Boll Weevils Hit Lula Fields As Peanuts Grow Strong
Editor W. M. Ray notes boll weevils are heavy around Lula but little cotton is left for them. peanuts and corn are main crops with peanuts drawing strong interest. Holida Myers of Egypt brings a promising cotton stalk and two ears of Yellow Dent corn. A. F. Houston praises the Oklahoma A and M extension program and garden entries in Lincoln County. Farmers Week at Stillwater August 13 to 16 will award six hundred dollars to winners.
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W. M. Ray
Lula
Holida Myers
Egypt
Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
A. F. Houston
Houston
Lincoln County
Stillwater
Farm Paper
H. G. Ware
Extension Poultryman
Oklahoma A and M. College
Oklahoma
J. A. Ashley
Ada
Joe Belt
Wilson
Walter
Earnest Cochran
Charlie Cochran
Charlie Hough
Canyon
Mr. Poe
J. T. Boatright
Buck
Zella Ashley
J. D. Underhill
James Simington
Ray Belibee
John Snipes
Mr. Walker
Earnest Johnston
Walter Ashey
Boe Lambert
Ruby Mae Taylor
Ora Lee Ashley
Harvey Wilson
Ashley
Bob Ashley
Carma Jean
Lula Minor
Mr. Maples
Franks
Irene Cochran
Hawkins Underhill
Puck Ferguson
Lillian Taylor
Florence Lambert
Alvin Minor
Ethel Williams
A. P. Williams
Monady
W. O. Fox
Earl Lovett
Marlow
Lillie Poe
Virgie Eeger
Ruby
Madie Taylor
Sampson
Pontotoe
Bee Tree Hauls 54 Pounds Of Honey In Egypt Community
Holida Myers cut a tree containing 54 pounds of honey this week. In his neighborhood a total of 53 bee trees have been found. The hot days help curb boll weevil damage by drying grubs before hatching, potentially protecting Pontotoc county cotton acreage from heavy loss this year.
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Egypt
Holida Myers
Tulsa Tightens Hold On Lead
Tulsa stretched its lead in the Western League by beating the Wichita Aviators 8 to 6. Denver Bears toppled Omaha 16 to 6 as Tulsa extended its advantage to eight games. Lin Storti hit a bases loaded homer in the ninth to seal the win. Des Moines beat Pueblo 6 to 3 behind Hermann. Oklahoma City fell to Topeka 12 to 1. Oklahoma City travels to Shawnee for an exhibition with the Shawnee club.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Wichita Aviators
Omaha
Denver
Oilers
Wichita
Lin Storti
Des Moines Demons
Pueblo
Hermann
Steelworkers
Topeka
Jayhawks
Oklahoma City Indians
Oklahoma City
Farmers eye big seed contracts amid hot weather
Avent Hill notes drought has slowed boll weevil activity and crops, but many insects remain. A seed firm representative visited Ada seeking contracts to grow large quantities of sweet clover, field peas, corn and grain for next year. The plan is for the house to supply seed and take crops at contract price if enough farmers sign up to ensure at least one car of each. Details from Agent Hill or Abney & Zorn.
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Ada
Agent Hill
Abney & Zorn
Township and County Fair Premium List Issued
The premium list is off the press and ready for distribution. Mr. Hill notes a copy will be mailed to last year's exhibitors and available on request to others. The list has been revised for prospective exhibitors. Township fairs run August 26 to 3 inclusive and the county fair from September 4 to 7. Exhibitors should prepare promptly.
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Hill
Better Garden Contest Sponsored in Stillwater
The better garden contest is being sponsored in Stillwater with plans to invite participants to enter. Local organizers emphasize community involvement and prize details to be announced.
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Stillwater
Better Garden
Stock market gains offset grain declines in New York
Markets in New York moved higher as bullish trading spiked in the last hour. Bethlehem Steel and United States Steel led gains while rail stocks Alleghany and others posted advances. Baltimore and Ohio rose to a record level as 3.9 million shares traded.
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New York
Bethlehem
Central Alley
U. S. Steel
Alleghany
Baltimore
Ohio
Radio
Borg Warner
American Telephone
Bendix Aviation
North American
Oklahoma cattle market mixed as receipts rise in July
Cattle numbers reach 1,600 with calves and yearlings selling around 11 to 13 dollars. Trade slows while bulk receipts include jackpot loads and drive ins. Top yearlings and veal fetch about 13 dollars, grain fed cows up to 9, Panhandle stocker steers to 11, sow prices around 9.5 to 9.75, overall activity steady to soft.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas City Livestock Prices July 23 Hogs Cattle and Sheep Report
Market summary from Kansas City shows hogs trading unevenly with slows and initial declines on 250 pound ranges. Cattle complex steady to slightly weaker across native fed steers yearlings slaughter steers and heifers with mixed gains in light veal and cull categories. Sheep and lambs show weakness with lambs and odd lots shrinking in value. Prices listed for hogs top around 11.65 per cwt, cattle topped 16.25 for long yearlings and 13.75 16.25 for slaughter steers, lambs around 14.58 to 15.50.
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Kansas City
U.S0
Wheat market shows modest rally as drought claim shakes trade
Chicago July wheat slips nearly six cents from early gains as traders weigh a 215,000,000 bushel Canadian drought yield estimate. Profit taking and hedging pressure limit buying while no fresh export business emerges. Corn ends mixed with small gains.
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Chicago
Canadian
Prairie
Canada
Wheat and corn prices in Chicago market report
The Chicago market notes wheat and corn bids with No. 2 hard at 1.59% and 1.3944 for spring, No. 2 yellow corn at 1.05, No. 2 white at 1.414, and oats figures showing No. 2 white at 50% and No. 3 white at ATWASg.
