Hog shipments and world pig production trends in 1923
The column notes hog shipments by the Partners Union Exchange totaling 32 cars in five months and compares returns per car to last year. It cites World Pig Production estimates of 227 431 000 swine globally versus 263 844 000 prewar, with the United States up and European herds down. It also mentions local farming notes from Laxton and Fitzhugh including school improvements and fertilizer experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners Union Exchange
Department of Agriculture
United States
Argentina
Canada
Department
France
Germany
Denmark
Laxton
Garden salad recipes from Martha McPheeters notes
Nutrition specialist Martha McPheeters outlines simple garden salads and dressings. Recipes include beet and horseradish salad, cabbage and green pepper mix, tomato and cottage cheese arrangements, cabbage and apple salad, carrot salad with nut mix, and a rich butter based dressing with eggs and vinegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha McPheeters
Cotton spacing tests under boll weevil conditions in Oklahoma
Stillwater Oklahoma ex periment station conducts 100 cotton spacing tests across the state with county agents and farmers to determine ideal row distance. Professor Adrian Daane notes results will vary by soil and climate and that close spacing may speed maturity and raise yields. Tests range from no thinning to 6 to 30 inch hills spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Adrian Daane
Agronomy Department
Duane
China
United States
TWO BOYS ADMIT UHIGAGO MURDER FOR EXCITEMENT
Chicago May 31 Robert E Crowe states attorney announced that Nathan E Leypold Jr and Richard Loeb confessed to kidnapping and murdering 13 year old Robert Franks son of Jacob Franks a retired millionaire pawnbroker and manufacturer They planned the crime for adventure and the $10000 ransom and explained the murder was incidental with the kidnapping The chisel and ether were discussed and the boys used an automobile similar to Leopolds to commit the crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
Nathan E. Leypold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Crowe
Mr. Crowe
Leopold
Loeb
Franks
Herald Examiner
Young Loeb
Albert H. Loeb
Sears Roebuck and Company
Robert
Farmers Week Program for Stillwater Prep
The Farmers Week program for Stillwater runs August 19 to 22 and is being prepared for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
U S Specials Shell Egg Grading Standards
U S Specials Shell eggs graded by air cell localization and firmness with grades AA A B C and weight classes 47 pounds per 30 dozen case 45 pounds 30 dozen 43 pounds 30 dozen 37 1 2 pounds per 30 dozen case tolerance for nine eggs below grade. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Cement Employees Hold Regular Safety Meeting
The regular safety meeting of Cement employees took place at the Presbyterian church on Monday evening. An entertainment program featured musical selections, a pipe organ performance, and an address on Bugs and Safety First. Prizes totaling 75 were awarded to groups with no accidents during March, April, and May, with further contests announced for company-wide safe records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Emanuel
Strite
Trarvey
Bugs
M. P. Hatchett
Messrs. Canning
Walters
Oscar Parker
E. E. Emerson
Miss Callis
Doctors Tout Smoking With Meals As Beneficial Practice
Some doctors now regard smoking either pipes or cigarets with meals as very beneficial, suggesting improved digestion or appetite. The claim reflects early 20th century beliefs linking tobacco use to health and routine dining rituals.
Smith Seeks Open Lead With 300 Plus Delegates
New York governor Alfred E. Smith appears assured of a first ballot strength exceeding 300 votes in the Democratic National Convention. Report indicates stronger open support from New England delegates and more backing in Pennsylvania, beyond early 200 vote expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred E. Smith
New England
Pennsylvania
Ada lawyer named to University of Oklahoma board of Regents
Orel Busby of Ada, prominent lawyer and ally of the present administration, was appointed to the revised Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma. His term runs until May 4, 1928, succeeding H N Arnold, with a June 3 meeting at Norman noted by Governor M E Trapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Orel Busby
Adaard Jr
Board of Regents
University of Oklahoma
Law School
Oklahoma University
Busby
The
Stratton D. Brooks
H. N. Arnold
Buffalo
Walton
M. E. Trapp
Board of Regents of
State
H N Arnold
Norman
Old South veterans gather for 34th reunion in Memphis
Thousands of Confederate veterans and members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Southern Memorial Association assembled in Memphis for a joint kickoff to their 34th annual reunion. Speakers included General W B Haldeman and Governor Aus tin Peay as crowds filled the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Sons of the Old South
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Southern Confederate Memorial Association
W. B. Haldeman
U.C. V
McDonald Lee
Sons’ Organizations
