Crow Rescues Crops If It Feeds on Boll Weevils
Editorial note suggests a crow may be allowed to pull corn stalks if it helps control boll weevils, a potential shift in local farming policy and crowding out birds.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
2
Oklahoma crop year shows statewide value rise over prior year
The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture reports the 11 leading crops totaled 204,743,000 dollars for the year ending December first, up from 413,755,000 in 1922. District totals favor Northwest and Central regions with cotton, corn, oats and kafir leading yield values, while war era loans and local farming notes color the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Northwest District
Central
Northeas
War Finance Corporation
J. A. Whitehurst
Whal State Board of Agricul
Feeding Bees Through Winter Advice From County Bee Expert
Beekeepers should feed colonies in winter. A sugar syrup method by Prof. A. T. Watson is recommended: dissolve twice as much sugar as water, heat briefly, and feed via combs, a perforated bucket, or a purpose built vessel. Ensure bees can exit if they fall into syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Watson
Buttermilk for Calves: Inquiries From Hoard's Dairyman
An inquiry asks if buttermilk is suitable for growing calves and at what age and amount to start. The writer notes feeding whole milk to one month old calves and skim milk after that, with access to buttermilk, pondering safe feeding practices and ratios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard's Dairyman
Watertown
Egg supplies rise as markets ease in Chicago area
A steady gain in fresh egg supplies floods large markets causing lower closing prices than last week. Weather favors production with more storage eggs than a year ago. Holiday poultry movement was heavy, demand centered on chickens fowl ducks and geese, while turkey trading lagged. Butter trading stalled and prices for butter and butterfat fell as dealers cut stocks amid rising production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chtcago
Stonewall Turkey Sales Lift Rural Economy Into 1922
E. L. Steed reports Stonewall turkey sales brought about $12,000 to local farmers this season with $1,000 more expected from turkeys too young for holidays. Chickens and eggs sales doubled last year as poultry numbers rise, signaling a potential 1922 record. About 100 railroad cars of corn have been shipped from Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Steed
Stonewall
Farmers Flock to College For Oklahoma Courses
Farmers from fifty five Oklahoma counties travel to Stillwater to attend two week short courses in agriculture at A and M College. The Oklahoma Bankers association funds scholarships covering runers expenses, with up to ten scholarships per county. A separate program for north central Oklahoma counties was offered before Christmas. The winter programs include a four week general course, a special herdsman course, and a one week crop growing course starting January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
A. and M. College
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Bankers Associations
Firit
Loy Gets $1 000 for Hogs at Clark Farm
In Stilwater Oklahoma Carl Clars, Ellis county farm boy, built a hog venture on the Clark farm pastures. Frankie the Duroc Jersey, bought on a plan, proved the best of five and the Clark farm has since raised nearly 600 Duroc hogs. Carl has fattened and marketed $1 000 worth of hogs in the last year and joined the pig club to learn livestock science and to fund college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loy
Stilwater
Okla
Carl Clars
Ellisounty Farm
Tom Mark
Bret
Clark Farm
Clark
Frankie
Carl
Oklahoma junior agricultural club enrollment hits new state record
In 1922 Oklahoma boasted 33,945 junior agriculture club members, an increase of 8,949 from 1921, setting a state record. Pratt's report notes 49 546 projects carried, up 12 646 or 33.9 percent, and compares membership to Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Oklahoma
B.A. Pratt
A. and M. College
Kansas
Pratt
State 4-H club gains and project reports noted in 1922
Organized clubs increased from 634 in 1921 to 837 in 1922, a 6.7 percent rise, while individual project reports rose 2.2 percent. Poultry clubs topped 6338 members and canning clubs 5839. Oklahoma county led 1321 projects, Muskogee county 974 members, Okfuskee county reporting high project completion with 2 reports per 1014 projects across 23 clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma County
Yree County
Okfuskee County
December Crop Report shows 1922 Oklahoma crop values rise
Oklahoma reports total valuation of 14 major field crops at 203.8 million dollars for 1922, up from 143.8 million last year. Per acre value climbs from 10.37 to 14.25, driven by larger acreage and higher prices. grain sorghum and corn strongly up, wheat down 10 million, fruit values surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Personal notices of local residents and staff
Mr and Mrs John Christophe returned last night from Dennison Tex where they spent the holidays visiting friends Rex Reed an employee of the city water department who had been confined to bed for weeks is again able to attend to his duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Christophe
Dennison
Tex
Rex Reed
City Water Department
Local Folks Return From Sherman Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Cox with Will Neathery and their young son Robert Allen returned Tuesday from Sherman where he visited his daughter Mrs. George S. Murphy and family. Mrs. Neatherly will stay in Sherman for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cox
Will Neathery
Robert Allen
Sherman
George S. Murphy
Neatherly
Woods Company Plans Poultry House on Vacant Lot
The Woods reduce company contemplates building a wholesale poultry house on the vacant lot west of the Hale Hassell building. A new spur by the Katy Railroad will serve both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woods "Reduce Company
Katy Railroad
Brents Family Notes Health Visits in Oklahoma City
Mrs T E Brents reports Ed Brents Jr will undergo tonsil removal and Mrs Brents will seek medical treatment in Oklahoma City. Ed, the second son, travels with his parent for Wesley hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Brents
Oklahoma City
West Street Parring Progress Amid Creek Ravine Issues
Work on the West Street paving has begun with most of the area completed. Ravine concrete construction may extend into next week if weather permits. The main challenge for contractors is around the creek and the creek head near the sewer tract, causing delays and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etrret Fust West R
Lunar halo and cross of silver light awe witnesses
Christmas revelers reported a brilliant halo around the moon a complete golden circle with a silver outlined cross shining for several minutes. Observers note the sight as an omen and an event worth study and conjecture as they return home.
