Peage Treaty Huffles Huns
German press denounces official French peace terms as unjust harsh and harmful. Prin ce Lichnowsky in the Tageblatt warns that unjust peace fuels armaments and may set mankind back. Vorwaerts says the government cannot sign such terms. Lokal Anzeiger calls the terms a shamery of Wilsons points. Boersen Courier notes Saar valley issue masked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Prince Lichnowsky
Tageblatt
Vorwaerts
Lokal Anzeiger
Bankers Meet to Plan County Victory Liberty Loan Drive
County bankers gathered at the Harris hotel and the First National bank to outline a county wide campaign for Victory Liberty Loan bonds. The plan calls for campaigns in every town with a bank, avoiding district by district drives. Attendees from Francis National, Vanoss First State Bank, Ross Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Allen National, and Bank of Francis represented their institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Liberty Loan
Harris Hotel
R. W. Simpson
First National Bank
G Rose
Lloyd George Defends Peace Conference Work in Commons
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George said the Paris peace conference faces perils for all countries and urged to let those doing their best work. He said the Congress of Vienna underplays the modern task, denied US Britain discord, and warned against war in Russia. Allied representatives in Paris reached full understanding on core peace terms and the premier expected a formal framework to be presented soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Paris
Lloyd George
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Anarchy Rules in Bavaria Spark Wide Disorder
London dispatch reports Munich under Spartacan influence with three rival governments contending for control. All work halted, trains stopped, bands of robbers loot houses and threaten banks as the First infantry regiment allegedly joins the Spartacans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Munich
Bavaria
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Spartacans
Pontotoc County Odd Fellows Meet April 24
The Pontotoc County I O O F Association will hold its semiannual meeting and Wildy anniversary celebration at Ada on Thursday April 24. The day includes a parade at 2 00 PM public open meeting at the city hall 430 PM county business session 800 PM degrees conferred and 1130 PM luncheon with a full program of speakers and music with Rev C V Dunn L M Overton and Oliver C Black among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
I. O. O. F. Association
Ada
I. O. O. F. Hall
County Association
City Hall
Sion
L. M. Overton
Oliver C. Black
Oklahoma City
Orchestra FE
A. J. Williams
Rosedale Items Highlight Local Meetings and Visits
Health in the Rose dale neighborhood remains good while farmers report corn replanting after heavy rains. A meeting led by Rev. H W Hanselman and wife draws interest. Several social visits occur among local families including the Millers Ellards Oliphants and Parker. Rev J H Miller and family move to Pleasant Hill. he will preach there the second Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hanselman
J. H. Miller
Rev
Hanselman
Olivia Crowder
Eunice
Stella Miller
Ada
Leota
Lara Oliphant
Stella Ellard
Union Valley Items
Crops were badly damaged last week due to heavy rain and many must replant corn. Singing at the school house Sunday night drew a large crowd. Mr. Graham and family of Ada visited Mrs. Cathey Sunday. Born to Mr and Mrs Will Dillard a girl. Mrs. Cathey went to Ada Saturday. K LD Milligan will soon have his new house completed. Mrs. B J Lowrey visited Mrs. Cathey Monday. A number of local youths attended the pie supper at W Pleasant Hill Friday night. Miss Lula Riddle visited the school Monday. Miss Mabel Jones spent Sunday with Miss Beryl Roberson. Mrs. Frank Stevens and children motored to Ada Saturday. Mrs. Stevens daughter from Roff was visiting Sunday. Mrs. Name Scott visited her father Mr. Leach Sunday. Mrs. D J Lowrey spent last week visiting relatives in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Ada
Cathy
Will Dillard
K. LD. Milligan
B. J. Lowrey
Cathey
Durbin
Frisco
Little
Ada Sturday
A. Golightly
Mr. Gooch
Dealia Sparks
Lula
Gooch
Mrs. Harper
Vada Sparks
Union Valley
Jackson
Gordon Reed
Ada Normal
Sparks
Ralph
France
