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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
9
Judging of Pontotoc county free fair displays proceeded with school and club entries drawing attention. The furnished room exhibit by local women’s clubs showcases renovated furniture and home made draperies, while a Delco lighting system powers fair rooms.
Willis Pratt died in Sulphur at the start of the week and was buried there Thursday. A pioneer citizen of Ada, his wife had passed away several years ago.
Secretary Hill announced 227 exhibitors entered diverse products and livestock, the most in fair history. Some exhibitors entered up to 20 articles. He urged all interested in farm progress to attend the convention hall and exhibit barns, noting the basement is well lighted and comfortable. The fair closes at 1 o clock Saturday with exhibits removed.
For centuries tortoise shell has been prized as a material for ornamental dressers, boudoir items, and fine decorative pieces reflecting its valued status in personal adornment and home decor.
Oklahoma state prison will manufacture 600000 paper containers for motor vehicle registration certificates under a contract from the state board of affairs. The 12 cent per unit containers will attach to dashboards and replace the front license tag when the 1926 law takes effect. The prison expects to start cutting once materials are ordered and shipped, reducing work versus last year.
Ada veterans prepare a complete kitchen for the Legion Auxiliary in the Convention Hall auxiliary rooms. Work includes a cabinet, sink, and hot and cold water, with $50 estimated cost.
Ardmore McCurtain county claimed first place in county exhibits at the Southern Oklahoma free fair. Carter county took second, Johnson county earned third, Murray fourth, Love fifth, and Marshall sixth in the awards lineup.
In New York on September 23 Joseph Caillaux finance minister arrived with a French government mission aboard the Paris to open talks with the U S debt commission in Washington. He declared the goal to settle all war debts on a basis of peace and righteousness. He noted eminent members of all political parties accompany him.
Related arrivals continue to swell the East Central student body. Registrar W. B. Morrison reports figures will be compiled and released October 1. Until then exact numbers are unavailable. President A. Linscheid is confident East Central will be near the top of the list when official reports are made public.
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