Miss Enid Holloway Visited Local Family
Miss Enid Holloway spent yesterday in town as a guest of Mrs. E. L. Hawkins and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Holloway
E. L. Hawkins
Mayers Granted Permit for Poultry Buying House
George Mayers receives permit to build a poultry buying house on West Main Frisco property. Project set to cost four thousand dollars and be completed per local regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mayers
Frisco
West Main
Huser Returns Home After Christmas Visit
Sam Huser spent the Christmas holidays in Okemah and Stillwater and returned home late yesterday with Mrs. Huser staying with relatives in Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Huser
Okemah
Stillwater
Mrs. Huser
Emma West to Return to Henryetta School
Miss Emma West a Henryetta schoolteacher visiting relatives here during the holidays will shortly return to her duties at the Henryetta schools securing continuity of instruction for her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma West
Henryetta
Soldier's Son Wounded in War Returns Home
D Clapp, now back in Pontotoc County after moving to Sulphur Springs, reports his son David who earned wartime honors is in Paris for eye removal and leg amputation. The veteran youth re enlisted for three years and served despite severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Clapp
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Pontotoc County
David
Paris
Lee Low to Teach in Willis After Visit
Lee Low of Connorsville will leave this week for Willis to begin teaching work after visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Low
Connorsville
Willis
Mrs Hogan Visits Parents Over Holidays
Mrs A T Hogan returned to Dallas Friday evening after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Mone y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hogan
Dallas
Mrs. W. E. Mooney
Miss Velma Laird Visits Ada Friends Over Holidays
Miss Velma Laird spent the holiday season with Miss Verna Shirley and Irby Mallory and friends in Ada and returned to her home in Norman on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Laird
Verna Shirley
Irby Mallory
Ada
Norman
McKinney Buys J W Horn Residence on South Gherry Ave
E J McKinney purchased the J W Horn residence on South Gherry avenue. Mr and Mrs Horn will move to a new home on East Tenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. McKinney
J. W. Horn
South Gherry Avenue
Mrs Horn
East Tenth Street
Mrs Thompson Undergoes Minor Operation At Local Hospital
Mrs M Z Thompson had a minor operation today and was reported resting well later. Dr Sam A McKeel performed the procedure and attended her care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Z. Thompson
Sam A. McKeel
Mueller Family Returns Home From Ennis Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mueller and their two young daughters of Ennis Texas have returned to their home after a week’s visit with Mrs. Mueller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Vestrees, on East Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Mueller
Ennis Texas
Professor Beverly Sales Visits County During Holidays
Prof Beverly Sales formerly of this county and a student in the teachers college spends the holidays with relatives here. He is currently enrolled in Tahlequah school and has taught in New Mexico and Colorado for the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Sales
This County
Teachers College
Tahlequah
New Mexico
Colorado
Peggs Move to Allen and Open Filling Station
Mr and Mrs Ovid Pegg relocate from East Twelfth Street to Allen. He leaves Security National Bank to run a filling station in Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Pegg
East Twelfth Street
Allen
Mr. Pegg
Security National Bank
Local Teacher Reunites Purse with Owner After Train Find
Miss Daisy Britt visiting her mother near Wetumka recounted finding a purse on a train containing 1200 dollars. The owner’s name was inside, making locating him easy and bringing relief and gratitude for the return of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Britt
Wetumka
Parrie Britt
Miss Britt
Mrs. C. Morris Returns From Five-Week Southern Trip
Mrs. C. Morris wife of Rev. C. C. Morris pastor of the First Baptist church has returned home after a five weeks trip to Kentucky Tennessee and other points. Trev Morris met her at toka and accompanied her home from that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Morris
CC. Morr’s
First Baptist Church
Kentyuecky
Tennessoner
Morris
Toka
Local Oil Firm Manager Resigns Job for New Venture
Jack Kitchell of West Eighteenth street resigns as local manager of the American Oil and Refining Company to join the Ison Drilling and Development company. C. J. Skirvin and Doc Sandbach are connected with the new venture. Kitchell is succeeded by W. E. Fletcher of Galveston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kitchell
West Eighteenth Street
American Oil and Refining Company
Ison Drilling and Development Company
C. J. Skirvin
Doc” Sandbach
Kitchell
W. E. Fletcher
Galveston
Texas
Brother's Illness Calls Nick Heard to Silver City
Nick Heard left Sunday afternoon for Silver City New Mexico to be at his brother's bedside as he battles a critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Heard
Silver City
New Mexico
Mrs Nora B Foster Returns to Coleman for School
Mrs Nora B Foster, visiting here, has returned on Saturday to Coleman to continue with her school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora B. Foster
Coleman
Weekend Notes feature local residents on East Eighth