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Chicago
Mulhall Tightens Its Ordinance On Speed
Oklahoma City July 23 CP Mulhall amended speed limit law tightened about Mrs Henry S Johnston while Johnston was governor. W P Morrison former Canadian county attorney and Johnston aide sued for habeas corpus claiming arrest July 16 by James H Rundell without a warrant. Morrison freed on recognizance after appellate writ issued.
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Oklahoma City
Mulhall
Henry S. Johnston
Johnston
W. P. Morrison
Seminole County
Morrison
Criminal Court of Appeals
James H. Rundell
Rundell
Richardson
Johnson
Major League Leaders U S Batting and Pitching Highlights
National batting leaders include Herman and Robins with 000 runs, while Ott of the Giants has 87 runs and 96 RBIs. Terry of the Giants leads with 142 hits. Gehringer tops runs with 87 and doubles with 33, Manush hits 1453, Klein 29 homers, Bush 16 wins and 1 loss, Grove 16 wins and 2 losses.
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Herman
Robins
Ott
Giants
Terry
Frederick
Hafey
Cards
L. Waner
Pirates
Klein
Phillies
Cuyler
Cubs
Bush
Manush
Browns
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Athletics
Johnson
Miller
Gehrig
Yanks
Grove
Fires Destroy Two Harmon County School Buildings
Two Harmon county school buildings valued at $5,000 each burned simultaneously early today. The Valley View school, five miles northwest of Hollis, and the Bitter Creek school, eight miles northwest of Hollis, are frame structures. Officers suspect incendiary origin and pursue an investigation.
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Altus
Okla
Harmon County
Valley View
Hollis
Bitter Creek
Lightnin Ridge Note extends into town life and travel
In Lightnin Ridge, locals gather for old town pastimes like horseshoe, bowling, croquet, and auctions as a stranger arrives unsettling the crowd. The column lists social visits, family trips, church notes, and weekend activities across Ada area households, with travel to Dallas, Pampa, and Purcell mentioned, plus singing events and community arrivals.
Obvious Giants exit imposes caution on O'Doul
The piece recalls Jimmie O'Doul's Giants departure and manager McGraw's blunt admission that he could not endure another season with him in the outfield The context shifts to Oklahoma education with Dr H G Bennett urging open minded yet decisive teaching and the duty of educated people to apply talent.
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H. G. Bennett
Oklahoma A. and
Ni. College
Oklahoma
Bennett
Dr. Bennett
Leonard Webster
Geneva Jo Heathman
A. H. Siebs
George Spangler
Jim Hatcher
American Legion
State Board of Education
Tom T. Montgomery
Chickasha
Hatcher
East Central
Linscheid
Stonewall residents share health updates and visits
A Fort Smith report notes Mrs. Edward Haughn formerly Wanda Williams recently had an appendicitis operation and is recovering well. The piece also lists visitors and guests in Ada and Stonewall, including families of Reaves, Slocums, Furlong, Pritchett, and others, plus brief trips to Oklahoma City and Seminole.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Edward Haughn
Wanda Williams
Stonewall
Lois Furlong
Blanche Louise Smith
Wewoka
Roy Pritchett
Shawnee
B. F. Pritchett
Jesse Mae Maples
Ada
Leamon Reaves
George MeeKoy
Oklahoma
Hooks and Slides By Henry L Farrell A Phillies Giants tilt eyed
Henry L Farrell notes a clash between the Phillies and Giants with Lefty O Doul contributing in the outfield as the New York club eyes a possible early lead and McGraw focuses on the matchup for momentum and prestige.
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Henry L. Farrell
Mac
Lefty O’doul
Phillies
Giants
Mr. McGraw
Anadarko Visitor Sparks Local School Start Notice
School opened Monday with regular attendance. Miss Iness Lynch of Anadarko visited friends and relatives in the area.
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Charley
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Arthur Coffee
Jinnie Mounger
Baby
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Earl Stewart
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W. E. Norville
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Hennigan
John
Alma
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Roy Bowen
Buster Patton
Pampa
Texas
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Running Water
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Neema Standfield
John Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Lightnins Ridge
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Clarita
Cleo Hear
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Ethel Stewart
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Margret Ready
Mildred Dotson
Willie Reidel
Eula Kilcrease
Purcell
Jess Jackson
R. C
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Alva Reidel
Bud Post
Anadarko
T. J. Timmons
Simon Patten
Maisie
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Mise Maudine Fox
Frisco
Connie Humphrey
Lewis Timmons
Esther Arnett
Vileasant Hill
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Gora Reada
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Florence eLa
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Flossie Burkhart
Chambers
Christene Elam
Bonita Miller
Bun Lamb
Albert Batice
Stanley Knicrease
Archie
Billy Jones
Ed Smith
Artie
Rocky Chapel
W. H. Miller
Flappers
Wingiip
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Majorie Gibson
Lola Furlong
Miss Smith
Mrs
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Ghald
A. & M. College
O’doul
McGraw
San Antonio
Illinois
Tex Rickard
Madison Squar Garden
Mite Huggins
Yankees
George Pipsras
Tene Robertson
Leo Durocher
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Long Island
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Shealy
J. M. McCutcheon
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Ross Montgomery
Sarah Pendleton
Robert Davis
Mountain View
Fred Ray
John Ray
Lunsford
Roff
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Christine Crowder
Elmore Patton
A. C. Patton
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Dock Coffey
the Coffey
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Rexail
Gwin & Mays
Texel
Arlo Clothinis
Arn Aqua
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