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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
3
The Spiro Times extols a quiet, steady neighbor as a pretty good citizen. He serves in lodge work, attends church, donates modestly, helps the sick, attends funerals, aids neighbors with food, keeps debts, and values family. He shuns ostentation yet earns a bright moral crown.
A Fort Worth youth saved 64 dollars to aid his father serving a 14 year Illinois sentence. He sent 63 dollars home with one left to keep the account alive, hoping the father reforms. A reader later added 11 dollars to the fund, showing community support.
The Retail Merchants Association plans to give ten boys gifts on Trade Day February 3 to help start young entrepreneurs. The writer notes that some youths may begin businesses, others may not, but all gain from the assist. The piece compares hog breeding risks to market demand for pork and predicts poultry and hogs may overtake cotton as revenue sources as population grows.
A local editor tried a vanity project to flatter prominent men by removing objectionable features from stories. The final paper contained only the name and date, while another editor admitted altering the paper name at a reader's request. No lesson is drawn. the note passes along for information.
A wary view notes that constant fault finding dulls impact even when criticism is valid. The question frames New Year resolutions after three weeks of effort and partial lapse, inviting reflection on self discipline and gains.
Oil activity increases across the county with new wells at the Allen Francis Bebee and Ada fields. Geologists believe a good pool lies beneath the region and deeper tests may reveal multiple oil reservoirs, boosting Ada toward becoming a genuine oil city.
Luther Harrison argues that Oklahoma’s four governors since statehood entered office amid public acclaims but left largely ignored. He blames unmet promises and human nature, notes Haskell's failed senate bid, and observes editorial courtesy improving as papers stop mudslinging and seek fair competition for business.
The piece recalls Governor Jim Hogg as district attorney exposing underfilled saloon bottles and forcing a supply fix with warn and new bottles. It contrasts public ownership’s theoretical benefits with frequent mismanagement and taxpayer deficits, arguing private business often runs more efficiently.
The writer argues Indianapolis speed limits are effective only if suspects are held for insanity evaluations. They suggest many are released after trial while awaiting mental status, potentially spending days jailed. The note also complains about oil prices and calls for cooperation between Ford and Rockefeller over car fuel demand.
Farm study shows 40.9 pounds grain and 41.6 pounds mash eaten per hen yearly with feed costs $1.43 rising to $1.75 including straw and shells. Eggs sold at 30 cents per dozen yield $4.80 per hen and a net profit of $2.05 per hen beyond costs, labor excluded. Nebraska uses flocks of about 100 on half-acre grassy range under trees where hens average 161 eggs per hen last year. Missouri contestants rely more on breeding and experience.
USDA preliminary report shows butter in storage at 248,412,000 lbs and shortages of 21,531,000 lbs, with 1,302,000 cases of eggs renewed. Deliveries of cream rising as cows freshen in fall and early winter. Poultry movement down, carry-over ample for current needs in major markets including Chicago.
A wary note warns farmers against confidence schemes and emphasizes the value of presenting a truthful, solid front. It suggests that even honest men can improve by aligning actions with appearances and avoiding scams that exploit public trust.
New York Boston and Philadelphia markets show January 11 1923 stocks at 76 216 000 Ibs and December 30 1922 at 61 654 000 Ibs with a storage increase of 14 562 00 Ibs. Modern cold storage enables rapid handling of large poultry crops, nudging producers to select heavier breeds like Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes and Barred Rocks for family trade. Favorable weather raises egg output and prices ease across large markets, signaling potential further declines as market volume grows.
Reports describe an extensive cleanup and burning of trash across Pontotec County. Monday afternoon a hurried trip near Lula saw valleys between Lula and Ada filled with smoke. light air kept the smoke near the ground creating an almost solid sheet across the area.
Now is the time to spray trees with lime and sulphur while dormant to combat parasites and diseases. With many threats to crops, spraying offers the best chance to save trees and harvest fruit. Pontotoc County is noted for fruit but demands attention and effort.
An Oklahoma farmer reports on the cost advantages of using cement in construction over lumber, noting a rise in lumber prices after the war while cement promises savings and stronger builds. The statement compares the two materials and highlights cement as the economical choice for durable structures.
Winter quarter enrollment at Oklahoma A and M College shows 76 Oklahoma counties, 22 American states, and six foreign countries represented. Texas leads outside Oklahoma with 38 students, Arkansas 29, Kansas and Missouri tied at eight, China tops foreign nations with three, and several other countries are represented.
Agent Hill keeps busy laying out terracing schemes for local farmers. He completed ten such jobs last week, driving a strong push in Pontotoc county.
Pittsburgh news reports crude oil advancing ten cents per barrel with Pennsylvania crude at $3.35, Cable $2.20, Somerset $2.00, and Rio Grande $1.00.
More farmers adopt cement for permanent farm improvements as its cost and durability compare favorably with lumber. The article notes growing demand where cement can replace wood in durable structures and suggests continued use across agricultural settings.
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