Poultry interest grows and alfalfa study told
The Atoka County Poultry Club scene shows E O Edson visiting schools to teach hens lay factories and feed types while a county agent notes rising poultry interest. US Dept of Agriculture bulletin praises alfalfa for feeding, silage, soil improvement, and warns against overhype. cotton and corn planting urged with early varieties and careful seed preparation.
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Atoka
Edson
R. A. Oakley
H. L. Westover
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Farmers consider shipping watermelons and cantaloupes in car lots
Agent Hill reports several farmers discuss listing watermelons and cantaloupes for shipment in car lots this summer. He invites all interested to a Saturday 2 PM meeting at his office to decide whether to proceed and, if so, to arrange steps to handle it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agent Hill
Improper Shelter May Halt Egg Laying In Cold
The cold spell will delay egg production in unprotected flocks. The narrator recalls shelters made from sapling posts and syrup cane leaves or woven wire with hay, noting that without care hens will not lay reliably in harsh weather.
How to Develop Beauty in Ten Lessons Ad
An Allen Democrat note suggests ordering a copy of a book titled How to Develop Beauty in Ten Lessons for Byron Norrell. The writer urges Forde to try it first and then borrow the book if it proves safe or effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Norrell
Allen Democrat
Forde
Farm Bargain to Keep Boy on the Farm Joke
An exchange notes giving a boy a pig or calf to keep him on the farm, but warns that when the boy’s pig becomes the father's hog, expectations fade.
Weather Update Notes Cold Front Amid Brief Warm Spell
Forecasters warn of a return to freezing conditions after a spell of springlike warmth. City residents should prepare for lower temperatures, wind chills, and possible frost as the cold air moves in from the north.
Farmers Consider New Broom Corn Crop in Ada Area
County Agent Hill and Ada broom factory proprietor Mr. Gatlin attended a Friday night farmers meeting at Owl Creek to discuss raising broom corn this year. The neighborhood farmers organized the discussion to decide on planting plans.
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Hill
Mr. Hill
Gatlin
Ada
Owl Creek
Cheese factory eyed to boost local dairy market
The Pauls Valley Democrat reports a cheese manufacturer is surveying the field with plans to build a cheese factory. The move would create a larger milk market in the area and enable dairy business expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls Valley
Three Tishomingo banks urge farmers to plant peanuts
Last week three banks in Tishomingo joined forces in a Capital-Democrat advertisement urging Johnston County farmers to reduce cotton acreage and plant peanuts instead. The banks argue peanuts are best to combat boll weevil if it returns.
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Nat Hisaw
Clarence Roberts
Farmer-Stockman
Mississippi
Mr. Roberts
Oklahoma
Tishomingo
Capital
Democrat
Johnston County
Oklahoma Duroc Breeders Form Association
At a Marlow banquet this week Oklahoma Duroc Breeders Association of Oklahoma was organized with W A Williams of Marlow elected president. Officers include George Schnider Fargo first vice president Joe Miller Bliss third vice president Ed Edmons on Oklahoma City fourth vice president Mickey McClure Oklahoma City secretary and Joe Roy Hugo treasurer. A draft constitution and by laws panel was named for Oklahoma City next summer. Speakers included A B Hunter Stewart Morse and J R Flander. The banquet was hosted by the Marlow chamber of commerce.
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Marlow
Oklahoma
Hugo
Roy Finerty
Oklahoma City
Carl Thompson
Stillwater
J. H. Gillenteen
Will Bennett
A. B. Hunter
Stewart Morse
J. R. Flander
National Duroc Breeder’s Association
Marlow Chamber of Commerce
Poland China Futurity Show Promoted at Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma breeders urged to nominate herds for a $1000 futurity and a $1600 total Poland China purse for 1922 at the state fair. Breeders must nominate by March 16 with a $5 fee and a minimum of twenty herds, with eligibility for adjoining states lacking futurity events. Breeds committee and fair board push larger swine exhibits and interest.
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Poland
Peoria
Ill
Klahoma
United States
State of
Oklahoma
State Fair Board of
Ralph T. Hemphill
Poland China Breed Promotion Committee
Maud Oil Well Produces 80 Bbls Daily
The Maud oil well is flowing four times daily and yielding 80 barrels per day. Since its completion, twenty cars of oil have been shipped.
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Maud
New Wells May Be Started in Pontotoc County Oil Fields
Oil men forecast rapid activity in Pontotoc County with five wells planned within 30 to 40 days and up to twenty more in three to four months. The Allen field deep test by Montrose and Harry Morris, Steedman field progress, and Francis area pipeline plans dominate expectations as Bebe and Cotten farms report drilling and pumping as storage bottlenecks ease.
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Pontotoc County
Allen
Montrose Oil Company
Harry Morris
Montrose
Steedman
Roff
Francis
Francis Oil and Refining Company
Bebee Field
Byng
Bebeg
Lawrence
Smith
Walker
Cotten
Bebee
Carter- Lowrey-LaSalle
Nance
Haggard
Canadian Oil Company
Casig
Ku Klux Parade Draws 100 In Roff Oklahoma
The Ku Klux Klan staged a foot parade in Pontotoc county, Roff, Oklahoma, attracting more than 100 participants. Hooded marchers, flanked by a car with the US flag and Fiery Cross, moved along main street as banners warned locals to beware whose bond they sign and called for returning the Bible to schools. This marked the group’s second public appearance in the town.
