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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
Editors note urges farmers to remove weed patches and fence corner hosts after a report of 154 boll weevils found in cockle bur roots. Officials stress winter hygiene, burning weed nests, and diversified farming to curb pest spread and protect next season's cotton yields.
A writer details raising red New Zealand rabbits. A month old litter now weighs two ounces daily gain. Expecting more ready meat in two weeks, they find rabbits easy to manage and cheaper than prairie dog tail meat once common in western Texas.
Hugo Oklahoma demonstrator R J House explains a patented boll weevil device to businessmen and farmers. The metal tank on a plough handles disperses liquid through arms to moisten cloth below, which drags over cotton to deter weevils rather than kill them.
After Christmas, correspondents return this week and Black Rock joins the circle. The group invites additional communities to drop in and participate, noting ample room for new members and ongoing interest from others.
Farmers report Tuesday night rain cooled pastures and filled stock water. The heavy shower ends a long drought hindering early plowing and preparations for next year’s crops.
Readers are urged to follow a Stillwater developed cotton tale running as a serial in this paper. The feature cites F. F. Ferguson Ada pioneer and a Jackson county field yielding double the local average. The Speer variety named for Walter Speer reportedly boosted farm profits in 1921 through boy cotton club efforts.
Brents says a recent News write-up embarrassed him by naming his residence and position. He notes creditors assumed he was thriving financially after the story and accuses the piece of overestimating his money matters.
The government report shows Jackson leading the state in cotton produced this year with 35177 bales ginned up to December 20, an increase of about 14000 bales from the same date in 1920. Bryan County suffered a severe drop, ginnings about one sixteenth of last year’s level.
Prof B A Pratt notes 23 799 boys in clubs and Miss Frances L Brown reports 13 072 girls enrolled in home demonstration clubs totaling 36 871 youths. Pontotoc county ranks fifth for boys with 730 and fourth for girls with 429, reflecting a energetic, long term investment in farm and home training.
A local column notes Jed J. Johnson now state senator popularized raising Mammoth Bronze turkeys in Cotton county and helped neighbors weather poor crops by shipping cars of birds. The writer invites more letters from boys and clubs about farming methods and successes across varying environments. Weather and crop figures for December are reported, including wheat acreage in Oklahoma and seasonal forecasts.
New Orleans dispatch notes turkeys at 65 cents per pound the week after Christmas, ten cents higher than prices before and during Christmas week. Dispatch reports a wide turkey shortage this year, with the county capable of producing thousands of the birds amid promising season prospects.
A plain talk urges readers to treat early colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to minimize time and trouble. It notes many families have used the remedy for years and regard it highly, recommending faithful use at the onset of a cold.
In distant areas some communities continue to wear elfskin garters claiming protection against rheumatism. The practice reflects traditional remedies and local beliefs still observed outside urban centers.
Charges filed in justice court accuse B F McCauley president of Ada Music Co of starting a December 11 fire that destroyed instruments and stock valued around 15000. Bond set at 5000 for January 12 with attorney Thomas P Holt. Insurance coverage totaled 25000 from five companies. Further arrests possible as investigation continues.
Sheriff Bob Duncan investigated a theft at Stevens-Wilson dry goods and ready to wear store. A single burglar gained entry through a skylight, left fingerprint clues, and removed two furs a lady's coat and a man's overcoat. The thief used a rope and ladder route to escape, according to law enforcement.
The Chamber of Commerce backs a $12,000 street improvement bond issue after a special committee review. City officials note the plan saves interest by letting the city buy bonds with a sinking fund and repay from current indebtedness. Commissioner Walter S. Smith warns the city faces a critical period as graveling speeds up, stressing work now will ease mud and traffic long term. The bond election will be presented to city commissioners soon for action.
A long standing cough and cold remedy praised for safety and reliability. It is favored by mothers of young children and contains no opium or harmful drugs, making it suitable for frequent use.
A blaze starting in a vulcanizing plant at 1 18 am destroyed an entire block of frame businesses on Main Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in Wilson. Early loss estimates reach 80 000 with 20 000 insured as firemen W R Combs and Alva Matthews suffered head and upper body burns.
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets relieve severe headaches by correcting liver and bowel disorders. It promises relief from headaches accompanying bilious symptoms with three tablets.
The note states that scurvy became quite common along the German coast early in the sixteenth century, indicating significant health challenges for sailors and coastal populations during that period.
Funeral services held for 13 year old John Britt who died from a gunshot wound after an accidental shooting near the Ada A Hen road. Wayne Brandon 13 carried Britt for 300 yards after the incident and Britt stated the shooting was an accident before he died.
Mrs Hugo Hughes and her children from Roff are in Ada spending the holidays with Mrs Hughes. They are visiting their relatives Mr and Mrs B C Harbert of 520 East Bertocitn Street.
Francis Oklahoma January 2 Special reports twelve games on the Francis high school boys basketball schedule for the season. Coach W K Newcomb lists opponents including Weleetka Holdenville Battery F Ada Wewoka Wetumka Tishomingo Allen and Francis with home games at Francis and away at nearby towns. A girls schedule lists matchups with Weleetka Tupelo Holdenville Wewoka and Francis plus open dates.
Capt. A. M. Crow was re-elected commander of the William L. Byrd camp United Confederate veterans at a Sunday meeting in the city hall. Officers for the coming year include Wyatt Webb adjutant A J Cantwell first lieutenant A H Kilpatrick color bearer and W F McKaskle chaplain.
Jess Hays was found guilty by a county court jury of unlawful possession of liquor and sentenced to 60 days in jail plus 250 dollars fine. No appeal was filed. The court opened its first of three dockets and will run through January 16 with more than 60 liquor cases set for hearing.
Washington on December 31 Carl Long the Berlin government charged affairs presented his credentials and was received by Secretary Hughes officially resuming diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States.
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