British Navy Sinks Ten German Trawlers in Cattegat
The Associated Press reports London April 16 that ten German trawlers were sunk by gunfire in the Cattegat between Sweden and Denmark. Crews were saved by a British ship with no British casualties. The operation was ordered by the commander in chief of the British Grand Fleet.
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Associated Press
London
Cattegat
Sweden
Denmark
Admiralty
Cottegat
Grand Fleet
Tar party at Stonewall shocks town and shows
Stonewall hosts a tar and feather party Saturday night targeting two women from the Texas Kid ’49 show as eight to ten masked residents threaten with guns. The incident occurred as the show group visited Ada, prompting retreat by train amid authorities avoiding confrontation. Dale Statler buys the old Dorland hotel, plans move to 6th and Broadway as a hotel for Ada’s colored population, preserving a landmark. Nearby buildings south of the hotel are also being moved, including a former early business house.
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Stonewall
Texas Kid ’49
Ahloso
Ada
Dale Statler
Dorland
6Th and
Broadway
Evacuation of Bailleul Shores Up British Defense
Allied dispatches report German pressure at Messines ridge prompted a British withdrawal north of Wulverghem to Wytschaete. Britons seek to shield the ridge as German forces renew their drive while heavy fighting rages between Neuve Eglise and Messines. In Picardy Hangard attacks ease and U.S. troops near St Mihiel report no renewed assaults after a prior repulse. Paris notes German long range bombardment kills two women and wounds one man as shelling continues.
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Associated Press
Messines Ridge
Lys
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Wytschaete
Neuve Eglise
Messines
Picardy Field
St. Mihiel
Paris
Germans Capture Bailleul and Press Front in N France
London reports April 16 that German forces seized Bailleul on the northern front. The British withdrew to new positions north of Bailleul and Wulverghem as fresh German attacks unfold in Wytschatee nearby. A German push southwest of Veu r Berquin was repulsed.
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Associated Press
London
Bailleul
War Office
Wulverghem
Wytschatee
Vieur Berquin
Frantz Premier Electric Cleaner Demonstration Stays Extra Week
Ada ladies warmly receive Mr Helsley factory representative as he extends the free trial of the Frantz Premier Electric Cleaner. Demonstrations show rugs upholstering mattresses and draperies staying dust free, with no obligation to try. Stevens-Wilson Co. Phone 473.
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Mr. Helsley
Ada
Stevens-Wilson Co
Americans Lose Say Germans at St Mihiel Front
Berlin dispatch reports that north of St Mihiel the main American position east of Maizey on the Meuse was stormed Sunday night. It says the Americans suffered heavy casualties and lost prisoners as the German attack advanced.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
St. Mihiel
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Maizey
Meuse
And More Honest Gracious Refusal Beats Ungracious Gift
An editorial urges preferring a courteous refusal over a harsh gift and suggests using a Want Ad to find what one seeks. The tone promotes tact in exchanges and centers on practical, old fashioned manners.
Wheat Flour Substitutes for Bread in War Time
Washington reports that wheat can be conserved at home using substitutes from other cereals and ingredients. Farmers' Bulletin 955 urges housewives to replace part of wheat flour in bread and pastries, noting possible smaller loaves but equal or greater nutrition and flavor with up to 25 percent substitute in yeast bread and up to 50 percent in quick breads. Local wheat should be favored. leftovers like potatoes, corn meal mush, cooked rice, milk and whey can improve bread while reducing waste.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
First Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Notice
The choir of the First Presbyterian church will meet for rehearsal on Wednesday evening after the prayer service. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Norrell leads in Miss Curry's absence and asks full attendance. George Wesley Beck, Minister.
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First Presbyterian Church
Norrell
Miss Curry
George Wesley Beck
Canny Scot Spares Fare Paying Pretend Fare Dodger
Danny Scot and Sandy ride with John when a pretty girl boards the car. The Scot delays action and declares she has not paid her fare yet, prompting a humorous pause before seating beside her. The exchange highlights his shrewd joke about the woman’s fare.
