Diversified farming keys to wealth not single crops
A St. Louis Globe Dispatch writer cites nationwide figures to argue that counties relying on one crop like wheat or cotton lack steady income and wealth. He notes major leaders include California dairying, tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco and fruit, with Midwestern and Eastern counties also prominent. overall, diversification with dairying and specialty crops yields steadier income.
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St. Louis Globe Dispatch
United States
St. Louis
Pacific States
California
Washington
Middle West
Los Angeles County
Cal
Fresno County
Aroostook County
Lancaster County
Dane County
Wis
Illinois
McLean
Bolivar
Miss
St. Lawrence County
N. Y
Sonoma County
San Francisco
The Harsh Climb of Power and Its Enemies
The passage notes that rising to high status whether financially or in office invites more enemies who cannot rise themselves and resent others. It argues that higher positions bring tougher opposition and sharper criticism, and that the path to power is fraught with friction.
Supreme court rules state levy of 1.5 mills for 1920 illegal
The ruling harms small taxpayers while the big ones recover. It clarifies the powers of the state board of equalization under current statutes and may prompt many future lawsuits, delineating state fiscal authority.
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Supreme Court
State Board of Equalization
Governor Robertson Deserves Swift Trial and Public Clarity
The article urges a rapid trial for Governor Robertson on a grand jury charge at Okmulgee. It argues punishment if guilty and exoneration if innocent to clear his name and Oklahoma from further embarrassing publicity. It cautions reform efforts fade as public interest wanes and crooks resume power quickly.
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Robertson
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Rattlesnake Den Found Near Breckenridge Texas
A den near Breckenridge Texas contained sixty four rattlesnakes discovered recently. The note playfully contrasts Texas boasting with Oklahoma, implying local pride at this unusual find.
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Breckenridge
Texas
Oklahoma
Farm products needed amid global grain shortages
The piece notes expected strong demand for American farm products abroad in the current and coming year. It cites July wheat prices near 113 3 4 in Chicago, a downtrend since March, and warns Europe’s drought damaged crops will boost import needs. It cautions on late-season weather and the risk of global shortfalls if the U S and Canadian crops fail.
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JO Buryveds
Wall Street Journal
Chicago
Europe
Russia
Broomhall
Kansas
United States
Canada
NEWSPAPERS AND JURIES
A columnist argues that reading a newspaper should not disqualify a prospective juror. Judge Oldfield of Oklahoma City agrees, saying informed citizens should serve. The piece asserts juries should reflect the best citizenship and that newspapers cannot bar capable readers.
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Oldfield
Oklahoma City
Cotton trade and war turn of events linked by toothache tale
The February government report shows US factories used about 80 000 more bales than last year and seven month gains near 750 000 bales. Exports lag by over 100 000 bales, yet seven months exceed last season by 500 000. Domestic consumption plus exports top 7 000 000 bales, with nearly 6 000 000 bales on hand. The stock is about 1 000 000 bales below last year. A toothache anecdote ties a British admiral’s lapse to German cruisers escaping to Constantinople, influencing Turkey and prolonging the war by a year or two.
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United States
Bresla
Goeben
Constantinople
Turkey
Pontotoc County Exchange Calls For More Canning Girls
An exchange remarks that Pontotoc County has plenty of girls becoming experts in canning who could qualify for any beauty contest, unless run by Manuel Herrick. The note warns that good fellows and easy marks blend too easily. Corn, mash, liquor are discussed with corn deemed safest.
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Pontotoc County
Manuel Herrick
Troop 7 Scout Becomes First Class After Cossack Chase
Sydney Sachs of Troop 7 escaped a mock pursuit by Cossacks and raced to Willard school, earning the troop’s first first class scout distinction.
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Sydney Sachs
Willard School
Honest Bill Newton Addresses Ada Scouts During Northward Circus Trip
Honest Bill Newton spoke to about 65 men and boys at Ada Tuesday evening with the scout executive. The event praised by Ada scouts as he prepared to take his circus northward. Clovis Reed earned a second class badge while Harral Hammond Wesley Duke Raymond Gooch and Jack Walls received tenderfoot badges.
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Honest Bill Newton
Allen
Ada
Honest Bill
Clovis Reed
Harral Hammond
Wesley Duke
Raymond Gooch
Jack Walls
Scout and Cub Masters Plan Pageant at Harris Hotel
A profitable Wednesday evening meeting of scout and cub masters at the Harris hotel laid plans for the upcoming pageant. Each troop received its specific part to execute, setting the stage for a coordinated event.
