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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
5
American troops held their main positions after a German assault and then drove the enemy from old outposts in a bold counterattack. Friday’s lull followed heavy fighting with hand to hand combat noted as exceptionally fierce by French ambulance crews.
London reports German assault around Givenchy on the southern battle front was repulsed with only limited footholds at a few British defenses. Six German divisions attacked. further attacks south of Kemmel were broken up by artillery fire and no overall front change occurred during the night.
The United States Fuel Administration ruled that wagon mine operators in Oklahoma cannot add hauling costs to the government price when coal is loaded into open top cars. The exception is coal sold to railroads for their own use. The rule restates the Oct 6 1917 decision limiting extra charges to 75 cents per ton for box car loading.
Henry Riemer accused of disloyal utterances narrowly escaped death by hanging at Collinsville Oklahoma. He was cut down before hearing, then taken to Tulsa and will be moved to Muskogee federal jail for safekeeping. Riemer who ran a German school had anti American flag statements noted by authorities. He faced forced patriotism and a brief suspension by lynchers before rescue.
Paris reports Rheims, after a week of fire, is a smoking ruin. German shelling topped 100000 rounds, flames seen from aviators fifty to sixty miles away. The cathedral, begun in 1212, is collapsing stone by stone, with only the west front and pillars remaining. Several surrounding buildings date to the sixteenth century.
Washington reports a new shipbuilding record as Skinner & Eddy of Seattle delivers the 8,800 ton freighter Ossinake in 109 days from keel lay. The previous best was 113 days. Eastern yards seek to match Pacific coast speed. Newark Bay yard of Submarine Boat Corp laid its twenty eighth keel and filled stock. two steel ships, Siboney 4,500 tons and Westover 8,800 tons, were accepted in the week ending April 13.
A domestic method to clarify muddy city water uses 30 grains of powdered alum per 10 quarts of water. Stir one minute, let stand an hour to settle clay, or overnight for clearer water. Alum costs about one cent per gallon. method used in Memphis.
J A Cowling registration officer for Pontotoc county urges all eligible residents to register from May 1 to May 10. Those who changed precincts moved into the state or came of age since last registration or lost registration certificates should register. All Ada ward registrars listed with ward details. Fourth Ward registrar pending appointment.
Miss Sadie E. Duvall married Mr. Richard Foster in Louisville Kentucky on April 20. They plan to move to Owensboro on May 10 before his army service. Mrs. Foster formerly taught in East Central schools and county classrooms and is praised by many Oklahoma friends for a long and happy married life.
Correspondent F. M. Cutack with Australian forces reports Americans bring new energy and fighting spirit. He notes the vast size and rapid learning of American troops in Lorraine under French and British guidance, comparing them to early Australian forces. He concludes Germans have no chance against the Americans.
Cleveland April 20 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor branded socialism in America as poisonous German propaganda in a Liberty Loan speech to about 1,500. He said there is no American Socialist party and that the American Socialist organization is a branch of the German one.
Miss Cornelia Sweet, daughter of Rev. E. M. Sweet formerly pastor of the Ada Methodist church, died in Monrovia California at about age 20. Her death notice arrived by wire and Ada friends express deep regret at her early passing.
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Ottawa report states the government manpower bill granting the minister power to call men to the colors passed both houses. Immediate call to service will target unmarried men and widowers without children aged twenty to twenty two.
President Wilson declared opposition to the Chamberlain bill which would court martial sedition law violations. He argued in a letter to Senator Overman that the measure is unconstitutional and would put the United States on a level with its enemies. Supporters favor stamping out German propaganda.
The Sterling Motor Supply Co. organizes to establish wholesale houses at Ada and Oklahoma City supplying auto tires and accessories. The first shipment arrives this week. Eastern state supplies Ada house, western from Oklahoma City. J. R. Hounshell is president with Joe S. Guest as vice president and O. H. Merritt as secretary-treasurer. Cutler Holt acts as attorney. Office to be housed in part of the News building.
Farmers and others living far from a drug store should keep a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment at home for cuts wounds sores sprains or rheumatism. It is a powerful healing and penetrating remedy. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Bart Smith successor to Ramsey Drug Co.
Charlie Johnson and Pearl Dorsey were married last Sunday at the Christian parsonage with Rev. C. B. James officiating. They will reside in Ada for a short period before Johnson reports for army service, and friends extend their best wishes.
London reports increased anti Japanese demonstrations at Vladivostok where Japanese and British marines were landed. The exchange telegraph correspondent in Tien Tsin says reinforcements are being arranged to address the unrest.
In St Louis on April 19 Mrs Katherine Skaggs bound and gagged her four children Leo nine Anna May two Mary Rose three and Dora nine months then beat Leo Anna May and Mary Rose to death Dora is expected to die. Doctors say her mind is affected and she was placed in the city hospital observation ward.
Food shipments to civilians in allied countries will pause for ten days to move 3,000,000 bushels of grain to Belgium, currently in desperate straits. Oklahoma designates April 27 for McAdoo visit as state offices close. April 26 observes Liberty Loan efforts, with travel shifts noted. In Quebec’s north, 250,000 square miles remain unexplored.
Stockholm reports German propaganda in Sweden and other Nordic nations is now effective and well organized. Germans run three Swede-directed ventures in cinema, publishing, and information with extensive pamphlets, maps, and timely bulletins. Baron Lucius uses press relations to counter Trotzky, while Allied efforts to publish speeches face delays and limited impact.
Agnew Milling Co. Ada Oklahoma promotes B. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy as a tonic and remedy for bowel trouble gaps and other chick problems. It is offered under a money back plan.
Oklahoma reports show a total subscription of 30 900 750 dollars for the third Liberty loan, above its 29 033 200 dollar quota. Local committees plan to press on through May 4, with many counties now reporting oversubscription, including 52 counties listed.
An earthquake yesterday afternoon devastated over one third of the business districts in San Jacinto and Hemet, towns of about 1,000 residents in Riverside County. Damage totals around 150000 dollars. One man is reported dead amid harrowing escapes.
Jones Chapel reports being first in the district to credit a one hundred dollar Baby Bond and four thrift stamps on another hundred dollar bond. The plan seeks to average a bond each year through the war. Farmers replant corn as Edwin Whipple recovers at home. Students work hard as closing day exercises approach while classes continue.
The northwestern part of the state has had good rains in the past week and spring crops are looking splendid, says Frank Gault president of the State Board of Agriculture, who just returned from the area. Farmers are encouraged and aim to grow all the feed and foodstuff they can.
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