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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

2

Robinson set for southern campaign after Democratic nomination

Senator Joseph T. Robinson, formally named as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, announces a strenuous speaking tour into the South. He attacks Hoover era farm relief failures, champions farm relief and a strong merchant marine while denouncing political corruption.

Walter Chamblin Associated Press Hot Springs Ark Democratic Party Joseph T. Robinson Houston Valley of the Ozarks Claude G. Bowers New York Washington Hoover Smith Wilson Arlington Hotel

Patronage Threats Tied to Branson on Supreme Court Bench

The document warns patrons that they would face discrimination in hearings if Branson serves on the supreme court. It alleges fear of loss of property and rights for litigants who support printing briefs for the plaintiff. Francis notes business loss from over $8,000 to about $3,025 after Branson's attack.

Supreme Court Branson Francis

Mill murder near Mana shocks Ottawa County

Ottawa county officers investigated a gruesome murder and hold up in Miami Oklahoma as Walter Harp believed to be from Sterling Colorado was beaten to death with a hammer and his body found near Mana.

Here Harp Miami Hospital Pblood Sterling Colo Harps Commerce Okla Picher Ulysses Kansas Blackie Tom Kan Walter Harp Miami John Harp J. R. Pate Grant County Republican Ottawa County Sterling, Colo

Stringtown Merchant Dies After Self Defense Shooting

A. B. Cannon, 45, of Stringtown Oklahoma, died in McAlester hospital from a rifle shot fired by Constable A. L. Good in what authorities describe as self defense. Cannon had been arrested for intoxication earlier, posted bond, then returned with a rifle. the weapon jammed and Good fired one shot hitting Cannon in the abdomen.

Mcalester Okla Cannon Stringtown Otaka County McAelester Hospital A. L. Good Javed Good

Life Comes With Wealth Yet Leaves A Quiet Life Behind

W. D. Little and C. A. Youts recall how oil wealth transformed their farm near Ada Oklahoma. After 27 years on 400 acres, a big oil surge brought cars, offers on land, and pressure from neighbors. Youts, who sold royalties and saw a 21,200 barrel day, faced changes including moving to Shawnee. He reflected that wealth brought happiness at first but not the same life on the farm and church.

W. D. Little C. A. Youts Ada St. Louis Yoats Colorado Amari Texas Oklahoma Pauls Valley Youts Mr. Yoats Ray City Shawnee Pottawatomie County

Pontotoc County Values Jump Amid 1927 Assessment Rise

Pontotoc County total assessed value climbs to 18.11 million this year up from 17.13 million last year as Ada drives much of the gain. Lands lead with 7.10 million, town lots 4.91 million, public service 3.79 million, and personal property 2.31 million. Ada independent school district nears 7 million at 6.97 million. Other towns and townships show varied increases, spurred by Ada’s growth and new oil activity in Allen.

Pontotoc County Pontotoc Erwin Ada Allen Public Service Roff Personal Francis Stonewall

Oil Production Increases Nationwide Despite Oklahoma Drop

Tulsa report notes a nationwide rise in daily oil output for the week ending September 1 with California as the only exception. Oklahoma shows the smallest gain at 4 445 barrels while the prior week had a 37 000 barrel increase.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma United States California Oil and Gas Journal

Ada Lions Plan Ladies Night and Rail Line Reform

The Ada Lions will help Allen club host a ladies night program and cooperate with Konawa to urge better service on the Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railroad. Members M O Matthews C E Danning and A M Wallace will work with Wonawa Lions. Wallace and Dean inducted as full members. Dean a surgeon. Wallace opening electrical shop.

Ada Lions Allen Club Konawa Oklahoma Lion Wallace Harry Miller Boy Scout Organization Polly Wallace Mr. Wallace Wallace Robert J. Wimbish John Fleet Don Welsch Polly

Ada in Evidence at Kiwanis Convention

Dallas Journal reports the 11th annual Kiwanis International Texas Oklahoma district convention at the Adolphus hotel with 1500 delegates from 101 clubs. The Ada Oklahoma group led by 65 Kiwanis members dressed in blue shirts red ties and white trousers, among colorful club uniforms.

Pawhuska Okla Oklahoma City Jules Brazil H. G. Hatfield America Otto C. Seymour Tahlequah Division No. 6 Kiwanis Dallas Ada Dallas Journal Texas- Oklahoma Kiwanis International Adolphus Hotel Texas Oklahoma Bartlesville

Cotton Market Mixed After Holiday Trade

The Liverpool firm showing and reports of rains in the cotton belt influenced trading in New York today. Uncertainty over upcoming government crop reports restrained activity and after early gains the market turned quiet with irregular fluctuations, steadying mid afternoon as active months held 10 to 14 points gains.

