Preventing Washing of Soil in Our County
Byron Norrell argues soil erosion threatens fertility and crop yields in clay soils. He recommends a multi faceted approach including grasses on steep slopes, terrace farming, humus buildup, deep rooted legumes, crop rotations with legumes, fall plowing, and more livestock to generate manure for fields. He notes eggs and poultry practices impact market quality and cites Rio Grande valley farmers using calcium arsenate dusting to control boll weevil as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ebey
Rio Grande Valley
Acre
Pontotoc County Feeder Steers Set Top Kansas City Price
Pontotoc County ranch owners sold 46 feeder steers averaging 779 pounds for 8.85 per hundredweight at Kansas City on April 23. The lot comprised high grade Herefords. R I Pollock accompanied the shipment and noted registered bulls and high grade cows influenced the good feeders. Pollock added that quality cattle pay. Market Report. Butter production rose last week with higher arrivals expected in large cities. Eggs trade remains steady though warmth may slow demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Top Booney
Pollock
Kansas City
R. I. Pollock
Heavy Rain Causes Cotton Replanting Concerns
Farmers report extensive damage from heavy rains, with bottoms flooded and Sandy Creek rising beyond banks. Upland corn appears less affected, but most cotton would need replanting if stands are poor, with 4.04 inches of rainfall from Thursday night to Saturday recorded by E A MacMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. MacMillan
Agent Hill Plans Cotton Spacing Tests Across State
J B Hill of A and M College seeks farmers for a distance test of cotton. The project will test patches at 0, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 and 30 inches spacing across various cotton growing counties to form a clear idea on optimal spacing. More participants will improve the study’s relevance to Mr Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hill
A. and M. College
Hill
Marketing Summer Eggs and Seasonal Price Trends
The article explains seasonal egg pricing and marketing, noting March and April as peak drug-like markets, May brings production drops in the Southwest, and June to September demand premium for fresh eggs. It warns eggs spoil if kept long in heat, urges frequent marketing in hot weather, and mentions infertility taint risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Weevil Hope for Oklahoma Cotton Aces Boll Weevil May Fade in 1923
In Stillwater Oklahoma entomologist Prof C E Sanborn reports cotton pest tests across five counties show near absence of boll weevils this season. Of 7300 weevils in winter cages only one survived, Antlers showing the lone survivor. Estimates project about one weevil per 1167 cotton plants, boosting yield prospects if crops escape further damage.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
C. E. Sanborn
Oklahoma A. and
M. College and
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Oklahoma Cotton Belt
Antlers
Durant
Coalgate
Shawnee
Sanborn
Tallulah
W. E. Jackson
Jackson
Disease caution for melon growers in Oklahoma crops
Stillwater plant pathologist F M Rolfs warns melon crops are vulnerable to diseases that winter on dead leaves and vines. Rotate fields, use seed treatment with corrosive sublimate carefully and follow a spraying schedule including copper compounds, lime and other compounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
F. M. Rolis
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Rolfs
Rolis
Delegates Named for Oklahoma Democratic Convention
Thirty nine Pontotoc county delegates were named for the Oklahoma City state convention on May 6. Each delegate holds a half vote toward the national nominating convention in New York on June 6. if not attending, Pontotoc’s representation remains 19. The county endorses John Crawford of Ada for the national delegation and probes C J Wrightsman’s alleged influence. The list includes Dr Catherine Brydia, J W Davis, Mrs Otto Strickland, Steve Fish, J D Crawford, and many others across local towns.
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Oklahoma City
Pontotoc County
New York
John Crawford
Ada
C. J. Wrightsman
Tulsa
United States
el Reno
Catherine Brydia
A. T. Watson
J. W. Davis
Allen
Jesse Bond
Otto Strickland
Steve Fish
Stonewall
J. D. Crawford
Ben Hampton
Geo. H. Truax
Fris
B. C. King
Henry McMinn
W. x. Brents
Andrew Hardin
G. L. Hard
Ada Week Sets Close for City Schools and Events
Ada plans a full school week starting May 19 with all city schools closing for the year. Activities include commencement exercises at Memorial Hall, a baccalaureate address by Rev H W Wallace, senior play, ward school graduations, and a musical pageant. About sixty five graduates will receive diplomas as the class adopts high school caps for economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ada High School
Memorial Hall
H. W. Wallace
First Christian Church
Hev. E. O. Whitwell
First Presbyterian Church
Tornado Toll Rises Across Southeastern States
A string of tornadoes and wind storms struck Louisiana Alabama Georgia and South Carolina killing at least 20 people injuring scores and causing nearly a million dollars in damage. Key impacts were in Anderson South Carolina Opelika and Greenville Alabama with multiple fatalities and extensive property destruction.
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Atlanta
Louisana
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Anderson
Riverside Mill
Opelika
Greenville
Albany
Lawrenceville
Autanaville
Riverside
Macon
Buy it rent to sell it find with a NEWS want ad
Classified item seeks buyers for available properties and rental options. Readers can place a tailored want ad to list items for sale or rent and find offers through the newspaper marketplace.
