkins Tabor NRA

Campaign to Cut Cotton Acreage Under New Contract

Oklahoma farms prepare for a federal cotton acreage program to reduce output to not more than 25 million acres next year. The contract offers a rental based on land productivity and a parity payment, with payments scheduled in 1934. Eligible signers include landowners tenants and managing share tenants as the plan aims to balance supply and raise prices.

Stillwater D. P. Trent Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Peek South

Supreme Court Decisions Reported From Oklahoma City

LP Supreme court grants writ of mandamus for salary payment to chief inspector of market commission. Equitable Life Assurance Society versus La Verne Case in Tulsa County insurance suit affirmed. Texas Company versus L. W. Alred in Osage County pollution suit affirmed.

Oklahoma City Lp—Supreme Court H. N. Naylor F. C. Carter State Auditor Chief Inspector of Market Commission Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States la Verne Tulsa County Texas Company L. W

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market

UP Poultry live price list shows 57 trucks steady with hens and assorted fowl. leghorn hens at 7 to 10. leghorn chickens at 7. roosters 6. turkeys 10 to 15. ducks 7 to 9. Geese at 9. Dressed turkeys firm, prices unchanged.

Chicago Rock Springs

Butter and Eggs Prices Listed by Grade and Receipt

The report shows butter prices at 7,451 for weak creamery specials rated 93 with 19 1 4 to 20, extras 92 at 19, firsts 90 91 at 18 to 18 1 2, and seconds 86 87 at 14. Eggs total 1,567 with weak, extra firsts 21 1 2, fresh graded firsts 19 12, current receipts 17 to 18.

Chicago

Potatoes supply, demand steady in U S shipments

U S Department of Agriculture notes potatoes at 49 on track 215 total shipments 425. Wisconsin round whites U S No 1 1 25 1 30. Idaho russets 1 60 1 65. Combination grade 1 35 1 45 U S No 2 1 30 1 35, coloredo McClures U S No 1 1 60.

Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr U. S Wisconsin Idaho U. 8 Coloredo McClures U

Wheat Market Slips as Liquidation Hits Chicago Trade

Chicago grain prices softened as CP Liquidation spread late trading. May wheat fell about 4 cents from Monday high while December wheat weakened further, trading over 2 cents under May. Corn and oats declined by roughly 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cents, while provisions held steady to 27 cents lower.

Chicago Yesterdday

Grain Prices Reported in Chicago Spot Market

Spot grain quotes from Chicago on December 13 show wheat with no sales. Corn prices range for No 2 mix and No 2 yellow around 49 1 2 to 50 1 2 cents, with No 3 yellow at 49 1 2 to 50, No 3 white at 49 3 4, No 4 white at 48 3 4. New corn No 2 mixed 49 1 2, No 2 yellow 50, No 3 yellow 48 1 2 to 49 1 4. No 2 white 50 1 2. Oats No 2 white 36 1 2 to 37 1 4, No 3 white 35 1 2 to 37 1 4.

Chicago

Cotton Prices Hold Narrow Range In Quiet New York Trade

New York December cotton prices moved irregularly within a narrow range as futures fluctuated from 10.07 to 10.14 before finishing steady to 3 points higher. Spot cotton held at middling 10.20 as grain and stock market steadiness influenced trading mixed with covering and trade buying.

New York S$ Hisher

New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady on Weekday Trade

LP Spot cotton closed steady with sales of 1 150 bales. Prices listed include low mid dling 9.24 cents,middling 9.89 cents, good middling 10.34 cents. Receipts reached 4 656 bales, stock at 850 008 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close steady with modest gains

New Orleans prices for cotton futures ended steady with net advances of 5 to 7 points. The December through July contracts traded with small gains as values posted across the board in the latest session.

New Orleans

Oil production rises last week in three states

U P report shows US crude output up 176 381 barrels daily to 2 390 888. Oklahoma up to 501 525, Texas to 965 151, California to 504 000. Kansas down to 109 025. East Texas up 53 26 percent to 473 140. Rocky Mountain steady at 80 090. eastern area to 125 200.

Tulsa Oklahoma Texas California United States The Oil and Gas Journal East Texas Kansas Rocky Mountain Dee Mene Oklahoma City Tea Lathrop Panhandle A East Central Gulf Coast Southwest Texas State of Texas North Louisiana Gulf Coast Louisiana Arkansas Rocky Mountain Area Santa Fe Springs Long Beach Playa del Rey Eilwood Kettleman Hillis U. S

Chapman Family Ties Highlight Local Historical Figure

Three children, Thomas S. Chapman Jr, Mary Chapman, and Helen Chapman, all of McAlester, are mentioned alongside their Newton county Mississippi-born physician father, son of David Toole Chapman, a senator in Reconstruction days.

Thomas S. Chapman Jr Mary Chapman Helen Chapman McAlester Newton County Mississippi David Toole Chapman

Butler Advises Long To Stand With Supporters

In New Orleans Smedley D Butler retired Marine officer advised Senator Huey P Long to stick with his allies and ignore critics. Butler urged veterans to make Wall Street pay and attacked the American Legion while Long delivered his wealth redistribution speech at a banquet hall.

