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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
Byron Norris reports on potato marketing, citing Pott county agent guidance to improve price through better sizing, packing, and handling. He notes county fairs, poultry industry growth, and Oklahoma egg quality concerns, with remarks from Dr. A H Uphai and optimism for better displays and prices at upcoming fairs.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges a calm atmosphere when applying calcium arsenate to cotton to control boll weevils. Experts at Delta Laboratory Tallulah La. say thorough coverage of plant surfaces with fine dust is essential, as wind can carry the poison away before it settles.
A farmer laments over his barnyard animals the cow the sow and the hen. He recalls high wheat prices and falling hay value. He vows to abandon dairy and poultry as the trio outlasts him, while the animals endure through winter.
The community enters peak canning time with rising output of vegetables and fruits. Women plan large supplies to cover future years, reflecting recent shifts toward home canning and the growing adoption of steam pressure canners as a valued aid to home living.
Summer cotton school at Oklahoma A and M College will run July 5 to 29, teaching marketing, grading, stapling, shipping, cooperative marketing, and production under boll weevil conditions. It aims to aid farmers, buyers, bankers, ginners, and farm officers in understanding cotton issues and improving practices amid Oklahoma conditions.
Hardy Dial’s leg drag for fighting boll weevils has drawn farmers’ attention on the sidewalk at the Oklahoma State bank. The pest has farmers planning tougher measures, promising higher county cotton yields. They are earnest as weevils face a hard scrap if they cause widespread damage again.
N T McAlester declares his grape vine ready for county competition. The vine stretches along a frame in two or three directions as he prepares for the championship race. (Continued on Page Three).
State relator E. V. Estill leads a district court petition seeking $114,740.90 plus double interest for funds drawn by county commissioners on roads and state highway financing during 1919 1920. The suit alleges bonds were issued for amounts not properly approved, funds misapplied, and proceeds never paid to the county treasurer. County officials defend the action saying the highway project was approved by voters and conducted in good faith.
Rapid progress reported on the Carter-Lowery-LaSalle well in Bebee field drilled by Nance Drilling company. Located run section 32-5-5 a quarter mile north of the discovery well, it is currently drilling around 600 feet. Nance teams are familiar with the area and expect to reach the Bebee sand soon.
Western Oil of Denver will start drilling in a few days on the Guest farm in section 11 2n 3e Garvin county near Dolberg and Roff. Nance Drilling holds the contract. Depth of the test was not announced.
Mr. Walker reports a fishing operation at the Lawrence well in section 16 west of Center. The depth is 2100 feet and the well will be drilled to at least 2500 feet unless pay sand is reached earlier.
Flower growers in England increasingly use electric light to force early bloom. The technique aims to advance flowering times for market and display, reflecting broader adoption of light-based horticulture in British agriculture.
Advertises 666 as a fast acting tonic for cold symptoms digestive issues and headaches. Claims relief from colds constipation biliousness and headaches with a reputation as a fine tonic. The teaser emphasizes broad health benefits and urges trial.
Minnesota returns from the state-wide primary show Annie Dickey Oleson leading Democrat nominee for US senator defeating Thomas Meighan. Kellogg to face Oleson in November with Henrik Shipstead as former labor nominee. Rankin cited as precedent as northwest weighs first woman senator in the election.
In New York on June 21 hundreds search for hijackers after the death of Donnie Sullivan, Bowery political boss of Tamany Hall. Dennie Sullivan died from a blow that left him unconscious near his brother Dorrie Sullivan's home on the Bowery. Once adviser to John Y. McCan, he belonged to the Big Tim Sullivan faction that ruled the Eighth Assembly district. Dennie Sullivan will be buried today with a cross‑section of society attending. The Aztecs called the Creator Taotl.
June 20 Canton sees three American buildings struck by shells in bombardment led by Sun Yat Sen forces. The American minister asks Rear Admiral Strauss to rush protection and American gunboats are expected to reach Canton soon. Consul reports Americans in danger. extent of damage to property not yet known.
