Agriculture and Oklahoma in 1924 postwar recovery
The 1923 Oklahoma crop year faced droughts floods and low prices but ended with higher values for wheat cotton and several crops. Notable gains in cotton counties and a hopeful 1924 outlook are cited by J A Whitehurst. Also advice on fruit tree pest control and notes on education and poultry egg markets are included along with a Wisconsin study favoring yellow corn for hog feed.
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Oklahoma
Drouth
Tillman County
Bryan County
Caddo County
Kiowa County
J. A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Ashley Mobley gang routed at Fruit Camp in Everglades
Palm Beach county posse engages the Ashley Mobley gang near Fruits in the Everglades. Deputy Sheriff Fred Baker and five gang members die in the early morning battle. another deputy is wounded. Sheriff Bob Barton leads a 100 man posse toward the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Ashley-Mobley
Florida Everglades
Palm Beach County
Fred Baker
Fruits
Everglades
Baker
John Ashley
Hanfort Mobley
Bob Barton
February hen hatch timing boosts early fryer and layer output
The piece notes February hatchers can yield high early fryer and layer demand. White Leghorn pullets start laying at 4.5 to 5 months, suggesting February hatchings will produce eggs by July. Even in cold weather a good brood can be raised. Eggs priced well in winter encourage early pullet production.
Oklahoma A&M Opens First Egg Laying Contest for Pullets
On November 1 about 400 pullets from owners across nine states began the First Oklahoma A&M Egg Laying Contest. Entries include 28 Oklahoma pens and birds from Arkansas Texas Missouri Ohio New Jersey Washington Florida California Arizona Colorado Michigan. Pens comprise several Leghorns Buff Leghorns Brown Leghorns and other breeds with monthly reports on production feed and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma A
M. College
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
Ohio
New Jersey
Washington
Prorida
California
Arizona
Colorado
Michigan
S. C
Rhode Island
R. C
Oklahoma Poultrymen
A. and M. College Poultry Department
Pecan Grove Ladies Club Meeting Report
Mr Duvall notes a Thursday business meeting of the Pecan Grove ladies club hosted by Mrs Sam Dew. After formal business and future plans, refreshments were served. The club blends business and social life, being one of the county’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvall
Pecan Grove
Sam Dew
Townsend Examines Raising Feed Crops With Experience
Prof J J Townsend of Franks, veteran farmer and educator, offers practical ideas on growing feed crops. The piece reflects his long involvement in farming and teaching, sharing insights for local practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Townsend
Franks
Mr. Townsend
Auge Slide Ends Life of Worker Caudle
Emmitt Caudle a 25 year old worker at Oklahoma Portland Cement was crushed by rock in a raw storage building Sunday afternoon. His body was recovered about 45 minutes later as authorities prepared funeral arrangements. A World War II veteran and American Legion member he was honored with a military funeral from his parents home.
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Emmitt Caudle
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Caudle
Post American Legion
Jim Caudle
West Twelfth Street
Norman Howard Post
American Legion
Cummins
Rosedale
C. E. McCain
Personal Letters Sent to Sheriffs in Roddie Case
Personal letters urging cooperation in the preparation for trial of Rueben M. Roddie murder case were sent to sheriffs in counties with witness subpoenas. County Attorney J. W. Dean said efforts will overcome delays from years since the case’s first trial as witnesses have disappeared or moved from the state. The case moved from Pontotoc to Tecumseh on a venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rueben M. Roddie
Hal Johnson
Tecumseh
J. W. Dean
Dean
Pontotoc County
Alaska Means Great Country in Indian Language
An explanation notes that the word Alaska derives from an Indian term meaning great country. The claim emphasizes native linguistic roots and geographic naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Witnesses Deny Negro Peddler Of Intoxicants
In darktown a county court trial found two white witnesses could not identify John Black a Negro man who allegedly sold whiskey. Their testimony undermined the conviction and led to his release. The court next heard Hamilton Walters charged with selling a pint to an Indian as jurors convened. Osear Harjo and Ben Alexander were jailed under attachment for failing to appear.
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Darktown
John Black
Hamilton
Doc) Walters
Osear Harjo
Ben Alexander
Ada Debaters Win At Home In First Meet Of Season
Ada high school defeated Pauls Valley high school with a unanimous judges decision. The Ada team argued against immediate Philippine independence while Otis Warren L E Suggs and Barndale McRee spoke for Ada and Bob Naylor Mixies Dixie Lee Russell and Virginia Webb for Pauls Valley. The meet featured a girls glee club performance and marked the opening round for East Central district selections toward the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Pauls Valley High School
Ada
Marshburn
University of Oklahoma
Herring
East Central
C. W. White
Stratford
Philippines
Pauls Valley
Otis Warren
L. E Suggs
Barndale McRee
Bob Naylor
Dixie Lee Russell
Virginia Webb
German
J. S. Smith
Prof. Smith
H. E. Barsh
E. W. Sampson
Three Men Held for Robberies in State Towns
Sam Coker identified as bank robber who stole 8000 dollars from First National bank of Shidler. Jack Froth held for investigation and Buster Jarrett named as Shidler bandit. Coker Froth and Jarrett were captured with help from a private detective agency and are detained in Osage county jail.
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Pawhuska
Sam Coker
W. C. Cantrell
First National Bank of
Shidler
Jack Froth
Bert Gaddis
Bartles Ville
Bartlesville
Coker
Froth
Buster Jarrett
Shidler Bank
Osage County
Cotton Ginning Report Shows Rise in Running Bales
Washington January 9 The census bureau reports total ginned cotton prior to December 1 at 9 807 139 running bales including 234 723 round bales half bales 18 639 American Egyptian and 776 Sea Island compared with 9 597 330 running bales to January 1 last year.