Associated Press New York Liverpool

Grain prices drift lower as hedge pressure weighs in Chicago

Wheat and corn slid after hedging pressure and favorable weather tempered early bearish crop estimates. Corn eased after a firmer open as selling rose, oats declined, while provisions and lard rose modestly and ribs and bellies held steady.

Chicago

Oklahoma City Market Summary Cattle and Hogs Sept 4

Cattle receipts 1 700 calves 600 prices steady to 25 cents higher than Monday with steers plain to medium grassers 9.50 to 9.75 odd heifers 12.00 up bulk 8.50 to 10.00 choice fed cows 10.00 canners and cutters 5.25 to 6.50 top calves 13.00 heavies 12.00 stockers scarce and stronger. Hogs 1 200 noon outlook 10 to 15 cents higher with top 12.00 to 12.05 on carrots packing sows stags and stock pigs steady with some sows to 11.00 most stags 10.00 stockers 10.50.

Oklahoma City

Market Report Kansas City Stock Yards Creamed Cattle and Hogs

Hogs 7 000 slow and uneven mostly steady light rates top 12 65 on 190 210 pound choi ce butchers 250 350 pounds 11 25 12 20 packing sows 9 75 11 10 stockpigs 10 50 11 90 Cattle 12 500 calves 2 000 steady to 25 higher better grades fed steers yearlings top steers 16 75 slaughter steers 13 75 16 50 vealers milk fed 8 50 15 00 Sheep 8 000 killing classes active fully steady top Colorado range lambs 15 00 lambs good and choice 92 pounds down 13 75 15 00

Kansas City Colorado

Daily Kansas City Market Egg and Butter Prices

Kansas City reports stable egg prices at 27 cents for floats and 7 for seconds. Butter remains steady at 50 cents creaming, 46 1/2 cents large lots. Poultry prices hold with hens around 22 to 23 cents, springs 26 cents, broilers 27 cents, geese 9 cents, ducks 13 cents, roosters lower.

Kansas City

Ada Guard Units Earn Distinction at Oklahoma En Campment

Ada news reports the 160th Field Artillery band led by Captain Fred Schreiber named best band at the encampment attended by Governor Henry S. Johnston. Battery F, 160th F A under Captain T. W. Fentem earns high marks. Sgt. Bucey Lambert wins a $25 prize for proficiency. Ada is noted as a hub of state guard activity with many officers residing there.

Ada Oklahoma National Guard Ada Guard State Capitol Henry S. Johnston F. A Fred Schreiber Schrieber 160Th F. A T. W. Fentem Bucey Lambert State Guard

Curtis to stamp New England and join Curtis in Washington

Senator Curtis the Republican vice presidential nominee will leave for Washington on September 4. He plans to visit New England en route and then proceed to the capital for campaign duties.

Washington Curtis

Senator Curtis Trails East With Tariff Message In Campaign

Washington plans a New England speaking tour guiding him into Maine with a heavy campaign push for state elections next week. He will speak in Boston at Norumbega Park and on Boston Common, then Bangor and Portland in Maine. Tariff revision remains central as he stresses higher duties in the east. Next week he travels west from Kentucky through the middle and northwest toward Denver before shifting toward the corn belt for a sustained drive.

Washington New England Maine Boston Norufbega Park Boston Common Massachusetts Bangor Portland Curtis Kentucky Middle Denver Corn Belt

Ardmoreite Praises Ada News Progress Edition

The Ardmoreite extols the Ada News annual progress edition with 112 pages. It singles out Byron Norrell and P A Norris for farm reporting, notes Norris tenants buying land, and mentions other landowners studying the Norris plan and Judge Robert L Williams considering adoption.

Ardmoreite Ada News W. D. Little Byron Norrell Pontotoc County P. A. Norris Norris Robert L. Williams Muskogee Aardmore

Frick Expands Holstein Herd Near Ada

B. H. Frick has purchased seven Holstein cows and a bull, most registered, and placed them on his farm southeast of Ada. He plans to build one of the county’s best dairy herds, dedicating extensive effort and money to improve the property since returning to Ada.

Frick B. H. Frick Ada Mr. Frick

Lose Something Find It with s News Ad

A short classified item promotes using the newspaper to locate lost items. It highlights the paper as a conduit for readers to report finds or seek misplaced belongings through its notices or classifieds section. The notice invites participation from the community to reunite owners with their property.

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