Rural life notes on farms and schools in Pontotoc County
The column surveys Colbert school house expansion to four teachers and ten grades, plus farm updates from Shelby Reichman, R F Smith, Joe Rushing and Rev W D York. It covers spraying methods, crop plans including peanuts and melons, orchard care, clover, and local politics amid calls for cleaner campaigning and community improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Shelby Riechman
R. F. Smith
Joe Rushing
Arkansas
W. D. York
Johnston County
Nancy Halls
Porto Rico
Poisoning Potato Bugs with Arsenic Mixture
A reader asks about controlling potato bugs and a highly recommended method uses arsenate of lead mixed with water at 1 to 40. It should be sprayed or sprinkled on potatoes, using a DIY sprinkler from a tin can. A green arsenic mix is also noted as effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wilson
Wilson
Langston University
Eggs and butter outlook and advice for potato bugs
Swift & Con s Bulletin reports heavy egg receipts in late April with storage equal to last year and good summer production prospects. North states eggs will be in demand and roosters should be marketed. butter production is rising though some weedy flavor may appear from ragweed pastures. Also guidance on fighting potato bugs urges arsenate dust as practical control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Con.’s Bulletin
Chicago
Ill
D. C
A. and
M. College
Home Conveniences For The Farm Wife
W H McPheeters argues farm homes should add modern labor saving devices. He urges running water and sewage systems as affordable starts, noting wives bear heavy farm duties and that machines ease chores without spoiling farm life. He cautions against dismissing conveniences as fads.
Home Beautification Drive in County Clubs
County clubs focus on improving home surroundings with both interior and exterior enhancements. Mrs Norrell offers starter suggestions for roadside beautification by planting trees along highways and driveways using local species. Women and girls clubs across the county join Rural Landscape efforts to plant shrubs and flowers, enhancing fences and yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Per
Durant visitor and Dallas businessman in town
J. W. Mattison of Durant was a business visitor in the city yesterday and today. R. W. Fowler has returned from Oklahoma City where he attended the funeral director's meeting the first part of the week. Ed T. Staten, a prominent Dallas business man, is in the city visiting his sister Mrs. M. C. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mattison of
Durant
R. W. Fowler
Oklahoma City
Ed T. Staten
Dallas
City
M. C. Wilson
Eighteenth and
Townsend
Mrs Wood Black Taken To Fulton Hospital
Mrs Wood Black, who has been ill for several days, was taken to Fulton Hospital yesterday by her husband. Mr Black plans to return Sunday if her condition permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Black
Fulton, Mo
Mr. Black
East Central baseball routs Edmond Teachers for twin win
Coach Thompson's college nine defeated Edmond Teachers college with two seven inning games on Wednesday. Ada won the first 3 to 0 and the second 8 to 4, boosting East Central's push toward the state normal school championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
College
Edmond Teachers College
Ada
East Central
Mrs Walker of Holdenville Visits Here
Mrs. D. R. Walker of Holdenville was a business visitor yesterday in town, stopping to conduct local affairs and meet with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Walker
Holdenville
Vallery Family Heads to New Orleans for Two-Week Visit
Victor Vallery and his family departed today for New Orleans where they will spend the next two weeks touring and visiting relatives.
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Victor Vallery
New Orleans
Brick store rising on North Mississippi for Tom Eads Grocery
Work has begun on the brick store building on North Mississippi Avenue intended to house the Tom Eads Grocery.
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Mississippi Avenue
Tom Eads Grocery
Weldon Reports Heavy Rain Causing Crop Loss in Comanche
J A Weldon returned from Comanche Oklahoma where he visited his brother. He states that the region has had more rain than needed and suffered considerable crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Weldon
Comanche
Oklahoma
J H Allen Arrested on Liquor Charge
Deputies J B Chapman and Henry Whitson arrested J H Allen Friday and lodged him in the county jail on a liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Allen
J. B. Chapman
Henry Whitson
Bob German Leaves for Sherman Texas Hospital
Bob German of 112 West Fifteenth Street departed this afternoon for a Sherman Texas hospital.
