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Newspaper
Adair County Democrat
Location
Stilwell, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
11
The piece argues that labor fears and economic stress on wheat and cotton will test policies as President Hoover faces a falling market. It praises British Labour’s leadership, notes Stockton California’s harbor plans, and envisions vast construction with advanced machinery delivering large-scale excavation capability.
Roy Clines, 48, of Oak Grove community died after a short illness Friday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev. John Phillips at the Oak Grove schoolhouse, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Velma Guthrie, a Tahlequah student, spent the weekend here visiting relatives.
Six year old Boy Slayer CS Melan of Pain se gy innocently played with a doll. He received a fifteen year sentence in the Shi g Reforeutery for Romie i every i re fo ere how.
A marketing bulletin outlines grape suitability in Oklahoma, noting extensive plantings in Adair Cherokee Muskogee Tulsa Craig counties. Yields reach four to six tons per acre with strong examples from Stilwell Westville and Craig county, and stresses site drainage varietal choice and organized marketing for profit.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Holiness church for Mrs Street Poor 40 who died at her home Sunday Rev John Phillips officiated Burial was in Zion cemetery Roberts Undertaking Parlor had charge Mrs Poor is survived by her husband four daughters and a son
Saturday opening begins a two weeks Penslar Friendship sale at Stilwell Drug Store with Penslar items offered at reduced prices. S Parker says the sale aims to acquaint customers with Penslar quality merchandise sold by Stilwell Drug Store.
C A Worley and son Olan depart for Logan New Mexico to supervise the installation of a cotton gin moved there from Bunch Waulhillaw and Stilwell. He will keep other gins in operation locally during the season.
The article argues that Oklahoma grape growers must raise quality to maintain reputation and market. It notes room for growth in Western Oklahoma to meet local demand, while Eastern Oklahoma should adopt improved vineyard practices and boost acreage where local demand and shipment profitability are imbalanced.
Washington June 13 Congressman Hastings backed the Hoch amendment to exclude axenaturalized nonvoting aliens from apportionment counts. It is estimated about 5.6 million aliens neither naturalized nor voters are included in current congressional apportionment. Hastings also voted against the Tinkham Amendment aimed at reducing southern representation.
Watts residents report an extraordinary display of blooms with ammi roy golden dahlias nearly eight inches across and large purple varieties. Flowers originate from Colorado sent by Mr. and Mrs. Haygood, while local growers Dr. Davis and others tend notable beds including water lilies, Regal lilies, and thriving roses for market. Visitors such as J Ayers of Los Angeles pause in Houston area on way to New York, visiting Ayers family.
A garbled recount portrays President Hoover as chasing a fish on Sunday while a preacher and Cal Coolidge comment on relief for farmers and big business. The piece juxtaposes talk of farming relief with worries about money and the role of business in supporting agriculture amid drought or economic strain.
E. E. Turner of Van Buren and J. F. Hall of Ozark Ark were treated at Weal hospital after their Ford touring car plunged off the embankment near a railroad crossing south of town. The accident happened after dark at about 35 miles per hour as they failed to negotiate a curve. The windshield allegedly saved them from severe injuries.
J L Cox of the J L Co reports strong early response to the new Stilwell store opened last Saturday. He says trade territory supports the venture, expects steady pace through the week, and highlights a millinery department with the largest hat selection in towns of two sizes larger in the state.
Washington June 12 Congressman Hastings spoke on the conference report for the Farm bill noting five amendments added in conference. They include term limits and salary for the board chair, interest rate cap at four percent, and loans from the revolving fund to cooperative associations for advances to members.
The June 13 1919 issue records four marriages from this city and nearby areas. Edy Bellamy of Evansville wed Miss Wet Rider daughter of Mrs Zeke Rider. Cullus Buffington married Miss Mamie Paden in Fort Smith two weeks prior. Bone J Haywood and Kate Haywood wed in Fort Smith two weeks ago. Orville Yoe and Alberta Smith were married at Poteau with Yoe later taking the Pontotoc Abstract post in Ada. The Westville Record resumes publication this week under Dean Sebring and T L Allision.
Rev C O McFarland of the First Christian Church of Paris Arkansas preached at the Christian church last night and will hold services tonight at the church.
Mrs Tindle and Mr Tindle hosted guests when Dortha Jean Tindle departed Thursday by motor.
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