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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

4

Cotton Situation Shows Decline Yet Export Gains

The census report notes US mills consumed 483 928 bales in March, down about 140 000 from March 1923, eight months show a 4 000 000 bale intake with 4 682 357 bales exported, while stocks near 3 500 000. If the pace continues, 12 000 000 bales may be consumed and exported this year, with pest threats likely preventing a famine. Ninety nine suckers in El Reno fell for a skin game offering two suits for the price of one, deposits collected, but the conmen vanished. Local residents laugh at the hoax, warning that strangers’ offers carry hidden strings and that home firms remain trusted.

Census Bureau United States el Reno

Protectionist Paper Alarmed

The American Economist the official journal of East coast tariff defenders urges protection for farm products while criticizing the McNary-Haughen bill as a gross discrimination. It argues all other industries should sacrifice to agriculture and decries free trade for everything else.

American Economist East Economist McNary-Haughen

Safe Driving Plea Calls for 25 MPH Speed Limit

A editorial argues cars cause avoidable injuries and deaths across the state. It urges a maximum 25 mph limit and licensing for higher speeds, with licenses granted only to such roles as surgeons and peace officers.

Townsend

Scholarship Boom At East Central State Teachers College

The paper notes a growing list of honor students at East Central State Teachers College with over a hundred on the last term’s list and predicts rising ranks nationally. It discusses political shifts, road plans in Pontotoc County, and oil drilling activity in nearby sections with several wells and test depths and equipment moves.

East Central State Teachers College East Central Pontotoc County Motor Club Coalgate Freeman Harry Morris Jesse Morris

Oil drilling updates near Ada and Konawa Oklahoma

Oil activity reported in several sections around Ada and Konawa Oklahoma. Wells at sections 6-3-7 34-5-6 9-4-6 and 20-6-7 show progress with gas sand and saltwater at depth. weather paused operations but restart planned. local Ada operators Skirvin Sandbach and Kitchell manage spudding at Center section 24-4-4 with C J Wrightsman supervising.

Suanday Lloyd Ada Bowles and Smith American Oil and Refining Company Hughes McDougal Konawa Sasakwa C. J. Wrightsman C. J. Skirvin

Police Chief Killed in Dice Game Raid

Miami Oklahoma April 28. Commerce police chief C M Fly was killed in a raid on an alleged dice game in a barber shop when a revolver held by deputy Troy Leveridge fired accidentally. A .44 caliber bullet entered Fly’s left arm and body and lodged in his right side.

Miami Okla C. M. Fly Commerce Here Troy Leveridge Fly

Bagwell Leaves Socialist Party for Methodist Faith

Asbury Bagwell disclosed in Tulsa that he quit the Socialist Party in late 1920 after embracing the Methodist church. He previously held a Walton administration appointment tied to A and M College, but politics led to his removal and he now works for a Methodist periodical endorsed by Western and Eastern bodies and the Indian Mission conference.

Asberry Bagwell Socialist Party Oklahoma Methodist Tulsa Bagwell Walton A. and M. College George Wilson Wilson Indian Mission Conference Methodist Church

Botanists Have Named About 100000 Plant Species

Scientists note that approximately 100000 plant species have been officially named by botanists, reflecting extensive cataloging of world flora and ongoing discovery efforts in botany.

Vines Treated With Bordeaux Mixture For Early Growth

The article explains applying Bordeaux mixture to grapevines as they begin to run. Use power spray to cover both leaf surfaces, then reapply in about ten days. Continue every ten days or two weeks until picking season is well underway.

Buy it rent it sell it fine if with a news want ad

Classified notice presents a general want ad offering buy rent or sell options. No specific names or locations provided. The fragment suggests a flexible advertisement format for a newspaper want ad.

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