Home Demonstration on Salad Dressings Impresses Pontotoc
The Pontotoc county home demonstration group gathered in Ada at the Chamber of Commerce to learn from Miss McPheeters on salad dressings and combination salads. The talk covered a $65 annual plan, garden salads, and a tested dressing recipe, with several women listed as attendees and a note that recipes will be printed for nonattendees.
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Pontotoc County
Chamber of Commerce
Miss McPheeters
J. J. Copeland
J. L. Boring
Pecan Grove
Nellie Dew
A. E. Newton
Belle Cooper
Ada
J. W. Taylor
Center
T. F. Perry
Stonewall
J. M. Tilley
Vanoss
Ruby Black
Jennie Walters
E. E. Scholl
I. McNair
East 12Th Street
Scholl
Oklahoma
County Agent J B Hill’s long service highlighted in report
A Mississippi agricultural note recalls J B Hill starting in Pontotoc county January 1 1916 and continuing ever since with county work and Mrs Duvall home demonstration agent since June 1 1915. The piece praises terrace farming on T J Webb’s land near Fitzhugh as a enduring improvement for rolling land.
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J. B. Hill
T. J. Webb
Fitzhugh
Webb
Hill
Pontotoc County
Milk as Poultry Feed Reported by County Agent Bankhead
McIntosh county report shows Roy Robinson of Checotah feeding soured skimmed milk to 393 laying hens and 6 roosters. In 27 days ending March 18, the flock consumed 4873 pounds of soured milk, averaging twenty gallons per day.
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Robinson
M. Extension
Bankhead
McIntosh County
Roy Robinson
Checotah
Grapevine Pest Control Methods Stressed
Farmers seek advice on pests harming grapes with leaf rollers leaf hoppers and scales. A government bulletin recommends arsenate of lead spray 1¼ lb per 50 gallons with soap added to help adherence nicotine sulphate ½ pint per 50 gallons for leaf hoppers Bordeaux mixture 4-4-5 for black rot and winter treatment for grape scale mirrors San Jose scale methods.
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San Jose
Pickle Factory Owner Reports Abundant Cucumber Signups
J M Atkinson says his pickle business has about 450 acres contracted for the season promising a big payout to farmers if weather cooperates. He notes potato planting will require pest control and advises using a water arsenate solution to spray vines, suggesting a homemade sprinkler from a perforated can.
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J. M. Atkinson
Cultivation Key for Oklahoma Orchard Health Says Expert
Stillwater Oklahoma Special reports horticulture expert Frank Cross of Oklahoma A and M College urges regular cultivation for fruit trees. He advises spring discing to form a dust mulch, possible cross discing, biweekly harrowing, fall cover crops, and use of straw mulch on lighter soils. cherries need cultivation. grass sod is neglect.
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Stillwater
Okla
Frank Cross
Department of Horticulture
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Cross
Oklahoma
Moving honey bees to modern hive advised in spring
Stillwater Oklahoma Special report notes spring fruit bloom is ideal for transferring bees from the old gum to movable frame hives. W E Jackson Oklahoma Experiment Station entomologist urges operators prepare a complete modern hive for each colony and stock a hammer, chisel, twine, butcher knife, cloth, comb scraps and honey, plus a container and bucket for scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
W. E. Jackson
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Jackson
Pontotoc County Tax Refund Funds Disbursed
The Pontotoc County Treasurer announces an illegal state tax refund totaling 70 970 62 with 20 976 62 to be distributed to Pon totoc taxpayers this week. About 1800 residents will receive refunds based on 1920 receipts, with individual amounts ranging from cents to under 10 dollars and some up to 15 cents. Tax receipts from 1920 must be presented to receive funds, and the total is to be disbursed through proper channels promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
J. W. Westbrook
Westbrook
Citizens Insure Life of Ada Schools by 10‑Mill Levy
Ada voters approve an additional 10 mill levy for city schools by a large margin 1 092 for to 116 against in Ada election. Officials report the levy will fund nine months of school operations and ensure ongoing education amid anxious efforts to mobilize voters. Ward results show decisive support across all wards.
