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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
6
With Portugal's consent the United States has set up a naval base on the Azores for protection of Atlantic trade routes to Southern Europe. Guns have been landed for fortification and a major naval air station with aircraft is to be established.
Washington reports President Wilson and his war cabinet discussed stabilizing prices for domestic necessities including cotton goods woolens and manufactured clothing. A war production committee led by Garrish E. Milliken will present the council's views to the price fixing committee as meetings with woolen and leather interests are planned.
Oklahoma City April 11 reports estimate that income tax collections for the fiscal year ending June 30 1918 will total about 30 million, five times 1917. Collector Hubert L Bolen cites almost 50 000 returns filed and notes many extensions will push receipts higher. A separate notice in Pontotoc County states Mary C Wilson sues Morris Sass Evelyn Sass and Bert E Williams to quiet title and protect dower rights on Ada real estate Lot 7 and 8 Block 115 at Thirteenth Street and Johnson Avenue.
Alan Kilby accepts a professorship at Jones College for Women, torn between teaching and the flirtatious students. He falls for Dean Justine Craddock, reveals his admiration for blue stockings, and the dean leaves her post to marry, surprising the students and ending the deanship.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous, causes sickness and salivation, and wastes a day, while Liver Tone starts the liver gently and guarantees no adverse effects. It also recommends it for children.
In Pontotoc County the food administrator urges citizens to limit flour purchases to 24 pounds per person until August 15 and to return excess flour to grocers for redistribution. Merchants should report weekly amounts returned. the notice defends past hoarding and warns against home searches.
Promote a healthy action of the liver and correct billious disorders. These tablets claim to give relief for digestion and banish dull, stupid feelings, helping you enjoy meals again.
Notice for Publication in the District Court case No 3325 Ben McDonald plaintiff versus Ruth McDonald defendant Ruth McDonald must answer the petition by May 15 1918 or judgment will be granted for divorce A R Sugg court clerk C O Barton attorney for plaintiff dated April 2 1918.
Four cars of sorghum seed are for sale at Ada at four fifty per bushel. Purchase at W. C. Rollow's hardware store or R. C. Jeter. Located in Ada.
Washington reports the sale of a large block of Osage oil bearing lands in Oklahoma has been postponed from May 15 at Pawhuska to May 18 to allow more advertising. The government aims to boost war time oil production with additional output from Wyoming Oklahoma and other western states.
Public Information Director Norman reports updates from the Federal Food Administration highlighting policy guidance and consumer notices in Oklahoma. The release emphasizes food program oversight and public communication across Norman and surrounding areas.
Herbert Hoover urged Oklahoma farmers to market all wheat beyond seed needs to feed England and France. Local Food Administrators and 25 home guards toured counties, warning that hoarding is treasonous and could lead to punishment. Most farmers complied quickly as a result.
Mrs Myrtle F Stewart of Duncan was elected grand matron of the Oklahoma Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at Tulsa where officers were chosen. Other officers include Lula C Botts Oklahoma City as assistant grand matron J F Hetherington Oklahoma City grand patron E L Eively Anadarko assistant grand patron Mrs Mary Alverson Blackwell grand secretary Mrs Elizabeth McWhirter Cleveland grand treasurer. The new officers were installed in the convention hall today.
Ad ministratrix of W T Kidwell deceased will sell at public sale on April 12 1918 at 9 am in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale subject to court confirmation. Real estate Lots 7 and 8 Block 28 Franks Town Pontotoc County. Terms cash upon confirmation. bids may be written and filed in County Court. Dated March 21 1918. OREL BUSBY County Judge.
Egg prices reach five dollars each in the occupied northeast region, as reported by Eugene Motte former Roubaix mayor who just returned. Meat costs four dollars a pound when available while the Germans have carried off supplies and machinery. Motte notes German arrogance has risen with recent Russian Bolshevik victories, but Belgian and French morale remains strong and patriotic.
A concise want ad prompt inviting readers to use classified notices to find desired goods or services quickly. It emphasizes simplicity and efficiency in placing or responding to ads through the newspaper’s classified section.
A Cincinnati man’s discovery promises dramatic relief for corns and calluses. A small amount applied to a tender corn relieves pain instantly, shrivels the corn, and lifts out cleanly without skin irritation. The sticky solution dries and is said to prevent infections and lockjaw deaths linked to cutting corns.
Secretary Daniels announced before the National Chamber of Commerce that since April 6 1917 the United States navy has added 1275 vessels totaling 1 055 116 tons. He said smaller craft from 65 to 1215 tons are being built and more destroyers are under construction to fight submarines while expanding the merchant marine to carry troops and munitions to France. There are 390 vessels under American control totaling 2 762 605 tons, with 471 000 tons of Dutch ships soon to join service.
Richardson Wright urges mothers and fathers to steel themselves for war’s tragedies and to train for spiritual conflicts. He advocates mental readiness, balanced worry, health, varied interests, and keeping head held high to project calm and resilience.
Oklahoma City April 13 The county agent with the largest attendance at the A M College short course in July and August will receive a registered Hereford bull calf from F M Gault President of the State Board of Agriculture. The premium may be sold in the winning county with proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
Campaign managers J L Flowers M L Bucke lew and R F Healy filed their Liberty Loan report in Ada Friday praising Elm Flat district for surpassing its quota. Every family bought at least one bond and nearly all single men subscribed before departures to the front. See or phone Arthur L Bowles for loan through Over 1st National Bank Ada.
Twenty seven thousand soldiers of the Thirty Sixth Division passed in review in Fort Worth Texas on April 11 before Brigadier General Greble the division commander. Governor William S Williams of Oklahoma attended the reviewing party.
Arkansas voters will pick nominees in a May 28 Democratic primary for U S Senate seven congressional seats governor and other state offices. Incumbent Senator Joseph Robison faces Stephen Brundige. Governor James Brough meets Judge L C Smith. Five incumbents in seven districts have no opposition with races noted in districts five and seven.
Amsterdam April 11. A six class voting franchise is proposed for Germany in the Prussian Franchise Bill as amended by the Junker Party. Each voter has one vote and may gain up to five additional votes via qualifications based on age and children, property, income, employment, and education.
To be at his best a man must have sound refreshing sleep. Wakefulness at night harms daytime work. Indigestion and constipation often cause wakefulness. Chamberlain's Tablets relieve these issues and can bring a clear head and good digestion.
A mother brought her boy to the office claiming he needed a tonic. The boy was run-down nervous and had no appetite. He favored only potatoes vegetables, certain fruits, cake pie and ice cream for desserts and refused tapio ca gelatin or fruit desserts. The advice is to avoid special dishes and offer a simple varied menu, letting refusals pass without comment.
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