Destructive North Carolina Storm Believed To Cause Heavy Losses
A hurricane swept the eastern North Carolina coast causing extensive property damage valued at over 3 million dollars and rumors of numerous casualties. Beauford county and Pamlico Sound towns bore the worst damage, with wireless communication largely down and reports of wrecked stations and boats. The Seminole and Ocracoke Island were focal points for the unconfirmed casualty rumors as rescues and verification continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Ocracoke Island
Pamlico Sound
Beaufort County
Pamlico River
Washington
Morehead City
Beaufort
Newbern
Bayboro
Bell Haven
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras
Ocracoke
Ervenue
Watkinss Chief Leader Edited Special In Ada
J M Watkins editor of the Konawa Chief Leader handles business in Ada and prepares a special edition said to be of untold value to the growing city and Seminole county. The weekly paper has prospered under his leadership and is now in the first rank of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Watkins
Konawa
Ada
Watkins
Seminole County
New Laws Update Shapes Standards for Modern Markets
A broad overview notes new laws impacting product standards and market practices. Officials promise clearer rules, tougher compliance, and stronger protections for consumers as industries adapt to the latest regulatory framework.
Great Hot Springs Fire Destroys City Blocks
The 10 million dollar fire in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed Park Hotel Cooper's Livery Stables and the High School Building along with churches and many homes. The blaze started on Church Street and spread rapidly driven by shifting winds. At midnight the southern city remained in flames with thousands homeless and utilities losses estimated at 225 000 to 250 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Church Street
Army and Navy Hospital
Malvern Avenue
Magnificent Park
Schulte and Timberlake Weds in Ada Home Ceremony
Mr W F Schulte and Miss Mildred Timberlake were married at 9:30 PM Wednesday at the bride’s mother's home Mrs Olivia Timberlake with Rev C B James officiating. They will spend a short time in Colorado Springs before returning to Ada to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ia Timberlake
W. F. Schulte
Mildred Timber
For Sale or Trade Farm Property in Ada
A listing offers a combined store and residence at Portland Park in Ada for sale or trade. Seller M. L. Cope accepts cash or farm land as consideration. Contact Ada resident M. L. Cope for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Park
M. L. Cope
Ada
Oklahoma District Agents Meet at Ada September 14
On the 14th the Oklahoma District Agents Association of the M K T will hold a session at Ada. Topics include Routing Orders and their value Solicitation of Business Advertising Freight by using the agent's name and related matters. Cotton handling will also be discussed. The meeting will bring agents from many areas and the city will extend courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma District Agents Association of
Ada
Pontotoc County May Exhibit At Four Fairs
At an Oklahoma City meeting demonstration agents led by L. C. Lindsey agreed Pontotoc County could exhibit at four major Southwest fairs. Exhibits travel free between cities Oklahoma City Muskogee Fort Smith and Tulsa with return paid by owners if desired. R. E. Blanks will manage exhibits at his office for producers wanting to send items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
L. C. Lindsey
Pontotoc County
Muskogee
Fort Smith
Tulsa
Southwest
R. E. Blanks
Heavy Enrollment in City Schools Opens The Year
The Daily reports public schools opened with 740 students enrolled across three campuses Irving 225 Willard 140 and High School 375. Superintendent Robison secured a strong faculty and Ada schools' system strengthens the district's standing among state schools.
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Irving
Willard
Supt. Robison
Ada
New Member of Board Examiners Appointed
Supt. W. T. Melton has appointed Prof. J. B. Steed superintendent of the Roff schools as a member of the county board of examiners. The other two members of the board are Supts. Melton and Robison.
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W. T. Melton
J. B. Steed
Roff Schools
County Board of Examiners
Supts. Melton
Robison
Return of Ed Gwin From McKenzie Visit
Ed Gwin came back Thursday afternoon from his trip to his former home in McKenzie Tennessee. He notes a dry spell there but describes heavy rain in the early days of July in his current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gwin
McKenzie, Tenn
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised by Ada Resident
Ada Oklahoma reader Mrs. Catherine A. Carter testifies to relief from rheumatism and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad promotes Doan's as the proven remedy with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents in Buffalo New York.
