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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
4
A county urging better roads and a courthouse also calls for terracing to prevent soil loss. The suggestion favors long term farm leases where tenants terrace and maintain land, sharing rent while preserving soil. warns that good tenants may buy farms, leaving landlords with loss of vested rights.
The piece argues Oklahoma's law against hiring relatives is weak in spirit and enforcement. It cites officials who skirt rules by steering relatives to state jobs or awarding favors through intermediaries. It calls for public leaders who act without fear or favor and reject graft in all forms.
League of Nations council decision on Mosul boundary sparks Turkish irritation after long dispute with Great Britain over lines. The Turkish bluff being called, Ankara wary of clashing with Britain while oil hopes loom in the region.
Oklahoma’s cotton crop surpassed 1 500 000 bales this year, placing the state second to Texas in production. The influx of outside capital has reduced many debts and improved prospects for the new year, with prosperity swinging back after several lean years.
The Morning News congratulates Pontotoc county on approving 425000 for highway construction and 150000 for a court house. The vote signals growing harmony, plans to connect paved roads to Asher bridge, and expected through traffic to Ada, with wider regional development in central Oklahoma.
The piece argues citizens must share public burdens and not blame others for voting against bonds. It defends Roff and Stonewall’s right to vote their conviction while urging a better road system through prudent investments.
A commentary notes Congress struggles to pass prohibition votes amid dry and wet district tensions. It cites declining quality of bootleg liquor and rising fatalities. The piece also suggests boosting cotton planting to raise prices and calls for inclusive county facilities and tougher crime remedies.
Oklahoma judged well at the Chicago livestock show. Tips urge profitable turkey laying and full crops for hens, plus grain feeding and roost care. Extension horticulturist Mooring notes fall manuring and rough plowing boost soil moisture retention.
Lawton reports a farm women's market run by local clubs since October 3. A hardware store display window showcases items made by farm women. Ten percent of proceeds support the federation treasury and cover supplies. At a recent sale all items were sold by 5 PM with orders for next week.
H L Hempster of the Missouri College of Agriculture explains morning egg output depends on hen working hours. Feed about five pounds of scratch per 100 hens and keep dry mash available. avoid overfeeding grain to ensure mash intake. The dry mash mix includes corn meal, shorts, bran, and meat scraps, with self-feeder access.
Dec 19 article notes fall soil work and plowing to improve soil and destroy cutworms. Early planting urged and garden plots prepared as an efficient, cost effective method for pest control and soil preparation.
Oklahoma City reports the start of manufacture of registration certificates and dashboard containers for the 1926 law. The items are being produced at the penitentiary and may be available next week. Purchasers of tags in late December may be required to buy the containers, says E. Bee Guthrey secretary of the commission.
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