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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

5

These Other Ways by McClure Syndicate Fragment

A drift of characters in a harbor town follows Joe and Jenny from danger at the wharf to a rural escape with Brick at Eliot farm. Joe resurfaces after a near drowning, claiming a new life, while Jenny clings to fear and a chance for better choices in a changing world.

Bex Jenny Joe Brick Eliot Mr. Eliot Oil Petrolia London New York

It's His Own Fault Blackstone

An unclear fragment mentions a line about marital matters and a question about a wife's acceptance, lacking sufficient context for a full report. The readable text centers on a provocative prompt rather than a definite event or person.

Kay County Leads with Fifteen Grange Local Organizations

Kay county reports the highest number of Grange local organizations with a total of fifteen, more than any other county in Oklahoma or Kansas. This reflects strong rural community involvement across the region.

Kay County Grange Oklahoma Kansas

Lowden Praises Dairy Progress at World Dairy Conference

Former Illinois governor Frank O Lowden, as president of the Holstein Friesian Association, told the World Dairy Conference that pure bred cattle groups improve U S milk output. He cited low pure-bred rates and the value of herd books and calf clubs in boosting efficiency and public welfare. A separate Ada Oklahoma bid notice calls for sealed bids for a gymnasium building, with five percent bid bonds due October 15, 1923.

Washington Holstein Friesian Association of America Frank O. Lowden Illinois United States Lowden Europe America Holland Thomas B. Wales Holstein‘ Friesian Association of America Wales Board of Education Ada Oklahoma Albert S. Ross

Local notes on illness and visits in Fitzhugh area

Community diary items report illnesses from poison effects affecting A McKee James McKee and Mrs. Lillie McKee Mrs L P Woodard and Letitia Land visitations include Miss Pearl Hattor Miss Lulia Orphant Miss Opal Thompson and Miss Beryl Simpson in various households weekend socials at Ruff Idwin and nearby farms with church attendance and travel to Paris Texas for a funeral noted.

A. McKee James McKee Lillie McKee Beryl Simpson L. P. Woodard Letitia Land Bert Nance Paris Texas J. W. Smith J. H. Simmons Rena Mabel Stewart Susie Mae Henry Jim Barton Bill Ruff Idwin Missouri A. Holloway Ruff Cartwright H. H. Barton Bud Morris Linnie Franklin

Tigers and Aggies clash at New Ball Park tomorrow

Ada city briefs list sports notes including Tigers versus Tish Aggies at New Ball Park 3:30 pm with multiple items on local services and events. Walter Wray to officiate a Friday football game in Sapulpa. several business ads and hospital updates also appear.

Walter Wray Sapulpa Tigers Tish Aggies New Ball Park Tish

Laundry science to be discussed at national convention

The National Laundry Owners Association in Detroit announces its October 15 meeting will cover chemistry and physics of modern laundry work. Dr A. F. Shupp of Mellon Institute leads textile strength and stain removal research, with bulletins to 2000 members representing about 75 percent of U S laundry capital.

Detroit Mich National Laundry Owners Association W. E. Fitch United States

Sunday School Progress Notes and Local Visits

The community reports steady Sunday school progress under Reverend Gibbs and upcoming sermons by Reverend Lily and Mrs. Shannon. Local visits include Clara Robbins with Mrs Annie Lee, the Shannons visiting Steedman and Midway, and numerous family visits among Robbins, Davis, Daniels, and Smyers. Cotton picking is active this week as residents invite Steedman readers to send news.

Gibbs Conway Lily Shannon Clara Robbins Annie Lee Steedman Violet Ivan Martin Sherman Roy Robbins Ray Willis Hamette George Davis Charley Davis Fred Daniels Paul Middleton John Davis Lydia Hilton Callie Smyers Thomas Shannon

Oil Tests Reported Across Oklahoma Territory

W C Hughes and others locate and haul out rig for a test in section 28 4 7 about seven miles east of Ada three miles from any test. Clark and Gilbert drill at 25 feet in section 28 0 4 near Vaness three and a half miles south. Howarth Oil moves casing to 19 5 6 just north of Francis for a deep test 3500 feet or more. Smith and Delaney have a machine in section 1 4 8 near Allen and will spud in soon. G A Manahan on the Gray farm in section 5 3 3 near Stratford drills at 2250 in lime formation.

W. C. Hughes Ada Clark Gilbert Vaness Francis Howarth Oil Company G. A. Manahan Gray Farm Stratford

Oklahoma fields update shows production shifts Wednesday

The Wewoka field remains the sole producer in the interest column. The Producers and Refiners Corp No 1 Foster was deepened to 3 151 feet and output rose to 7 000 barrels daily from 3 140 49 feet. Magnolia No 1 in 33-8-8 area yields 15 000 000 feet of gas and will be deepened to recover oil.

Wewoka Producers and Refiners Corporation Foster Magnolia

Independent Oil and Gas tests Wewoka area well

Extension of the Wewoka field a quarter mile north is promised by the Independent Oil and Gas company. Their test in the southeast corner of 29-8-8 found the sand at 3,110 feet with a good showing of gas. They have shut down to build tanks.

Wewoka Independent Oil and Gas Company

News Want Ad: Buy It Rent It Sell It

Classified item requests appear as a compact want ad. The notice seeks opportunities to buy rent or sell, inviting readers to contact with offers.

Papyrus Pronunciation Spotted In English Horse Name

The article notes that the horse Papyrus is pronounced Puh-pie-russ rather than Pappy russ, clarifying the correct vocalization for readers.

Papyrus

Contempt toward the zg among Asiatic nations

A brief note states that many Asiatic nations view the zg with contempt, reflecting prevailing sentiment and possible diplomatic undertones.

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McClure Newspaper Syndicate Charles Webb The Associated Press Mabel Browall Fitzhugh Gwin & Mays BE. E. Watt Russell Battery Co Willard Service and Sales Ada Poultry & Egg Co BUICK Oliver & Nettles E. J. Walker Ada Hospital Presbyterian Auxiliary Motor Sales Co L. J. Little Maxwell Thee Square Deal Exide Ada Service Ella PD Coltrane, Osteopath R. H. Davis Roff McCarty Bros S. Townsend J. H. Fowler W. 14Th Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary B. F. Haynes R. E. Haynes Nashville Tennessee Haynes Methodist Church of Tennessee Shelton Furniture Co Gale Dick Davis Selfridge Field Mt. Clemens A-1 Happy Land Emmet Scruggs Our Thompson’s Drug Store Tulsa Edward F. McIntyre OL News Smith and Delaney Allen Altus Okla Red Cross Ular Harold Lloyd Grandpa Ruth Roland Pathe News Berkley Virginia Alexandre Kid
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