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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
4
Editors in New York witnessed President Coolidge in a moving picture that records voice and image together. The coming form will replace the silent drama and could boost actors who master vocal performance. Earlier attempts to sync phonograph with film failed when film damage desynchronizes the record. Ada hosted a show achieving perfect alignment.
Henry Ford confronts a million-dollar libel case after his paper accused Sapiro of leading a Jewish banker conspiracy to control world production. Sapiro, a key figure in United States farm co operative marketing groups, claims Ford and editors made malicious lies. The upcoming trial will test the charges and determine fault.
Ladies at Puls Valley district club praised the boys school near there for progress under Supt Knight and his assistants. They commend his wholehearted work and the boys’ response to his methods, noting a chance to steer them away from a criminal course toward citizenship and good conduct.
The article notes smiles over a pending bumper crop as Friday rain boosted growing crops while Sunday night threatened delays. It attributes progress in Oklahoma to four steps forward and one backward, with poor weather, low crop prices, and weak oil prices causing setbacks but not derailing overall momentum.
The Oklahoma City News blames rising auto accidents on speeding and argues for restricting manufacturers from selling cars that travel over 35 miles per hour. The suggestion aims to attack the root of the problem by targeting car speeds.
The election of von Hindenburg to the German presidency is seen as a vote for military authority and a revival of monarchist sentiment. Observers warn that the result may undermine faith in Germany’s stability, provoke renewed rearmament abroad, and worsen international credit as nations brace for possible conflict.
The piece extols Ada’s abundant resources including cheap gas water glass sand brick shale limestone and iron ore with potential copper coal and other materials. It notes Robert Galbraith researching the iron situation and urges citizens to publicize these assets to grow the city toward state leadership.
A government cotton report shows world consumption higher this year than 1924, with foreign demand near 7 million bales and domestic use above 4 million. Exports up about 50 percent and March especially active. carry-over likely small, with 1925 prices likely tied to crop size.
Publicity man Marvin Brown received a letter from a citizen of bizarre “Bosting” asking if Texas exists and whether cities railroads street cars or people ride horseback. The columnist jokes that with a few more years he may hear of Oklahoma.
The Ardmoreite notes the paradox of voters wanting economy in Congress while also expecting lawmakers to secure large pork barrel funding. Success earns praise, failure invites criticism and calls for a new representative, leading to frequent openings of a big pork barrel.
The decision on Senator Wheeler of Montana drew no surprise among observers. Wheeler pressed charges against Attorney General Daughtery and the indictment was seen as reprisal. The aim was to discredit him and warn others who would expose shady dealings.
A grouchy press tires readers and loses influence as constant grievances erode authority. Oklahoma has few such papers, with the pompous editors facing inevitable backlash as public opinion pushes back against domineering approaches and self-righteous governance.
The document presents the full text of House Bill No. 4 known as the Vocable Permit bill from the Oklahoma legislature. It details surrender of municipal franchises in exchange for a revocable state permit to operate public utilities within towns, with sections governing surrender mechanics, receipts sharing rights, certification, permits alteration, and the need for certificates of public convenience and necessity before new utilities may operate. The text outlines municipal input, commission powers, notice requirements, and regulatory procedures for implementing the act.
Oil field updates from Ada County note Jack Loyd No 2 in section 3 7 likely to be pumped Thursday after a week of preparation. Loyd plans two more wells, nearby shallow wells discussed near New Bethel schoolhouse six miles north of Ada. Bay No 1 of Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company is being prepared in section 33 5 6 with cementing to sand 1278 1290 and a new surface line.
Local reports note Tesaz Pacific shut at 2010 feet in section 1 4 6 on Whitaker farm while Pilgrim Petroleum drills at 2880 feet in section 27 4 6 on Ada Development land. Hunton dime expected within 100 feet, Hughes at 735 in section 28 4 7, and Tie H F Wilcox reaming at 3560 in 14 4 7. Hale total depth 1585. Homackla drilling 3030 in 33 5 8 near Allen, Dixie at 6 5 8, driving at 2080 with water in hale. Nearby rail breaks and a week ahead drilling planned by F C Treeman in 7 1 8 Jesse district south of Stonewall. Community notes cover district club conventions, school events, and local visits.
Butte is buried under about 14 inches of snow today as the storm that began last night moves through. The snow, part of the Keayleys snowfall record, disrupts city traffic while other areas of the state report heavy rain turning to snow at several points.
A witty man speaks to a pork dealer about an odd phrase while the butcher replies with a quip and a request for three Disa Jeet. The exchange hints at playful, nonsensical wordplay within a market setting.
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