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Catherine A. Carter
S. Stockton Ave
Ada
Okla
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Foster Bros Disavow Ada Choctaw Gin Meeting Link
Correction states Foster Bros managers of a Stonewall gin deny attendance at an Ada meeting of Choctaw gin managers and insist their gin has no connection with Choctaw gins. The News, without a reporter present, published a hearsay report. An advertisement promotes Dr Simon's Sqaw Wine for female health with a $1.00 bottle price through Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
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Foster Bros
Stonewall
Ada
Tishomingo Willold County Fair Plans Set
Plans are perfected for a county fair in Tishomingo on September 17 and 18. Organizers will gather exhibits for shipment to the state fair in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
Oklahoma City
Baking Tips for Cakes and Sugar Choices in Winter Wheat Flour
Practical guidance on using pastry flour with baking powder for cakes, differences between winter and bread flours, moisture adjustments when using bread flour, and the benefits of double raise powders like K C. It covers sugar types cane versus beet, methods for whipping egg whites, and folding stages for yolks and whites in cake batters.
Measure Everything Before You Bake for Best Results
The guide urges gathering all ingredients in advance and measuring accurately. Sift flour first if required, measure with a spoon rather than dipping, and use level or rounded teaspoons for baking powder. Lift flour and powder together three times to blend and loosen for even rising.
Cake Baking Temperatures and Timing Guide
Guidance on starting with a moderate oven for cakes using gas oil gasoline or wood or coal ranges. Begin with a low flame until the batter doubles then adjust heat for a brown crust. Wood coal ranges require a light fire then replenish after cake is in. Exact bake times vary with cake size.
Orange Cake with Butter Rind and Light Meringue
A simple two layer orange cake using butter grated orange rind sugar milk or water sifted pastry flour and baking powder with two beaten yolks and two whites folded in.
Orange Cake Icing From Simple White Egg and Pulp
A simple frosting method uses one egg and 4 cups orange pulp and juice. Beat in 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar gradually until stiff, then spread on the cake. Overbeating yields a spongy white icing.
Cake Batter Mixing And Egg Yolk Creaming
Instructions describe creaming butter and sugar, warming sugar if butter is cold, beating egg yolks until light, then folding into the batter. Add water or milk and flour alternately until the batter is smooth, noting the recipe is from a 1912 Jaques Mfg. Co. lesson.
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Jaques Mfg. Co
Old Fashioned Tea Cake Dough Formulas
A list detailing ingredients for a bake using 44 cup butter 1 cup sugar two egg yolks beaten light 134 cups sifted pastry flour 2 level teaspoons baking powder 4% cold water two egg whites beaten dry and flavoring to suit.
Cream Filling Recipe Steps for Chocolate Custard
Directions describe mixing flour and salt with cold milk, then adding to hot milk and cooking ten minutes. Stir in melted chocolate, beat in sugar and the egg mixture, then fold in vanilla to finish.
County farmers urged to contribute for premium list
Muskogee Tulsa and Ft Smith Ark appeal to farmers and business leaders to donate for a county premium list to boost Johnston County. Despite widespread crop losses, they expect Johnston County to be competitive in statewide standings and promise the premium list will be published soon.
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Muskogee
Tulsa
Ft. Smith
Ark
Johnston County
Capital Democrat
HOREHOUND SYRUP PROMOTED FOR LUNG CARE
BAL LARD HOREHOUND SYRUP advertised as a remedy for lung soreness or congestion with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Ramsey Drug Co. A separate note from Konawa Chief Leader reports Miss Carmer Dallas operated on for appendicitis in Shawnee with a positive prognosis and expected home next week.
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McGee
Ramsey Drug Co
Carmer Dallas
Shawnee
Konawa
Caminetti Guilty in Mann White Slave Act Case
F Drew Caminetti son of immigration head Caminetti was found guilty on one count in a Mann White Slave Act trial in San Francisco. Bail set at 10 000 dollars. Sentencing scheduled for September 10. Maury Diggs co defendant convicted on four counts faces up to twenty years and 20 000 in fines.
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San Francisco
F. Drew Caminetti
Immigration
Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
van Fleet
Diggs
T. E. Graham Returns From Arkansas Business Trip
T. E. Graham arrived back Thursday afternoon after completing a business trip to Arkansas. He reported satisfactory meetings and plans to resume daily duties at his office.
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T. E. Graham
Arkansas
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Dascomb-Daniels Lbr. CO
C. E. Cunning, Mgr
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
Rally
Choctaw Cotton Oil Co
Southwestern Telephone Company
Public Utilities
Hazel Street
West Mountain
Burnet
Texas
East State Central Normal
Normal
Missouri
KATY
Pontotoc CO
Doan
Tishomingo Willold County
Faiir
Ada, Okla
Ata
Ada Title and Trust Company
Camnett
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