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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
7
A Canadian farm in Alberta and British Columbia raises Persian lambs imported from Turkestan. The flock, described as fine, originates from 1912 introductions and aims to supply coats and pelts.
In Streeterville, Capt George Streeter 80 aims to renew a long battle over a claimed 50 million dollar Lake Shore Drive district. He invites the American Legion to August 6 action, citing decades of clashes and court rulings that Illinois owns the ground.
Lawton honors soldiers from Fort with a new sizable YMCA facility dedication. The event underscores community support and military ties as local leaders unveil the new center intended for troop welfare and morale.
The Johnston county free fair will be held here September 9 to 11.
The 101 Ranch near Ponca City plans an 106 acre apple crop this fall according to climate data. The report notes Apple cultivation in the region and forecasts yields based on seasonal conditions.
CORDELL planos outline upcoming construction of three modern business buildings in the city. The plan indicates new commercial spaces, signaling growth and investment. Officials expect economic activity to rise as construction progresses.
Wiseacres predict bumper yields in Alfalfa County following recent heavy rains. The forecast references abundant soil moisture and likely increased harvest prospects for local farms.
Cor dell Elmo Molen, a farmer, expects to harvest 7000 bushels of corn from his 100 acre patch this season.
Plans move forward for an advertising campaign promoting peace by a commercial entity. The effort involves coordination with local businesses and civic groups to broadcast messages urging nonviolence and harmony.
C. H. Wright has bought the Collinsville Daily Star and will assume management immediately, signaling a new era for the paper and its operations.
A new Muskogee occupation tax sets license fees at $20 for all business activities, affecting every trade. The measure increases costs for operators citywide and prompts likely regulatory changes.
Chickasha reports the Grady county Sunday school convention has just ended with fifty delegates attending the services.
Hugo Coton growers of Choc taw county organize a county association to help farmers market their crops and improve cooperative selling.
More than 1300 dollars in premiums will be offered at the Choctaw county free fair to be held here from October 18 to 23.
Contaminated water is believed to have caused several people in Tahlequah to contract typhoid fever, prompting health officials to investigate the outbreak and warn residents to boil water and seek medical care if symptoms appear.
The chamber of commerce plans a twenty mile road project from here northwest toward Spencerville and Ratten, aiming to improve regional transportation and commerce.
Ponca City reports the Marland Refining Company intends to erect a casing head gasoline plant in the South Ponca field near here. The project signals expansion in regional oil operations and may impact local employment and industrial activity.
Tate has established a milk goat herd in Bixby following demands from Tulsa and surrounding towns for goat milk. The move signals growing local demand for fresh dairy products sourced from the region.
More than 200 cars of wheat and over 60 cars of hogs shift from the village rail yard this year. Local shipments showcase the area’s farming output and market activity.
Key politicians from nearby cities joined Holdenville and Hughes County Democrats as they restructured party leadership during a regional gathering. The event highlighted local political realignment and future campaigning.
In Ponca City a woman alleges her husband died in a cave-in. She seeks to raise the incident as a wrongful death matter, alleging negligent conditions contributed to the collapse.
A county district court filed a civil action against the city of Perry seeking 50000 in damages. The suit alleges municipal fault led to the claim, detailing the plaintiff's harm and requested relief.
Oklahoma City Luther Harrison, a well known newspaper man, has been named publicity director of the democratic state campaign committee.
Oklahoma City Mayor Wal ton accepts the resignation of Jerry Smith former chief of police. Smith is the Democratic nominee for sheriff.
Oklahoma City Wesley hospital reports the first radium shipment for the state, a small quantity valued at ten thousand dollars.
City commissioners are urged to present a petition to voters this fall asking whether Bartlesville should have Sunday movies.
Hugo observers from the chamber of commerce toured the new Spencerville road construction site to review progress and discuss improvements for local traffic flow and safety.
About 150 people pledged to attend the annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to be held in Sapulpa from September 21 through 23.
OKMULGEE labor group plans elaborate events for the seventeenth convention to be held here on September 20 with preparations underway.
Washington County spent 1349.34 dollars to stage the recent primary election excluding ballot printing and incidental expenses. The tally covers staffing, operations, and related costs for the polling sites and election administration.
