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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
6
Ada showcases a vast industrial profile with cement plants flour mills gins and oil fields. The piece emphasizes a shared prosperity philosophy among owners workers and community leaders noting high home ownership and expanding schools streets churches and trusts while praising harmonious labor relations and a low radical risk.
Wholesale firms extend coverage across Ada and nearby areas with three firms serving the Ada territory as openings planned. Additional wholesalers operate in southern Oklahoma, signaling growth and a rising trade center role. Volume of business in recent years shows strong, steady development with increases seen by Ada firms and others considering further expansion.
Five companies supply Spurfaces and contractors building sand from the Big Sandy river deposits near Ada Oklahoma. The sand is described as the finest building sand in the state and shipments extend across southern Oklahoma. Rail lines Frisco Santa Fe and Katy provide shipping facilities aiding potential industry expansion.
Ada foundry owner William Gilvert rebuilt worn steel wheels for the Okanama Dorland Cement mill after wartime shortages, keeping the plant running. Ada’s industry also includes the Colton field product driven mattress factory by Smith & Shipman, producing twelve mattresses daily to support local industry.
The Pecan Grove Ladies Club, famed for its 67 varieties, shifted focus from fruit to corn vegetables and meat storage due to a poor year. The group’s composition and activities reflect a community effort to sustain harvests and prepare for future seasons.
The club led by Mrs. John Boring shows steam pressure canners and a sealing machine cutting cooking time. Members, including Mia Auten and Fannie Borg, store numerous jars of corn, kraut, okra, tomatoes, beans, and meats, aiming for 4,000 jars this season. County demonstrator Mrs. Duvall assists. meetings are the first Thursday monthly with quarterly social events.
Maxwell community, with progressive citizens and fertile farming land, held a township fair featuring fivestock including Duroc and Poland China hogs, turkeys and ducks, homegrown produce, canned goods, sewing and crochet by the ladies, and a school exhibit. A ball game Maxwell vs Gailey ended 19 to 11, with prize winners listed for corn, watermelon, embroidery, preserves, and more.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Wyandotte hatters and a Duroc boar, with mentions of Hesley Ature onions and names Lanton F. The readable text is sparse but indicates a local event or listing involving these entities.
Tulsa post plans a special state edition of its post magazine in September for delegates and visitors to the third annual Legion convention. Posts invited to contribute articles on their activities. Free ice water to visitors at the Canadian County fair in El Reno on September 23 14 and 15. The American Legion Fest No 35 announcement by Jay W Jones post commander. Legion booth will show war relief displays and ex service men on duty to assist with government claims and victory medal applications. Government Clean-up squad aiding veterans at Oklahoma City fairgrounds September 26 to October 1. The squad will also be at Ardmore September 29 and 30.
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