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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
5
The Agriculture Department urges farmers to boost sorghum syrup production to ease sugar shortages. It notes simple equipment and cornlike growing needs, with home use and small shops viable, and outlines seeds, planting, and processing steps for syrup making.
The article details sorghum syrup production including fire box, steam coils, evaporation pan, and double bottom pans. It covers harvesting sorghum, grinding and pressing, juice clarification, scum removal, and achieving 70 percent solids. Byproducts like blades, bagasse, scum, and seed heads are discussed along with yields per acre.
Oklahoma state institutions plan ahead for winter by securing coal supplies now amid fears of another strike or fuel shortage. The state board of affairs reports ongoing procurement by various institutions to ensure heat and power.
Federal court in Oklahoma City convened for the May term with Judge Robert L. Williams presiding. As no judge was assigned to sit for the full term, Williams was expected to adjourn after urgent business once completed.
Wednesday May 12 Dr Potters of 3108 Garfield Ave Kansas City will provide free consultation and examination at the Harris Hotel Ada Okla Treating deafness catarrh throat and lung disease eye and ear kidney liver and other ailments with a new process Families and all treated alike No time wasters urged to come only if serious about treatment Married ladies must be accompanied by husbands
Senator Owen of Oklahoma says no pac can hide high taxes and cost of living as he tours Boston in presidential bid. He aims to meet party leaders, oppose ratification without reservations, and hopes Bryan and Walsh back his run while noting his prohibition stance may help at San Francisco. Italy’s unification and Canada’s Hawthorne currant are briefly noted.
Corporal Hawkins reports Ada may see reinforcements within weeks as new recruiting parties from the Ada office prepare to work in cities that originally enlisted the Oklahoma men. The Second Division units in San Antonio have praised Ada recruits, and commanders plan innovative “get your buddy” teams from the Second Engineers.
Senator Luther Harrison will deliver the main address at the First Baptist Church Mothers Day service next Sunday morning. The Treble Clef club of East Central Normal will perform selections, and Miss Kellar is praised for guiding their musical development. The public is invited to attend.
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