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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
3
To the voters of Oklahoma, the candidate declares continuous presence in office, stating three years of public service with minimal personal expense and high revenue turnover. The pledge is faithful, efficient service if nominated and elected, denying any private office time or broken promises.
Joe S. Morr was elected from the First Senatorial District to the State Senate for a four year term. He was appointed Secretary of the State Senate and Ex Officio Secretary of the State Election Board on June 2, 1914, re-elected in 1915 and 1917, and resigned May 18, 1918 to seek the Secretary of State position. He lauds fair elections and praises county election boards and precinct officials for the record.
Mrs. Max West of the Children’s Bureau urges better care before birth to reduce prenatal deaths. She highlights diet, rest, medical supervision, and prompt treatment of small ailments. The bureau offers pamphlets and guidance on starting prenatal clinics and doctor access for expectant mothers.
London July 26 A J Balfour foreign secretary spoke at the Siberian arms committee launch in London. He expressed hope the war would resolve the Balkan problem and that the Balkan states would share in the allied triumph and in the peace of civilization after victory.
Old papers offered for sale at the News Office priced at six cents each. The notice urges readers to inquire at the office for purchase details and available issues.
Eighty young men depart Friday for Camp Greenleaf Georgia to begin training before deployment to Europe. The contingent includes Homer T. Carney Ada Walter G. Fletcher Stonewall Christopher I Bradley Ada and many others from Ada Stonewall Stratford and nearby towns.
Wayne Wadlington, candidate for Pontotoc County Attorney, receives an endorsement letter from Hon. J. F. Sharp, Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The letter recalls Wadlington’s Democratic work in McClain County and praises his legal ability, experience, and dedication as prosecutor for the next two years.
In 1912 Wayne Wadlington was nominated and elected County Attorney by the Democrats of McClain County and next Tuesday he will be nominated for County Attorney by the Democrats of Pontotoc County. You can make no mistake in voting for him.
Pontotoc County lists long serving officials including Tom D. McKeown for Congress and J W Bolen for District Judge with others in state roles. Seminole County asks Pontotoc to back D G Hart for District Judge and to maintain the tradition of supporting Pontotoc candidates, noting past 1916 margins and bid for four seats from Pontotoc’s slate.
Muskogee Oklahoma July 25 Robert K Warren former Choctaw county attorney and later state representative will surrender to federal authorities in Muskogee to begin serving a jail term for introducing liquor He was convicted months ago and unsuccessfully sought appeals and presidential intervention Warren admitted transporting liquor from Texas into old Indian Territory saying it was for a fraternal banquet and claimed malicious prosecution noting two other liquor cases were left unmolested.
A flannel pad moistened with Chamberlain's ointment bound to the back often relieves pain more effectively than a plaster and at a fraction of the cost. The remedy is simple and inexpensive.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court estate of Lenna Price deceased. John P McKin ley administrator. Letters of Administration granted June 10 1918. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at Ada Oklahoma within four months or be barred. Dated Ada 17th day of July 1918. By Osten Holt His Attorneys.
W D Little and P A Norris toured Henryetta coal fields urging higher production amid fears of a winter fuel shortage. They praised cooperation of operators and miners and noted Oklahoma production in 1918 up to 30 percent higher than 1917.
When the baby is suffering hot weather and bowel disorders McGees Baby Elixir offers relief. It reduces feverish condition corrects stomach and checks looseness of the bowels. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Bart Smith.
Several used vehicles are for sale including a 5 passenger Chalmers 6 power needed, a 5 passenger Oakland 6 in fine condition, a 15 passenger Dodge running well, a Ford Roadster in fair condition suitable as a truck, and a Saxon 6 run only briefly. Cars were taken in from high priced buyers. call Mr. Rosser at Rollow's for details.
A brief notice urging readers to obtain adding machine paper from the News office. The item signals a local supply announcement with no further details or dates.
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