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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
The piece argues that Oklahoma suffers from negative external perceptions as audiences miss its many advantages. It cites the Rio Grande valley ad blitz as a model and notes editors misjudge Oklahoma, urging sustained efforts to invite investment and talent to develop the state’s resources.
Gov Neff announces three women to sit as a special supreme court signaling rapid social change. The piece reflects on women's expanding roles from teaching to politics, marriage, and professional life, and urges Oklahoma to promote its resources and growth.
The 1925 spring is expected to bring unprecedented oil field activity across the county north of a Ada line. The pool in section 34-5-6 opens with a gas field in Seminole county and Bebee sector growth. With Hughes well seen as a producer, Ada and its Chamber of Commerce plan to aid the surge as next year promises a major oil year.
The text argues against blame for the national ticket loss and calls for practical response. It praises John W. Davis as an outstanding figure but faults some campaign directors, urging new leadership within three years to steer the party toward victory.
A reflective maxim asserts that achievement matters more than lineage or humble origins. It compares character to a lily rising above pond ooze, emphasizing merit over birth.
In Waukomis a young lady who accidentally swallowed a penny summoned a physician who charged her $2.00 for the service. The incident highlights early medical billing practices.
Editor W H Patterson notes customer H P Toby of seven miles south of Ada amassed 1632 pounds of butter in 1924 with sales totaling 978 50 driven largely by eggs and chickens He plans to buy a farm near Ada Boll weevils advice on soil improvement velvet beans and cowpeas praised Oklahoma A and M entomologist G A Bieberdorf recommends lime sulfur wash scalecide and red engine oil emulsion for San Jose scale control with thorough winter and spring applications and dilutions given for each spray The pest harms fruit trees and ornamentals and can spread to other plants including trunks branches and leaves San Jose scale causes pinkish fruit and bark discoloration and can affect cambium on attacked plants
Lute Douze was elected president by a wide margin from members across the state and has begun his duties. He is a renowned poultry breeder and organizer of the Buff Orpington club with over 80 statewide members. Ada’s John Skinner was elected vice president of the National Partridge Wyandotte association.
Uncle Nat Hisaw of Jack Fork, a leading county cotton grower, believes the recent freeze settles the boll weevil question for next year. He reports eight inches of ground frost and fears the 1920 conditions could recur with higher acreage and strong yields, though alfalfa sown in fall may be killed and replants will be possible in spring.
A reader near Ada describes a four year old Kudzu vine growing south of town and notes livestock readily browse its leaves. The plant was planted for shade but is favored as feed, with claims it provides high quality forage due to its rapid growth.
The Velvet bean emerges as a key soil improving legume in the South, yielding higher corn and cotton per acre when grown with or after corn, and providing durable stock feed. Trials show nitrogen fixation and humus formation enhance subsequent crops, with grazing and plowing under beans both boosting soil quality. The article also notes twins, Wade Allison’s oats trial, and farm notes.
Durant hosts two poultry shows this week with the Bryan county show opening today and running to Wednesday night. The Southeastern Oklahoma district poultry show follows for the rest of the week, including counties Bryan Choctaw McCurtain Pushmataha. Prizes include champion pen $10 and other categories with cash awards.
Dyersburg Tennessee January 2 Mr Hirman W Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital yesterday He spent a restful night and his condition is reported favorable by his physician His temperature this morning was 99 and his pulse 100.
The Tenth Oklahoma legislature convened at noon with Jess B. Harper elected speaker of the house and W. J. Holloway named president pro tem of the senate. Governor's message to be read today. budgets request over 36 million dollars for two years.
Governor Trapp outlines a program of curtailment and retrenchment in his address to the Oklahoma legislature at the start of the Tenth session. He cites a top heavy government and calls for abolition of the Darlington narcotics home and the Boley negro sanitarium, consolidation of Helena and Pryor orphans homes, and placing the market commission under the board of agriculture. He warns against growing paternalism and notes deficits in the free text book fund with rising future demands.
A well dressed young man in Oklahoma City entered a cafeteria and ordered tea. He carried the hot cup outside and poured it on the hinge and lock of his coupe door, freeing several imprisoned guests who had emerged from a car window.
A West Indian tree known to locals as hyahya yields a milky sap used in various remedies. Researchers note its unique sap composition and historical use in traditional medicine.
G W Cayahar superintendent of Frisco schools and local students hauled 70 loads of gravel for new walks. W Herring rural superintendent and Al Floyd county official noted the school received a superior model rating after a survey. Doors open outward reduce fire hazards. three years of effort by Cayahar and student cooperation praised.
Dr. Hiram Wesley Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan is expected to arrive in Oklahoma City on January 15. The purpose of his visit was not stated.
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