State Tax Refund Awaited by Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County treasurer J W Westbrook reports the 1921 state tax refund is not yet received. State treasurer predicts the total will reach Pontotoc before May 1, with a distribution estimated between 20000 and 25000 dollars. Other counties have already received their refunds, Pontotoc to follow in alphabetical order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesdeay’s
J. W. Westbrook
Pontotoc County
Westbrook
Ada Named Local Terminal For New Oklahoma City Ada Atoka Line
The railroad between Oklahoma City Ada and Atoka will operate as a single road named Oklahoma City Ada Atoka with Ada as a local terminal. The change, effective tomorrow, stems from recent line sales and ownership driven progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma City
Atoka
Oklahoma City-Ada-Atoka Road
Holdenville Wins Holdenville Golf Championship
J. Hugh Biles secretary and organizer reports that Holdenville golfers were champions at the Ada course with the ten players on Sunday. detailed scoring and alibis not yet compiled. The feat is generally conceded by the contestants.
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Holdenville
J. Hugh Biles
Tony
Biles
Odd Fellows Name Officers for County Year
The Pontotuck County I O O F convention closed with 125 visitors, two candidates conferred, and new officers chosen. N R Corkham of Ada is president, Jess Williams of Francis vice president, J H Norman of Ada secretary, H C Evans of Ada treasurer. Rebekahs also named officers. Representatives from Allen Francis Sunshine Roff Stonewall and Steedman attended.
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Pontotuc County Association of
Order of Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Order
I. O O. O. F. Hall
County Association
P.O. O. F. Hall
Emma Ray
Cunningham of
Francis
Andy Paine
Allen, Francis
Sunshine
Roff
Stonewall
Steedman
Dennis fraud trial moved to Chickasha for venue change
Fred Dennis former state bank commissioner will face fraud charges linked to the Commercial Bank failure in Chickasha after a district court ruling. The trial may begin in about ten days but is expected to be delayed due to the crowded docket.
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EL Reno
Fred Dennis
State Bank
Chickasha
Dennis
Kiwanis Club Aids Ada Shrine Train Campaign
A Kiwanis Club committee led by M. M. Webster Slade Norman and A. W. Parker was appointed to plan ways to promote Ada through the Shrine Special train carrying Ada Shriners to the Imperial Council in Kansas City June 4 to 6. The club directors expect to share in the campaign costs and decorate the train as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
M. M. Webster
Slade Norman
A. W. Parker
Imperial Council
Kansas City
Kiwanian
Shriners
Kansas
Oklahoma City to screen only listed ex servicemen
Oklahoma City April 29. Only former service men named to the director of the veterans bureau in Washington by state congressmen will be examined by a special medical board arriving today. About 157 names from McClintic and Swank are on the list.
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Oklahoma City
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
OklaHoma
Special Medical Board
J. H. Hirst
J. B. McClintic
F. B. Swank
Bureau
Dallas
Texas
William Cordell
The
American Legion
Severe storms bring damage and fatalities across Oklahoma
Heavy rainfall and storms swept across Oklahoma with 1.63 inches at Alva the wheat belt and hail in scattered areas. A fatality occurred in Ingalls, Payne county, where a woman died and others were injured. tornadoes near Covington and Stillwater caused structural damage and oil field losses.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Alva
Wheat Belt
United States Weather Bureau
Union City
Ingalls
Payne County
Telegram quotes Coolidge on Muscle Shoals to Ford
Washington April 28 The Senate Muscle Shoals hearing cites a telegram attributed to James M Miller to the Dearborn Independent dated October 12 1923 claiming Coolidge aimed to deliver Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford. The White House records show Miller interviewed the president on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Independent
Liebold
Ford
Miller
Ada High School Musicians Shine in State Meet
Jack Moore won first place in cornet at the twentieth annual Norman state university track and field meet. Drew Page placed fourth in clarinet among strong state entries. Ada’s girls chorus, directed by Mrs. C M Bliss, delivered a commendable showing without earning top awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
State University
Norman
Jack Moore
Jack
Food Specialist Demonstrates Preparation Techniques
Miss McPheeters state food specialist lectured and demonstrated culinary preparation at the chamber of commerce rooms this afternoon. She urged county clubs to send two delegates each to relay methods, despite washouts and bad roads leaving 16 delegates present for the second of four demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McPheeters
Chamber of Commerce
Walton Attorneys Hold Faint Hope in Action
Washington April 28 The counsel for former Oklahoma Governor J C Walton in a brief to the supreme court say they hold faint hope of favorable action on the appeal seeking review of his impeachment by the Oklahoma legislature. The short filing, submitted after delays, repeats grounds for appeal alleging Ku Klux Klan conspiracy to remove him from office and his declaration of martial law.
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Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Atlanta
A. B. Anderson
United States District Court
Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
McCray
Marion County
Jackson
Washington
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Ku Klux Klan
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Byron Norrell
Chicago
Frngiana
Fate Galml
Carolinas
South
ODD Fellows Select Officers
Chigkasha
Veterans OF Examinations
Congress
Wheat
Enid
Koy Pyle
J. T. Bailey
Here
Pyle
Covington
Pairie Oil and Gas Company
Telegram
Muscle Shoals
Walton Attorneys
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