Bowen
Pecan Rove
Jim Turner
Orbin Ross
Linda Turner
Dollie Comstock
Ahloso
Ada land dispute over clouded title in Pontotoc County
Alice Cluck sues Mabel M Boyland in Pontotoc County District Court seeking cancellation of a mortgage assignment clouding Lots 7 and 8 in Block 71 Ada Oklahoma. Plaintiff seeks $300 damages for unlawful filing with a May 30 1919 response deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cluck
Mabel M Boyland
Mabel M. Boyland
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Ada
B. H. Bonfoey
A. D
A. R. Sugg
L. E. Franklin
Cutler & Holt
All Day Community Sing Held at Rocky Chapel
The first all day community sing at Rocky Chapel on April 6 featured class singing, quartets and duets. Teachers and leaders attended with visitors from Ada, Oakman, Vaness, Franks and Center. Next meeting planned at Ahloso Oklahoma on the first Sunday in May to be a big day. Let the Long Wave Roll. G. M. Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Chapel
Ada
Oakman
Vaness
Franks and Center
Ahloso
Okla
G. M. Ledbetter
Committees Named for District Meet Track and Events
The district meet committee outlines assignments for track field and literary events to be held Friday and Saturday. Several roles listed include room assignments, gateman, police adviser, equipment, tennis, baseball, reading, piano, chorus, announcer, starter, referee, judges, timers, and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Covington
Miss Knight
B. -. Pratt
Custis Floyd
Fraser Oldham
A. Stanger
E. O. Rogers
Conn Roach
John Craig
Clifford Dorsey
Garner van Meter
Molloy
R. S. Newcomb
Jack Cannon
J. O. Vernon
M. L. Perkins
Miss Spriggs
Miss Lee
Miss Keller
Mrs. Perkins
R. R. Robinson
E. C. Wilson
Louise Hassell
Hugh Biles
W. N. Wray
Oscar Parker
Cecil Qualls
M. B. Molloy
C. L. Orr
W. J. Coffman
Lee McKinney
C. J. Warren
CC. G. Bradford
Ralph McMillan
N. R. Robinson
Hall Ingram
R. G. Sears
Oliver Vernon
Ada Livestock Drive Wins Backing From County Business Leaders
A campaign by the Ada Weekly News to improve Pontotoc county livestock gains approval from Ada business men and the Pontotoc County Improved Breeders Association. A membership drive aims to boost the association from about fifty to several hundred, with a prize contest awarding a pure bred Duroc Jersey pig to the top recruiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gentry
Ada Weekly News
Pontotoc County
Ada
Improved Breeders’ Association
B. A. Pratt
Hill
R. L. McGuyre
M. R. Chilcutt
Bev Boring
B. A
A. Pratt
Weekly News
Evening News
Weks
Breeders’ Association
County court completes civil docket with various verdicts
County court convened Monday with Judge Orel Busby on the bench. Jury civil cases decided include R. F. Smith vs D. Clapp for plaintiff $62, Ada Seed and Feed Co. vs Frisco railroad for $855.05, and Wilson Wright vs M O G railroad for $550. The civil docket ends and criminal docket to be taken up today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Busby
R. F. Smith
D. Clapp
Mr. Hope Nursery
J. R. Adair
Ada Seed and Feed Company
Frisco Railroad
Wilson Wright
O. & G. Railroad
Voter Registration Drive At Capitol Hill Precinct
Miss Johnnie Lucas registers voters at Evans Wood ward's hardware store on Saturday to aid late registrants. Voter books close about the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Lucas
Capitol Hill
Evans & Woodward’s
Burk’s Footwear Advertising Note
An old printed note promotes properly fitted footwear for women, likely tied to Burk’s store. The message emphasizes correct shoe fitting and references a date format 4 15 17. It presents a brief retail guidance snippet in a period newspaper style.
Peace Conference Progress Report From Paris Leads White House
Washington reports a distinct improvement in the peace conference situation from Paris. It indicates excellent progress toward concluding negotiations and outlines a hopeful view of early settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Paris
Finish the Job: Victory Loan Crucial for Soldiers’ Return
The article urges a final Victory Loan to fund returning soldiers, bonuses, and long term hospital care. It appeals to American patriotism, noting many will bear sacrifice and inconvenience to finish the war effort and repay civilization’s debt to the Hun. It stresses $60 bonuses and ongoing medical costs.