New Orleans Smedley D. Butler Huey P. Long Butler Organization of Veterans of Foreign Wars Louisiana Milwaukee Wall Street American Legion

Employees Must Pay Dues to NRA

Washington tells that every employee of a retail establishment must contribute 25 cents a year under NRA rules to fund the retail code authority. Local authorities may impose extra assessments, but no worker pays more than a dollar. retailers will receive NRA insignia with the Blue Eagle and "We Do Our Part" to identify their division.

Washington NRA

McAlester Pioneer Physician Dr T S Chapman Dies

Dr T S Chapman 64 longtime McAlester physician and former mayor died at his home after months of declining health. He practiced 35 years, led civic and conservation efforts, was a former president of the Oklahoma Izaak Walton League and 1925 state fish and game commissioner. Surviving are his widow.

Mcalester T. Ss. Chapman Chapman Oklahoma Izaak Walton League State Fish and Game Commission

Pie supper raises Christmas joy for children at local school

A man and a woman, both on the way to intoxication, attended a country school pie supper last week. She urged him into generous bidding which significantly aided the fundraiser, boosting Christmas joy for children who might otherwise go without.

Crude Painted Trailer Passes Ada with Canvas Covered Exterior

A canvas covered trailer travels through Ada featuring crude art on its sides painted by a pastor.

Ada

Giant okra stalk towers over Abney and Zorn exhibit

A stalk of okra exceeding 15 feet in height is on display at Abney and Zorn, drawing public attention. Visitors would need a stepladder to reach the top fruit, a remarkable sight that has lingered in the showroom for some time.

Abney & Zorn

Elderly Woman in County Court House With Bonds

An elderly woman in the county courthouse was found carrying a leather case believed to contain Liberty bonds valued at about $50,000. Authorities secured the item and began verification of ownership and authenticity.

Poinsettias Bloom in Window at Home Title Guaranty

Poinsettias bloom in a window at Home Title Guaranty Company on West Twelfth. The festive plants are showcased as beautiful specimens linked to the Christmas season.

Poinsettias Guaranty Company

Smell of Fresh Possum Hides Points to Fur Trade Route

Citing odor clues, hunters are passing possum hides during fur season to trace purchases. The scent trains the hunter’s nose to detect where hides originate and who is buying, revealing the illicit trade path.

Wooden rail pushed down as crowd presses in court

In a district court during a preliminary hearing last week a wooden rail in front of the jury box gave way as spectators crowded close to hear testimony.

Bullitt Presents Credentials to Soviet Leader in Moscow

In the Kremlin a small formal room hosted United States Ambassador William C. Bullitt as he presented his credentials to President Mikhail Kalinin. Soviet Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff and officials witnessed the ceremony in informal dress.

Moscow Winter Palace Kremlin Central Executive Committee United States William C. Bullitt Mikhail Kalinin Maxim Litvinoff Russia National Hotel Mr. Bullitt Kalinin

Nagging Pains as Warning Signals

The text warns that temporary pain relief hides the underlying issue and urges starting treatment for the cause when pains recur from a weak rundown condition. It suggests Cardus as a remedy to build health and alleviate symptoms promptly.

Cardus

Farm Bureau members split over relief policies impact

Chicago report from the American Farm Bureau Federation sessions notes leaders from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Missouri and Wisconsin praise government relief for improving farmer morale and outlook while strike leaders from the farm holiday and farmers union argue conditions have not improved and future looks bleak Walter Singler backs strikes as a unifying move but doubts another will occur John Bosch and S Y McVeigh criticize government actions calling farmers panic and seeking relief

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Holiday Association Farmers’ Union Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Charles L. Hill Wisconsin State Department of Alricuiture and Markets A. L. Olson Minnesota Farm Bureau C. B. Steward Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation F. B. Mimford University of Missouri College of Agriculture Hearst Iowa Olson Minnesota Steward Mimford Nebraska Missouri Walter M. Singler Wiseconsin Cooperative Milk Pool John Bosch Minnesota Farm Holiday Association Y. McVeizh South Dakota Holiday Association

Farm Bureau backs Roosevelt program for parity prices

The American Farm Bureau Federation endorsed the Roosevelt agricultural recovery plan, urged breaking down opposing elements, and sought broader provisions to achieve parity prices for farm produce. Delegates adopted 27 recommendations and called for a dollar linked to commodity prices and remonetization of silver to expand credit and trade.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Federation Roosevelt

British payment expectedFriday on wartime debt

A $7,500,000 payment may be handed to the United States in Washington Friday by Great Britain or as a token payment on war debts. The payment would be drawn on the British dollar account in the United States, with British funds in the U S sufficient to cover it. Britain owes about $117,670,000 on December 15 in principal and interest on the semi annual installment.

London United States Washington Great Britain

Divorce Granted to Mrs Nelle M Hopkins in Topeka

TOPEKA Kan Dec 13 Mrs Nelle M Hopkins was granted a divorce here today from Judge Richard J Hopkins of the United States district court for Kansas. He petitions alleged abandonment.

Topeka Kan Nelle M. Hopkins Richard J. Hopkins United States District Court For Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Laura Lou Brookman Annister J. Randolph Gainey Post Jeremiah Jim Paxton Mr. Bannister David Bannister B. H. Greenwood J. G. Hughes First National Bank of Bristow Edgar Price Et Creek County Rosie Johnson Et al Will Cummings Coal County H. C. Wynne P. E. Gilson Okfuskee County MISS Labor Chpreme Court T. S. Chapman Bullitt Ada News
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