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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
8
A heavy Saturday night rain blessed the county as residents report improved conditions. Local names note trips to Ada, family visits, and ongoing community events at Box X and Worstell. The Worstell school and Parish Chapel youths enjoyed a 17 to 18 game, while others plan gatherings and repairs ahead.
Advertises a steel luggage carrier for cars that attaches without tools and folds on to the running board. Claims universal fit up to four feet and rapid shipment for $6.00 with money back guarantee. States 90,000 sold in Minnesota and Michigan and offers bank references in Muskogee.
Washington August 15 resolution requests full information on Labor Department actions in the Thomas J Mooney case. Secretary Wilson provides Densmore report but withholds some data prompting debate and a near clash between Blanton and Hardy. The issue references the Adamson eight hour law and a contest over whether Wilson acted as a presidential rubber stamp.
Sunday rain brings front progress as Brother Williams begins a meeting at Jessie while Brother Clark leads here. Seven baptized and others added by letter. N T Edwards family moves from Myra Texas to make this their home after a 150 mile car trip. Local notices on visits homes trades and a WWI veteran.
Rain soaked Saturday and Sunday night, bringing relief and appreciation. The article notes the burial of Mr. and Mrs. Hobgood’s infant in Rocky Chapel cemetery and lists local visits and travel, including H R Maynard returning home to Oil City Louisiana, Dee Wyche visiting Fred Foster, Effie McKinney’s Wednesday visit to the Creech family, and several residents from Ada, Lindsay, and Valley View sharing time with neighbors. Casey Jones signs off with a prompt for local items.
Very hot weather dominated the week. A Saturday night shower was appreciated in the section. Parish Chapel services closed Sunday night. Rain kept some locals from Sunday services. John Ledford returned Friday night from Dewey Oklahoma where he worked in harvest for three weeks. J W Coker of Ada and J W Statts of this place closed a deal.
The item gathers brief village news items from residents of Pickett and nearby areas. It notes Jess L. Collins closing his singing school due to low pupil numbers, family moves in Ada and Contra Loma visits, broom corn harvest trips, and various sick lists, visits, and domestic tasks among the Herrin Norton and Golden families.
Rainy spell dampened church visits though residents enjoyed steady showers. O L Faulkenberry shows off a new talking machine. Willing workers Jones Chapel and Union Hill head to broom corn harvest with Willie and Donald Faulkenberry and friends. Dee Marvin and Gladys Craig visit Nona and Nora Faulkenberry as holiday preparations begin.
Sunday night rain hampered a Christian gathering at Ada though crops are reported as looking well. Local families including Ben Floyd and Baxter Blevins attended with others. Mrs Fain was moved to Oklahoma City for treatment, and several joined Holiness meetings near Conway.
A heavy rain fell Sunday night aiding the region. Former teacher Ibert Baker is home after an honorable Army discharge. Local residents visit kin across Sulphur Springs and Ada while families from Pickett, Stratford and nearby towns travel for visits.
Surgeons stress first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Prompt use of an antiseptic prevents infection and aids immediate healing. Boroz o advertised as the ideal antiseptic for man or beast sold by Bart Smith. Take care of that picture by framing services offered by A Cum. 1-15-tf
Hurrah for the rain Saturday and Sunday night. Crops will be fine now. Tom Bailey of Jenks Oklahoma visited on business Thursday and stayed with C. B. Gordon and W. E. Walker. Mr Bailey, a longtime farmer, was warmly welcomed. Murry’s two year old daughter was run over by a mule injuring a limb but improving. Charley Abernathy is improving at Ada.
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