12 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
1
The editors discuss township and county fairs, noting strong past livestock records and expected future quality. They promote agricultural club work for youths, and outline fruit growing care from pruning to spraying, recommending community clubs, demonstrations, and college or county agent assistance for backyard fruit growers.
The Texas poultry issue spans marketing and production. An average Texas hen lays 50 to 60 eggs yearly with peak output in March, and egg prices fall as output rises. At Texas A and M, a 60 egg hen yields $1.32, a 110 egg hen $2.52, and a 146 egg hen $3.28. If production rises to 60 eggs, profits rise about 30 percent. at 110 eggs, about 200 percent. Emphasis on improving production and marketing, with production efficiency still lacking.
In Ada area back yards many fruit trees and grape vines suffer from pests and diseases due to inadequate spraying. The article explains that proper protection requires specific mixtures, often home made like self boiled lime sulfur for peaches and some plums, and highlights timing and pest variety as key factors.
Pontotoc county beekeepers report a weak honey harvest this year due to an extended rainy spell in spring that washed out nectar and kept bees inactive, leading leading bee men to expect a disappointing season.
Saturday conversations with farmers indicate boll weevils are fewer than last year as cotton is 80 late, hot weather dries punctured squares, and some growers report few or no weevils in their cotton, raising cautious optimism about less widespread damage.
J L Tilley, a farmer near Vaness A H White, records about 500 dollars in annual cream sales from four to nine cows. He buys only one sack of feed, raising the rest himself. Skim milk is used in various ways and boosts profits. White notes Tilley plans to continue with cows as a mainstay beyond the dairy side line.
Cooler weather and general rains have helped pasture conditions considerably. The report notes improved forage growth and overall pasture health, with forecasts calling for continued mild temperatures and light showers to sustain condition through midweek.
President Harding left Juneau aboard the U S S Henderson after a day of memories and a reception at the governor’s mansion. He planned cabinet discussions with local leaders on Alaska development and reconsidered a Richardson trail trip from Fairbanks to Chitina due to rugged conditions. Mrs. Harding urged caution about the interior route.
Mrs Sabelle Crudelle, convicted yesterday of murdering her former husband Peter Nitti, remains unaware the verdict carries a death sentence by hanging. She does not understand English and no one has explained the verdict to her. A new trial motion is set for Saturday.
Pontotoc county Farmers Union plans a city park picnic at Ada on Saturday July 28. George Wilson president of A. and M. College has agreed to deliver an address and Gov. Walton may attend if his schedule allows. Arrangements committee is finalizing the program.
Paris cosmetic shops offer lipsticks flavored with fruit essences including orange peach and strawberry. The novelty items attract shoppers seeking tasting notes in makeup. Local vendors report rising interest among tourists and fashion followers.
Oklahoma City July 10 Governor J C Walton will answer critics of his administration in possibly two or three addresses at undecided points. Secretary Al drich Blake said reports of a statewide speaking tour are contradicted and that the governor does not plan an extensive tour. Two or three speeches will be made in response to attacks by 18 Democratic senators who met here Saturday and have not named dates or places.
July Fourth plans of Okemah residents were cut short when 19 year old Ruby Lamb died in a car crash five miles northeast of the city at 12:30 Wednesday morning. Her brother Alvin and two others survived with minor injuries while the front wheels apparently failed causing the vehicle to leave the road and roll three times. The skull and jaw were crushed, and Ruby was pronounced dead at the hospital. The party had left Okemah to spend the holiday in Ada. The body was prepared for burial in Criswell Myers parlors before burial in Okemah.
As reported by the News Vanoss correspondent, the town readies for a rousing old time picnic on Saturday. Preparations are pushed to the limit and everything is in readiness for the occasion.
The article notes that current elementary education in the United States serves about 20 million children, highlighting scale and reach of primary schooling across the country.
Oklahoma City July 5 John A Whitehurst president of the state board of agriculture announced he asked the U S Department of Agriculture to audit the federal funds at Oklahoma A and M College after information that H A Andrews assistant financial secretary had been ordered out of his Stillwater office Andrews who was assistant to W B Hamlin who resigned yesterday said he left voluntarily J D Stafford a secretary to George Wilson president of the A and College said Andrews resigned willingly and that the audit of M J Otey former financial secretary would continue without Andrews assistance President Wilson was not in the city.
Oklahoma City July 9 Gov J C Walton announced he will stump the state and take his appointments to the people in response to criticism from Democratic senators. He will not call a special session to approve recess appointments, holding himself accountable to the people. Aldrich Blake and Dr E T Bynum announced plans for the speaking tour.
Stonewall Oklahoma July 10 Special Farmers and landowners with real estate in flood prone districts met to form a drainage association. The group aims to join a southeastern Oklahoma drainage network to improve several thousand acres. Officers named Dr Truax president John McCoy vice president W S Furling secretary. Committee members listed.
Repairs totaling about 5000 dollars are planned for city schools per Superintendent J E Hickman. Roofs will be repaired and repainted before September opening, with outside concrete based drinking fountains added. Grounds will be improved for the new year, and Willard school will gain another room to accommodate more students.
McALESTER July 10 A guard was stabbed with scissors and several guards were beaten as women prisoners led a riot in the Oklahoma state penitentiary. Deputy Warden Al Jedlicka said the disturbance was not serious, with only a few inmates actively involved. Windows shattered, fire hose used, and trusty gang members helped restore order.
Chicago reports twelve heat deaths and five lightning deaths as central U S sweltered. Tulsa reached 105 with temps 101 to 103 elsewhere. Des Moines set a new 98 record. Illinois had four deaths including Chicago and Waukegan. Nebras ka drownings and Michigan fatalities noted.
Wash Hudson, majority leader in Oklahoma Ninth Legislature, and 17 other Democratic senators criticized J Luther Langston George Wilson and their allied group for job seeking leadership in the farmer labor movement. He said the group harms state integrity and pledged to cooperate with farmer labor organizations while opposing the current leadership.
Seventeen Oklahoma weather stations reported maximum temperatures from 100 to 105 degrees. Mangum and Tulsa reached 105, Bartlesville and Okeene 103, Vinita 102, Altus Muskogee and Okmulgee 101, with El Reno Carnegie Ada Chandler Durant Alva Kingfisher Newkirk also hitting the century mark. Officials said little prospect for rain outside the northwest and noted local showers are not unexpected during heat waves.
Oklahoma City tied the year’s high for the area at 97.5 degrees on Tuesday afternoon as heat and humidity persisted. Okmulgee reached 99 degrees with little breeze, Muskogee hit 101, and sun-exposed thermometers topped 120. Tulsa neared its all time high, while relief appeared as humidity dropped from 64 percent to 40 percent by noon.
The government weather man A E Mac Millan reports a 101 degree temperature at 2 PM marking a new high for the year. The day ties or surpasses several past July 1 readings and recalls 1919 103 and 1920 75 as historical references with no reports of related incidents.
Paris July 11 The French senate ratified the Washington treaty for the limitation of naval armament without reservations by a vote of 287 to 3.
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