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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
1
The column reports 90 bushels harvested from 234 bushels planted and notes cotton blooms appearing. It warns that weevils will reemerge in about three weeks, urging thorough plowing and careful cultivation to reduce infested squares and suppress the next brood. A hands on removal of weevils is advised in heavily infested fields.
Extension advice stresses contamination free water as essential. Clean sources, proper well construction with puddled earth, 8 to 12 feet depth, and a raised watertight platform. Avoid nearby pits or cesspools. use sanitary toilet or septic tank. sloping ground prevents standing water. emphasis on cleaning, filtering, and minimal cost for pure drinking water.
A Holdenville Democrat quote urges farmers to steer papers by publishing insight on circulation, collections, and ads. It mocks editors for preaching farming tips while suggesting farmers could teach publishers better business, printing, and advertising strategies.
H B Roach manager of the Ada Branch reports heavy sales of the weevil catching machine. Orders come from across his trade territory and he expects many more as the season advances.
The Farm and Ranch notes 6000 acres of blackberries between Tyler and Mineola, Texas creating work and income for growers. Pontotoc county supplies berries freely and demand remains high. The author planted 500 blackberry plants at Hoot Owl ranch four years ago. crops are bearing well and local orders outpace supply.
Fair time nears and prospective exhibitors should start preparations. Past fairs show residents can produce quality entries and compete well, with Pontotoc County having a strong record at fairs where represented. The publicity from participation pays off.
F F Faber recalls a man driving through the community who saw the association’s sign at the school house and expressed gladness to learn of its home as he passed through, noting he had read quite a bit about the organization.
Director Miller transmits a letter from Extension Entomologist Ernest E. School about a cotton boll weevil survey. The survey covers Oklahoma Lincoln Payne Carter Coal Marshall Osage counties and outlines findings from recent field surveys.
A telegram from the state wheat grower association was received by John A. Whitehurst, president of the State Board of Agriculture, about a hard wheat conference to be held in Wichita Kansas on July 16. The states named include Oklahoma Kansas Texas Nebraska and Colorado. Observers at the capitol tracked the board meeting as reports circulated that Governor Walton appointees might try to remove Whitehurst from power. Whitehurst had warned of a finish fight if personnel were tampered with.
State Superintendent M A Nash notifies district authorities to provide lockable book cabinets by September 1 1924 for classroom books. The state department does not endorse any specific cabinet. County superintendent A Floyd warns rural schools against pushy cabinet and book salesmen selling goods to meet legal requirements.
New county commissioners pledge economy to protect budgets as about 75,000 in property valuations are removed from revenue. Valuation shifts could affect four mill levy. budget figures due in three weeks. J. D. Pace, Charles Laseman, and J. W. Westbrook take offices, praising past administration and vowing full-time service.
Prague reports state purchase of several private lines including the Bustehrad line 800 miles long for 4 000 000 crowns. The package included 254 locomotives 224 tenders 230 passenger cars and 8 360 freight cars. Locomotives cost 1 500 000 crowns passenger cars 600 000 each and freight cars 80 000 crowns. At exchange rates 34 000 000 crowns equal about 1 000 000 dollars.
A peculiar claim notes starfish could possess up to 300 million eyes, yet their predators maintain balance in marine ecosystems. The remark underscores caution about biodiversity and the vast, interlinked nature of ocean life.
American Museum of Natural History third Asiatic expedition led by Roy Chanman Andrews uncovers a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton near Ehrlin, 270 miles beyond Klagan on the Urga route. The fossil includes most upper ribs, a ten foot tail, and bones from other animals in the riverbed site. Excavation has continued for two weeks with prospects for a full summer of work.
O E Heath president of the state federation of labor urged action on abolishing the contract shirt factory at the state penitentiary in Oklahoma. He faulted Governor Walton for delays, noting more than sixty days have passed since a report on April 23 and urging a prompt investigation and decisive action. Walton said he has been busy but will review the case and expects additional reports soon.
W C Kirby of Shidler died in a Pawhuska hospital from a gunshot wound after four men attempted to rob Bob Mount’s Welch store Friday morning. Kirby, said to be gang leader and car owner, died early today after being brought to Pawhuska Sunday night. Right lung damaged by shots, other injuries from bullets and glass. Three other suspects’ names remained with Craig county officers.
The department of agriculture forecast this year’s cotton crop at 11,412,000 bales. The June 25 condition was 69.9 percent of normal, with 38,287,000 acres under cultivation, 12.6 percent more than last year. Oklahoma acreage was 8,357,000 with a 64 percent condition.
Bolshevist leader Trotzky is identified as the son of a Hebrew chemist, with his birth name given as Lefba Bronstein in a concise biographical note.
Reports from Berlin and Zeitung say the Krupp works at Essen were partially occupied by French troops including the roller works and electric plant. Mainz tunnel bomb incidents led to traffic restrictions and officials held responsible for the attack.
Ada Chamber of Commerce foresees a bridge over the South Canadian river linking Pontotoc and Seminole counties as a reality by January 1924. George D. Key and local financiers secured underwriters for first mortgage bonds with Tom D. McKeown acting as trustee to aid bond sales in Seminole county. The project includes high river piers and a road to the south pier, forming a north south traffic route benefiting Ada and nearby towns.
Byron Sledge arrived from Fort Sill by air this morning after a message that his wife's father was dangerously ill at Pensacola Florida. He and Mrs. Sledge left immediately by train for his bedside. The trip from Fort Sill began at nine and ended at ten.
Practically every section of North America was in the first place set tled by people who were seeking religious or political liberty.
Walter Oliver, adopted son of Ada residents Mr and Mrs W M Walsh, died Friday night in Galesburg Illinois where he worked for an oil company. Body to be brought to Ada, Rosevale Cemetery burial Sunday afternoon with Rev E O Whitwell presiding. He was educated at Ada city schools and East Central Normal, an athlete of note. Only two messages reached his family, first near death and then obituary.
A. Floyd reports Pontotoc County schools show a high school expansion with 8100 of 12000 students eligible. Four schools run one-year programs, seven offer two years, two deliver three-year study, and four provide four-year high school work. Independent and consolidated districts numbered alongside various room-count schools.
Walter Oliver, honored by the Norman Howard post of the American Legion, was buried in Rosedale cemetery after services in Galesburg Illinois. Pallbearers included Captain Kidd and Miller Ligon among friends. Reverend E O Whitwell officiated as chaplain. Oliver had worked as a welfare officer during World War I.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Secretary Aldrich Blake says mob whippings statewide total at least 2500 and that Governor Walton is prepared to use the military if needed. Martial law in Okmulgee county tightens as Henryetta faces tense sermons and troop reinforcement.
Terrific rains in Iowa bog a thousand automobiles, blocking roads. Farmers charged between $2 and $10 to haul vehicles out, reflecting local relief efforts amid widespread damage.
J. W. Bolen was chosen as one of two campaign managers for the congressional district at a Haskell for president meeting. C. N. Haskell, first governor and oil figure, inspires delegates in Oklahoma City as supporters plan a thorough campaign with a telegram thanking the convention for their support.
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