Ada Klan Relief Brings Aid to Grider Family
Ada Okla September 16 1921 Ada Evening News reports the Ada chapter Ku Klux Klan sent eleven dollars to the destitute Grider family of Durant now staying in Ada in a wagon yard. J W Grider tears up as he recalls hardship and plans to return with wife and three children to Durant for help. Mrs Grider cancer patient. Red Cross endorsed the donation as worthy.
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Ada
Ku Klux Klan
J. W. Grider
Okla
Ada Evening News
Grider
Durant
East Main Street
Orville Snead
Pontotoc County
Contentment in Natures Beauty Spots at Ada Fair
Yearling first Joe H. Riddle and Grady Allen lead winners in Duroc and Poland China classes including aged boar sows and get of dam. Ada and Stonewall hosts prize lists with corn, melons, jellys, peppers, apples, and farm products led by Curtis Floyd, O M Sallee, Bertha Neely, and Jasper Patterson among exhibitors from Ada, Stonewall, Fitzhugh, and Gano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmons
Fitzhugh
Silas Nelson
Ada
Grady Allen
Stonewall
Raymond Young
Mae Carmichael
Poland
O. A. Holloway
M. F. Dew
Curtis Floyd
Jasper Patterson
Boone County
O. M. Sallee
Bertha Neely
Walter Summers
Willis Moran
Kafir
A W. Menkeel
J. A. Hart
Ben Davis
Paul Rayburn
Bessie Neely
Clinton Franks
Everett Neely
I. N.baker
G. J. Whitaker
M. R. Wood
John Edmiston
Miller
N. T. McAlister
Jasper Turner
Kafk
Wm. L. Whitaker
Denton Floyd
Homer Miller
A. J. Frye
Reed
Clifton Mayfield
H. F. Reed
Ww. C. Barnes
Q. R. Bevers
Elwyn Old
Shirley Whisenhunt
Roy Dame
Mary Flannery
Emmett Williams
Autrey Yancey
Raymond Mills
Sloan Palmer
Okra
Mars
G. D. Coontz
M. V. Price
Lloyd Parker
Armstrong Wins Citations and Croix de Guerre
The article notes Huey Armstrong was cited for bravery by General Petain and awarded the croix de guerre. This detail, omitted from the main funeral story, is now recorded as part of Armstrongs wartime honors.
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Huey Armstrong
Gen. Petain
Oklahoma Beekeeping Sees Large Gains in Decade
Oklahoma hive numbers rose from 19,413 in 1910 to 46,843 in 1920 with honey output growing from 140,234 to 357,677 pounds. Texas still tops with 235,111 hives though down 1.3 percent from ten years prior.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Owl Mill Begins Season in Ada Amid Short Cotton Crop
The cotton seed oil mill in Ada is preparing to start operations Monday. Short crop expectations point to a brief run for the mill. A lost bunch of keys with J. S. Anderson on the tag to be returned to Light & Power Company.
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OWL Mill
Ada
J. S. Anderson
Use Light & Power Company
Prepare the Brood Sow's Bed for Farrowing Success
A. C. Hartenbower urges Oklahoma farmers to create simple farrowing quarters for brood sows. Build at least 7 by 7 feet pens with guard rails and clean, watered troughs. Prepare a week before farrowing and ensure the sow is clean and accustomed to the pen to prevent pig losses.
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A. C. Hartenbower
Oklahoma
Chickasaw Tribe to Convene Over Major Claim in 1919
About 300 to 400 Chickasaw members gather in Tishomingo for the first general meeting since 1904 to decide action on a $750,000 claim against the tribe’s general fund filed in September 1919 by attorney G F McMurray. Notables like R M Harris D H Johnson Charles D Carter are expected. the session follows investigations by C L Ellis, Interior Department supervisor.
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Tishomingo
G. F. McMurray
McAlester
R. M. Harris
D. H. Johnson
Tribual
Charles D. Carter
C. L. Ellis
Interior Department
Washington
Pontotoc County to Be Strong at the State Fair
Pontotoc county agricultural clubs will be well represented at the state fair with twenty full teams of ten members each, totaling 200 exhibits from every township. About five county open class exhibits will join the state fair displays, noted as the most extensive yet. Judges from other counties praised the county’s school and farm exhibits, and a booster meeting will plan next year’s county fair.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Bandit Held After Prison Escape Attempt
Tom Slaughter, a notorious Oklahoma bank robber, is in solitary confinement at the Arkansas state penitentiary after an attempted prison escape at Tucker farm yesterday. He killed one guard and wounded two others during the incident.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Tom Slaughter
Oklahoma
State Penitentiary
Tucker
Fire destroys Memphis plant and warehouse
Fire in Memphis destroyed the Southern Boiler and Tanks Works plant and an adjoining warehouse in North Memphis. Several nearby buildings were damaged. Estimated loss is about $100,000.
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Memphis
Southern Boiler and Tanks Works
Lloyd George and Curzon Skip Washington Disarmament Talks
London reports that Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Curzon will not attend the Washington conference on disarmament and Pacific problems due to pending domestic political developments.
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Lloyd George
Curzon
Associated Press
London
Lord Curzon
Fishermen Bring In 38 Fish Near Frisco
W Bur Gay Buford Gay Ollie Lindsay and S L Robertson and son formed a fishing party last week and reported a catch of 38 fish near Frisco.
