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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
1
Byron Norrell notes Floyd harvested about half an acre yielding around 100 bushels of Irish Cobbler with a one pound sample. He reflects on soil moisture retention, boll weevil control, and shallow cultivation. Mrs. Duvall cites growing poultry interest, pure bred stock gains, and strong poultry club records.
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The article outlines methods to save tomatoes when short of cans. Drying halves with salt, making Italian conserve or tomato paste by fermenting crushed pulp in a barrel, squeezing juice with a sack, and producing a long lasting paste with oil. Also describes a thickened ketchup style spread and quince paste like confections. It notes the Chamber of Commerce support for county demonstration agents and local kitchen demonstrations by Mrs. Duvall and Mr. Hill at Pontotoc county facilities.
W. R. Riddle forecasts the Irish potato crop in Union Valley will amount to five or six cars. Two or three cars will likely be shipped immediately, with the remainder held until demand improves.
Latta club girls held their monthly meeting at Mrs. ou vall's office in the Chamber of Commerce quarters Saturday afternoon. Fourteen of seventeen members attended. The sewing section worked, the cooking class learned, and the group made ice cream with cake. After others left, J. B. Hill and I finished the remaining ice cream. We both agreed the Latta girls are OK.
Mrs. Dick Myers of Tyrola keeps 143 young turkeys and 70 eggs setting. Last year she realized 187 from turkey sales and this year the outcome is cut off in the text.
Mrs. Duvall reports canning is in full swing across the county with women in each community busy preserving garden and orchard produce. A generous supply will fill cellars for winter.
Reports from Durant Shawnee and other counties show boll weevil associations forming to plan resistance. Agriculture data shows rising melon acreage in marketing states with Colorado cantaloupes up from 8200 to 16000 while Arkansas dips about 2000 acres. Missouri leads watermelon acreage at just over 10,000 with Oklahoma second at 7510.
Co O Grimes, a truck farmer near Muskogee, reports frost-proof cabbage yielding seven to eight tons per acre from five acres planted in February. The crop is selling now at about $500 per ton, according to county farm demonstration agent John M. White.
Prying is an old method of preserving fruit, but leaving fruit exposed invites flies. The author suggests making a frame covered with screen wire, creating shelves inside the cage to spread fruit for drying while keeping it protected.
Thursday afternoon observers watched an experiment with two close zinc troughs and springs to shake boll weevils from cotton stalks into kerosene-filled troughs for kill. The device, owned by E. J. McKinney, has seen limited success in Victoria and elsewhere and will be tested further in Regal Floyd's patch near the glass factory. In Floyd field weevils numbered six to eight despite many punctured squares, leaving crop fate uncertain as to whether enough bolls can mature before weevil damage escalates.
Irish provisional government troops attacked the Fourth Courts building and Fowler Hall in Dublin as rifle and machine gun fire roared through the city. Casualties were reported, with early figures around 14 killed and multiple wounded among irregulars and soldiers as shells and explosions rocked the area. Rory O Connor’s forces were driven back to the rear of the four courts complex amid heavy fire and evacuations.
State of Oklahoma ex rel E V Estill sues Board of County Commissioners and others in district court to recover 57 259 08 alleging twice the amount of claims tied to illegal judgment and bonds issued for road work and materials. Plaintiff, represented by W F Schulte, names numerous county officials and firms as defendants in a case stemming from bond proceeds distribution.
Ada residents see candidates and supporters mobilize in Pontotoc County as rallies and street campaigning intensify. J W Bolen rally draws 600 to 1,500 at Glenwood Park while 15 Ada cars head to Steedman to form a Bullock club. Notables from Ada and Steedman travel to engage voters and discuss state office runs. The piece notes growing candidate visits and a boiling political atmosphere ahead of August 1.
Announcements from the adjutant general department name Sergt. Keneath C. Frank and T W Fentem of Ada as new second lieutenants. Frank joins the 189th Field Artillery second battalion headquarters detachment, while Fentem becomes second lieutenant in Battery F of the 160th Field Artillery.
Readers are informed that a large public celebration is set for Glenwood Park on Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4. Boy Scouts Day on Monday and a busy program on Tuesday include lectures free eats a ball game band concerts dancing and a 30 round boxing card. About 15000 people expected to attend with barbecue bread pickles and coffee provided by local merchants under Retail Merchants Association auspices.
Capt Burk Burnett noted cattleman oilman and ranchman died at his Ft Worth home at 1 50 this morning after over a year of ill health The Texas pioneer built his fortune from the wild west with millions in wealth recorded by local press
During the war of 1812 discussions arose about using metal armor plates on ship hulls. Proponents argued for increased protection against cannon fire while opponents warned of cost and practicality.
Washington reports 40 Cortez Oil Co employees near Tampico seized by rebel General Gorozabe with 240 armed men. Destruction worth about 250,000 dollars and 15,000 pesos ransom demanded within 48 hours. No Mexican federal troops nearby. State Department orders protection and action, and seeks release of A Bruce Bielasky.
Lady Mae Austell a 16 year old daughter of Dr A G Austell of Center drowned Friday afternoon in a pond beside her father’s pasture near Center Five other girls were with her at the time She sank in nine feet of water after misjudging depth and could not be saved Divers recovered the body after about forty minutes burial is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Center The Austell family is prominent in the county
President Harding to summon a representative group of coal operators from across the nation to Washington Saturday to discuss a possible conference with the United Mine Workers to fix a wage scale. Secretary Davis and Hoover participated in White House talks, while John L. Lewis remained in the capital to consider the plan. The 10 am Saturday meeting will focus on initiating wage negotiations.
A magpie seen near a dwelling in Scotland is believed to pretend death to one of its inmates, sparking local curiosity about its unusual behavior and possible cause.
A high authority states that cold water serves as a valuable stimulant, underscoring its perceived energizing effects. The remark emphasizes practical use and official endorsement for wellness and vigor.
East Central college at Ada posted the largest percentage increase in summer attendance among Oklahoma colleges, with 55 percent growth. Ada led in total enrollment gains, followed by Durant State Teachers College at 53 percent and Alva college at 39 percent, while Edmond and the University of Oklahoma also posted notable increases.
The Ada Athletic Association and Ada Retail Merchants Association announce a major Boy Scout event July 3 and 4 at Glenwood Park. First and second class scouts from Francis, Stratford, Stonewall, Fitzhugh, Allen and local troops will compete in track, swimming, and water games. Medals and a two piece bathing suit prize await top winners as troops vie for a coveted park flag.
Ada business men plan a countywide drive against boll weevils using the Dial drag. The campaign starts Wednesday July 5 with four leaders outlining schedule across towns: Balthrop Worstell Bebee Paris Chapel Summer's Chapel Galey Center Lanham Yeager and more, with multiple stops each day through Friday.
Trademark branded citrus fruits gain special favor in New York as authorities promote branded produce for marketing and quality assurance. The policy emphasizes distinctive labels and consumer recognition to differentiate oranges and grapefruit in commerce.
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