Elsie the Jersey cow brims with fame and milk myths
In a breezy bovine diary Elsie explains her celebrity status from Hollywood dreams to stage name shifts. She recalls her Jersey Island ancestry, muzzleprints like fingerprints, and a World’s Fair display that sparked the Elsie moniker. Editor notes reveal her husband Norman and a butterfat record tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Buttercup
American Jersey
Borden People
Elsie
Jersey
English Channel
America
Moe
Norman
Oaklands
Brampton Basilia
College Hygiene Class Visits Ada Milk Sources
A field trip led by Melvin Taylor visits three Ada dairies highlighting hygienic practices from milking to pasteurization. Students learn about chlorine-washed udders, sterile milking equipment, cooling, bottling, and safety temperatures to prevent tuberculosis and other diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
West Main
Ada Dairies
Melvin Taylor
Pontotoc County
Overspent Limit But No Penalty In Oklahoma Primary
Four Democratic candidates report campaign expenditures above the $800 district limit and $200 house limit. Election board secretary J William Cordell said he presumed nothing would be done. The totals include J C Mackenzie Carter $1365, Herbert Abraham $1035, Glenn O Young $246, G L Romans $211.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. William Cordell
Election Board
J. C. MacKenzie
Carter
Herbert Abraham
Bristow
Glenn O. Young
Sapulpa
Creek County
Four Die in Oklahoma Weekend Traffic Crashes
AP reports at least four people perished in Oklahoma crashes over the weekend. Arthur C. Fails, 34, of Megargel Texas, died after his car skidded and overturned on state Highway 12 near Ada. W H Bateman, 24, and his daughter Clare, 2, died when their car overturned near Claremore. George Garrett, 16, of Pauls Valley, was struck and killed near Maysville by an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Arthur C. Fails
Megargel
Tex
Ada
W. H. Bateman
Tulsa
Clare
Claremore
George Garrett
Pauls Valley
Maysville
Townsend
Texas
Martin Dies
W. F. Hill
Port Arthur
Linotype
James L. Latimer
Blanton
Washington
The
Treasury
Garrett
National House
War Department
McFarlane
Ardent New Dealer
Gossett
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Paul J. Kilday
Maury Maverick
Frances Haskell Edmonson
Charles N. Haskell
Edmonson
Democratic Executive Committee
Rep. Wright Patman
Texarkana
Howard Simuth
R. G. Waters
Stillwater Plans Para Shooters Corps Home Defense
John White, a veteran Oklahoma extension worker, began organizing the American Para-shooters Corps as a home defense unit in Stillwater and said sponsorship from the American Legion would be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
John White
Oklahoma
White
American Legion
Boll Weevil Watch Urged By County Agent Hailey
County Agent C. H. Hailey urges farmers to inspect fields for boll weevil damage as moist conditions and heavy rainfall raise infestation risk in the southeast. Weekly checks determine population. if 10 percent infestation appears, apply calcium arsenate at five to seven pounds per acre every five days until below 10 percent. Not practical where yield is less than half a bale per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Damage and storms sweep Ponto Toc county area
A Saturday storm centered in the Atwood Allen area caused heavy rain hail and damaging winds in Allen and Ada with downed telephone lines and power outages. The Vearson Hotel brick facade blew loose and a new garage collapsed. Oil company warehouses suffered damage and crops were hurt by hail. Weather eased later with continued rain and lightning. hot conditions prevailed elsewhere with record heats and several tornado warnings across eastern Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Allen
Ada
Atwood-Allen
Vearson
Louisiana Oil Company
Lula
Union Valley
Vaness
Hart
Adam
Oklahoma
Hughes County
B. A. Cumbie
Atwood
M. H. Lively
Lake Holdenville State Fish Hatchery
Defense Program Lifts U.S. Factory Payrolls and Output
A $10 billion defense effort spurs a summer upswing in private factory payrolls. ASW index shows July activity at 106.7 percent of 1929‑30 levels, up from 93.6 in April._auto production shifts to new models may raise July car sales above June. Exports and farm products lag, while stocks and commodities drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macmillen
New York
Associated Press Weekly
Germany
Continent
Four Texas ex–congressmen seek comeback in Democratic primaries
Comeback efforts of four former representatives and a 12 candidate field mark Texas Democratic contests. The four hopefuls are Joe H. Eagle O H Cross W D McFarlane and Thomas L Blanton facing current incumbents in districts once held by Albert Thomas W R Poage Ed Gossett Clyde L Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Marshall
Austin
Tex
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Texas
Congress
Joe H. Eagle
Houston
O. H. Cross
Waco
W. D. McFarlane
Graham
Thomas L. Blanton
Albany
Albert Thomas
W. R. Poage
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
Clyde L. Garrett
Eastland
Rep. Jones
House Agriculture Committee
Best Solution For Chigger Problem Don't Go Near Em
A light hearted column notes that avoiding chiggers is the best remedy and mocks overdone home cures for the summer cold while offering practical timing guidance for late vegetable planting. It lists approximate harvest windows for common vegetables to help plan gardens before killing frosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Morgan
Judging Contest At Turner Ranch Praised By FFA
Oklahoma's largest livestock judging contest for Future Farmers and 4 H club members drew 759 youths to the Turner Hereford ranch near Sulphur on July 6. Prizes totaling 500 dollars were provided by hosts Mr and Mrs Roy Turner, with coverage in the Future Farmers Outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ranch
Sulphur
Future Farmers’ Outlook
Oklahoma
Turner Hereford Ranch
Roy Turner
The
Oklahoma Association
Seminole state agents seize about eighty slot machines
State agents confiscated roughly 80 slot machines during raids conducted Saturday. Most of the seizures occurred at the office of a novelty company, with authorities targeting illegal gambling equipment.