The regular horn player fell ill and an amateur brass band applicant filled in. After a cautious first performance the conductor urged practice. The new player replied that tonight’s music was strange to him, but tomorrow night there will be no fiddles heard at all.
Roy Caldwell is appointed cashier at the Oklahoma State Bank of McAlester to fill the vacancy created by the death of A. L. Latimer, reflecting a leadership change in the local banking office.
A magistrate interrogates a prisoner as the accomplice refuses to disclose his residence. The exchange centers on identifying where the accomplice lives and potential next steps in the case.
Chicago June 21 Union leaders tabulating railroad strike ballots report weak turnout in the nationwide referen dum on wage cuts by the Railroad Labor Board. Burnside shops Illinois Central bosy vote against a strike. anti strike sentiment appears strong. Five days remain before the 90 member general committee meets to review returns as Ben W Hooper warns a walkout could be disastrous.
Chicago June 20Dr Royal S Copeland health commissioner for New York City told a session of the American Institute of Homeopathy that 3500 men and women in the United States are past 100. He urged industrial hygiene as essential to extending life and called for a campaign for industrial health for workers to ensure a longer and healthier lifespan.
In a rustic aside, a speaker jokes that after prohibition, the lake yields far fewer big fish. The line reflects community banter about enforcement and impact on local livelihoods. Bill is referenced as a listener in the exchange.
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company expects a June shipping record of 140000 barrels with daily plant output around 5000 barrels. Old two month record was 130000 barrels set last October. By July 1 old plant reopens, boosting daily output to about 6000 barrels. more workers will be added, per manager M O Matthews.
Okmulgee June 21 An official check shows seven indictments returned March 22 by a special district court grand jury against John H Rebold former vice president of the Guaranty State Bank of Okmulgee The bills include four for acceptance of deposits in an insolvent bank one for borrowing from a bank he led one for perjury and one for bribery of officers All but the two separate indictments for borrowing from and perjury name also John P Cook former bank president Both Rebold and Cook will be arraigned July 5 alongside Governor J B A Robertson who is named in an indictment for the bribe allegedly given by Rebold and Cook
Washington on June 17 a plan emerged from Republican headquarters to give the soldiers bonus after the tariff measure is disposed of. Reports said a large GOP majority supports prioritizing the tariff in line with President Harding. Democratic senators prepared to fight for early presentation of the bonus bill. Chairman McCumber urged immediate action and would withhold his bonus proposal if the party pledged to dispose of both bills before adjournment.
Fifty thousand workers in the men's clothing industry walked out across the metropolitan area to press manufacturers to use registered union contractors. The announcement came from Hyman Jumberg, chairman of the New York joint board of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
J W Dinwiddie aged 24 of Ada and Miss Callie Teel aged 18 of Ada secured a marriage license in Ada.
Wichita police say four men and a woman arrested in Slick, Oklahoma, are to be brought to Kansas without formal extradition for the murder of taxi owner Turner C. Tucker. Shoes and a Masonic emblem linked to the case were identified by Wichita detectives.
In Herrin Illinois a crowd about 500 gathered on the Herrin Johnson City road near the Southern Illinois Coal strip mine after John L Lewis urged that workers there be viewed as common strike breakers The mood was jovial and no firearms were shown as the group grew during the morning with a picnic like atmosphere surrounding the event.
Thomas W. Martin, president of Alabama Power, told the senate agricultural committee the firm would pay $3,000,000 for the government stake in the steam plant at Gorgas Alabama if the government insists that value.
Arch Cooper and manager A R Dixon left for Sulphur to complete workouts ahead of his eight round clash with Sailor Andy Thomas of Sulphur tonight. Cooper showed peak form after home training, with observers noting added power and veteran tricks. Several local fans traveled by car to witness the ringside event.
California and New York argued about climate with New York accusing California of bragging about it. California retorted that New York has no climate, only different weathers, stressing no direct comparison between the two regions.
Isaac Babbit unearthed a metal alloy he named L, recognizing its unique composition and potential. The discovery links his name to a new material concept, highlighting his contribution to early metallurgical research.
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