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Ada
Farm Relief Legislation Fast-Tracked by Senate
Washington May 5 Farm relief legislation to receive right of way in the senate after tax and appropriation bills are cleared. Republicans in conference decided to speed the program and adjourn before the Cleveland convention by holding night sessions beginning tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Cleveland
Pontotoc County Cotton Growers Elect Delegates
The Pontotoc county cotton growers association met Saturday and elected B. R. Reed of Owl Creek and Jim Baldwin west of Ada as delegates to the state meeting. Directors for the coming year will be chosen there. Reed has managed part of the county group for two years and Baldwin has been active in the association planning a summer membership drive and a strong year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Texas delegates split on McAdoo in May convention
Dallas dispatch reports mixed results from 186 of 304 precincts in Texas state convention instructing delegates for the Democratic nomination. McAdoo drawn in north Texas. Underwood leads in twelve counties with most delegates uninstructed. Republican returns scarce but Coolidge expected to win.
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Dallas
Tex
William G. McAdoo
Dallas Morning News
McAdoo
Oscar W. Underwood
Underwood
Texas
North
West
San Antonio Express
Coolidge
Poisoned Booze Claims Two More Victims in Tulsa Mystery
Tulsa reports two more deaths from poison whisky, bringing the week’s toll to three and the year to six. Victims John Rhoedecker, 65, and J E Wilson, 45, were found in pain at the Workmen's Home after drinking late Saturday. Wilson died en route to hospital. Rhoedecker died at home. Both leaves two daughters. Authorities investigate tincture in liquor as a factor.
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Tulsa
John Rhoedecker
J. E. Wilson
First Street
Rhoedecker
Wilson
Flemming
Rural Pontotoc County to Close Most Schools for Summer
About 70 percent of Pontotoc county rural schools will close before week’s end according to County Superintendent A Floyd. Graduating exercises occur Fridays across the county while large remaining schools stay in session. Floyd to address graduates as rural schools wind down for the season. More than 4 million Bibles are distributed yearly by the American Bible Society, with about 1 million in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
A. Floyd
Floyd
Quarty
American Bible Society
Judge Sentences Couple in Pass ing Robbery Case
Mrs Celia Cooney and Edward Cooney, both charged with assault and robbery, receive 10 to 20 year terms from County Judge Martin. Celia to Auburn Prison and Edward to Sing Sing after pleading guilty. judge notes they are sane and must learn acts have consequences. Celia warns other girls in a note to the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Celia Cooney
Edward Cooney
Martin
Brooklyn
Cooney
Auburn
Jacksonville
Florida
McCray Starts Prison Service at Atlanta Penitentiary
Warren T. McCray former governor of Indiana began duties as prisoner 17746 at the Atlanta federal penitentiary serving a ten year term for fraudulent use of the mails. He will write to his family and sent messages to his successor Emmett F. Branch urging continuation of highway construction and educational improvements.
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Atlanta
Federal Penitentiary
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
McCray
Indianapolis
Emmett F. Branch
Branch
Oklahoma High School Wins Stillwater Interscholastic Meet
In Stillwater Oklahoma on May 3 Oklahoma High School captured the sixteenth annual interscholastic meet with a combined total of 91 138 points. Ponca City placed second with 83 points Stillwater finished third with 55 and Tulsa fourth with 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma High School
A. & M. College
Ponca City
Tulsa
Stengel suspended for time in row with Brooklyn
Casey Stengel of the Boston Braves was fined 100 dollars and suspended indefinitely by National League president John A Heydler for disgraceful conduct during a game with Brooklyn at Ebbets Field. He was ejected by umpire Jack Powell after a heated exchange over a strike call and refused to leave the field, leading to the game potentially being forfeited.
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New York
Casey Stengel
Boston Braves
John A. Heydler
National League
Brooklyn
Ebbett Field
Stengal
Jack Powell
See LASS IS LARGEST See LASS IS LARGEST
East Central State Teachers College ends term with its largest graduating classes 25 degree graduates and 121 life teaching certificate recipients. Most degree holders are teachers. many have served as superintendent or principal. Life certificate group includes many with one or two years teaching experience.