Ed's odd invitation ends with a stork joke
A man named Ed invited a woman to visit and asked if she had a little boy to play with him. She said no, then agreed to have a boy, and Ed joked that his mother would tell the stork who brought him to bring her a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Stork
Oyster Mystery Explained
Oyster lovers note oysters are sensitive to heat extremes explaining scarcity in hot soups. The Knoxville Journal mentions the phenomenon and its impact on serving oysters in bowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Let a Want Ad Get It For You
A concise want ad urging readers to use classified notices to find goods and services. The item invites inquiries and emphasizes quick results through word of mouth and listings.
Soldiers Sailors and Marines Parade at Ada 1919
Notice urges all soldiers sailors and marines to attend a welcome home parade in Ada on Tuesday April 22 1919. Assemble at East Central Normal School athletic field at 1 PM in uniform with insignia badge or medal. Program committee Capt Charles L Orr. Victory Loan HQ for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
East Central Normal School
Coal Miners Add to Strike Wave in Calhoun Area
About 1,600 miners at Central Coal and Coke Company properties went on strike in Calhoun Oklahoma following a UMW order issued by John Wilkinson to enforce miners demands. Union miners at the same company also struck there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
FT. Smith
Ark
Central Coal and Coke Company of
Kansas City
John Wilkinson
United Mine Workers of Oklahoma
Arkansas
Teaas
Calhoun
Oklahoma
Soldiers vote keeps New Zealand wet
New Zealand soldiers voted against prohibition, overturning the majority that had existed in the commonwealth. The dispatch from Christ Church reports the result reduces the drive for prohibition as of April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Associated Press
London
Commonwealth
Central News Bureau
Christchurch
Memorial Gateway O Committee Meeting Success
The committee led by Supt. A. Floyd Supt. J. E. Hickman and President J. M. Gordon reports gratifying progress in soliciting subscriptions for a memorial gateway to honor normal boys who served in the army and navy. They aim to complete the round of the city by Thursday evening. Some contributors have given more than the suggested amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Floyd
J. E. Hickman
J. M. Gordon
Victory Loan Drives Oklahoma Farm Economy Outlook
Oklahoma City reports that the Victory Loan stands as a crucial test for farmers, workers, and business leaders. Banks face pressure to participate. a failure could trigger a $2 billion tax and slow national progress. Tanks touring the state emphasize war effort and mobilization.
West Byng Items Revista Local Social News
Rain last week prompted some to replant corn in the area. Several residents visited Ada and Union Hill, including Barney Bottoms, Sue Sellers, Capt. Charles Orr, Byron Sledge, N. B. Haney Jr., W. H. Hudlow, and others. Road work and social calls filled the week as neighbors shared updates and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Bottoms
Sue Sellers
Ada
Charles Orr
Byron Sledge
N. B. Haney Jr
W. H
Homer Hudson
Miss Hewlett
Opa
George
Save Casper
W. H. Hudlow
G. W. Busby
Allen
Orel
Less Sweeney
W. H. Hudson
Frisco
J. H. Myers
Charley Stephens
John Myers
Burk's Window Display Ad Dated 4 15 17
Small ad copy promotes Burk's store with incentive to see window displays and purchase items. Contains phrases If it is to wear we have it worth the money and See our windows with date 4 15 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk’s
Strayed or Stolen Cattle In Ada Okla Four Head
Four head of cattle missing or stolen in Ada Oklahoma including a 2 year old Hereford bull marked R with inverted V and W near left flank a 3 year old red cow with white face branded with three marks one a P on left hip and a solid red bull calf with her reward ten dollars for information leading to recovery contact C C Roberts Ada Okla phone KF 35 4 17 2tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Roberts
Ada
Okla
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Bing
Lloyd-Geore
Pontotoc CO
ODD Fellows
C. V. Dunn
J. W. Deanthalf
Rosedale
State of Oklahoma
Pontotocoss
Byng News
Era Duty
Lynn Duty
Doc Stages
John Laxton
Eulah Rains
Egypt
Andrew Ferguson
Omi
Texas
J. W. Dickey
S. A. Burks
N. D. Barnette
Shawnee
Heber Myers
Pearl Owens
Byng
Nannie Stephens
Nassie Stephens
Westley Stringer
Clarence Jones
Tyrola
Deus
ADA Business Men and Breeders’ Association
Pratt
Burk
Mrs. Loman
Jessie
Tess
Ted
Congress
Tank Corps
West Byng
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