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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

3

Terracing by contract urged to curb erosion

Oklahoma A and M experts say terracing and gully dams are needed across farms to combat soil loss. A contractor with earthmoving gear can do the work cheaper per yard than on-farm efforts, and proper grades and drainage prevent silt. Hazen calls for trained crews to solve erosion long term.

Oklahoma L. E. Hazen Agricultural Engineering Department Oklahoma A. and M. College Hazen Hazer

Best cows key to profits in Oklahoma dairies

Earl Weaver of Oklahoma A and M says only cows producing 250 pounds of fat yearly are profitable. Data from over 18 000 cows show 259 pounds yields 57.82 dollars over feed costs, while 300 and 400 pound producers reach about 35 and 50 cents per hour respectively.

Earl Weaver Oklahoma A. and M. College Oklahoma Weaver Federal Bureau of Dairying

Wall Street Rallies New York as Stocks Plunge

The market faced a chaotic session with broad declines and record trading as investors rushed to sell. Brokers reported heavy volume and sharp moves across major indices amid uncertain guidance from leaders and shifting sentiment.

Wall Street New York

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Report Oct 29

Oklahoma City cattle market shows 2 000 head, calves 1 000, all classes steady amid large receipts. Heavy steers up to 11.50, butcher weight heifers 9.00 to 11.00, cann ers and cutters 5.00 to 6.00, heaviest calves to 10.00, stocker calves 10.50 to 12.25. Hogs 1 100 head. rail hogs steady, truckers 8.90 to 9.10, sows up to 7.25, stockers 7.00.

Oklahoma City

Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs 5 000 280 directs steady to strong with best time Monday top $9.30 on 200 250 pounds butchers. Cattle 12 000 calves 2 500 slow steady with best yearlings 15.00 steers 11.50 1b.00 common 8.00 11.75 fed yearlings 12.00 16.00 heifers 11.50 15.00 cows 7.65 10.25 vealers 8.00 13.00 Sheep 8 000 killing classes steady lambs 11.75 13.10 medium lambs 16.25 11.75.

Kansas City U.S.C.A

Wheat prices swing on European demand and foreign deliveries

Chicago wheat futures firmed late after an earlier seven cent drop as strong European flour orders from the United States and active buying boosted deliveries. Export demand was estimated at one million bushels, helping a partial recovery despite overall losses in oats and provisions.

Chicago United States

Spot cotton closes quiet as prices edge lower

In New Orleans and New York on October 29, spot cotton traded quietly. New Orleans quotes show low middling at 16.20 with middling 17.70 and good middling 18.10, while trading activity totals 4 895 bales in New Orleans and 14 700 bales in receipts with stock at 59 872.

New Orleans New York

TEACHERS FROM DISTRICT HOLD SESSIONS HERE

Teachers from the district hold sessions here and lists of residents visiting Ada and nearby towns appear throughout the report. Numerous guests visit Stonewall locals, including Miss Evelyn Gregory in Maud and Mrs. McKinzie returning from Fort Worth.

Bro. Reed Durant Methodist Church J. J. McLeod Oklahoma City Roff R. M. Suddath Ralph Hamer P. Bamer Ada Horace Mann Carlyle Phillips Okemah Tollie Crumley Marion Cartright Rofs School Allyne Merritt Chickasha L. M. Merritt Lee Dowdy Dallas Col John G. James W. W. Price Wilson Seminole Tom Southerland B. E. Hhe Ratliff Douglas Phillip Calvin Lenore Scott T. L. Ivey FL Crumley Oklahoma University Rn. F. Crumley Archie Turner Canyon City Colo E. W. Turner Russell Shaw Cooper Home Broadway Evelyn Mardis Business W. J. Mardis Bill Bunyard West Texas Lee Bunyard John Avon W. E. Smith D. L. Larsh Norman E. C. Larsh Rebecca Sue Crain Burnett Marguerite Charles Jr Koran Verda France MecKinzie Fort Worth Joe Fox Dorothy Louis Richardson George McKoy George Ann Clifton Brown McKoy McKinzie Mary Elizabeth Stonewall Tulsa Letcer W. S. Brown Roy Gesham J. L. Sanders Doris Joe John Jim Mr. Gregory Maud T. W. Stratton Clorine Pauline Lloyd RE. T Edna Earle Brown Evelyn Gregory Robert Hoggatt Oklahoma Albert Audie Collier Coalgate P. I. Case Lois Furlong Pernell W. S. Furlong C. A. Acker Gregory C. L. Burnett Budda Hazel Costner Illa Mae Cobra Dean Marjorie Margaret Gibson Aline Rives Myrtle Murphy Clara Fish Stella Eb. Young Miss MchKroy Pauline Austelle E. A. Austelle Tess Young Novella Gibson Mrs. Nesbitt Ludie Miller Mary Truitt Virginia Gregory Davie Davis Miss Standridge Miss Burris W. 5 Lois W. S. Jr Glen Reaves Leamon Reaves

Comedy program and college events at East Central

East Central district teachers filled the Ada college auditorium for the first general session with a panel of speakers and a college orchestra. The highlight was a witty comedy drama So This Is London staged by East Central players under W W O Connell, plus remarks by President A Linscheid and Superintendent Harry Simmons.

