Treatise on cotton growing and boll weevil control
Byron Norris presents a detailed column by Hardy Dial on pest control using careful cultivation and brushing to manage boll weevils. He describes the natural parasite that preys on the weevil, cautions against calcium arsenate, and recounts his Oklahoma work persuading bankers and farmers of the parasite’s value. He urges prudent planting and diversified crops, stressing market justice and practical farming.
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Hardy Dial
Texas
Louisiana
Allendale
Shreveport
Earth
State Board of Agriculture of Oklahoma
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Ada Pickles Prove Local Factory Quality
J M Atkinson shows two Ada pickle factory jars sweet and gherkin. News force and visitors test the high quality. Ada pickles praised as unbeatable and home raised. Support may boost local vegetable growing and market. Atkinson plans to add more products as demand warrants.
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J M. Atkinson
Ada
Atkinson
Peanuts raise promise of profit and expansion
Farmers report peanuts performed fairly well this year with solid profits despite reduced yields. Threshing issues arose, but new machines at Center and near Francis are expected to prevent delays next season and likely boost peanut acreage.
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Francis
Planning a Garden Ahead for Food and Survival
Seed catalogs arrive reminding households to plan gardens for family food. Last year gardening emphasis grew as boll weevil fears lowered income and prompted extensive canning by busy housewives. Household growers prioritize food production above all.
Birds keepers blamed for Texas fruit decline
City Forester Robert R. Gilliam of Dallas warns bird destruction costs about 1 billion dollars annually. He says birds, natural pest controllers, are missing and recommends cautious tree propagation and pest control to boost fruit quality and yield, with continuation promised on Page Two.
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Robert R. Gilliam
Dallas
Texas
Union
France to Press Ruhr Reparations After Rhine Moves
France announces Ruhr coal control plans for tomorrow. Belgian troops, 1800 men, move from Brussels toward Aix La Chapelle to aid French occupation of the Ruhr. French Rhine flotilla shifts from Mayence to Ruhrort and Duisburg. London grants France transit through British occupied Rhine territory.
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Paris
France
Ruhr
Germany
Brussels
Aix la Chappelle
Ghent
Cologne
Mayence
Duesseldrof
Ruhrort
Deisberg
London
Rhine
Lithuanians Accuse Troops Of Memel Occupation Plot
Berlin reports Lokas Anzeiger prints a statement accusing two Lithuanian regiments of profiteering from the international situation and crossing the frontier to occupy Memel, with frontier inhabitants accompanying the troops.
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Berlin
Lokas Anzeiger
Memel
East Prussian
German attitude in British area divided over French policy
A Cologne dispatch reports a split German public, with a large anti French faction favoring resistance. Rumors warn of possible withdrawal of British and American troops, causing fears among observers.
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London
A_ Reuter
Cologne
Senate calls recall of Boyden from reparations panel
Senator Reed of Missouri demanded the recall of Roland W. Boyden the unofficial American representative on the reparations commission He said an unofficial representative was an unofficial meddler and could do as much harm as an official spokesman
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Washington
Roland W. Boyden
Reparations Commission
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Another Negro Slain in Florida Race Riot Clash
Rosewood Florida January 6 A new grave was dug in the Sumner negro cemetery and Sheriff Walker placed the body of James Carrier in it after his death at the hands of several white men during the Rosewood racial clash. Carrier was shot while standing over the graves of four others who died in the fighting that followed an attack on a negro house in Sumner seeking Jesse Hunter. Hunter remains at large after seven deaths linked to the search for him.
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Rosewood
Fla
Sumner
Here
Walker
James Carrier
Carrier
Jesse Hunter
Hunter
Cotton Ginning Report Highlights Pontotoc County Increase
Census data dated December 13 shows Pontotoc County with 11,110 bales ginned so far, up from 3,601 in 1921. Johnson and Marshall counties show large gains, while Jackson County remains top producer with 36,306 bales, and the state total reaches 626,343 compared with 473,751 in 1921.
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Census Bureau
Pontotoc County
Johnson County
Marshall County
Jackson County
Resignation Leaves Hrgan County Agent Post Open
Durant Mable Nichols, home demonstration agent in Hrgan county for six years, has resigned effective December 31. The extension department of Oklahoma A and M college reports the position has not yet been filled.
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Durant
Mable Nichols
Hrgan County
Extension Department of
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Improvements in Pontotoc County Rural Schools
Rural schools across Pontotoc County report facility expansions and new equipment. Basketball courts, athletic facilities, phonographs, pianos and other musical instruments have been supplied to many schools. The improvements followed an inspection tour by County Superintendent A. Floyd and Professor McCormick of the Normal faculty. Southern Pontotoc schools were visited.
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Pontotoc County
A. Floyd
Floyd
McCormick
Normal
Gas Prospect Lifts Stratford Oklahoma Hopes
Stratford Oklahoma awaits piped gas as Beauman and Heath report a gasser four miles south and near section 10 3 3. Drill reached 920 feet with gas flow but casing and hole problems hinder full assessment. Optimism grows for gas and oil nearby boosting local business sentiment.
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Stratford
Okla
aJn
Beauman & Heath
Lancaster well on Norris farm resumes drilling near city lake
The Lancaster well on the P. A. Norris farm section 34 near the city lake started again this morning. By noon the hole was about 200 feet deep with Gillette and Crandell drilling, seen as evidence the sand will be reached soon. The test is important and closely watched by the fraternity.
