Johnston Endorses Prohibition as Ada Audience Hears
Oklahoma Governor Henry S. Johnston, in Ada, proclaims he is a prohibitionist and urges clean legislators. He lauds state growth, highway progress, prison reforms, and anti graft while criticizing liquor, foreign industrial taxes, and power trusts.
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Oklahoma in toll bridge dispute over Eu Faula span
Oklahoma invokes 1923 contract to claim toll funds exceed state needs and seeks title to the Eu Faula toll bridge. Judge C C Smith granted a temporary injunction reopening the bridge to free travel as state appeals to the supreme court. The case hinges on ownership and whether tolls exceeded the contract requirements.
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Boll Weevils Still Invading Central Oklahoma
Central Office receives boll weevils and other cotton pests for identification. Eastern Oklahoma shows widespread infestation with westward movement limited to a few reports from Grady and Stephens counties. Also noted are web worms square borers and climbing cutworms affecting cotton. calcium arsenate dust remains a control option.
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Thompson leads August team at college
John M. Thompson is highlighted as he guides the August team at the college in a feature running from Sunday’s Daily.
Free Ice Cream Night Draws Roff Boys To Drug Store Sign
Roff Oklahoma public event features free ice cream and dunking for all, financed by Oklahoma Gas and Electric. About 50 boys from Roff and area expected Monday at 7 30 pm to see how the promotion and prizes relate to the town scene. College August term underway with three weeks of two hour courses and four credits. enrollment growing toward a larger summer term turnout.
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Community effort fights boll weevils now gains later benefit
The article urges collective action against boll weevils in the early season as weevils travel little before August. It notes that individual farmers can achieve good results by early poisoning and that coordinated neighbor efforts reduce migration and future infestations.
They Shall Not Pass Look out Head them off
A field report describes egg punctures on plants that have now flared or dropped to the ground. Each shows either a full grown weevil grub or a pupa with snout legs and wing covers of the developing adult.
Dust Records Highlight Calcium Arsenate Weevil Dust Method
Past years show best late boll weevil control with calcium arsenate dust applied by proper equipment. If cotton blooms and shows ten punctured squares per hundred, apply about five pounds per acre early morning with dew present. Dew and light rain minimal for loss. heavy dew reduces washing off poison. Counting punctured squares aids in parasite development and weevil control. Sanborn notes molasses arsenate treatment as the best cheap insurer currently.
When to dust cotton for boll weevil control
Cotton with heavy fruiting and boll weevil punctures should be dusted with calcium arsenate using good machinery, preferably at night with still air and some dew. Rain can wash the poison off, so apply again within twenty four hours if rain occurred. repeat if weevils remain numerous. Dusting machinery available at Boll Weevil Headquarters.
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John Thompson Seeks County Commissioner District Two
John Thompson files his declaration as candidate for County Commissioner District Two. He states he has served the past year, promises honest efficient service, and aims to obtain value for every county dollar while meeting voters when possible.
World famous actress Ellen Terry dies in Kent England
Dame Ellen Terry, renowned British actress, dies at 80 in a farmhome near Small Hythe Kent after a heart attack and cerebral hemorrhage. She passed peacefully with family nearby after years of stage artistry that spanned half a century and included memories of the American stage.
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Francis Boys School Closes After Five Night Run
The Francis boys school ended Friday night after an average attendance of 11. Scouts led by Rev. Henry L. Cloud, with Francis citizens and the Methodist Ladies Aid funding treats, oversaw instruction by John Molloy Hugh Sawyer A M Wallace and Hugh Norris. Prizes awarded to Ralph Cordell W H Powell Jr J W Powell and David Colbert for electromagnetics wood collections and camp stools with cash prizes ranging from 50 cents to 150.
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Farmer Labor Electors Miss Filing Answer in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City on July 21, the state election board reports no service of the mandamus suit on its members. Two rival Farmer-Labor elector slates contested the party’s recognition, with the board asking the first group to answer within ten days, a deadline not met.
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Kingman race fight ends with mandamus order
Oklahoma City July 21 The state supreme court issued a writ of mandamus forcing the Coal county election board to place Ed King Democrat on the primary ballot for county commissioner. The dispute centers on Jim Bunch’s succession and whether he or his brother Jesse qualified for the six year term. The court ruled Jesse Bunch did not qualify for the six year term when appointed to highway duties.
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Coal County
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Carranza’s body returns to Mexico amid national mourning
The body of Captain Emilio Carranza, famed Mexican ace, was entrusted to Mexican officials at the international bridge in Laredo. A large cross border cortege with 70 army planes escorted the train to Mexico City after a day of solemn ceremonies and widely attended tributes from both nations.
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Railroad Extensions Planned in Two States
The St. Louis Southwestern railroad plans two new sections in Missouri and Arkansas. It seeks I C C approval to build 20 miles from Gideon to Deering in Missouri and 11 miles from Hornerville to Leachville in Arkansas. The line would connect with adjacent routes and be financed from the company treasury.
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Local Candidate Slate Listed for Democratic Primary
The News lists candidates for several offices in the Democratic primary this August. Esmer Morrow and others are named for state and county roles including county commissioner district no 2 and court officials, with re election bids noted for Franklin Thompson and Will Thompson.
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