Oklahoma Crop Notes 1922 State Output and Prices Rise
Oklahoma gains four places to fourth in overall crop value for 1922 with about 15.36 million acres and a crop value of 238.699 million dollars. Drought reduced yields in corn and wheat but higher prices lifted total value. cotton, sorghum, hay, and fruit also show strong figures. Poultry remains high with widespread chicken ownership. notes on markets, prices, and farm practices from the Encaston State Board of Agriculture.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
United States
Federal
Department of Agriculture
J. A. Whitehurst
Encastont State Board of Agriculure
A Cautious Outlook for Corn in Pontotoc County
The article notes a likely smaller corn crop this year based on a history of poor yields in Pontotoc county. It suggests farmers should plant alternative feeds such as kafir milo Sudan grass to ensure a feed crop, while acknowledging a potential good season may still occur.
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Pontotoc County
Turkey Raising in U S Declines with Rising Prices
Government figures show a 50 percent drop in turkey raising in the United States over twenty years while the average price has doubled. Pontotoc county reports several strong years for turkey raisers with high prices in fall and winter and a 1922 Thanksgiving period that buoyed local finances.
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United States
Pontotoc
Garden Plans and Poultry at Weldons Place
The author notes spring garden prep and golf practice while recalling a visit to J. F. Weldon's farm. He describes a large, white Wyandotte chicken and Holland turkey flock seen there, implying a busy poultry yard and potential farming tips.
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J. F. Weldon
Local resident plans larger hog raising operation
J. R. Barton, living near Fitzhugh depot, intends to expand into hog farming. He is fencing a ten acre pasture and will devote significant attention to his herd this year, raising Foland Chinas.
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J. R. Barton
Fitzhugh
Poultry grower W A Lackey to expand Rhode Island Reds
I visited W A Lackey two miles northwest of Fitzhugh where he farms about 500 Rhode Island Red chickens and plans to raise more this year. He caponized over 100 birds last year and received offers of 20 cents per pound. he notes 7 cents more than current hen prices. He may caponize more, depending on returns, and last year grew kafir for feed while noting boll weevils on cotton fields.
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W. A. Lackey
Fitzhugh
Rhode Island
Lackey
Neighbor Joe Powell Near W A Lackey Farm Sale
Joe Powell is the nearest neighbor to W A Lackey, having bought the adjoining farm some months ago. I dropped around there but he was not at home.
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Joe Powell
W.A. Lackey
Old Time Settler Freeny Noted For Farm Life
The sample mentions Kid Freeny as a long time community settler with a comfortable house and a good farm. A line describes a herd of Duroc Jersey hogs in the field near his house observed days earlier.
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Freeny
Farmers in Fitzhugh Prepare Ground for Next Crop
Farmers around Fitzhugh report progress in breaking land for the forthcoming crop. They have sown wheat and barley and plan to plant a substantial area in oats later this season.
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Fitzhugh
Missouri Egg Laying Contest at Mountain Grove
The Mountain Grove Poultry Experiment Station marks twelve years of annual eye laying contests with breeds like Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Leghorns R I Reds Anconas and Rhode Island Whites showing top scores. A pen of five S C White Leghorns averaged 256.4 eggs per hen while an individual Barred Rock hen produced 293 eggs.
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Missouri
Poultry Experiment Station
Mountain Grove
Plymouth Rorks
Wyandottes
Leghorns
R. I. Reds
Anconas
R. J. Whites
S. C. White
Rhode Island
Grand jury in Pontotoc County convenes amid secrecy
Officials warn no early report expected as about 60 witnesses are summoned to appear before the Pontotoc County grand jury. The panel meets in secret to examine seven charges under Judge J. W. Bolen with subpoenas issued countywide.
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Pontotoc County
Grand Jury
J. W. Bolen
Sheriff's Office
Ada
Sloan
W. W. Walker
W. B. Walker
County Grand Jury Witness Totals Grow as Sessions Continue
The county court building buzzed with witnesses summoned by the grand jury as 75 plus were listed by noon. Sheriff officials noted no fixed cap on appearances while former sheriff Bob Dune was summoned and city officials awaited further summons.
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Bob Dune
Small Pox Cases Found in Pontotoc County
Eight cases of smallpox were quarantined in Pontotoc county last week. Dr. J. A. Deen, county health officer, announced the cases in Fitzhugh, near Chism, and Frisco. Health officials say the outbreak is under control and little danger of an epidemic remains. All cases are under supervision.
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Pontotoc County
J. A. Deen
Fitzhugh
Chism
Frisco
Standard Asphalt Co to acquire Ada rock asphalt business
J O Tipton announces that Standard Asphalt Co of Kansas City will take over Ada rock asphalt operations. Operations start mid February with 30 to 40 workers, a moved crusher, and possible new plant. Tipton becomes superintendent as the firm expands to supply street paving and road work.
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J. O. Tipton
Standard Asphalt Co
Kansas City
Ada
Frisco
D. A. Herring
Lawton
Hugo
Bonham, Sherman
Terrell
Texas
Macona
Mississippi
Four Teachers and Children Die After Santa Fe Collision
Jan 16 Oklahoma City reports a fatal crash when a car carrying four school teachers and two boys aged 9 and 10 was struck by a Santa Fe passenger train at a grade crossing. Ruth Howard 24 and Edlwin McFadden 24 died later from internal injuries.