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East Central State Teachers College
Edna Archer
Clyde Mae Bradley
Beulah Berger
J. H. Biard
Wiley Blanks
Jeanette Bobbitt
Rebecca Tolbert Bobbitt
Alice Bohannan
Margie Brock
Evelyn Brown
Vel Bumpers
Daisy Lee Byrnes
Oren Campbell
Hazel Chadd
Mildred Collins
William Crawford
Douglas Mary Bella Harvey
Caro Hatcher
Creecy
Ruth Cromer
Ruth Cunningham
A. B. Culbertson
Charles Cunning
Irene Deering
Grace Dial
Way Duncan
Ethel Earhart
Viola Earnest
Votina Estill
Maurine Evans
Edna Faull
Bertha Gaar
J. E. Garrett
Maurine German
Alice Gowing
Bertha Haggard
Geraldine Hale
Bonnie Hanna
Furman Hargis
Howard Herrod
Truman Harrison
Jewell Hart
Johnnie Hart
Neva Hart
Nellie Henderson
Renfro Herndon
Fiarl Hester
Annie Laurie Hill
Donnie Hughes
Grace Hyder
Cole Jobe
Annie Laurie Johns
Janice Johns
Isabella Johnson
Velma Jordan
Elizabeth Keating
Cecile Keesee
Travis Kerr
Matta Kidd
Eileen King
Bessie Kitchens
Lloyd Lane
Mildred Laughlin
Helen Lincoln
Gladys Levin
Mary Ann Luttrell
Likie Wausson
Lyle West
Ruby West
Virginia West
J. O. Wood
Nola Mae Willbanks
Farris Willingham
Anne Woodward
Roy Young
Oklahoma Democrats endorse McAdoo choice while splitting delegates
Oklahoma Democrats at a state convention endorsed William Gibbs McAdoo but did not instruct delegates to back any single candidate. The body condemned the Republican administration and named eight national at large delegates along with district and presidential electors, reflecting a compromise between McAdoo supporters and opponents.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo
United States
Prohibition
M. E. Trapp
Robert L. Owen
Ed L. Semans
Scott Ferris
Lawton
Semans
D. A. McDougal
Sapulpa
F. B. Lucas
Ponca City
Mns
Ational
Knights of Columbus Banquet With Connecticut Masons
About 500 Knights of Columbus from Orinoco Council attended a joint banquet with the Masonic club in Greenwich. Grand Thomas Wigmore praised the religiously tolerant meeting as Rev. Michael J. Ryan of Meriden spoke. Speakers highlighted growing cooperation between Masons and Knights of Columbus.
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Greenwich
Conn
Orinoco
Tax Ferrets Rapped In Oklahoma Court Decision
Oklahoma City May 7 The state supreme court upheld a Muskogee County ruling in W F Scott vs county commissioners ruling that tax collectors cannot obtain by contract the exclusive right to investigate and report delinquent taxpayers.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Muskogee County
W. F. Scott
Gen Webster Flanagan Dies Aged 93 In Texas Politics
Gen Webster Flanagan longtime Texas political figure and signer of the state constitution was found dead at his home aged 93. A Republican leader during Reconstruction he served as United States Senator and later held various national appointee roles.
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Webster Flanagan
Texas
Eral Webster Flanagan
Flanagan
United States
Violet Perfume Made From Mixed Flower Essences
A violet perfume results from blending three or four flower essences before the violet scent is produced.
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Bandit
Mghay
East Central
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Ed M. Semans
Dudley C. Mark
Okmulgee
X. R. Campbell
Hugo
Annette B. Ehler
Hennessey
Frank B. Lucas
F. L. Wormington
Ottawa County
Pone
E. L. Gay
Pawhuska
Ray McNaughton
Miami
W. M. Gulager
Muskogee
John E. Johnson
Sallisaw
A. H. Ferguson
Durant
Charles A. Welch
Antlers
W. C. Geers
Johnston County
John Crawford
O. A. Cargill
Hubert L. Bolen
H. D. Henry
Mangum
J. A. Alderson
Nash
Knights of Columbus
Connecticut
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