College Auditorium Eugene Ford W. P. Morgan Western Illinois State Teachers College Russell Bond Edwin Mims Vanderbilt University A. H. Liebs Macomb Ill Clyde M. Hill Yale University East Central District Ada A. “H. ” Siebs F. A. Ramsey Pauls Valley W. D. Little Pres. A. Linscheid College Little East Central Linscheid Hoover Harry Simmons Wewoka Simmons East Central Players W. W. O’connell London Arthur Goodrich Wallace Hoggatt Mildred Seales Floyd James Hathaway Troy Melton Elizabeth Pickens Virginia Mitchell Decima Turner Arthur Eaton Phillip Wimbish Dwight Morelock Jeff Laird

Ada Cemetery Beautification Plan Moves Forward

At the Ada Cemetery association monthly meeting progress outlines a fenced enclosure with diamond mesh rolls at about 10.50 each and landscaping of the front area. The group plans gravel roads for winter access, a donated 20 foot road easement, and a new tented chapel for funerals. An executive committee will meet November 1 to discuss a citywide fundraising campaign and the slogan Make Ada Cemeteries Beautiful Gardens of Memory.

The Cemetery Association Rosedale Gordon Witherspoon J. E. Harris A. K. Thornton Henry Kroth Public Works and Property M. P. Donaghey Egypt Mr. Kroth Marie Rodney Bailey American Legion Chamber of Commerce and Business and Professional Womens Club Womens Auxiliary of the American Legion Parent-Teacher Council Professional Womens Club Cémétery Association Ada High Ada J. F. Harris Messrs T. P. Holt Harry Miller

Oil production declines in Oklahoma and U S

Oklahoma total daily oil output for the week ending October 26 fell 27 920 barrels despite added Oklahoma City pools. United States light and heavy oil production dropped 45 489 barrels. Oklahoma City and Seminole pools led declines while West Texas and Gulf Coast regions showed smaller changes.

Tulsa Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States Oil and Gas Journal Seminole West Texas St. Lowis-Pearson North Louisiana Arkansas Light Iivciesiece North Central Texas Panhandle California

Brisk Bling Boosts Market

The New York stock market rallied after a steep slide that erased at least 25 billion dollars in value. Trading volume was heavy with 13.84 million shares on the ledger and delivery times extended to 3 p.m. due to market congestion and logistics.

Stanley W. Prenosil Associated Press New York New York Stock Exchange Westinghouse Electric Johns Manville International Telephone New York Central American Telephone Atchison Elec

Farms For Sale In Ada Area With Various Improvements

Listings describe multiple farm parcels near Ada with 40 to 620 acres, several 2 to 3 room houses, barns, wells, orchards, and varying cultivation. Prices range from 12.50 to 75.00 per acre with partial oil and gas rights. possession aimed Jan 1 1930. Also notes the death of Senator Theodore E Burton and funeral plans.

C. Hynds’ Place Ada-Ahen Highway S. R. Grove Ada Section Township Coxce Pecan Grove School House Fitzhugh Bill Downs Everett Bowers Stonewall Bob Carter Buck Creek Stratford-Aldaugh Way Mitchell Bill Fagan

City Property Offers Multiple Homes With Trades

List of contemporary city homes for sale by NW Seabolt including a modern brick house at 1019 S Belmont with brick garage on a 600 by 127 lot priced at 5500. a six room Spanish stucco home with double stucco garage on 50 by 140 feet at 20th and Belmont priced at 4500. a six room modern frame house with double frame garage on 50 by 140 feet at 924 S Johnston priced at 3500. a six room modern frame with sleeping porch fruit trees pecans and garden at 215 E Fourteenth priced at 3750. a five room modern frame with garage and chicken house on 50 by 140 feet priced at 3500. and a two story seven room modern house at 20th and Belmont on 90 by 140 feet with garage priced at 7500. Some properties note no loan or loan options up to 4000 or 2100 included.

News Room S. Belmont N.w.seabolt Belmont South Johnston 20Th and

Washington Senate Mourns Sen Theodore Burton Death

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing profound sorrow over the death of Ohio Senator Theodore E. Burton and adjourned for a brief session out of respect. The chamber planned to reconvene at 2 15 p m following the three minute tribute.

Washington National Capital Theodore E. Burton Ohio Burton Hoover Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Mellon Treasury Department House Senate Cleveland Congress Heody Capitol William F. McDowell Methodist Episcopal Church Knights Templar Warren G. Harding France Chioan Qgpenate

Greatest Results for the Amount Invested News

Classified ads note strong returns on small investments with bold claims of high value. Readers are urged to compare offers and seek verified guarantees before committing funds or personal details.

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