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Danny Scot
Sandy
John
Pittsburg
Old papers for sale at News Of Vice
A local ad notes old newspapers are offered for sale at five cents per bundle by News Of Vice. The brief listing highlights affordable bundles for collectors or researchers.
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News of Vice
Americans Repel German Attack on Meuse Front
American forces on the right bank of the Meuse north of St Mihiel repelled a 400 trooper German assault. The Germans suffered sixty four dead many wounded and eleven taken prisoner. The attack attempted deception with gas and multilingual calls, but failed. American casualties were comparatively light.
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France
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Court Martial Bill Proposed for Espionage Offenders
Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill to bring all persons charged with violations of the espionage act under military court martial jurisdiction. The note ends with a brief chiropractic ad from Morrison & Cooper.
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Associated Press
Washigton
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Liberty loan rush tops eight hundred million in subscriptions
The Associated Press reports that Liberty loan subscriptions reached 806,465,250 dollars, reported to the treasury from eleven of twelve federal reserve districts. Oklahoma alone jumped from 3,000,000 to 20,000,000 dollars in a single day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Oklahoma
Knights of Liberty Tar and Feather Local Man
In Tulsa on April 16 John Kubecka, twenty six, was abducted by the Knights of Liberty to a secluded area north of the city where he was tarred and feathered and given fifty lashes. He is said to have invaded the home of a man involved in the draft and made disloyal remarks. The Knights rose to prominence last November after fifteen alleged I W W workers were tarred and whipped.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
John Kubecka
Knights of Liberty
Kubecka
W. M. Elliott Hurt In Forked Tree Accident
W M Elliott of the eastern county was injured while felling a tree for fence posts. The tree fell, breaking his left jaw and nearly severing a thumb. His wife treated the wound with turpentine soaked bandages. While awaiting transport for medical care another fire burned his hand when a match head ignited the wrappings.
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W. M. Elliott
Weather outlook shows generally fair Wednesday
The forecast indicates generally fair weather for Wednesday with no major storms expected and mild overall conditions across the region. Stay tuned for any updates from local meteorology offices.
Eastern Oklahoma annual track meet attracts widespread interest
The East Central Normal hosts a multi sport and literary meet this weekend. Prof. E C Wilson leads the event with strong entries from many counties despite some top athletes serving in the armed forces. Local residents will provide lodging and breakfast for visiting teams.
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East Center
al Normal
Oklahoma
Normal
E. C. Wilson
Army
Navy
Liberty Loan honor flags fly in Ada and towns
A Liberty Loan honor flag now flies from Ada city hall and flags have been presented to each banking town in the county for meeting quotas. Chairman Simpson praises district efforts and asks headquarters to send flags for all districts that have raised their quotas, with a full list to be published tomorrow.
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Ada
Simpson
Secretary Baker Returns From War Front
Secretary of War Baker arrives at an Atlantic port after a six week European tour. He met allied military and political leaders and visited American expeditionary forces in France. He made no statement beyond satisfaction with abroad conditions. He departed for Washington at once.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Baker
Europe
France
Washington
War reshuffles German city ranks amid munition boom
Amsterdam, March 20. War reshapes Germany’s urban map as munition centers surge in size. Munich slides from third to seventh. Bochum rises to third with vast coal and steel industries. Dresden and Breslau lose ground to Dortmund and Essen. Bochum grows from 65,000 to over 764,000.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Munich
Berlin
Hamburg
Chun
Westphalian
Prussia
Bochun
Dresden
Breslau
Dortmund
Essen
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Hermans
British Link
Baltic Sea
HMS
Frantz Premier
Chicago News
Son
Gwin & Mays Drug CO
First Presbyterian Choir
Morrison & Cooper, Chiropractors
Liberty
Cherub
Weather Report
Exchange
Buffalo Times
Ada Auto Top
Nettleton’s
S.m.shaw
Prop
Ada, Okla
The
Morrison & Cooper
Chiropractors
West Main
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