Miami obituary notes A. D Bennett a leading northeastern Oklahoma attorney died of typhoid fever. The illness claimed the lives of two of his brothers and two sisters as well.
Seventy five percent of the watermelon crop in the state has been damaged by mite. Several areas report pests wiped out entire patches.
The Farmers Union at Homestead is constructing an elevator costing 16000 dollars and hopes operation will begin by mid September.
Sapulpa reports Southwestern Bell Telephone announces intended installation of a P B X switch board to connect all city departments, enabling centralized telephone service across the municipal offices.
A Chicago firm is erecting a $100,000 plaster manufacturing plant near Dilworth in Ponca City. It will be among the largest of its kind in the state.
In Ponca City the Indian Mor Mons meeting is scheduled for September 6 with about fifty representatives from tribes in other states expected to attend.
The McMann well in section 33-28 has been completed. The field has been extended three fourths of a mile southeast.
Local reports indicate this season will bring a record harvest as pickers mobilize to gather the crops. Officials note the scale surpasses prior years and emphasizes farming activity in the area.
Forecasts suggest the current harvest will double last year’s output, signaling a strong improvement in agricultural performance. Farmers anticipate higher revenues as production expands and prices stabilize.
Sapulpa prepares to entertain delegates for the thirteenth annual state convention of the W C T U to be held here on September 21 22 and 23.
Charles Walker, a prisoner described as a negro, is bound over to the district court for trial on a murder charge stemming from a recent incident at the state penitentiary. The victim was a white convict involved in the same case.
Tahlequah has started construction on the city's $40,000 municipal light and power plant. Constructors report a minor delay due to difficulty obtaining cement.
A H Buresgs former Watonga official and Holdenville public schools superintendent announced the fall term will open in the second week of September.
Officials have conducted a preliminary survey of the Caney River near here to assess the potential hydro electric power from a dam. The study aims to determine the feasibility and scale of development for electrical generation.
Mrs. Carolina Robinson sues Carter County District Court against the Oklahoma New Mexico and Pacific Railway Company claiming injuries while riding as a passenger.
J W Walton of Mason City Iowa purchases the Broken Arrow telephone company from J C Jones and Mrs A McQuire. Walton plans to extend service and install new equipment immediately.
A New York City merchant reports a $40,000 theft by two gunmen in ten minutes. The haul included a $10,000 bill and more than $20,000 in jewelry. The incident occurred in the merchant’s office and police have few leads.
War saw dispatch reports General Budenny the Russian cavalry leader is sending infantry reinforcements to blunt Polish gains northwest of Lemberg as Ukrainian and Polish fronts shift in the war.
The fragment notes that Mexican and Peruvian Indians held a belief in life after death. Further readable text references cultural beliefs and possible rituals surrounding this idea.
The article notes lampreys have been consumed since Ancient Rome in some areas while others despise the fish, reflecting mixed regional attitudes toward this eel-like species.
Report notes women of the Lee Choo islands south of Japan tattoo their heads as part of local tradition. The piece highlights cultural practice and regional identity amid distant news coverage.
Fair price commissioners and county attorneys urged to spread word about the war department final disposal sale of surplus foodstuffs in Kansas. Ed T Hackney calls for wide distribution and large purchases to gain discounts, urging grocers and meat markets to coordinate.
Secretary Daniels announced a new wage schedule for about 75 000 navy yard employees will take effect on the first day after September 15. He said a review of the wage board findings is complete and increases approved will be ready for application during September.
County fairs are scheduled for September 6 to 11 at Allen Rofs Frances Maxwell Center and Stonewall with judges supplied by the A and M college East Central Normal and Ada High School. Local businessmen back the event and a testimonial for Chamberlains Tablets accompanies the notice.
Mrs. Jane Goodwin of Giddings Missouri reports a 17 year struggle with dropsy and bad blood ending after using Number 40. The ad claims relief after two bottles and recommends the product for blood diseases and skin conditions. Made by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana 40 years a druggist and sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co.
Ada county fairs spark a new development with extensive automobile turnout. A Notary public, Floyd Osburn of Dungannon Virginia, reports quick relief for a bowel ailment using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Rachel Cribley of Denver Dam Ohio credits Chamberlains Tablets for curing long standing stomach trouble and constipation after trial.
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