Boll Weevil Poison and Cotton Cost Insights
Editor Byron Norrell discusses calcium arsenate use against boll weevil and describes a mop-application method. Separate note reports June 16 war debt payments by foreign governments totaling 89 million dollars and presents Harmon County cotton cost estimates showing per acre costs and lint pounds.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Tom Marks
Harmon County
Peas with corn prove value in Arkansas field demo
Agent Hill cites a demonstration by J. H. Ingram near Allen showing peas planted with corn boosted corn growth. Mrs. Ingram set a brooding record by raising all 101 chicks hatched. J. B. Hill notes Pontotoc county hog numbers have surged as breeders invest more in the business.
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Agent Hill
J. H. Ingram
Allen
Pontotoc County Fair Dates Adjusted for Year
The Pontotoc county township fairs move up to August 29, opening earlier than the usual first Monday in September. The county fair runs September 7 to 10, extending exhibitor time before the state fairs. J. B. Hill notes expectations of a larger exhibit lineup, especially hogs.
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Pontotoc County
J. B. Hill
Public dairy demonstration set by Prof Boeher
Mrs Mergam reports Prof A C Boeher dairy specialist of A and M college will give a public demonstration on July 6. Agents will be in quarters in the new courthouse and everything arranged for the occasion.
Surplus Rats Targeted by Poison Gas Method
The piece notes cyanide gas as an effective but controversial method to control rats. It cautions a ground hole offers little protection to operatives and that while some regret remains, this approach may rid the country of many rats though a few will survive.
Legume crops in Oklahoma must be expanded for soil and feed
Oklahoma farmers are urged to increase legume acreage from about 300000 of over 15 million cultivated acres. Alfalfa sweet clover cowpeas soybeans mung beans and vetches are highlighted as soil improving and feed crops with regional suitability and growing potential.
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Oklahoma
Promising Crop Outlook After Rain Favors Corn
Farmers report corn is swelling after recent rains and expect continued growth with another timely shower. Other crops thrive and gardens look strong, with households preserving produce to cut grocery costs.
Potato shipping slated from Pontotoc county far below average
About a dozen cars of potatoes have been or will be shipped this season in Pontotoc county far below the usual level. Prices are expected to compensate for much of the shortfall while some growers lost seed or had poor yields due to wet weather, others fared better.
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Pontotoc County
President Coolidge May Attend Ardmore Farmers Picnic
Rapid City D D June 21 President Coolidge may visit the Ardmore South Carolina farmers picnic July 16 inviting a large delegation from South Dakota Nebraska and Wyoming If he attends he would also tour the Black Hills area this summer with planned trips to Deadwood Belle Fourche and Pine-Indian agency for events and tribal mime war invitations.
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8. D
Coolidge
Ardmore
S. C
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Black Hills
Northern Hills
Deadwood
Belle Fourche
Pine _— Indian agency
President Coolidge Discusses Geneva Naval Talks With Editors
President Coolidge at the summer White House spoke to the National Editorial Association on the lawn about the Geneva conference to limit naval armament. He praised his surroundings, noted reports from the talks among Great Britain Japan and the United States, and said he was watching the conference closely.
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3. D
Coolidge
Geneva
National
White House
Kingfisher Pair Arrested on Embezzlement Count
Kingfisher County officials J. C. Myers and John C. Selder were arrested on embezzlement charges over use of county tractors and machinery to clear land near Hennessey. They were arraigned in county court, granted bonds of 2500 dollars each, with preliminary hearings set for July 6.
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Kingfisher
Oklo
Charge Filed Against Flippen In Court Here
Floyd Flippen, held at Breco hospital since March 23, became defendant on grand larceny of an automobile. The complaint was filed before Justice of the Peace T. O. Cullins. Arraignment date not announced. Flippen was shot by county officers after slugging Deputy Sheriff Barnesi Miers in the head.
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Breco Hospital
T. O. Cullins
Justice of the Peace
Flippin
Culling
Flippen
Barnesi Miers
Marken Barney Nuptials A June 14 Wedding In Ada
One of society's notable weddings took place Tuesday afternoon June 14 at 2 o'clock when Miss Louise Elizabeth Barney daughter of Judge and Mrs Charles T Barney 430 East Ninth street became the bride of Mr Glenn Marken in a quiet home ceremony officiated by Rev John Shea. The vows followed a ring ceremony with a floral setting of fern palms pink geraniums gladioli and orchid tones throughout the living room.
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Smart Society
Louise Elizabeth Barney
Charles T. Barney
East Ninth Street
Glenn Marken
John &. Shea
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Broken Bat Helps Waner Extend Hitting Streak
Paul Waner of Pittsburgh, riding a 23 game hitting streak, explained that a broken bat forced him to borrow a thinner grip hickory after his brother Lloyd broke his favorite bat. The right fielder leads the league in singles doubles and triples.
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Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Paul
Waner
Lloyd
Konawa to Begin Water System Extension in July
Contractors start July 1 on extending the Konawa water system and installing a sewer system costing about 78000 dollars. Bonds were approved weeks earlier. The Earl W Baker company of Oklahoma City was awarded the contract.
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Konawa
Earl W. Baker ¢ Company of
Oklahoma City
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