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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
2
Byron Norrell writes of spring plans and excuses. Union Valley Juniors report a January 15 reorganization with officers listed and a bird cage project. Plus horticulture notes from Oklahoma A and M on Bermuda onions and Eagle Circle egg production and checks.
The Women’s club of Pickett Okla met January 5 at Mrs I R Gilmore’s and elected officers for the year: President Mrs I R Gilmore Vice president Mrs A P Robertson. The February 2 meeting at Mrs Robertson’s will feature a hot bread demonstration transplanting cottage cheese making and talks on garden topics.
Poultry breeders start incubator operations as they seek top prices for early fryers and broilers. Enthusiasts note incubator chicks demand high prices, while the birds quickly learn to self-care with proper feed. Incubators are described as manageable and efficient.
Oklahoma A and M College poultry specialists Prof C W Upp and H M Aurell warn annual losses exceed 2 880 929 dollars due to careless egg marketing. They urge producer buyer shipper and consumer cooperation and outline best practices for housing handling storage cleaning and feeding to improve egg quality and production in Oklahoma Stillwater.
The article urges careful seed selection for Irish potatoes in Oklahoma noting seed quality over cost and describing the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture rule that every car of seed Irish potatoes is inspected at destination. It cites past inspections, higher spring seed costs, and the need for buyers to demand inspection certificates to avoid diseased, inferior seed. It also reports Oklahoma’s 1925 economic totals, highlighting farm output and wealth.
Bermuda onions, started in cold frames in October and treated as frost resistant plants since, should be transplanted to the field no later than March 1, according to E D Markwell.
County Agent L. J. McDonald reports the Crescent Egg Circle began in early May 1924 when G. A. Young convoked local poultrymen. Nine cases were hauled to Oklahoma City for Crescent Grocery, which agreed to weekly egg deliveries. Eggs are trucked weekly, producers pay one cent per dozen for hauling, and cases return to the assembling point. Through summer months all eggs shipped.
The article chronicles hog producer R. A. Brown of McIntosh County and H. L. Bankhead County Agent, detailing Brown’s two car annual hog output, pasture feeding, and a hot feeding demonstration. It shifts to practical notes on corning beef, brine recipes, and storage, then transitions to a legal case discussion about bank endorsements and asset recovery.
Miss Hallie Parkin wed Mr. Jimmie Norman and Miss Lorenne Parkin married Mr. Leo McAfee in quiet home ceremonies at 1 p.m. at 1112 East Hobson avenue Sapulpa. The Rev Z W Gunekel officiated with Irene Casteel’s bridal chorus. The couples plan brief visits before settling at 1043 East Lee avenue and the Parkin home respectively.
Frank Mayfield secretary of the Union Valley cooperative marketing organization says the association has not sold its sweet potato crop yet. Members hold about 10 ears each and prices do not tempt sales. He notes Irish potato acreage will rise, estimating about 80 acres this year versus 50 in 1925.
At a farmers meeting in Oklahoma City Friday J. B. Hill and Frank Mayfield of Union Valley reported on potato growing. A well dressed man claimed sweet potatoes yielded 875 bushels per acre and questioned fertilization, saying he earned $2.00 per bushel but could not name his market. Others pressed for advice and the speaker exited.
Landowners stay active on terrace work as Agent Hill outlines a set of requests from his book. The county buys a level for each commissioner district to be shared among districts, kept at the county clerk's office when not in use. Local residents have also purchased levels, some pooling resources. Hill plans to train neighborhood groups on level use so he need not lay out grades himself.
J Q Schultz offers methods from Farm and Ranch on preserving surplus beef. Curing uses salt and sugar with brines to draw moisture and harden meat. The article notes salt cures and compares galt peter to salt in preserving meat.
The document outlines bond terms with First National Bank of Oklahoma City and the Pontotoc County Treasurer, with Edwards and Honnold as buyers. It notes liquidated damages of 12750 dollars, a bond delivery plan after Attorney General approval, and a 1926 acceptance by County officials. Local bond buyers praised the fair sale process with 14 firms present.
Pontotoc County Poultry association elected officers for the coming year. B. E. Ratliff president, Mrs. Charley Bobbitt vice president, Clyde Kaiser secretary treasurer, Roy Meek assistant secretary, J. F. Weldon superintendent, Renzo Cooper assistant superintendent. Next show set for December 14 with W. C. Tallant as judge if secured. Meetings may be held in different county locations.
Webster city physician Dr. M. M. Webster warned residents to seek serum after injuries from rusty nails burns or explosions to prevent deadly tetanus. The warning followed Harry Owens death after a cartridge explosion when no medical care was sought and tetanus proved fatal. Recovery occurs in about one in a hundred cases.
Washington authorities report the senate finance committee approved discontinuing publicity of income tax returns. The move follows a provision in the house tax bill with no records vote. Chairman Smoot said sentiment was nearly unanimous, while Senator Simmons reserved right to offer an amendment to retain current disclosure rules.
Farmers of Wilson to meet at 2 PM Wednesday January 20 in city hall. Producers and buyers will attend as groundwork is laid for money crops beyond cotton. Plans include planting up to 500 acres to cantaloupes with Wilson Chamber of Commerce coordinating.
The News received a communication from Colorado Springs announcing the marriage of Frank Napier of Denver to Miss Mercedes Elrod of Colorado Springs on January 16. Mrs Napier formerly lived in Ada. A separate anecdote notes the Venice pigeon corn seller earns about $5 000 annually in Florida.
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