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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Williams of Route 6 describes severe back pain headaches and fatigue. After her husband bought Cardul she reports improvement and renewed strength with more restful nights and a healthier condition. Thousands of women have found relief and Cardul is advertised as widely available.
An Ada Milling Co incident on a track left a boy injured after a car collided with a wheel. Eyewitnesses describe the wheel striking as the vehicle started to turn. the boy received care, and bystanders noted the wheel and track were damaged.
A report from Associated Press observes life in China amid political upheavals. Describes markets and commodities, currency, public gardens, and public amusements as seen during travels, noting conditions are not as dire as some narratives suggest.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a bleak forecast for Russia this summer with famine feared to surpass past hardships under the Bolshevik regime. Yet the government claims gradual recovery as Lenine’s policies shift from civil war to peace, though drought and farm misery curb crop prospects and threaten draft animal supply.
Ada reports from the Desperado Syringes Tishomingo Scout camp where the boys swim fish and explore the country. A truck left the city Monday with campers and leaders for a week of fun as scouts praise the site and its activities while avoiding accidents and sickness.
Prom party report describes a theft at a Byng area, with a car cruise cut short. County officers confiscated an automotive and recovered half a gallon of Hager as sheriffs detained suspects near Ada and Towm. Arrests included Lown, Rentin, Watson, and Stobeot. further details await court action.
Fran Piesdley notes 150 pumpkins can be produced on a 30 yard plot with yields ranging from 26 to 50 cents per pumpkin. Local buyers expect high prices, with one farmer planning to harvest about 150 pumpkins and sell at the market for substantial profit. The crop is seen as a strong money maker compared to other crops.
Paris reports Tremiey Briand and Premier Lloyd George agreed on probing plans for a possible concession in upper Silesia. France refuses troops. Allied council decides not to reinforce troops in the region as talks continue.
Marion Allen of west of town was arrested yesterday by the sheriff's force and brought to Ada on grand larceny charges involving harness. Jeff Pegg and Tom Bennett face county court charges of indecent exposure filed yesterday.
New York Aug 1 The actual condition of the clearing houses and trust companies for the week shows Lucy hold 19 780 290 in reserve in excess of legal requirements an increase of 7 910 341 from last week.
AP dispatch from Chicago reports Dr Swith Herron, a Methodist missionary, urging a genuine American approach to Japan. He argues continued discrimination would cloud Oriental relations and supports naturalization as a path to harmony while endorsing Japanese expansion in Manchuria and Siberia as a concern for U.S. policy. He praises Christian mission work and says Americans are loved in Japan as ambassadors.
Three cars of cinders donated by the Santa Fe railroad were delivered to the Cotton Belt highway crossing near the Oklahoma cement plant. The material was dumped yesterday and workers are distributing it to improve the road. Local agent J H Shackelford arranged the donation, announced by Good Roads Motor Club president Now Stall.
President Harding sent to the Senate a nomination to register of the United States land office at Guthrie Oklahoma Joshua B Campbell of Waukomis Oklahoma born in the year to serve as registrar Joshua B Campbell is named for the Guthrie land office. The dispatch notes a religious quote but the main fact is the nomination.
Tulsa Aug 9. R P Brewer president of Exchange National bank asserts that financial readjustment in Oklahoma and the oil country has passed its peak and that banking is returning to a normal constructive boom. He cautions the road ahead is long and rests on cooperation to sustain the recovery.
From ao Wetumite Gazette. Since marking of the Cotton Belt highway is practically done south to Sherian Texas, towists travel over it daily. It is expected to become the west’s best marked highway and most popular in the state. A Packard car from Dallas visited Welumka at o o'clock, heading over this road. To improve it between Welumka and Calvin and Dustin, volunteers and Good Treads Motor Club could do substantial work. If road funds are collected via gasoline levies, receipts after four weeks ending July 30th totaled 116.75, aiding road upkeep. Some urge business closures and farmer participation to boost maintenance. The article also notes onion as the “secret of earth” per a doctor, and mentions antinoise crusade triumphs in building industry.
Notice by publication in Pontotoc County Oklahoma District and County Courts announces actions including quiet title suit by C A Galbraith against George W Abbott, highway alteration petition, guardian sale of Lillie Daggs estate, and unrelated probate notices. Authorities list dates, locations Ada and county offices, with deadlines in 1921 and 1982, highlighting court actions and property interests.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a petition by P A Norris seeks court action to determine succession of Albert Silek deceased Chickasaw Nation lands, with hearing set and notices to heirs. Also included are a federal warning order against W W Walker in a Chickasaw land case and county court reports for guardianship and estate matters with hearings scheduled, plus a divorce notice for Bessie Kemper.
Notice to here by given in pursuance of an order of the county court of Pontotoc county Oklahoma the guardian of the estate of Grace S Jones a minor will sell at public sale to the highest bidder on August 29 1921 at 9 30 a m at the County Courthouse door Ada Pontotoc county Oklahoma all the right title and interest of Grace S Jones in the described real estate in section 23 township 5 north range 6 east containing parts of the SE quarters and will be sold on cash upon court approval and deed delivery dated August 9 1922 Mary Jones guardian Wilkinson Scott Hudson McAles ter attorneys for guardian 8 11 1922.
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