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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
9
Fourteen year old Noble Emberlin of Katie is awarded a $70 riding cultivator by Rock Island Plow company for producing the state’s best acre of corn in the boys club. The Emberlin plot yielded 77.33 bushels, using improved methods and alternating rows with peanuts from outside the county.
The piece reports on the thousand dollar poultry club initiative, noting Connecticut clubs earning $1,000 above expenses and teaching better poultry care. It cites a Morrison’s Cove PA club with six boys starting 654 birds, culling to 231, and profits of $803 for the leader and $732.75 for others, as examples driving other states to form similar clubs.
Agent Hill notes a fine Frisco Friday club meeting with about fifty members, a lively program by boys and girls. Mrs Duvall reports an engaging Gailey gathering with a well functioning group of girls and a good prospect for ongoing activities.
Mr. Hill notes the Morin brothers of Frisco are thriving in seed corn sales. They specialize in this line and the current low price of ordinary corn does not affect their business.
The writer warns of head-sore complaints among young chickens from mosquitoes. Larger birds endure more but young chicks often die from bites. Spraying the chicken house with kerosene or oil at night effectively discourages mosquito activity.
Trade centers report heavy egg receipts pushing prices down while poultry and creamery product supply and demand balance. Prices showed little change last week as markets remained steady.
Oklahoma City March 11 reports a third straight week of improved moisture across the state as general rains fell, North Central and Northwestern counties receiving the heaviest. Muskogee 0.41 inch, Altus 0.25, Wichita Kansas 0.64. Wheat shows marked improvement after recent rains and snows, many late sprouting fields turning green, barley and oats sowing near completion. On March 1 6,152,000 bushels of wheat remained on farms, 13 percent, down from 23 percent a year ago and 15 percent two years ago, with a ten year average of 10 percent.
A Florida experiment station expert explains that hens may leave nests to avoid lice and that farms with lice show fewer eggs. Remedies include flooride powder via pinch method, mercurial ointment with vaseline, and plentiful dusting material. Focus on dusting opportunities, head cleansing with grease, and sulfur for mites. lice and mites cause irritation and reduced egg production.
A new year kickoff for Lovelady boys and girls club includes a Wednesday meeting with county agents. Members recite creeds, discuss land prep for cotton can and grain, care of chickens and sows, improve school grounds, and plan for township fair participation. Officers Ray Allen Ralph Scribner Lucy Sanders. a local observer notes teachers Hill and Mrs Duvall know most members by name.
Supt Floyd announces state rules for 8th grade exams to be held April 13 and 14 at many sites including Latta Lula Burrow Vaness Tyrola Maxwell Gailey Center Egypt Oakman Rocky Chapel Black Rock Colbert Union Valley Lovelady Frisco Fitzhugh Lightning Ridge Franks Jesse Pleasant Hill Owl Creek Cedar Grove Pecza Grove Blue Mound Yeager Pleasant Valley Wilson Walnut Grove and McCall Chapel. No fee is charged and teachers help grade papers.
Young farmers are forming clubs to discuss matters of interest and seek information from elders. They are in the early stages for the year, but as the growing season gains headway, reports from these budding groups are expected to become more interesting.
The program lists optional exams for Music and Drawing with county superintendent discretion. It outlines two days of tests: Day one US History Physiology Composition Civics Spelling Oklahoma History Grammar Drawing optional. Day two Arithmetic Reading Agriculture or Domestic Science for Boys or Girls Geography Penmanship and Optional Music.
W B Walker announces candidacy for sheriff subject to the August 1 1922 Democratic primary. Endorsed by the Farmer Labor Reconstruction League, he lives seven miles southwest of Ada in Knox county. The longtime resident attracts support from laborers and farmers who believe he will enforce all laws and devote full time to improving the community and safeguarding families. The candidate invites thorough scrutiny of his character and past life.
Valparaiso Chile March 13 A crowd of tourists including Britons and Americans witnessed the rescue story of Alexander Selkirk the real life Robinson Crusoe on Juan Fernandez island. Two natives representing Crusoe and Friday sailed away on a raft after sighting the rascoe ship. The party, greeted by the captain, donated to local children and spent three days exploring the island group seeing Selkirk’s monument and the lookout where he reportedly sighted his rescuing vessel two centuries ago.
Washington stated that the American government will not permit the allies to seize all Germany can pay in reparations, leaving nothing for the United States as reimbursement for Rhineland occupation costs. The clarification followed reports that Paris allies might defer Rhine land occupation payments due to the Versailles treaty ratification issue.
