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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues that individuals should act to help others without expecting gratitude. It uses the prophet Jonah to illustrate reluctant duty, compares earnest public service to honest leadership, and praises Gov. Hogg of Texas for keeping promises while condemning demagogues who promise the impossible.
The traveling library program makes a large set of books available to any community at minimal cost. Pontotoc county towns have used the service recently and the movement should expand statewide. Inquiries go to the state library commission in Oklahoma City or Supt. Floyd.
The Oklahoman forecasts a coming land boom in Oklahoma noting its lands are cheap and offer good quality and climate. It argues Oklahoma land values remain comparatively modest versus other states with less favorable climates, predicting buyers will migrate here for bargains.
The piece notes Democratic speeches clarifying platform and leadership claims with Davis seen as Wilson’s successor and Gore fading in Oklahoma. It reports Pontotoc county giving Jack Walton a senator vote edge, concerns over central committee salaries, and a Dallas News cotton outlook with higher prices and uncertain Texas yields pending rain.
Old Timers in Ada organize to preserve Ada’s early days and celebrate the city’s history as it nears a 25th anniversary since the first railroad. The group seeks planning for a future city birthday celebration and to honor those who built Ada.
The Reconstruction League fared badly in the primary with Elmer Thomas the sole winner unopposed. Two years ago many endorsees were elected, but political shifts show a wide difference. Many league members will back the La Follette ticket in November and the endorsement may lose its pull with Democratic candidates. The league failed to deliver and backing from a divided group is deemed unreliable at election time.
Rhode Island maintains a property tax voting rule dating to the American Revolution requiring at least $184 in real estate to vote. The deadlock over repealing this limit prompted Republican lawmakers to flee the state, as Democrats won the governorship and lieutenant governor, while Republicans held a legislative majority and balked at universal suffrage.
Indications point to an orderly transfer of power in Mexico as Obregon declines re election. The article recalls 60 presidencies in a century and notes past rulers often changed by ballots rather than votes while praising a stable government and resource development. It contrasts Coolidge's calm demeanor with political shifts in the US Senate and Oklahoma.
The Dallas News abandons past critiques of governor Jim Ferguson and now supports Mrs. Ferguson for governor. The piece notes a remarkable political transformation as tensions between Ferguson and the paper ease, comparing it to a lamb and lion sharing a pasture.
Gov. Charles W. Bryan praised the Democratic platform as broad and progressive at the Lincoln event, endorsing equality under law and farm and worker interests. He lauded John W. Davis, argued Republican inaction harmed prices, labor rights, and public welfare, and urged strong national defense paired with disarmament aims.
The Ada Independent club may contribute two more stars to the San Francisco Seals this season as Manor Formby and Lloyd Waner receive contract options. Formby boasts a 15 win record in 17 starts with a southpaw arm, while 17 year old Lloyd Waner, brother of Paul Waner, has excelled with a perfect fielding record and a .445 batting rating.更多 Ada players drawing interest from league managers as Seals weigh terms.
Southwest attendance records fell at Ada July 28 29 as over 2500 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members gathered in Pontotoc County. J F Jim Hatcher of Chickasha won department commander while Pawhuska Ardmore vied for the 1925 convention, Osage City securing the venue. Mayor Jones praised Ada hospitality and sessions filled the Legion Memorial hall with speeches, parades, dances, and numerous entertainments.
Bill Maggot, alleged deserter from the United States army, was taken to Fort Sill by County Officers W. B. Walker and Jim Lillard after his arrest in this county. It is noted this is his second capture in this administration, with prior escapes from army camps on three occasions and a later seizure on a Pontotoc farm near Allen.
Classified notice invites readers to buy rent or sell items or property via the news want ad column. Includes contact options and brief guidance for submitting listings.
Four swimmers finished life saving tests in Ada after two days of drills led by Captain H G Aliphin of the National Red Cross. Ethel Byrd Farley Smith Harrison Meaders and Katheryn Houser earned junior life saving recognition. Thomas Meeher passed tests in Oklahoma City. Captain Aliphin demonstrated at Glenwood pool with helper Roderick Kitchell, and left for Okmulgee as Ada plans to grow interest in life saving work.
The article notes that more than 7 percent of the American Bankers Association membership are women, highlighting a notable demographic share within the profession.
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