Lamb and Sheep Market Seen Rising in July
Marketings of lambs and sheep in July are expected to exceed last year as numbers rise and slaughter supplies expand. Prices should ease late summer, while pelts stay valuable, with wool prices strengthened by war-driven demand and light imports from New Zealand and Australia. The 1941 outlook remains favorable due to ongoing industrial activity and consumer buying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jacob
Oklahoma
United States War Department
Boston
New Zealand
Australia
United States
Balanced Farming What Is It
Balanced farming means weighing farm elements crops livestock machinery improvements land labor and other factors to achieve the greatest return with minimal waste. It adapts to local conditions and may involve market purchases or cash crops rather than full family self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Tulsa Child Dies In Auto Accident Near Claremore
A two year old Tulsa child, Estella Bateman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bateman, died tonight when their car overturned two miles north of Claremore. The family’s other passengers, including a one year old sister Reba Mae, suffered injuries and were treated. Estella received a severe skull fracture and was in critical condition at the hospital. Mrs. Bateman had a broken leg and shock, Irene Bateman was treated for shock, and another occupant had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremore
Tulsa
Here
Estella Bateman
H. W. Bateman
Bateman
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified
A local Ada classified column reports higher yields on vested funds and practical guidance for investors. It outlines steps to maximize return through careful timing and allocation in community financial programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Navy to Build 701-Ship Fleet After Roosevelt Bill
The Navy promises rapid start on construction of 200 new combat vessels after President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing a 70 percent, 4 billion dollar increase. The plan targets a two ocean navy of 701 ships by 1946 or 1947, surpassing Britain and Japan, with 92 vessels already begun and more yards needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Japan
House
Army
Navy
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Sheppard
Tex
Estroyers
Mattress Program Drives Fast Pontotoc County Coop Project
The Pontotoc county mattress program led by Mrs. Jessie Morgan mobilizes county farm families with support from federal and state agencies. About 660 applications earned 66 bales of cotton and 6 600 yards of ticking. Mass production reached 20 plus mattresses daily at Ada and other centers, showcasing rapid cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Jessie Morgan
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Commodity Corporation
Ada
Fairgrounds
Summer Pasturing For Swine: Green Pasture Across Seasons
Green pasture year round is essential for profitable swine production. Alfalfa and sudan provide summer pasture. oats or other grasses aid fall pasture. Pasture plus dry lot rations cut grain use by 15 20 percent. an acre yields 200 275 pounds of pork with proper supplementation. Hogs with pasture are generally healthier and thriftier than dry lot hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Marriage Licenses Report From County Clerk Office
The court clerk issued marriage licenses to M. F. Manville 21 Ada and Jean Moore 19 Ada. D. H. Speake 33 Dallas and Margaret Stinson 29 Dallas. William E. Pierce 22 Seminole and Odell Thomas 18 Konawa. William J. Burks 19 Ada and Delores Opal Rosenheimer 20 Henryetta. Eth el Clement 21 Wynnewood and Edith Marie Earl 19 Wynnewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Manville
Ada
Jean Moore
D. H. Speake
Dallas
Texas
Margaret Stinson
William E. Pierce
Seminole
Odell Thomas
Konawa
William J. Burks
Delores Opal Rosenheimer
Henryetta
Ethel Clement
Wynnewood
Edith Marie Earl
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Hollywood
Francis
Louisa Alcott
Jack Oakie
Charles Winninger
Lee Boyce
Elm Hill Farm
Brookfield
Mass
Mr. Boyce
Personality Cow
Three Tynes
Taylor
East Central
Missap
Hera
Glen McDonald
Mr. Taylor
County Health Unit
Donald
County
Pharoah
Ajlen
Gage
Chickasha
Waynoka
Mercury
FFA
Southwest
Chicago
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