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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

13

Critics and good deeds in the Dearborn Independent

The issue reflects on public figures facing unjust criticism, notably W J Bryan’s refusal to charge for Sunday lectures. It also recalls the old red schoolhouse, praises Miss Alice Robertson’s charitable impact in Oklahoma, and urges moral courage in supporting friends amid rumors. Great news from Washington.

Dearborn Independent W. J. Bryan Bryan Detroit Washington Oklahoma Alice Robertson Muskogee Miss Robertson

A Moral Debate on Law and Power in US History

The excerpt weighs the balance between strict legality and practical outcomes in American governance. It cites Roosevelt’s coal strike resolution and Panama, Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, and critiques Coolidge as a “clear weather president” while questioning accountability for a figure named Rube Geers amid political accusations.

Theodore Roosevelt Panama Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Purchase

Boll worm damage reports affect county crops

Reports indicate boll worm injury in several fields with some areas damaged while others remain unscathed. It will take a few more days to determine the county crop outlook and possible yield impact.

Oklahoma farms show rising bank deposits in harvest period

The Tulsa Tribune reports state bank examiner figures showing deposits in Oklahoma banks rose by over 4 million dollars in the three months ending June 30. The gain amid harvest suggests strong cash and credit for farmers boosting fall purchases of capital goods and benefiting local merchants and manufacturers.

Tulsa Tribune Agricultural Oklahoma State Bank Examiner Tulsa

Hobbies of Great And Near Great

A profile of Representative Adolph J. Sabath detailing his immigrant roots in Bohemia, his climb to congress, and his hobby driven goals to humanize immigration laws. The piece notes his plans to admit relatives outside quotas, his love of golf and onions, wardrobe flair, pipe smoking, pinochle ambition, and a light dig at a pending commission on immigration policy.

Adolph J. Sabath Congress United States Bohemia Sabath America New York Chicago Joseph Subath Joe Adolph Brother Joe Chicagoan

Wilson Dam Idle Awaiting Congress Decision at Muscle Shoals

The massive Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals, the world’s largest water power plant, sits idle as Congress debates its disposition and potential government operation. The facility, completed for 160 million dollars, spans a mile, stands 137 feet high, and generates 600000 horsepower for industrial use.

Wilson Dam Mystle Shoals Congress Panama Canal Chicago New York St. Lawrence Muscle Shoals Chile Wilson Henry Ford

Gambling urged to save city of Oedenburg

Vienna reports the city of Oedenburg seeks a special gambling casino license from Budapest to avert economic ruin. The authorities argue gambling could rescue the city if other saving measures fail, while the minister hints he may recommend licensing despite moral concerns.

Oedenburg Vienna Budapest

Cook Seeks Transfer From Okmulgee Jail

Preston Cook confined in Okmulgee jail for alleged assault on his wife Mary Cook requests return to Okemah jail. He says he is mistreated and threatened with hanging, and seeks bail through his attorney J W Crawford. County attorney to consider moving Cook back to Okemah as pressure near Okmulgee eases.

International News Service Okemah Okmulgee Preston Cook Okfuskee Mary Cook Cook J. W. Crawford

Paris Opens Cite Universitaire Dormitories For Students

Article describes Paris new Cite Universitaire housing complex funded by Emile Deutsch with 350 rooms now, 3000 later, priced at 150 francs monthly. Dormitory design in English style features private rooms with central dining and liberal rules, including a 1 am curfew and nightly check via matron to track absences.

Alice Langelie Iaisenstional re _PARIS Paris Cite Universitaire Learing Republic University of Paris Emile Deutsch France Pasteur Appell Gerard and Hern Poincare

Grapevine pests prompt postharvest spraying advice

Tulsa county farm agent J. S. Malone says leaves of grapevines are often attacked by insects and fungus and it is advisable to spray vines after harvest.

Tulsa J. S. Malone Tulsa County

French tobacco monopoly mulls Rift cultivation plan

The French tobacco monopoly considers growing the crop in the Rift region while Abd-el-Krim’s metaphorical cane crop thrives in the same area.

Abd-el-Krim Louisville Courier-Journal

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THE ADA Evening News Wees Meen Bren Ace Deere Agnston Ad Reerthtink Co ADA Weekly News Associated Press Ada Canion Abel Little Red School Eee Tay Coolidge Roosevelt Rube Geers Rube William K. Hutchinson Law National News Service A. J. Sabath Uncle Sam Capper
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