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Harris Hotel
Roff Scouts Benefit from Guard Support for Pageant Practice
Roff scouts gain official help from Capt. W. O. Pratt commander of the national guard unit offering two tents for practice. He hopes to showcase how Oklahoma rag towns were set up and may bring all Roff scouts to the scout round-up in the first week of May.
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W. O. Pratt
Roff Scouts Pass Second Class and Tender Foot Tests
The Roff scouts announced two advancement lists. Second class recipients are E. J. Merrit, Louie Hill, Linden Meed. Tender foot recipients include Eugene Ivey, Leroy Mathews, Claude Johns, Howard Pratt, Delmar Moetis, Haskell Hill, Olen Pratt.
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Roff
E. J. Merrit
Louie Hill
Linden Meed
Eugene Ivey
Leroy Matthews
Claude Johns
Howard Pratt
Delmar Moetis
Haskell Hill
Olen Pratt
Ada Scouts Visit Mr Fred Ford on Wireless Telegraph
Ada scouts enjoyed hospitality at Mr Fred Ford's home to see and hear the operation of his wireless telephone set. The article hopes that Ada scouts will soon have a fine wireless telephone and telegraph outfit of their own.
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Ada
Fred Ford
Cheaper To School Child Than Support Him In Our Prisons
Dr. Arthur C. Perry argues at Ohio State University that funding education is cheaper than imprisonment. He says school tax acts as insurance against social chaos and emphasizes the principal’s role as a community leader and resourceful advocate for public education.
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Columbus, O
Arthur C. Perry
New York City
New York University
Ohio State University
Perry
Childrn
Slate of county and state offices listed with candidates
State Senator W H EBEY. State Insurance Commissioner E W HARDIN. County Offices includes County Superintendent F E GRAY A FLOYD Re election A T WATSON Mrs PARRIE BRITT. Sheriff JOE E SLOAN BOB DUNCAN Re election W B WALKER. County Attorney A C CHANEY H F MATHIS J W DEAN. County Tax Assessor NICK HEARD Re election J B FABER. County Weigher JOHN WARD R election A H SIMPKINS. County Clerk RIT IRWIN. County Commissioner Dist No 2 CHARLEY LASEMAN I R GILMORE. For County Commissioner Dist No 2 Fas.
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F. E. Gray
A. Floyd
A. T. Watson
Parrie Britt
Joe E. Sloan
Bob Duncan
W. B. Walker
Nick Heard
J. B. Faber
A Reflection on Leaders Serving the Community
A terse meditation on how guidance from leadership arises when parents seek advice and students seek steadiness. The passage frames a leader as a servant of the community, noting the responsibility to offer counsel and steadiness in uncertain times.
German War Casualty Estimates From Von Altrock
Berlin reports an estimate by General Von Altrock showing German war losses include 1,808,545 dead and 4,246,799 wounded. About 13 million under arms, with roughly one in seven killed. Officers lost 53,000 killed and 96,000 wounded. Civilian and military deaths total about 12,000,000.
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Berlin
von Altrock
Germany
Former Ada Woman Dies in Chattanooga Tennessee
Mrs. Zenita Ellis Miller aged 29, wife of Frank G. W. Miller of 2320 Main Street, died yesterday at 11 30 after a two week illness. She is survived by her husband and daughter Mary Margaret. Daughter of Rev L B Ellis of El Paso Texas. Funeral at Ridgedale Methodist Church South at 2 this afternoon with several pastors officiating. Interment Forrest Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named.
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Zenita Ellis Miller
Frank G. W. Miller
Main Street
Mary Margaret
Miller
L. B. Ellis
el Paso
Tex
Ridgedale Methodist Church
Mr. Eastwood
Battle McLester
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Lauded By Local Citizenry
A brief item praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure for coughs and colds, highlighting its popular use and favorable reception among residents.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Abbottstown Reader
Edward P. Miller of Abbottstown Pa reports widespread approval of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes it is excellent for soothing coughs and breaking up colds and that users seldom settle for other preparations. An advertising notice suggests using a News Want Ad to obtain it.
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Chamberlain
Edward P. Miller
Abbottstown
Junior Track Stars Win Contests As Workouts Start
Ada high school opened track activities with a Friday practice as classes contest for class championships. Juniors led in points while seniors held last year’s honors. Coach Cox plans a strong district meet squad with workouts ongoing and a captain to be elected soon.
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Ada High School
Cox
Check found after tornado returns to payee
March 27 report from Sulphur notes a torn check blown from Southland Gin Company during the March 13 tornado was found on Leach Dinsmore’s Byars area farm, 50 miles north of Sulphur, and returned to payee H. H. Barrett of Sulphur, who has cashed it.
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Southland Gin Company
Leach Din
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