A. McD. Wilson
Memorial Association
Frank D. Harrold
Howlett Paine
Eanions
S. QO. V
Confederate Women’s Organizations
Southern Confederated Memorial Association
Jefferson Davis
Tennessee
Austin Peay
Rowlett Paine
Antucky
Sons’ Organization
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Elect Officers
H E Warlick of Brinkman was elected president of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers association at the first meeting of the new board in Oklahoma City. A F Duke of Terral was chosen vice president C L Stealey of Oklahoma City secretary and general manager and R D Wilbur of Oklahoma City treasurer. Warlick and Duke have served as directors since the organization began three years ago. Stealey has held multiple roles since incorporation in April 1921. Wilbur becomes treasurer to assist the general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
H. E. Warlick
Brinkman
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
A. F. Duke
Terral
C. L. Stealey
R. D. Wilbur
Association
Wilbur
Hugo
Former Ada physician held on $10,000 bond on white slavery charge
Dr. William E. Boyce a World War major waived preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Ernest Chambers and was bound over to the federal grand jury on a white slavery charge. Bertha Borden is a witness held on $1,000 bond. Boyce, arrested at Bristol hotel, appeared erratic and resisted officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
William E. Boyce
U. S
Ernest Chambers
Federal Grand Jury
Boyce
Nashville
Tenn
Oklahoma
Texas
Bertha Borden
City
Chambers
Bristol
Luther Bishop
Sas Brown
Bishop
Legion Library gains momentum with hundreds of new volumes
George Overturf says about 850 volumes have been donated to the American Legion library and more donations are welcome from friends. Formal opening planned soon with latest gifts from M. Levin 100 volumes Clarence West 25 E. E. Emerson 15 A. L. Fentem 35 and a collection from S. M. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Overturf
American Legion Library
Legion
T Ae
M. Levin
Clarence West
E. E. Emerson
A. L. Fentem
S. M. Shaw
Cotton Crop Condition Dips Below Normal in May Report
Washington June 2 The May 25 cotton crop condition was 65.6 percent of normal, down from 71 percent average with 69.9 in 1922 66 in 1921 and 72.8 the ten year May 26 average. Oklahoma reported 58 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.ean
Oklahoma
Oklahoma school tax expected to drop to six mills
The state plans to set a $15 amendment levy based on daily attendance data from the current school year. If valuations hold near $6.5 million, the local excess levy could be reduced, cutting the total school tax rate from fifteen to eleven mills, with potential further reductions if valuations and budgets allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
State Equalization Board
J. E. Hickman
Hickman
Board of Education
Ada Shriner Train Aims to Land Delphi Temple in Ada
A Shrine special train carried 40 to 50 Ada Shriners and guests toward Kansas City to press for Delphi Temple in Ada. The group paraded in Ada and Holdenville, with DeMolay band, civic leaders, and wives aboard, distributing Ada souvenirs and Chamber of Commerce pamphlets along an itinerary of 20 stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Shrine
Ada
Kansa City
Fez
Shriners
Delphi
Kansas City
T. B. Blake
Francis
Holdenville
Eypeaiete
Delphi Temple
Chamber of Commérce
Bailey M. Bobbitt
Kiwanis Club
Noble M. M. Webs
Lions Club
Noble C. W. Fisher
DeMolay Band
Ada Shriners
Ere
Shrifie Specia
Chamber of Commerce
Ada Wyptaere
M. Webster
Chi
Dennis Davia
George Thompson
W. E. Harvey
Maurine
A. W. Parker
Fran . Mead M. Harwell
Viete Victor Dienfenderfer
Lawrence
M. Williams
Ahloso
Val Land
Glender Bobbitt
C. W
McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill Defeated in House
The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill was defeated 224 to 154 in the House. Supporters failed to push through a less drastic measure and adjournment followed. A compromise bill, backed by farm bloc members and the White House, would empower the War Finance Corporation to buy exportable surplus and use ratio pricing to set market entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
White House
War Finance Corporation
McNary- Haugen
Mrs Anna Hays Recovers Nicely After Ada Hospital Operation
Mrs Anna Hays, who underwent a successful operation Sunday morning at the Ada hospital, is reported doing nicely and will soon be able to return to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hays
Ada Hospital
Assorted Court Reverses Second Degree Murder Conviction
In a circuit court case tied to the Tabert case from North Dakota, a defendant once condemned as a whipping boss was granted a new trial after the Supreme Court reversed the earlier ruling and ordered reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asseb
Thomas H. Higginto
Desttin Tabert
North da Ota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byron Norrell
William van Vant
van Zant
Fitzhugh
John W. Boehr
Eeca Ae
Smith
U. Regents
Veterans OF Old
SOUTH
Memphis, Tenn
Legion Library
LPH Temple
McNary-Haughen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!