Miss Justine Bot tom spent the weekend on East Eighth Street with friends. Miss Vera Daggs, teaching at McMann, returned Monday to resume her school work after visiting her sister Mrs. Geo. Harrison during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Daggs
McMann
Ome
Geo. Harrison
Virgil Auld Joins Family Visit in East Thirteenth Street
Virgil Auld arrived from Norman to join his wife and children who are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J J Dodd on East Thirteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Auld
Norman
J. J. Dodd
East Thirteenth Street
Booger Red Arrives in South Texas for Winter Business
Booger Red arrives from south Texas to oversee business matters. He says his show is doing well there and he and his family will likely stay through the rest of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booger Red
South
Texas
Holdenville Couple Visit City for Business
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tucker of Holdenville were business visitors in the city today, arriving for meetings and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Tucker
Holdenville
Hartsfields Spend Weekend With Waurika Friends
Dr and Mrs J D Hartsfield of Waurika visited Mr and Mrs W B Duncan for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hartsfield
Waurika
W. B. Duncan
Mrs Frances Allen Arrives to Close Local Business
Mrs Frances Allen arrived here to close her business interests and will depart tonight for her home in Alexandria Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Allen
Alexandria la
Auld Returns to Ada Cleaning Shop After Norman Stay
Virgil Auld, who ran a cleaning business in Norman Oklahoma for several months, returns to Ada and resumes work at Auld's Cleaning Shop on South Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Auld
Norman, Okla
Ada
Auld
South Broadway
Mrs Bolen Attends Funeral of Chickasaw Leader
Mrs C E Bolen returns home after attending the funeral of Mrs Maggie Guy widow of the former Chickasaw governor at Sulphur. Meaders Jones leaves for Mason Oklahoma to resume teaching duties after spending Christmas with his parents at 501 Fast Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bolen
Maggie Guy
Meaders Jones
Mason
Oklahoma
W. B. Jones
Fast
Eighth Street
Dalley Brother Attends Norman Return After Funeral
G M Dalley of Norman returned home today after attending the funeral here Tuesday for his brother John Dalley in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Dalley
Norman
John Dalley
Mrs. M S Hornbeak Visits Dallas Relative
Mrs. M S Hornbeak of Dallas visits her daughter Mrs. S Jackson and Mr. Jackson for a few days, staying with family.
Miss Kate Knight Returns Home After Holidays
Miss Kate K Knight, mathematical instructor at the college, has returned to her home here after spending the holidays at Memphis with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate K. Knight
Memphis
Gray Family Holiday Visit Spans Arkansas City and Oklahoma
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Gray and children Edna and Orrin spent the holidays in Arkansas City Kansas with Mrs. Gray’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Stephens and returned Sunday by overland routes through Ralston and Meramec Oklahoma to visit Mr. Gray’s mother and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Gray
Edna and
Orrin
Arkansas City
Kan
Mason Couple Return From Helena Visit
Mr and Mrs B A Mason have returned home after an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Herbert Cooper of Helena Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Mason
Herbert Cooper
Helena
Arkansas
Zimmerman Welcomes Son on New Year’s Day
Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman announce the arrival of a son on New Year’s Day. Mr Zimmerman serves as an instructor at the local college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Misses Culline Drake and Gertrude Barnes Return Home
Misses Culline Drake and Gertrude Barnes of Shawnee arrived home today after spending time away. Local residents followed their safe return with relief as details of their absence were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culline Drake
Gertrude Barnes
Shawnee
Man Hugs Girl for Vote Prompts Want Ads Experiment
A tongue in cheek note urges readers to try News Want Ads for results as a man hugs a girl in a symbolic appeal for votes. The line frames political persuasion with a performative gesture and invites engagement through classified ads.
Supreme Court Ends Three Year Cobt Dispute in Lincoln County
Oklahoma City December 29 A three year court battle over a debt from nothing to 46.00 ends with the state supreme court upholding a district court ruling. W A Watson collected 36.00 for drilling a 36 foot water well for J W Cherry in Lincoln county in 1919. The justice court awarded 36.00, district court raised to 38.89, supreme court affirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Cobt
Supreme Court
W. A. Watson
J. W. Cherry
Lincoln County
Justice of the Peace
Watson
District Court
Ira B. Billingslea
Supreme Purt
Billingslea
Faubourg Donates 8000 Butterflies to Iowa State College
J. S. Faubourg presents Iowa State College with a large butterfly collection of 8,000 specimens. The assortment includes varieties from Java and Brazil among the readied displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Faubourg
Iowa State College
Java
Brazil
666 Quickly Relieves Colds and Headaches
An old medicinal advertisement claims 666 provides rapid relief for colds la grippe constipation biliousness and headaches using a proprietary formula. It emphasizes fast action and multiple ailments treated by one remedy.
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