Dairy notes and roads eyed in Oklahoma farming column
The editors lament rain delays hurting cotton and egg supply while praising road improvement. A dairy extension expert notes Oklahoma produces only one eighth of needed dairy, urges quality cows, balanced rations, sanitary handling, and market diversification for stable weekly farm income.
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United States
Oklahoma
John W. Boehr
Stillwater
A. and M. College of Oklahoma
Boahr
Denmark
New Zeland
America
Youth Livestock Clubs Expand to Feed and Care 1922
About 115000 head of livestock thrived under approved care methods in 1922, kept by boys and girls in pig beef and dairy clubs. Over 78000 youths enrolled last year, a gain of nearly 10000 from the prior year according to USDA reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Remedy for San Jose Scale Hailed By Bell in Mo
Charles Do Bell a veteran horticulturist and leader in Missouri apple circles says a cure for the San Jose Scale has been found. Working with Professor A L Boles the joint treatment uses a dormant spray of paraffin oil and whale oil soap and shows 98 percent scale kill after two seasons. The item also notes a county poultry show planning, member counts, and Oklahoma cotton condition and frost date data.
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San Jose
Charles Do. Bell
Central Missouri Horticultural Association
Boonville
International Apple Shippers
Bell
A. L. Boles
Extension Horticultural Service
The
State University
Columbia
Flood recedes Ada trains run with little relief
After heavy rain, Ada's rail service shows no major change for Santa Fe and Katy lines. Frisco resumes normal passenger schedule at 1 p.m. with repairs near Weleetka completed. Some trains had been halted and two night services annulled during the temporary schedule.
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Ada
Frisco
North Canadian Bridge
Weleetka
Wetumka
Santa Fe
Katy
Rosedale
Pauls Valley
Coalgate
M. M. Harwell
Tyrola Bridge
Harwell
Oklahoma City
More Quality Cows Needed Census Shows Large Herd
The cow census reveals a vast herd with more than 25,000,000 cattle documented. Authorities emphasize quality improvements and herd expansion across regions to meet supply goals.
Booze Peddlers Scarce in Ada
Ada mayor W H Fisher cites three factors reducing whisky arrests: tighter finances limiting liquor purchases, strict police vigilance against drunks, and county and city cooperation to shut down manufacturers. He notes fewer whisky cases and says city officers arrest any visible drunk while county efforts curb supply.
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W. H. Fisher
Ada
Fisher
Wick Adair
County Roads Submerged After Rain In Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County roads lay underwater after two days of intermittent rain. County Commissioners expect water to drain from rural routes before repairs begin and will inspect bridges and culverts. They warned damage will take several weeks to fix and noted prior grading and repairs left roads in the best possible condition under the circumstances.
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Ada
Black
Texas
Pontotoc
Oklahoma City Faces Worst Flood in State History
Oklahoma braces after a disastrous flood that submerged northwest to central regions, leaving thousands homeless and causing millions in property damage. OK officials report rail and road paralysis, widespread evacuations, and hospitalizations as relief and reconstruction actions begin.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas Line
Capitol Hill
Lawton
Sapulpa
Jones City
Spencer
Earl Monday
Shawnee
Rock Island Railroad
el Reno
Impeachment Prospects Rise in Oklahoma House Action
Oklahoma City October 16 The impeachment bill against Governor Walton could reach the House by next Saturday or Monday as committee members report progress. Witnesses including Col. W. S. Key and Charles McCloud testify amid evidence confusion while Mulhall reveals misaligned department pay practices.
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Oklahoma City
Walton
House
W. EE. Disney
Key
W. S. Key
Charles McCloud
Secret Service Force
Zack Mulhall
Cooper and Sparks to Appear in Ponca City Fights
Ada boxing talents Cooper and Sparks will headline cards in the coming weeks. Sparks meets Floyd Story in Ponca City on October 22, while Cooper fights Tom Story in Oklahoma City on November 2. An Ivey-Cooper bout remains undecided as Convention Hall events continue this month.
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Ada
A. R. Dixon
Claude Sparks
Archie Cooper
Cooper
Sparks
Ponca City
Floyd Story
Tom Story
Oklahoma City
Ivey-Cooper
Oklahoma House sets 21 member impeachment inquiry panel
Oklahoma City October 12 The Oklahoma House announced a 21 member impeachment inquiry panel led by W A Disney to investigate potential impeachable conduct across state departments. Sub committees will handle hearings with testimony starting soon as the Senate delays action on Ku Klux Klan legislation and the vacancies of H Brown and W Woods are declared.