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Washington
Sea Island
Island
Census Bureau
Boston and Maine railroad plan for group life insurance
Boston and Maine railroad begins a group life and accident sick benefits program affecting 6500 mechanical workers with a total amount involved of 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Pekin starch plant explosion leaves dozens dead
A dust explosion at the Corn Products Co starch plant in Pekin Illinois killed an estimated 25 to 35 workers and injured more than 100. Fire destroyed the plant and spread to nearby structures as rescuers rushed to Pekin and Peoria hospitals. The cause is believed to be a dust explosion with many bodies still unrecovered.
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Peoria
Ill
Corn Products Co
Pekin
Illinois Sugar Refining Co
Frank Velde
Warden of Huntsville Penitentiary Resigns
Capt. R. F. Coleman, warden at Huntsville state prison, offers resignation to avoid serving as state executioner once the electric chair is used January 16. He requests relief by January 15, citing impact on welfare work if seen as the executioner.
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Huntsville
Tex
R. F. Coleman
Coleman
Board of Prison Commissioners
Muscle Shoals Offer Aims At Fertilizer Production
Nine southern power firms submit a government offer to develop Muscle Shoals hydro power for fertilizer. The plan seeks federal water power act protection, government rents of about 100 million dollars over 50 years, while ownership remains with the government. Firms include Columbus Electric The Carolina Power and Light The Yadkin River Power Ashville Power and Light North Carolina Electric and Power The Tennessee Electric Power Memphis Power and Light Alabama Power Central Georgia Power.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Associated Power Companies
South
Federal Power Commission
Columbus Electric Co
Carolina Power and Light Co
Yadkin River Power Co
Ashville Power and Light Co
North Carolina Electric and Power Co
Tennessess Electric Power Co
Memphis Power and Light Co
Alabama Power Co
Central Georgia Power Co
Oklahoma City Reports Postponed Election Results
Returns from the October 2 special election were delivered for formal canvass after three months of litigation led by former Governor Walton. Preliminary totals show voters defeated the women’s state office eligibility measure while constitutional amendment 79 became part of the constitution. Other questions on legislative amendment workmens compensation school tax soldiers bonus and guaranty fund showed varying for and against counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Election Board
J. C. Walton
W. C. McAlister
District Court
Walton
State Supreme Court
McAveal
Carrie
McAlester
Removal of Sheriff Demanded by Klansmen in Williamson County
In Williamson County the Ku Klux Klan demands the removal of Sheriff Galligan or a loyal appointee to enforce the law amid bootlegger violence. Troops are on duty as National Guard companies guard Marion and Herrin to prevent rioting and to back civil authorities.
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Marion
Galigan
Small
John L. Whiteside
Williamson County
Galligan
Mr. Whiteside
Klan
Ill
Herrin
Black
Knights of the Flaming Circle
Ku Klux Klan
Mt. Vernon
Cairo
Salem
Six Thousand Added to Oklahoma Legion State Membership
Oklahoma City Oklahoma January 4 More than 6000 new members joined the Oklahoma department American Legion during the November 15 December 13 drive Adjutant William Cordell reported Over 3000 new membership cards have reached department headquarters with posts still campaigning Two new posts chartered January 2 at Aline and Ringling Ringling post 48 charter members West Tulsa and Red Fork veterans planning a combination post Cordell predicted state Legion membership to reach 25000 in 1924.
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Oklahoma Cityy
Okla
Oklahoma Department of the American Legion
William Cordell
Cordell
Legion
Aline
Ringling
West Tulsa
Red Fork
Oklahoma
Charter Revoked of Atlanta Ku Klux Klan No 1
An imperial edict from Imperial Wizard Hiram W. Evans revokes the charter of Nathan Bedford Forrest Klan No. 1 of Atlanta for insubordination disloyalty treason and acts harmful to the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Inc. The action reflects internal discipline within the organization.
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Klan
Atlanta
Nathan Tpeedford Forrest
Klan No. 1
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc
Hiram W. Evans
Order
Murray outlines plans for Bolivia colony and US conditions
William H. Murray, former congressman and Democratic leader, said in the city he will lead the first contingent to Bolivia in April, with more colonists to follow in 1925. He expects a railway ahead of the settlers and predicts prosperity only after debt reduction and tax relief, noting farmers bear too much of the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Murray
Bolivia
United States
Oil field spudding expands acreage chase in Oklahoma region
N B Haney spudded in at a new well in the Vanoss Roff oil area. Son plans rapid drilling. The territory from Tange 3 east to 10 east, five to six miles north and south of the Canadian river draws big interest from Standard group members and Tulsa independents. Some operators block, others checkerboard as a southeast trend runs from the ewoka field through Seminole county toward the Arbuckle mountains.
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N. B. Haney
Vanoss-Roff Field
Son
Tange
Canadian River
Standard Group
Tulsa
Ewoka
Seminole County
Arbuckle Mountains
Ardmorette
Buy It Rent It Sell It News Want Ad
Local want ad bulletin offers items for sale rental and purchase options. Readers post short phrases to trade you can list goods services or opportunities and contact details for follow up. Submissions appear in sequence as compact classified notices.
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Byron Norrell
E. E. Scholl
Extenson Department
M. Coliece
P. C
Pontotee
Jin
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wisconsin University
University of Wisconsin
Ashley-Mobley Bandit Gang
Roddie
Huntsville Penitentiary
Legion State
Bill Murray
Seemeect Aee Oil News
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