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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
5
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A ladies organization opposing woman suffrage in Oklahoma has been formed and will oppose the proposition to the limit. The piece notes a lively political time in the state as suffragists face organized opposition and German forces retreat as American troops arrive.
Readers compare telescope work to microscopes used to fault others, noting that dust specks on lenses are sometimes treated as character faults in people under scrutiny.
Gaul was once split in Caesar times but not in the days of J Ferguson of Texas. He spoke in favor of women suffrage during the campaign yet now says he was defeated by the vote and contends the law allowing women to vote is unconstitutional.
The author argues that the ideal government requires voters to set aside personal ties and vote for the most qualified. He doubts such a radical change in human nature is possible and suggests we must press on with the current system, enduring its flaws.
The text notes that Germans cannot grasp why the Allies refuse to bow to German terror. It argues atrocities do not cow the Allies into surrender, but rather spur them to fight harder when faced with new fiendish acts.
The piece asserts American troops surpass British sturdiness in battle. It notes offensives usually last a week or ten days, but now, in the middle of the third week, allies with Americans leading have advanced. It ends by claiming Germans should view Americans as relentless, likening them to an Indian chief describing Gen Wayne.
Pott County proposes a $75,000 bridge to cross the Canadian River at Asher with government aid, aiming to connect communities on both sides. The Shawnee News Herald vigorously backs the project, pushing for approval after years of advocacy.
Texas expresses clear verdict against Gov. Ferguson, unseating him as democracy rejects demagoguery. Ferguson failed to rally class against class, inciting bitter legacy despite his brief political career and claims of vindication.
The draft age should be raised to forty five rather than enlist eighteen year olds. Older men would form a larger, able bodied force, keeping younger boys at home. A higher age would expand the pool of eligible fighters and strengthen the work or fight rule.
The president defends extending aid to Russians, saying their people are misled and betrayed by German-paid leaders and must be freed from their clutches. He warns that letting Germany dominate Russia would threaten regions as vast as North America.
A vivid wartime line asserts vast untapped natural resources in Russia would be exploited by German masters as they seek world dominance. The passage portrays Russians as enslaved laborers aiding the Kaiser's imperial ambitions.
The piece calls for citizens to set aside campaign bitterness and rejoin the war effort, stating that victory in war takes precedence over political disputes and urging collective effort for the national cause.
An Austrian general, pursued by Russian forces early in the war, reportedly sent a message to German troops declaring the enemy in disastrous pursuit while we are victoriously retreating. The quote captures a paradoxical morale booster amid retreat.
Dr Charles Larsons chief chemist Bureau of Mines argues for stopping platinum jewelry use to aid war effort. He says platinum is essential for nitric acid and explosives production, airplane instruments, pyrometers and steel treatments. Russia controls world supply, Germany in Russia, and US production is small while military demand grows.
Clarence Pinley received an honorable discharge from Camp Bowie and returned home last week. Several residents, including Lonnie Rollins and Mary Rushing, enjoyed weekend visits, while Ada visitors Mrs May Crane and Mrs Jack Penrod were noted. A new baby for Odis Roberts and wife arrives Friday, with mother and child reported fine. Newton Steele, home from Camp Travis, returns with rheumatism. Maxwell family visited Myrtle Roddy. Parish Chapel hosts churchgoers Josie Raines, Lillie Rollins, and Mary Rushing. Mrs. Ruby Crow of Worstell visits her sister in Ada. Foster, a teacher at Union Hill, visited the Nichols family. The Rebee community mourns L. L. Neal of Albuquerque. sympathy sent to Fd Jones near Byng. Overseas-bound boys Lester Raines, Lee Mole, and Henry Maxwell are reported safe. Lee Bivins returns to Northern Oklahoma after visiting Curtis Wells.
A crew from the marine unit landed today in a Nova Scotia town bringing news of their arrival. Local officials greeted the team as they stepped ashore, sharing thanks and confirming safety procedures.
Washington reports today's casualty lists: the Marine Corps lists three dead and two wounded severely. The Army lists 42 killed in action, 48 died of wounds, seven died of disease, seven died in accidents and other causes, 126 wounded severely, two wounded degree undetermined, and six missing. Private Charles M. L. Clark of Walter Oklahoma is noted as wounded severely.