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House
Walton
Antil
Senate
Supreme Court
McBee
Frank M. Boyer
Tulsa
Bryan County
J. W. Bremer
Clinton
L. R. Lowry
Duke
Granite
Weatherford
G. S. Long
State Banking Department
N. A. J. Ticer
Shawnee
Lewis E. Watkins
Medford
Fish and Game Department
Wayne W. Bayless
Henry R. Kind
Claremore
Charles S. Brice
McAlester
Joe L. Williams
McAlester Penitentiary
Newt Sanders
E. F. Saltsman
F. B. Jones
William J. Allen
Enid
Jess L. Pullen
E. P. White
Bennington
H. G. Eastridge
Atoka
W. B. Pee
Klatsman
Hege
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House of Representatives
W. D. McBee
W. A. Disney
Dem
Muskogee
D. A. Stoval
Choctaw
James R. Tolbert
Kiowa
R. A Singletary
Oklahoma
W. J Otten
Garfield
C. W. Miller
Hughes
W. S. Vernon
Wagoner
Wayne Bayless
Rogers
W. I. Cunningham
Creek
Leslie E. Salter
Alfalfa
Charles C. Brice
Pittsburg
Henry R. King
Tillman
T. H. Wren
Okfuskee
James H. Miller
Jess Pullen
Murray
Jess Sharpen
Leflore
Leslie
Ray
C. B. Leedy
H. Brown
Watonga
W. H. Woods
Purcell
Brownp
Woods
Walton Fires Bynum as Blake Is Ousted in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor J C Walton moves to oust banking commissioner E T Bynum and executive counselor Aldrich Blake amid impeachment probes. Clifford W King named interim advisor as political clash with legislators deepens and martial law measures fade from the record.
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Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
Aldrich Blake
E. T. Bynum
Clifford W. King
Bynum
Blake
Gore
Denis By Blake
United States
Oklahoma
Bynan
Refunds On Auto Tag Fees Returned To County Treasury
State automobile tag fee refunds have returned a sizable sum to the county treasury. County treasurer J. W. Weatbrook says refunds come in two or three times monthly, or after enough deposits accumulate over several weeks.
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Ada
J. W. Weatbrook
Spoonbills Wade and Sweep Bills for Food in Mud
Spoonbills wade in shallow water and sweep their long bills sideways through mud in search of fish frogs insects worms and other prey.
Legislature Adjourns as Flood Emergency Urged
The house adjourned until Wednesday after reading an executive message urging action on the flood emergency. The senate lacked a quorum Monday and will reconvene at 1 30 p m Tuesday.
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House
Senate
Delinquent Tax Warrants to Sheriff in Pontotoc County
About 2000 delinquent tax warrants will be turned over to the Pontotoc County sheriff on October 20 as the final step in tax collection. County Treasurer J W Westbrook said taxpayers may pay taxes without penalty until that date. He noted thousands of dollars are involved in the delinquent list.
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Pontotoc County
Cunty
J. W. Westbrook
Westbrook
Slim chances for warmth contrasted with plump odds
The note contrasts a slender chance to stay warm with a fat chance. It highlights temperature risk and uncertain comfort, signaling a cautious forecast. No specific people or places are named.
Oklahoma City Bankers Face Impeachment Inquiry
More than thirty witnesses were examined by the house committee of investigation into impeachment. The lineup included heads of several Oklahoma City banks and managers of local telegraph company offices. Buck Garrett Zack Mulhall and Walton’s special police were subpoenaed for the afternoon session.
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Oklahoma City
House Committee of Investigation
Buck Garrett
Zack Mulhall
Nor Walton
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Douge
Capt. Ballard
O. K. Poultry Journal
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Central
E. Central
West
S. Central
East
J. A. Whitehurst
Santa Fe Extension Report
Blackwell
Okla
Tonkawa
Perry
Salt Fork
Sten
Solons Ann
Solons
Mulhall
Health Department
LAW Makers
Senate IN Action
DR. Bynum and
Aldrich and
King
Meldrich Blake
House Committee
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