A University of Alberta professor reports a new preparation that enables easy starting of airplane motor engines at 37 degrees below zero. The method promises reliable cold starts in extreme low temperatures, potentially improving performance in icy conditions and reducing preflight delays.
J B Faber announces as a candidate for Pontotoc county assessor in the Democratic primary on August 1 1922. Endorsed by the Farmer Labor Reconstruction League in convention here last Saturday he cites his army service in the Spanish American War and his six years in Pontotoc county as qualifications for the office.
F C Krieger of Mountain Air New Mexico says recent snows have helped farming after a long dry spell. He suffered a stroke last August and is less spry, but his cheerful nature remains. He arrived at Ada Sunday.
W F Horton 40 of Oklahoma City and Ida Phipps 36 of Coalgate. Cc Bailes 27 of Maxwell and Rose Spurlock 21 of Maxwell. Al Steadman 25 of Ada and Minnie Reed 34 of Ada.
The Ada area American Legion executive committee announced county wide distribution of service census questionnaires from state headquarters. Forms are available from Gilbert Polly, Mayo E. McKeown, Mrs. Orville Snead, and the Ada News office for former servicemen in Pontotoc County. The data will cover health, employment, and views on the five soldier bonus plans, with local committees possibly visiting towns to collect.
The Mexican government plans land grants of about 15 acres to men who served under Francisco Villa, following an agreement reached with Villa upon his surrender in July 1920.
Dick Bunch of Coalgate was a business visitor in the city Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McKellar report the arrival of an eight pound boy at their home today.
Ada Produce company loaded a car of chickens today for shipment to eastern markets.
Paul Alderson and Mrs. John P McKinly were summoned to Dallas today by their sister Mrs. H. H. Benton’s serious illness. Hon. Luther Harrison, once of Ada and now in Holdenville, arrived in Ada with his young daughter Margaret. Editor Harrison, well informed on state politics, has not announced any candidacy but would command a strong following if he did run for a state office.
George Coleman faces a county court charge filed Monday alleging he pointed a weapon. The case proceeds through the county court system with standard legal steps and scheduled hearings.
Rev. A. B. Norrell of Dallas arrived Sunday afternoon and will visit his sons Byron and Paul Norrell and daughter Mrs. Lura Skinner.
R L Saunders of this city attended the national convention of geologists held in Oklahoma City last week.
Ernest Archer aged 23, son of C. G. Archer of the Egypt community, died Sunday afternoon. Funeral services are held today with burial in McGee cemetery.
Joe Rushing says he does not believe the freeze from last week damaged the fruit crop. He suggests the chill did not harm yields and notes ongoing orchard conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barringer and W. M. Barringer traveled to Fort Worth Texas to attend the Fat Stock Show and related events.
B G Howard secured a building permit today for a residence in the South Side addition. The project is valued at 3000 dollars and will begin construction promptly.
Work continues on a new filling station on east Main Street opposite the W. E. Harvey Garage. It is the fifth filling station to be installed in this area.
Allen Standfield is overhauling the Land Lunch room to prepare for a forthcoming confectionery opening. The project aims to make the building up to date with current plans and standards.
George Parker and Rance Jones were moved from the county jail under guard toward the state penitentiary at McAlester. They have been detained while awaiting the removal of a smallpox quarantine from state penal institutions.
Mr and Mrs P L Brooks of Springfield Missouri visit Mr and Mrs J McNair this week Brooks serves as terminal station inspector for the entire Frisco system in this brief social note from Wednesday’s Daily
Frank Jackson, who was seriously ill the first two days of this week, is reported to be somewhat improved today.
R. C. Roland has come back from a winter sojourn spent with his family in southwestern Texas, resuming residence at his usual address.
Deputy Sheriff J B Chapman traveled to Granite with Herschel Campbell under a one year reformitory sentence after pleading guilty to narcotics possession. Mrs Ann Pemberton of Ringling is mentioned in connection with the report.
District Judge Bolen granted a temporary injunction stopping city commissioners from paying I E Hanson for six blocks along North Mississippi avenue until a final hearing set for Saturday April 14 at 10 am. The petition claims the paving request lacked 51 percent bona fide property owners and cites improper bid handling and nonpar bonds.
An Oklahoma woman arrived in the city this week to visit her daughter Mrs. Sam Hargis Jr. who is recovering from surgery at the local hospital. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Eula Evans of Ringling. Mrs. Hargis is reported to be doing nicely following her operation on Monday.
R R Dickerson underwent an operation for appendicitis at the local hospital yesterday and is reported doing well this morning despite a ruptured appendix. He is one of the new proprietors of the Palm Garden.
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