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Roff
Okla
Ku Klux Klan
Pontotoc County
United States
Arseman
Assault 10 Kill Charge Filed Against Two Men
Ed Price and Will Chance arrested by Sheriff on assault with intent to kill after a brawl in Dark Town left Clara Howard with non life threatening injuries. Price bond set at 2000 and Chance at 1000. County attorney also filed two pistol pointing charges against Price.
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Bob Duneczn
Ed “Goldie
Price
Will Chance
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Clara Howard
Justice Brown
Chance
Leonard Watham
C. H. Gray
Tom Jobe
Andrew Tarrant
Klan Sends Message of Loyal Support at Church Service
About 50 robed Ku Klux Klansmen attended Rev. C C Morris's church service, shook his hand, displayed signs backing the pastor, and departed as applause filled the church. Morris said politicians had threatened his character and urged community support. Roughly 600 people witnessed the event.
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C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Morris
Ku Klux
Pacific Treaties Favored by Senate Foreign Relations Panel
The four power Pacific treaty with supplements and reservations along with naval limitation and submarine pacts were favorably reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The committee attached a reservation from Harding era talks to avoid implying an alliance. Vote on four power treaty reported 10 to 3 in favor with Borah Johnson Shields voting no. naval and submarine treaties reported unanimously.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Harding
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Shields
Democrat
Tennessee
Senate
Pickle Factory Man and Family Arrive in Ada
J. H. Atkinson and his family arrive from Iowa to establish a pickle factory in Ada. They are settled at the extreme end of South Townsend avenue. Atkinson will announce plans at the first possible moment. Local farmers have signed agreements to plant cucumbers on county acreage.
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J. H. Atkinson
Ada
Iowa
South Townsend Avenue
Mr. Atkinson
Harding Urges Navy Keep 80,000 Enlisted Strength
President Harding told the House naval committee at a White House conference that the Navy should not fall below 80,000 enlisted men while supporting conversion of two battleships into airplane carriers. He also favored slimming future naval academy admissions and did not discuss commissioning the 540 midshipmen due to the Annapolis class.
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Harding
House Naval Committee
White House
Annapolis
Academy
Francis Girl Wins County Essay Contest on Thrift
Elizabeth Durham of Francis high school won the county essay contest on thrift after grading by judges. Josephine Bullock of Rofs high school took second and Lydia Henson of Francis placed third. Local prizes are 7.50 for first 5 for second and 2.50 for third. The county superintendent will forward winning essays to the state thrift committee for a state contest with top prizes of 100 50 and 25.
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Elizabeth Durham
Francis High School
Josephine Bullock
Rofs High School
Lydia Henson
Francis
A. Floyd
Pneumonia Month Warns of March Mortality Risk
The piece notes March as a peak pneumonia month with high mortality after a harsh winter. It emphasizes prompt treatment of any cold to reduce pneumonia risk, explains pneumonia as a germ disease in the throat, and extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an expectorant that cures colds and prevents pneumonia. it claims children take it willingly.
Stonewall approves Hepburns fight in meeting
A Stonewall citizens meeting condemned Judge Christopher for discharging the Okmulgee grand jury and supported County Attorney Hepburn for upholding Oklahoma laws. The resolution favored prosecuting violators regardless of social or political standing.
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Stonewall
Okla
Christopher
Okmulgee
Hepburn
Oklahoma
Oil well spud near Fitzhugh on Norris farm
Wes Hattox and others of Fitzhugh spudded a new oil well on the P. A. Norris farm in section 21-2n-5e near Fitzhugh. Drilling contract calls for about 2,000 feet with possible extra depth. About 3,000 acres have been blocked for the project, according to reports.
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Wes Hattox
Fitzhugh
P. A. Norris
Mrs. James A. Davis Returns Home From Visit
Mrs. James A. Davis of Hutchinson Kansas has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Malcom Smith.
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James A. Davis
Hutchinson, Kas
Malcom Smith
Charges against McAuley dismissed in fire case
Ada Music Co. president B F McAuley faced charges over a December 10 1921 fire that damaged stock and building. Justice H J Brown dismissed the charges after a preliminary examination finding no link between McAuley and the fire origin.
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Justice
Fire
B. F. McCauley
Ada Music Company
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Ada High Debaters Lose To Francis In Open Shop Debate
Ada high school debating team lost to Francis, Oklahoma, on the topic Open Shop Labor Policy Should be Adopted. Francis presented stronger arguments. County winners advance to the district debate, then state meet.
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Francis
Okla
Ada High School
Sulphur Banker Takes Own Life After Bank Failure
Charles Ryan a 40 year old cashier of the Bank of Commerce in Sulphur reportedly shot himself Monday after the bank failed to meet obligations. He leaves a wife and two children. A bank examiner arrived Sunday and is reviewing the bank's affairs.
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Charles Ryan
Bank of Commerce
Ryan
Tulsa Refining Company Secretary Dies in St Louis
Robert McKim Blackmoor, secretary of the Great American Refining Co. of Tulsa Oklahoma, died at a St Louis hotel today from heart trouble. The body will be transported to Tulsa for burial.
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Tulsa
ST. Louis
Robert McKim Blackmoor
Great American Refining Company
Okla
Aviators complain of poor janitor service in high air
In a cool six mile high atmosphere pilots report inadequate janitorial services at their cruising altitude, noting cleanliness issues aboard.
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Washington D. C
Boys and Girls Club
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Johnnie Ferguson
Earl Hoover
Veulah Muks
H. W. Plettner
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Coalgate
Colbert
Noco
Smith & Walker
Cook Farm
Maxwell
Central Africa
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Pickle Factory
U. S. Navy
McAuley
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