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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
8
Oklahoma City reports detail boll weevil infestation risk and winter survival, with estimates of potential crop damage. Extension service notes advise on cotton acreage, weather impacts, and plant health, plus cultivation guidance for fruit trees and general farm work progress across the state.
Mr Hill and Mrs Duvall report a lively Frisco club gathering Friday afternoon. Young participants presented talks on hay poultry horses and calf fattening. Readings and a debate followed with Zadie Neal Clare Thompson Edgar Sallee and Sloan McLeod among the speakers.
Swift & Co reports egg arrivals at central markets are about equal to demand and may exceed it in two to three weeks, prompting storage. Water glass is suggested to preserve eggs until next winter. Butter supply is ample, but there is an over supply of poultry in the East.
Despite harsh winter, a number of boli weevils survive in protected hibernation nests and threaten serious damage to the 1922 cotton crop. Farmers are urged to adopt precautionary planting and cultivation methods per C. E. San.
The Jersey cow Flauvie’s Star, tested over a year in Connecticut, produced 20 616 pounds of milk and 1 206 pounds of butterfat, earning recognition as the world’s champion in its breed.
Reports from 396 farm flocks in Missouri show dual purpose hens laid more eggs in January than other breeds. White Wyandottes had the highest variety average, with seven of the ten top flock records from dual purpose breeds. Across 68,375 hens in 386 flocks, 474,035 eggs were laid at 6.9 per hen, 0.1 above the 1921 January mark. 39,503 dozen eggs sold brought $12,306.04.
The record notes lower January egg prices in 1922 versus 1918 to 1921, with 60.6¢ in 1918 and 43.4¢ in 1921. Feed costs per dozen fell from 47.3¢ in 1918 to 14.4¢ in 1922 as egg output rose. The writer reflects on Pontotoc county woes and a turn toward optimism despite hardship.
Durant reports a murder theory after an inquest into Cody Bertram's death. The 19 year old's body was found in a blood pool among the Bokchito garage remains, which was torched to cover the crime. Both legs were burnt off, the left side largely burned. Fourteen cars were destroyed in the fire. no arrests yet.
Springfield woman describes severe back pain and nervous weakness then reports improvement after using Cardus and Cardui. She notes sleep disturbance and discomfort eased, with renewed strength and health after treatment, urging others to try the remedy.
Ernest S. Alderman states in a letter to N B Stall that the Ada Allen federal road meets specifications and warrants final acceptance after inspection with George C White. He notes dry conditions affected compaction but cites tests showing binding material and trials at Camp Travis as supporting durability and proper construction.
Washington school girls win the city championship by defeating Glenwood 12 to 8. The championship shield, awarded to the champions each year, will be presented to the Washington team.
Sulphur officials announce a recall vote for April 4 to decide the removal of Mayor W. H. Pat Riley after embezzlement charges were filed following the Bank of Commerce closure.
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