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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1929
Page
3
The Oklahoma crop report shows corn at 42.46 million bushels down from 70.15 million last year and the 5 year average. Sorghum, hay, alfalfa, peanuts and other crops are also projected with detailed yields and conditions. The report notes drought, uneven damage, and improved pastures later in the period.
The twig girdler, a beetle that becomes an adult in late August and September, girdles pecan twigs and other hardwoods before winter. Control relies on collecting girdled twigs after frost and burning or screening them to block adult emergence. Parasites also help reduce beetle numbers.
George W. Cochran of Oklahoma A and M College horticulture department says cover crops are the best way to maintain organic matter in orchard soil. He notes the orchard soil may benefit from this practice, outlining its soil health advantages.
The Vanoss Adults club met at Mrs. H. RB Williams home to handle old business and begin new. Officers elected: President Mrs. W. J. Standridge, Vice-President Mrs. C. M. Nelson, Secretary Mrs. V. E. Norvell. Next meeting set for November 11 at Mrs. Willie McCuller's home.
A September report from the Cleveland county herd improvement association shows 270 cows producing 179 301 pounds of milk with 7 339 pounds of butter fat, generating 6530 dollars in revenue and over 4000 dollars in profit. The Central State hospital Holstein herd led with 1224 pounds of milk and 58 8 pounds butter fat. Jersey cows yielded 951 pounds milk and 55 pounds butter fat. Ten herds participated, with P H Page and Nolen Gross ranking high among Holsteins.
The stock market opened lower as renewed pressure against public utilities and some industrial leaders unsettled trading. Buying revived later in railroad shares, curbing the decline after the market had recouped much of its earlier losses this month.
U.S. Steel slip to around 223 led to renewed weakness while Anchor Cap rose to a new high. Market closed heavy with total U.S. volume near 3.2 million shares as investors reassessed sector prospects.
Cattle 1200 head calves 1000. trade slow, sales around steady from last week, quality scarce. Yearlings up to 12.50, cross steers 7.00 to 8.50, butcher cows 6.50 to 7.50, canners 4.50 to 5.50, heavy bulls 7.00 to 7.50. Calves active with veals up to 12.50, heavies 106.00, stockers up to 11.60. Hogs 1200 down 5 cents, base price 9.20, best truckers 9.00, sows 7.00, stocker pigs 6.50.
Hogs 10 000 with prices mostly steady to 10 cents lower than Monday. top at 9.55 for 2954250 pound butchers. Cattle 12 000 with steady to strong calves, yearlings and cows. fed cattle and vealers noted with prices from 7.50 to 19.50. Sheep 11 900 lambs steady to weak. ewes and welchers at 12.25 to 13.25 for 92 pounds down.
An early market note lists price quirks with produce and poultry under varied quotes. Penny values and odd cents appear for several items while most other produce prices remain unchanged.
Wheat values edged higher in Chicago trading as speculative demand warmed, led by firms with eastern ties. A Liverpool rally and a lower Argentine exportable surplus estimate supported gains, with wheat closing up about a half to three quarters of a cent and corn and provisions showing modest moves.
Spots Chicago notes prices on Oct. 15 for wheat and corn with mixed and white variants. Wheat No. 3 hard and No. 2 yellow hard listed at 1.29 per unit. Corn No. 8 mixed at 8 5/8 to 9 1/8 cents. No. 6 and 6 white at 9 3/4 to 9 1/4 cents. Oats No. 3 white 45 to 46 1/2 cents. No. 4 white 45 to 46 cents.
Cotton in New York slid further as southern selling and local liquidation persisted. Trade buying appeared but largely on scale down orders, with the mid afternoon market barely steady, prices 5 to 7 points lower.
New Orleans cotton prices drifted lower amid ample supply and hedge selling. December fell to 18.668, January 18.17, March 18.44 as early gains faded. Domestic consumption rose to 545,649 bales from 492,399 last year, bolstering brief gains before retreat. Exports for the day reached 32,535 bales.
New Orleans spot cotton held steady with quotations unchanged. Sales total 7,473 as low middling at 16.48, middling 17.98, good middling 18.38. receipts 23,112 and stock 291,087. New York spot cotton quiet at middling 18.35 as of October 15.
The report details juries in multiple cases including O. Austin guilty of larceny of an automobile at Byrd's Mill in April and S. H. Duckworth awaiting trial for murder tied to the June 22, 1929 shooting of his son in law Foster Whiting. Jury deadlock and discharge attempts are noted as the court proceeds.
The Senate voted 63 to 19 to reject the Broussard amendment proposing independence for the Philippines and an international conference to honor it. Opponents argued the tariff context made independence proposals inappropriate for the moment. The report also details plans for municipal airport funding and city park expansion tied to bond proposals, including a proposed lake drive and potential dam and bathion usage.
Washington observers warn the tariff bill may miss the special session deadline with Republicans divided. Senator Robinson remains confident on November 10, while Senator Watson says progress hinges on rate schedules and mounting opposition. The Philippines independence issue and various amendments threaten to delay action into next week.
Ada residents will vote on a $60,000 park bond at the October 29 election. The mayor's office announced the proclamation will run ten times in local publications. The bond funds would support at least four park projects under a common title.
George Trice occupies the bench as special judge in the ongoing case and will oversee proceedings through the remainder of the day into the night session.
The Ada Auxiliary of the American Legion focuses on rehabilitating sick and wounded World War veterans through hospital programs, bed visits, home talent shows, and care packages. Members aid veterans in selling craft items, send Christmas boxes, and distribute birthday cards, with Ada's local group organized in 1923 and active alongside the state Legion Auxiliary. The piece also notes multiple local marriages including Hazel Russell and Lindsey Cope in Hot Springs, and Weldon Hundley and Helen Strickland in Allen, detailing their backgrounds and plans.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald completes a two day US visit after a candid exchange with President Hoover. He rejects any exclusive Anglo American understanding and urges world nations to adopt a universal approach to naval disarmament.
Washington Oct. 14 The three subsidiaries of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail road filed with the interstate commerce commission to build new railroad lines totaling 380 miles in Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas.
John Marion Glover, 66, farmer of Pontotoc, died at his home Monday and was buried in Pontotoc Cemetery after services in Pontotoc. Isaac Newton McClure, 55, Ada pioneer, died at Breco Hospital and will have a 2:30 PM funeral tomorrow at Hudson & Watts chapel.
Wilton Farly Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. A W Smith died this morning at 11 at the family home 717 W Eighth Funeral services set for Tuesday at 4 PM from the home with Rev A N Averyt officiating
Doris Jene, the 14 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Rogers, is listed in this week’s society notices. The brief entry notes the infant’s name and the parental guardianship as part of the daily social column.
A Phoenix Arizona clipping reports the death of Miss Violet Billincs of Ada, noting the place Ada as the locale of death with no additional biographical details.
The funeral for A. L. Payne, who died Monday evening, was held Tuesday in Ada with Rev. Teague and Rev. C. E. Wnson officiating. Interment followed at Wapanucka cemetery at 2 o'clock. He leaves a widow and two Ada sisters, Mrs. O. R. Nante and Mrs. J. O. Abmey. President Butler of Columbia University notes 1879 entrance exams were extremely stiff, but colleges had not yet invented football.
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