Cotton Ginning Yields in Pontotoc County Rise
Editor notes census bureau figures show Pontotoc County harvested 11 211 bales by January 9, up from 3 620 in 1921. Not a bumper crop, but better than summer prospects with weevils. State board estimates 38 000 acres. county average about a quarter bale per acre. 1921 acreage 45 000. 1920 bales 75 000. Also brief on poultry feed and poultry eggs as nutritious foods.
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Census Bureau
Pontotoc County
State Board of Agriculture
Market Review Shows Butter and Egg Trends In Chicago
A Chicago market review notes butter standards up from 29 to 48 3-4 cents this year, with higher prices and lighter storage stocks. Fresh eggs arrive from many regions, prices easing as storage eggs fall behind. poultry supplies remain ample with little price change. The piece cites USDA Bulletin 1040 on nine essential features for profitable poultry keeping and suggests frequent winter deliveries to improve butter quality.
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Chicago
United States Dept. of Agriculture
Free Cotton Seed Distribution to Senators and Representatives
The Department of Agriculture will furnish each cotton producing district Senator or Representative with a seed package for a preliminary trial. One package per applicant, distribution closes March 1. Also offering Kansas alfalfa seed cowpeas feterita seed and Sudan grass seed via Congressman J C Pringey Washington DC.
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Department of Agriculture
J. C. Pringey
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Seed Potato Certificates Ensure True Seed Stock
F M Rolfs of Oklahoma A and M College warns dealers to verify seed potato certifications. He notes some tubers carry mislabelled table stock certificates and are not fit for planting. Buyers should obtain and inspect seed stock certificates showing purpose and defect percentages.
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F. M. Rolfs
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Life cycle of chicken lice observed at Oklahoma A&M
A study by Harry Embleton, professor of poultry husbandry, finds multiple louse types infecting a single chicken. Most lice frequent the rear body, especially around the vent, at least once every twenty four hours to obtain moisture for life and growth.
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Harry Embleton
Oklahoma A
M. College
Effective lice control in fowl housing using blue ointment
The article outlines treatments for poultry lice centering on blue ointment applied around the vent and under wings, with a thin layer and a second application two weeks later. It notes two yearly applications, mentions temporary results from powders, and adds dust baths and sodium fluoride as alternative methods using the pinch method.
Oklahoma Poultry Rise Drives Oklahoma Agriculture
Oklahoma's poultry sector drives a rise in state agriculture with 1922 value at 30 million dollars surpassing hogs and dairy cattle. The piece notes growth from 8.7 percent of farms in 1910 to 95 percent with 11.9 million chickens in 1920 and Gold Special poultry show in Oklahoma City yielding many sweepstakes prizes. J A Whitehurst, president of the State Board of Agriculture, remarks on industry channels and cooperative efforts.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Union
A. & M. College
Oklahoma State Poultry Federation
Jackson Poultry Law
J. A. Whitehurst
Pres
State Board of Agriculture
The Only Successful Substitute for Brains Is Silence
A concise aphorism notes that silence can replace reasoning in certain situations. The maxim emphasizes restraint over verbal input and suggests prudence when knowledge is lacking.
Pecan Grove Community News Highlights
The Pecan Grove column notes Sunday school crowds and a large turnout at church. Colbert defeated the local team in both Friday games with emphasis on welcoming their return. A series of social events include pie supper at Ahloso and a surprise party at the Harris home. Several residents, including Dale Emerson and Nellie Leister, are listed with visits, illness, and travel to Ada and Oklahoma City.
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Pleasant Hill
M. L. Emerson
Leslie McFarland
Ahloso
Raymond Robin’s
Dale
J. W. Newton
D. O. Stewart
Edd Lawson
O. Harris
A. E. Newton
Sam Dew
Nellie Leister
Maggie Harris
Annie Lawson
Sherman Shockley
Oklahoma City
Earl Simpson
Jesse
Charlie Townsend
Ada
Snowy welcome as winter returns to Colbert village
The small snow storm is greeted as a sign of winter by Colbert residents. Local活动 include Sunday and Thursday schoolhouse singing, weekend visits among residents, a birthday gathering at Charles Rushing’s home with fruit salad and music, and a double header basketball game where the boys won four to three and the girls eighteen to six against Pecan Grove.
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Gladys Raye
Herman Raye
Harry Ray
Charles Rushing
Mrs. Scott
Ada
Poultry Feed Line Advertises Chickens and Egg Results
A local advertisement promotes a full line of poultry feeds including meat scraps egg mash oyster shells wheat kaffir oats and scratch feed. It claims if you want eggs feed your chickens and get results and invites patronage.
School Visit by County Superintendent Floyd and Mr McCormick
Mr Floyd the county superintendent and Mr McCormick from the Normal visited our school Monday. Short note.
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Floyd
Mr. McCormick
the Normal
Shorty
Jones Chapel Community Notes and Local Gossip
Nice cool weather returns as residents share visits across Walnut Grove Ada and Pickett. Sunday school had 40 pupils with plans to enroll more next week. Horses lost and box suppers at Egypt and Lunsford homes feature among recalled events and local social life in Jones Chapel.
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Jessie Manning
Ada
Mrs. Williams
Carrie
Belle Mosier
Mr. Welch
Mr. Lunsford
H. M. Golden
Alice Mosier
Mrs. Mosier
Annie
Lee
Myrtle Norton
Rose Ballard
Egypt
Pickett
Electric irons used to remove old paper from wall
A brief report notes that electric irons are employed to strip old wallpaper from a wall. This method, described as effective, uses heat and moisture to loosen adhesive backing for easier removal.
Fisher and Engineers Guests of Lions Club
The Lions Club welcomed Mayor W H Fisher as a guest and new member during a semi monthly meeting. Oklahoma University engineering faculty and students were present with the high school orchestra providing entertainment.
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Fisher and Engineers
Lions Club
Lions
W. H. Fisher
Fisher
University of Oklahoma
Roff Guards Defeat Ada Partners In Tight 42 39 Win
The Roff guards edged Ada locals 42 to 39 in a high scoring game. Ralph Waner and Parker Floyd led the locals with standout scoring as Washington fueled the Roft team early. A late surge by Ada kept the contest close.
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Roff
Ada Brothers-In
Rofs
Ralph Waner
Parker Floyd
Washington
Roftf
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Okemah
Breckenridge
Wichita Falls
Tulsa
Swift & Company
Hess
Hess Poultry Panacea
Gwin & Mays Drugs Co
Wolverine
Andrew White
Iron River
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
ADA Seed CO
South Townsend
C. W. Zorn
J. O. Abney
Paris
Garters
Stevens Wilson Co
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