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Oklahoma City
Santa Fe
Ruth Howard
Edlwin McFadden
Opal Darnell
Cora Phelan
Frank Davis
Henry Maloney
Davis
M. A. Mayse
Mayse
Oklahoma Publishing Company
Forty-eighth and
High Streets
Security National Bank Stockholders Elect New Directors
Bank stockholders held their annual meeting Tuesday and re elected the old board for another year, adding two new members Chas A Zorn of Ae and J O Hamilton a well known ranchman of Luia The report showed a prosperous year in 1922 noting growth since organization in 1920 by H W Wells W M Pegg Leslie Prince and others.
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Security National Bank
Chas
A. Zorn
J. O. Hamilton
Luia
H. W. Wells
W. M. Pegg
Leslie Prince
Water Project Discussed At Chamber Forum
City Engineer Darlington outlined a plan to build a large water flow line from Franks Springs to Ada at a Chamber of Commerce Forum. He estimated costs near half a million dollars and noted current pipes are deteriorated. a larger, concrete pipe could carry spring output to serve 60 000 to 80 000 people. The meeting urged action after further surveys. M M Harwell chaired in Dr. Sam A McKeel’s absence.
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Franks
Ada
Darlington
Chamber of Commerce
M. M. Harwell
Sam A. McKeel
Eight Baptists Immerse Members in County Sunday
Yesterday proved fruitful for area Baptists with at least three baptisms. Rev Ford baptized eight at West Side Mission, Rev Coffee baptized two at First Baptist, and Rev Morris baptized one at Sunday evening service. Attendance reached 529 at Sunday school, including 94 at the Mission, and organizers anticipate growth as revival continues with nightly services at 7:15 led by Rev Morris. Public invited all week.
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R. BE. L. Ford
West Side
Thomas Coffee
Vaness
First Baptist Church
Morris
First Baptist Sunday Secor
Westside
J. E. Harris
C. @. Morris
Hargis Named Custodian of Confederate Hall at Capitol
Capt Sam Hargis of Ada takes a post as Custodian of the Confederate Memorial hall at the state capitol. Governor Walton urges collecting more Civil War relics for state preservation while Hargis remains fond of Ada. He requests relics be turned in for the state collection. A planned wrestling match with a Union veteran did not occur as the opponent failed to appear.
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Sam Hargis
Ada
State Capitol
Walton
Hargis
Capt. Hargis
Cleanup in Arkansas Town Ends Turmoil
Two men accused of bridge burning on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad are en route to the Little Rock state penitentiary. A $10 000 bond forfeiture, resignation of a city alderman, departure of the city marshal, and calls for Mayor J L Clute to resign follow a citizens committee investigation. Harrison reports say the situation cooled and a legislative probe may follow after the cleanup.
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Little Rock
Missouri and North Arkansas
State Penitentiary
J. L. Clute
Citizens Committee
The
Arkansas Democrat
Harrison
Ark
Supreme Court fixes south bank of Red River as border
The Supreme Court ruled that the south bank of the Red River is the boundary between Texas and Oklahoma, resolving a long running dispute that began in 1918 after oil was found. Justice McReynolds filed a dissent. The decision follows prior rulings in 1921 and 1922 and directs a three man committee to locate the boundary.
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Washington
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
United States
McReynolds
South Bank
Katy Plans to Electrify Oklahoma Line
Denison Texas January 16 official word pending but credible sources say the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad will electrify the Atoka to Oklahoma City division about 100 miles. Heaviest freight is coal from Coal Gate and Lehigh mines. Electric cars would handle passenger and light freight. steam would move coal. An electric connection between Denison and Atoka may link Oklahoma City and Texas points within sixty days.
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Denison
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Atoka
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Coalgate
Lehigh
Texas
Dead Bandit Found in Denver Mint Robbery Case
Denver authorities identify the dead bandit found in a stolen car near Capitol Hill as L T Rose, linked to the December Denver mint robbery. Chicago millionaire gambler Daniel Culhane is under arrest in Chicago in connection with the same Denver incident.
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Chicago
Denver
Colo
Capitol Hill
Mint
L. T. Rose
Federal Reserve Bank
Denver Mint
Frank W. McGee
Butler
Daniel Culhane
St. Louis
Culhane
Allen Oklahoma Oil Revival Sparks Growth and Activity
Allen Oklahoma shows revival as oil men flood the town with drilling plans and refinery expansion. Great Lakes Oil spudded a 1400 foot well near the city, storage tanks for 25000 barrels rise at Oil State Refinery, and farm tool sales surge with broader economic optimism.
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Allen
Okla
Great Lakes Oil Company
Oil State
Local man narrowly escapes death at grade crossing
Z. E. Charleston escaped death when his car was struck by a southbound passenger train after attempting to pass a freight train at a grade crossing. He was thrown from the vehicle but suffered no injuries as the car was demolished.
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Z. E. Charleston
Charleston
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Byron Norrell
Mr. Weldon
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Seghelt
Kansas City Company
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Baptists
Confederate Hall
Arkansas
South Cut Bank
Texas Boundary
Katy
Oklahoma Line
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