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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
3
Editor Byron Norrell notes Marshall county Oklahoma, once a top cotton area, is recovering with a push into dairying and peanuts while terracing projects reclaim land. Early signals point to a strong comeback as farmers study problems and adopt diversified crops.
A Seed World report warns that a plant sold in Iowa as California Fern or Greater Fern is actually Poison Hemlock. Dr. L H Pammel notes it threatens Iowa crops and stock, with a history of use as poison. Farmers should send unknown seeds to state seed analysts before planting.
Extension Poultryman Club members should begin in February to prepare breeder houses for spring hatching. Clean and disinfect brooders, fix ventilation, and remove rubbish. Set incubators with proper temp, review manufacturer instructions, and disinfect with stock dip. For hens, place nests away from flocks, select calm, medium birds, treat with fluoride for lice, and ensure ample feed and water for a good hatch.
Wheat surged to a new season high in Chicago trading as forecasts warned of 15 below zero in the west, boosting demand for the new domestic winter crop. Strong buying carried prices up amid poor growing conditions and dampened harvest outlook.
The New York cotton market remained quiet as traders awaited tomorrow's official report on shipments prior to January 16 and for developments in the spot goods market. Fluctuations were narrow with opening irregularity and mid afternoon prices steady to up about 10 points.
The New Orleans cotton market opened nervous and erratic with narrow price fluctuations. Early declines gave way to modest gains on moderate demand as January notices paused and a private estimate of smaller domestic supplies circulated, while sellers held back on mill curtailment talk. Exports for the day reached 18,554 bales.
Washington dispatch reports the halfway mark of the current session sees concern over progress toward the March deadline. The Senate eyed Roy West’s interior secretary nomination and a $25 million increase for prohibition enforcement, while debates over tax refund provisions and a presidential investigation linger.
London court action looms as General Bramwell Booth fights ouster from command of the Salvation Army. High council to elect a new general while injunctive dispute tests legality. Death of Commissioner Haines adds to upheaval amid internal tensions and American officers' stance.
Ill youth Glen Cline crawled from bed at Dyesville to inspect a railroad cut filled with earth and rock. He waved a lantern as New York Central No. 6 approached, prompting Engineer Tom Riley to brake to a stop before entering the slide. Passengers plan to seek a Carnegie hero medal for the boy.
Senate leaders weigh a slow debate as an indirect filibuster on the cruiser construction bill. The clock tightens with six weeks to go while cloture voices rise and opposition coalesces led by Norris and King amidst presidential breakfast talks and other pending measures.
President-elect Hoover closed his Washington headquarters for a Florida trip before inauguration. He spoke via radio and telephone to Belgians in Brussels, praising Belgium's wartime sacrifices, and King Albert thanked Hoover for his relief work. Hoover also visited the White House and discussed Republican party arrangements in New York and potential White House staff changes funded by Congress.
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