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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
2
The article argues that Jews returning to Palestine have founded 100 plus colonies in agriculture and manufacturing, plan to use River Jordan water power, and expect a destined mission to gather in their homeland. It notes historic persistence and support from global Jewry and Christians amid broader speculation about prophetic fulfillment.
The piece notes a shift in cotton processing toward zero waste, with cleaner ginned cotton selling for 15 cents per pound and byproducts like lint and seed oil turning into valuable goods. It compares modern practices to meat packing and highlights how trash and damaged bolls now yield fertilizer and marketable products, saving South farmers substantial sums.
A Sherman Chronicle item recounts a young man whose sweetheart gave him a silk handkerchief for his birthday. His sister made a dress from it, and his grandmother transformed his suit into quilts and dyed his coat. Missing vaseline hair tonic leads to a grandpa mix up, prompting the youth to move to Florida to pursue real estate.
The writer applauds Vaness for sending in both the women's and girls clubs reports and urges other county clubs to follow. The piece highlights Vanoss as the live wire and promises more rural updates in the future.
The Women s Work Together Club of Vaness Oklahoma elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. C M Nelson vice president Mrs W E Norvell secretary treasurer Mrs H B Williams A program for January 6 at Mrs W J Standridges features dress form hot bed and machine instrument demonstrations by named members.
On December 30 1925 under Mrs Morgan Home Demonstration agent the Vaness club reorganized with thirty members. Officers elected include Addie Solomon president Bernice Weir vice president Ima Norvelle secretary treasurer and others in sewing canning baking poultry song and more. members joined the poultry club aiming for a community poultry show at Vanoss in the year. Next meeting planned for January 6. Reporter Ima Norvelle.
Mrs. Morgan supports poultry clubs among youths and aims to organize school poultry shows across the county. Oakman and Vaness have agreed to host events, with other schools expected to join once they are ready.
Agent Hill says individuals across the county will order levels for terrace building. Those who cannot afford a level can make a simple one from a 16 1/2 foot scantling with legs nailed to ends. When set, the top edge becomes level to indicate proper slope. Farmers eager to lay out terraces seek club help to carry on the work.
Orchardists adopt red engine oil emulsion to fight San Jose scale. A M bulletin outlines a stock solution recipe using lubricating oil fish oil soap and water with boiling and agitation steps to yield three gallons for 100 gallons of spray. Agent Hill endorses the remedy and notes application timing before bud break. The Pontotoc County Poultry Association will meet January 14 at 7 30 p m in the chamber of commerce rooms for a reported update.
Ben Smith a 12 year old Ada student will be honored Monday at Hayes school with a gold medal for bravely killing a rabid monster bulldog that threatened his mother and two children. The medal funded by Ada business leaders will be presented during school exercises with remarks by Robert S. Kerr state American Legion commander and Ada attorney. The event aims to gain national notice through Liberty Weekly with a $1 000 prize for the year’s most heroic act.
Voters backed hard surfaced roads and a $150 000 courthouse and jail in Pontotoc County. The program with state and federal aid could total about $1 250 000, offsetting years of indebtedness and spurring progress alongside growing home ownership and street projects.
The White House New Year reception draws thousands who seek a greeting from President Coolidge and his wife. The routine handshakes last from 11 a.m. into the afternoon, a strenuous social test that tests stamina and patience.
A mosaic of quips on alcohol distillation in Arabia and Arabian nights, ruggedness and teeth snapping, urging to hunt the bright side. Mentions discounted 1925 calendars and misunderstandings caused by lack of self awareness. Also notes preachers who struggle to earn money.
E H Steanson district manager of Southwestern Bell reports Ada’s 1925 gain of 121 telephones, with averages around six persons per line implied. 1925 shows strong rise over ten year norms, 1924 had 120 adds, and 1926 projects mark substantial expansion with about 30000 dollars in new cables poles lines and other facilities planned.
Mr. Oliver Floyd and Miss Thelma Manley married this afternoon at 2 o clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Lea on West Tenth street. Rev. B F Ste gall performed the ceremony. The couple has long resided in the area and is highly regarded by many friends.
Insurance commission schedules show a 36 percent cut in fire theft and collision rates for new cars effective January 15. Estimated savings for Oklahoma owners reach about 2 million dollars with largest cuts on Ford flat rates and combined fire theft policies. Rockefeller donates over 500 million dollars.
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