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Lancaster
P. A. Norris
City Lake
Gillette and
Crandell
Choral Society Meets Success in First Rehearsal
The newly formed community chorus held its inaugural rehearsal Friday at First Christian church. About 200 attendees from Ada and nearby towns including Ahloso and Oakman joined. W C Duncan Lions representative, Reverends Ball and Morris, and Prof Hill praised the effort. Mayor Fisher attended briefly to greet director Cooke and wish success. The group planned another session for Friday January 12 at 7 30 PM with improved music supplies.
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First Christian Church
Ada
Ahloso
Oakman
W. C. Duncan
Lions Club
J. H. Ball
C. C. Morris
W. A. Hill
Fisher
Cooke
Prehistoric Fish Fossil Found in Oregon
A 2,006,000 year old fish specimen was discovered in Oregon. Paleontologists identify the fossil as a well preserved early species, offering clues to ancient aquatic life in the region.
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Oregon
U S Offers Help In European Reparation Talks Facing Delay
Washington signals no immediate American plan to push Franco British reconciliation or seek aid before France tests its reparations theory. Officials acknowledge potential U S support remains available while avoiding actions that could impede future French or British initiative amid Germany’s crisis.
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Washington
France
Europe
Atlantic
Germany
United States
Germany to get hearing on coal default proposal
The reparations commission decided Germany will have a hearing before any action on France’s proposal to declare Germany in default on coal deliveries. Berlin was asked to send experts for testimony next Monday. Sir John Bradbury attended. no merits discussion occurred.
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Paris
Germany
Reparations Commission
Berlin
John Bradbury
Louis Barthou
France
President Harding urged call for economic conference in Europe
Senator-elect Simeon D. Fess told the National Republican Club that Harding is deeply concerned by the Paris conference collapse and the European crisis. He said the administration would foster the call for an economic conference as a key foreign policy position.
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New York
Harding
Europe
Paris
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
National Republican Club Today
Ginning Report Shows Increase During Year
The census bureau reports cotton ginned before January 1 totaled 9,598,907 running bales, up from 7,882,356 last year. State totals include Alabama 816,236 Arizona 36,692 Arkansas 999,202 California 23,611 Florida 27,311 Georgia 730,539 Louisiana 343,812 Mississippi 980,994 Missouri 134,487 North Carolina 851,369 Oklahoma 632,356 South Carolina 609,021 Tennessee 378,890 Texas 3,092,458 Virginia 25,728 and all others 17,201.
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Washington
Sea Island
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
States
Tulsa Cement Hitching Block Remembrance
An old house in Tulsa’s business district was removed last week recalling a historic horse block. A cement hitching block with steps stood in front, once used by women to mount horses.
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Tulsa
Mrs Snead Thanks Farmers Union for Their Contributions
Mrs. Snead praises Owl Creek Farmers Union for donating six bushels of corn three bushels of potatoes and three gallons of syrup to aid the city’s less fortunate. She notes community concern for local cases and urges Farmers to consider labor needs and charity offices for placement.
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Mrs. Snead
Farmers Union
United Charities Office
Instructors Named for Ada Normal College Faculty
A. Linscheid announces two new instructors for Ada Normal College. H. P. Butcher, Kansas University graduate and former Sumner County high principal, becomes education department head January 15. Joe B. Milan, Phillips University alumnus and former all state football player, will tutor history and coach athletics starting Monday.
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A. Linscheid
H. P. Butcher
Allen
Department of Education
Joe B. Milan
Vets Propose Legion Home Building Probe and Court
The Legion discusses forming a committee to study the Home Building association project aiding ex service men who cannot buy homes. A military court within the Legion is proposed to compel attendance with Miller Ligon presiding as judge. Regular meetings move to the second and fourth Tuesdays with court martial trials on open dates. The first trial will be at the next meeting.
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Legion Home Building Association
Legion
Miller Ligon
Reed
Germany average wages for skilled and unskilled workers
The average monthly wage for skilled workers in Germany rises to 27 704 marks while unskilled labor earns 27 040 marks per month.
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Germany
Cheap fountain pen signs a pig check
A humorous note suggests a misused fountain pen as the unlikely signer of a pig check. The fragment hints at a playful or satirical item, detailing an odd financial signatory choice and the absurdity of the scene.
American Troops to Withdraw From Rhine
President Harding ordered the recall of American forces from the Coblenz area with about 1000 troops remaining. The Senate favored withdrawal, and Major General Allen will coordinate an orderly return, with transport St Micheil slated to move the bulk home from New York.
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Washington
The
Rhine
Harding
State Department
Coblenz
Allen
Army of Occupation
Senate
Ruhr Valley
War Department
State
America
Europe
Weeks
White House
St. Micheil
New York
Hughes
Bremen
Eighth Infantry
United States
War Departments
Withdrawal Orders from Rhine End Pleasant Army Life
Reports from Coblenz say orders for American troop withdrawal from the Rhine caused excitement among soldiers. The move ends a comfortable posting with an income of about three million marks annually for the men, according to the Paris AP dispatch.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Associated Press
Paris
American relief extends further in Poland
Representing the Rockefeller Foundation Miss Crowell has arrived in Warsaw to study Poland nursing needs. With aid from the American Red Cross the nursing profession has made strong progress in two years. A modern Warsaw nursing school led by Miss Helen Bridge trains Polish American nurses while an American dietician teaches nutrition.
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Warsaw
Rockefeller Foundation
Crowell
Poland
American Red Cross
Miss Helen Bridge
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Parasite
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Pontotoc CO
Stratford Wes
Beauman- Heath
Choral Society
U. S
Butcher and
Milan
Teachers College
Butcher
Kansas University
Sumner County High School
Wellington
Kansas
East Central
East Central Teachers Association
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