Washington August 3 Today's casualty list shows a mix of deaths from wounds disease and accident plus missing status for several soldiers including Private Lee S Chapman Meridian Oklahoma Also Marine casualties list shows killed in action wounded severely and wounded slightly with several names and numbers listed
Washington August 5 Today's casualty list shows 407 names. Killed in action include Lieut Geo R Anderson Ardmore and Privates Clifford Elam Enid Raymond Goodson Hobart among others. Hart Pasley Bartlesville is wounded severely. Additional entries list wounded undetermined and missing across multiple locations in Oklahoma and beyond.
Washington August 6 casualty summary reports 358 names including 31 killed in action 6 died of wounds and 313 wounded severely with 7 undetermined. Notable entries include Corporal Roger J Bainbridge Edmond Okla severely wounded and Lieutenant Oliver E Murray Kinefick Okla wounded in action with degree undetermined. Marine casualty list repeats totals for killed in action died of wounds wounded severely and degree undetermined with scattered entries.
Washington sources report War Department lists totaling 579 Army casualties with killed in action, died of wounds, aircraft accident deaths, missing in action, wounded severely and undetermined weights across multiple states including Oklahoma. The Marine Corps list adds 292 names with killed in action, died of wounds, wounded severely and undetermined.
Washington reports the diamond shoals lightship near Cape Hatteras NC was shelled and sunk by an enemy submarine yesterday. The crew landed safely. The submarine approached within about half a mile of the shore according to the Navy Department.
The Warida ambulance transport, homeward from France with wounded, was torpedoed near a British port. One hundred twenty three missing include two officers a commandant an American soldier seven crew and 112 others. The vessel built in 1912 at Glasgow measuring 411 feet was owned by Adelaide Steamship Co. Most patients in the wardroom died as the ship sank with the blast.
Washington reports the administration’s manpower bill to extend the selective service act to ages 18 to 45. It aims to draft 2.4 million men, with September national registration proposed and a weekly 21-year-old youth registration plan to supply about 200,000 reserves.
East Central notes over 270 former students in military service since the war began, praising 115 as a solid Northwestern State Normal comparison and honoring those who have fallen. Two divisions, Rainbow and the 3rd, are active in battle as the college seeks photos of all its servicemen, with more than 100 already displayed.
A morning blaze in Tulsa, Oklahoma destroyed the elevator and warehouse of the R Milling and Elevator Company. About 180000 dollars worth of grain was burned. The fire was of unknown origin.
Correspondent reports in England as soldiers pass through camps for trade indexing. Officers evaluate fit for varied duties from electrical work to automobile expertise and hospital construction. Selected men join repair shops or rejoin units after assignments, with Red Cross funded hospital buildings rising under army supervision.
A residence north of Ada owned by S. I. Tobias and wife burned at about 11 o clock. S. C. Yancey and family were away. neighbors R. A. Herndon and J. L. Case, with wives, arrived by auto and saved some bedding but little could be saved. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars.
A blaze at 2:30 this morning destroyed the Pauls Valley compress owned by the Chickasaw Compress Company of Ardmore. About 700 bales of cotton were lost. Estimated damage runs from 150 000 to 160 000 dollars, insured.
War unites churches across 18 Connecticut towns as a federation reports a year of unions caused by war. Baptists Methodists Congregational Free Baptist and Independent groups join in 18 buildings under shared services. Each church retains officers and denominational beliefs amid joint worship efforts.
Legal notices show transfers from D Jackson to R E L Ford and Clarence McClure to John M Edmiston with sums ranging from 300 to 10 million dollars. Entries mention sections and townships, parcels in College and Dan Hays areas, and deeds to various parties including Sledge and Leach.
State of Oklahoma to Mary E Hahn greeting you are sued by Joseph T Lantry in Pontotoc County District Court case 3467 on a 4507.86 note dated June 27 1917 due 90 days from date with 8 percent interest and chattel mortgage assigned July 30 1918 covering a rock asphalt plant and equipment in Ada Oklahoma you must answer by September 21 1918 or allegations in the petition will be taken as true and a judgment foreclosing the mortgage and selling the property to satisfy the debt.
In the matter of the guardianship of Luther Jones James Jones and Eugenia Jones minors Annie B. Jones guardian petitions for sale of real estate. Court orders hearing for September 5 1918 at 9 a.m. requiring appearance by next of kin and interested parties and publication in the Ada Weekly News for two weeks. County Judge Orel Busby dated August 1 1918. 8-2tw
Coleman Texas August 6 Mrs John R Banister widow of the late sheriff was appointed by the Commissioners Court to fill the unexpired term of her husband who died while serving a second term Banister had led the recent primary and would have faced W R Hamilton in a runoff if he had lived
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