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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
4
Chairman R W Simpson appeals to all Liberty Bond subscribers to visit banks immediately to complete arrangements for their bonds so banks can report to the federal reserve by Saturday. The sale remains incomplete until this is done, ensuring the county receives credit for its subscriptions.
A letter from George P Lyne, half-brother of W F Brown and Ada normal student, describes his time with the American Expeditionary Force in England and France. He recalls a football game, visits to castles, pay of eight pounds ten shillings, cheap rations, and church attendance. He mentions Aunt keeping a shop in Warrington and plans to bring souvenirs home.
A clever Atlanta woman turned male admiration into cash by giving each admirer a matching slipper pair, claiming they were for a friend. She kept a pair for herself, earned about $45 per gift, and used the proceeds to start a modest housekeeping setup. She also kept the shoes she made for a local dry goods clerk.
The Wesley Bible class of First Methodist church dedicated a service flag for 52 men joining Uncle Sam. The ceremony began with America, the flag was unfurled, and the boy s Y M C A secretary of Oklahoma Mr Leggett gave an address. Four youths Clarke Faulks Forrest Brunner Chas Merrill and Marvin Cassidy left for service last week.
Ada News reports a Knox school district box supper raised 21.35 to fund a Liberty Bond. The crowd mainly included youths, with Prof. Lowery of Ada aiding in song and delivering a fine lecture. Judge Cowart and Col. J. W. Davis gave strong talks.
Card of Thanks from John Van Meter and family thanking patrons of the Dorland hotel for years of support and announcing retirement on May 1 with gratitude.
Edward Suthersland, once the oldest inmate, left the Washington State Penitentiary for Walla Walla after 17 years behind bars. Convicted in 1900 on two assault charges, he served 14 years and was released when his papers arrived from Olympia. He endured mob protection upon his departure, feeble and aged from a long sentence.
Worstell notes heavy cotton planting and measles illness amid a council of defense meeting with two speakers and a Sunday preaching program. Red Wing reports Steedman council leaders John Edwards and R H Reynolds raising $4200 for the Third Liberty Loan in thirty six hours, surpassing their $3500 quota.
Rome April 24. Among Italy’s unhappy men are sixty King's Guard soldiers barred from front lines. They are kept back because their loss could not be readily replaced. Chosen for their discipline and six foot plus height, they are constrained to stay behind.
A historical note shows Hindenburg did not arrive in Paris as hoped. The item mentions the plan and a comment by W. C. Rollow dated April 23.
The Francis Oil & Refining Company was organized and chartered under Oklahoma law on March 12, 1918 with authorized capital of 500000 dollars, par value one dollar, all common and non assessable. The note asserts oil wealth as foundation of fortunes and cites Oklahoma production of over 100 million barrels last year and oil revenue surpassing the value of all U.S. and Alaska gold mines for the same period.
The Francis Oil & Refining Company promotes stock at par with expectations of early dividends based on Oklahoma refinery peers. Promoters outline completion plans within 60 to 90 days of charter, urge cash subscriptions, and offer 25 percent cash with three equal monthly payments. Directors listed include F Blankenship and C M Martin with Ada and Francis, Oklahoma ties.
Paterson New Jersey John Nelson thirty seven returned to his brother William Nelson a local business man in Sixteenth avenue and spoke revealing he survived the sinking of the Maine after disappearing during the Spanish American War. Nelson spent two navy enlistments and years at sea including a whale hunt. Since 1905 he circled the globe and recently spent months in Europe visiting France and witnessing Pershing and American expeditionary forces.
Sheriff Bob Duncan of Pontotoc County Oklahoma announces a Foreclosure sale of Lots Nine through Fourteen in Block 53 Ada to satisfy a 1913 judgment for 342.41 plus interest costs. Property appraised at 2250 dollars. Sale on May 28 1918 at 10:00 AM at the Ada County Courthouse front door.
A war statistician notes widows may have better odds at remarriage than spinster sisters as widows learn to appeal to men. The piece treats marriage prospects for young widows and the idea as perhaps true. It also compares a War Savings Society to a War Club, essential for thrift and savings as the traditional club was for savagery.
Classified note urges readers to use want ads to find items and services, highlighting quick results and broad reach within the community. The piece emphasizes ease and efficiency of placing ads to reach buyers and sellers.
Poetic frame about naval strength and martial imagery. References to a German tone with symbols of Mars and czars. Evokes military power and readiness without a direct report of events.
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