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Bob German
West Fifteenth Street
Sherman, Texas
Konawa man visits city. Claremore visitors drop by
William Looney of Konawa was in the city yesterday visiting friends. Mrs. Frank Wright of Claremore is visiting I N McNair and wife. Mary Elizabeth is the name of the young daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Patterson of South Francis Avenue. The young lady made her appearance Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Looney
Konawa
Mrs. Frank Wright of
Claremore
I. N. McNair
Mary Elizabeth
James R. Patterson
South Francis Avenue
Local residents noted in brief town roundup
J A Brock of Konawa visited on business. Frank Jackson arrived in Houston for health. Mrs J L Mitchell Red Cross secretary visited Mrs Orville Snead. Mrs George Davidson ill at 305 East Sixteenth. Carl Taylor returned to Tulsa after visiting Mrs O F Davidson. Mrs Frank Davidson visiting her parents in town. Judge H A Hammond left for Estelene Colorado for health rest. F B Christian arrived from Tennessee and may buy a local farm.
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J. L. Mitchell
The
American Red Cross
St. Louis
Orville Snead
George Davidson
East Sixteenth Street
Mrs C C Erickson Visits In Oklahoma
Mrs. C C Erickson formerly Caroline Prewette and her young daughter Caroline are visiting Mrs. W M Prewette, mother, at 216 East Twelfth, Apperson Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Erickson
Caroline Prewette
Caroline
Apperson, Okla
W. M. Prewette
East Twelfth Street
Eunice Cleveland Dies At Home Of Heart Trouble
Miss Eunice Cleveland of 118 West Fourteenth street died last night at the family residence from heart trouble. Funeral planned for tomorrow with arrangements pending awaiting a brother's arrival from Tulsa.
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Eunice Cleveland
West Fourteenth Street
Tulsa
City welcomes visitors from nearby towns
A. L. Bullock a Roff attorney was in the city as a professional visitor. Miss Vera Miller of Konawa arrived to visit her brother Eddie who attends the Teachers College. Bone Mardin returned from Chickasha where he had been visiting his daughter Mrs. Robert White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bullock
Vera Miller
Konawa
City
Eddie
Teachers College
Bone “Mardin
Chickasha
Robert White
Wynnewood Visitor and Benton County Visit Noted
Mrs. O. D. Clemons of Wynnewood visits the home of George W. Burris and family at 831 East Fifteenth Street. Captain S. H. Hargis plans to depart tomorrow for Benton County Arkansas for a two week stay with his sister.
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O. D. Clemons
Wynnewood
George W. Burris
East Fifteenth Street
Mrs Burris Visiting Judge Burris Family
Mrs. C. A. Burris of Stonewall is visiting her son Judge Geo. W. Burris and his family at 831 East Fifteenth street. She will stay in the city for the rest of the week.
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C. A. Burris
Stonewall
Geo. W. Burris
East Fifteenth Street
Flooding Hits Katy Railroad Right of Way and Farms
Reports from the Lit tle River and Salt Creek area say parts of the Katy railroad right of way are submerged. Much farm land is flooded and some livestock damage is reported.
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Little River
Salt Creek
Katy
Petrovosk Grapes Noted on Caspian Sea Coast
The Caspian region town of Petrovosk is highlighted for its delicious grapes. This coastal area is recognized for viticulture and local fruit production. The note emphasizes quality over quantity and suggests regional pride in grape growing.
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Petrovosk
Caspian Sea
666 Quick Tonic Claims Quick Relief for Ailments
An old advertisement touts 666 as a tonic that quickly relieves colds constipation biliousness and headaches promising fast comfort and general health benefit.
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G. R. Smith
New Albany
Penn
England
Tehuacana
T.x
Pontotoc County
Egypt
Canary Islands
Mediterranean Sea
Asia
Virginia Allen
Pott County
Will A. Allen
Lehigh
Allen
T. W. Fentem, Jr
T. W. Fentem
A. L. Fentem
J. W. Brown
T. K. Treadwell
Francis
M. B. Donaghey
C. C. Atwood, Jr
H. G. Parham
Atwood
the News Print Shop
N. Broadway
Newco
Ada Service and
H. McKellar
North Broadway
W. H. McPheeters
J. A. Brock
Konawa _ business
Frank Jackson
Houston
Texas
Carl Taylor
Mrs. O. F. Davidson
Frank Davidson
Lag Cruces, N. M
Mrs
H. AH. Hammond
Estelene
Colorado
F. B. Christian
Tennessee
Mr. Christian
S. H. Hargis
Benton County
Ark
Stevens - Wilson Co
Eee
J. N. Cornatzar
Saint Louis
J. G. Witherspoon
Ada, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Bank
H. P. Reich
F. J. Stafford
Ides
L. A. Ellison
H. J. Huddleston
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