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W. B. Gay
Buford Gay
Ollie Lindsay
S. L. Robertson
Ada Cotton Market Update
Cotton sold on Ada streets Wednesday between 20 and 21 cents per pound. The oil mill paid $25 for seed.
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Ada
Grandson Rescues None as Father Drowns in River Undertow
John T. Howard, 56, of Francis, drowned Sunday afternoon when an undertow dragged him under near the cement bridge. His grandson Homer Hudson, also of Francis, was swept away trying to help but saved. family witnesses and relatives described the desperate rescue effort and divers locating the body after more than an hour. Funeral plans are pending through J. D. Howard in Oklahoma City.
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John T. Howard
Francis
Howard
Ada
Homer Hudson
Tillman Hudlow
Will Hudlow
Cummings Undertaking
J. D.howard
Oklahoma ‘City
Harrison Flays Idling of 6.0 P M in Senate
Senator Harrison of Mississippi criticizes President Harding and Republicans in the Senate over the Mayflower trip and the selling of veterans on the Boston commons auction block He cites unemployment near six million and urges more results and prosperity over recommendations. He condemns the soldier adjustment and compensation bill as stalled.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Harding
New York State
Boston
United States
Republican Party
Boston Commons
Fairview Farm Strong for Poland Chinas at County Fair
Chillcutt and Williams of Fairview stock farm near Fitzhugh bought the Blue Ribbon Poland China sow at Curtis Floyds pure bred hog sale held at the county fair. They claim the purchase enhances their herd with the best blood lines in the county as they pursue a big business next spring.
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Chillcutt & Williams
Fairview Stock Farm
Fitzhugh
Curtis Floyd
Editors Own Column Delivers County Fair Reflections
Byron Norrell notes Pontotoc county fairs showing strong farm exhibits and active 4 H clubs. He praises school efforts with Center School winning first, calls for well planned road work, durable projects, and prudent use of relief funds while inviting visitors to see the newspaper plant’s big press around 4 PM.
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C. W. White
Vaness
Farm success outlook from new Weekly News editor
The new Weekly News editor states that after a year on the farm he has little farming method advice but can share how he raised and sold food successfully. He emphasizes practical experience over broader guidance and notes it's not hard to do.
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Weekly News
Campaign warns against abrupt cotton ban plans
The article argues against quitting cotton entirely and urges caution in a crop system shift. It notes a single crop focus risks failure and suggests waiting another year to gauge boll weevil impact. It mentions bonds as a related matter.
Oklahoma Dairying Presses Forward Says Expert Baer
A C Baer of Oklahoma A and M College reports rapid dairy progress in Oklahoma. He highlights climatic suitability for forage alfalfa and silage kafirs and canes for forage plus early and late season pastures. Key factors are good cows proper feeding and access to profitable cream or milk markets.
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Oklahoma
A. C. Baer
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Baer
Rotation of Legumes and Soil Fertility
The three main fertilizer constituents are nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen is costly and often needed first on soils. Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen and store it in roots. Farmers can buy phosphate and potash as needed and grow legumes to replenish soil nitrogen. Plan a crop rotation with legumes.
Farmers Ad Drive Connects Ada Shoppers with Producers
A farmer recalls placing short two to three line ads in the Evening News to link local producers with Ada residents. He notes such ads cost ten cents per line and benefit both buyer and seller by easing direct contact.
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Evening News
Ada
Directions for Keeping the Sweet Potato Crop
Practical home method by Howard Bacon outlines shelter, trenching, drying, lime dusting, dry sawdust packing, tar paper covering, and gradual moisture loss. Maintain temperatures above 60 degrees F and keep tubers dry for storage of sweet potatoes and white yams.
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Bill Burlay
Howard Bacon
McClintock Granted Bail in High Profile Murder Case
Frank McClintock, jailed since last May on murder charges in Pontotoc county, walked out on $12 000 bond granted by District Judge J W Bolen. The bail decision follows a long prosecutor defense fight, with three co defendants Jim Good Obie Dyer and Dick Chapman also granted bail of 500 each. The case awaits the district court term in October and hinges on health and habeas corpus rulings.
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Frank McClintock
George Martin
Roff
J. W. Belen
Pontotoc County
Jim Good
Dick Chapman
Obie Dyer
Martin
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
McClintock
Criminal Court of Appeals
Bond
Wayne Wadlington
Wadlington
Hal Johnson
Shawnee
A At Temporary Liberty Wednesay
Cotton Growers to Meet in Ada for County Organization
N T McAlister receives notice from P W Vaught district director of the state Cotton Growers Association that he will meet with Pontotoc County cotton growers at the Ada courthouse on Tuesday the 27th to perfect a county organization. All interested invited to attend.
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N. T. McAlister
P. W. Vaught
Holdenville
State Cotton Growers’ Association
Pontotoc County
Court House
Ada
New Jersey Poultry Sorehead Costs Estimated At 1 Million
Sorehead disease costs New Jersey poultry farmers about 1 million dollars yearly in lost eggs. The problem peaks in autumn as pullets mature and hens lay, reducing eye production and chick growth. A state campaign began July 1, 1921 with farm surveys showing big losses. prevention advised by adding flour of sulphur to feed, increasing to three pounds if outbreaks occur.
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New Jersey
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Alan
Yearling
Joe H. Riddle
Armstrong
The
John Howard
Harrison Flays
Fairview
Chinas
Byron Norrell
Center
States
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