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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
4
A pithy reflection states that when a man can place himself in another’s situation he is likely to render fair justice to neighbors in their difficulties and shortcomings. The line emphasizes understanding and balanced judgment in community relations.
The dispute between Waupanucka and Marietta over which town received the first bale is settled. Ada produced the first Oklahoma bale on August 7, contradicting both claims and noting Ada’s habit of leading in everything.
The Oklahoma editorial praises Bob Williams while concealing flaws but the paper still opposes his candidacy. It argues a malicious and vindictive temperament disqualifies him from the federal bench despite the editorial’s support.
The speaker urges cutting half the employees across departments to reduce state expenditures. Campaign activity shows many staffers were campaigning for candidates. A Harris hotel register check could reveal the staffing mix, with Ada noted as a point on the map.
The text argues Germany's early war effort to shape American opinion backfired. America's sense of justice turns public opinion against the German actions in Belgium, exposing German barbarism and undermining their propaganda. The spent funds and effort proved wasted as discredited methods failed.
In Roger Mills County the Socialist movement has weakened after leaders urged anti-government activity. The high vote in the latest primary barely reached 181, signaling a collapse of opposition and a realignment of loyal party members away from pro-German factions as Kaiserism and Americanism diverged.
Dr. A P Bourland recalled a 10 year old Leipsic encounter with a Jewish fur dealer who traveled from St. Louis to Leipsic for the fur market. He said he expected to volunteer to whip “these devils” when the time comes, signaling wartime hostility beneath calm observations.
Brother Plainman denounces people who claim superiority over Muskogee’s business district and hometown, noting their constant attempts to seem worldwise. He argues such assertions are not taken seriously and reveals these individuals are interior and petty despite their boasts.
Muskogee Times-Democrat reports German papers concede Kaiser underestimated American fighting power. As United States forces grow by 10,000 daily and Pershing leads with top officers, Germany faces an overwhelming Allied push. If allied armies, even with fewer troops this year, can meet goals, next year promises rapid action. The coming mass American deployment signals intensified combat for 1919.
Bill Phillips, machinist, recovering from a leg fracture in a recent collision, is now in Sherman Texas. Francis B Hammond reports from Camp Fremont California, in good health aside from a required hypodermic shot. Six more local men leave August 29 for Camp Pike Arkansas. Red Cross volunteers remain busy aiding the war effort amid hot, dry conditions. Emigrant wagons crowd through town signaling restlessness. corn yields are meager and Floyd Norvell brings in the first bale of cotton as the gin awaits operation.
Local residents R L Rollins and G N Waldby attended Ada business Monday. Bebee folks joined the Union Hill meeting Sunday night. Numerous kin visited, including Lily Karnes, Myrtle Roddy, and the Waldbys. The Ada Council of Defense elected officers for three months.
Improvements near completion in Ada will make alleys more serviceable and improve appearance. The alley between Broadway and Rennie between Main and Twelfth is finished along with the alley between Main and Tenth. The two west of Broadway are now receiving attention.
MO F De Masinske writes from Issaudun Indre France July 31 1918 to Mr Norrell describing life overseas. he jokes about language barriers praises French kindness and explains mail scarcity drives him to request letters from Ada residents to boost morale. he notes local fruit trees and walnuts and mentions reaching one year overseas on Aug 16 1918.
Ernest H. Hayes of Company 36 Ninth Battalion expresses pride in Camp Travis Texas for effective soldier training. He notes sanitary conditions, wholesome abundant food, liberal officers, and easy passes to town, inviting Ada Evening News readers to publish the piece.
Bud Cloer writes from Hobson Cleer France on July 23 1918 describing life near the front. He notes no gunfire in distant towns and illness in letters from Nellie and Mary while asking for news about B and others. He promises a helmet and saber and hopes to return home after almost a year.
From Huron on August 20 AP reports a record grain harvest as city residents rush to fields to aid farmers. Businessmen in blouses work until ten p.m. earning 45 cents an hour, often donated to Red Cross or other war funds, with women joining in across the state.
John Hume and B. T. Baker, police patrolmen, were arrested last night and charged with having whisky in their possession for an illegal purpose.
Weekly letter from Camp Travis Texas outlines the War department plan to create the Eighteenth Division at Camp Travis to fill vacancies from the Ninetieth Division’s move to France. It notes training length, baggage guidance, and cost price exchanges, plus proper mailing procedures for service members in the American Expeditionary Forces.
War Department bulletin explains how limited service men may be inducted into any army corps or department. Registrants should apply directly to the Staff Corps, supply order and serial numbers, classification, physical condition, current address, and local board designation, and request induction. Requisitions are made by senior army officers and various chiefs including Adjutant General, Surgeon General, Chief Signal Officer, Coast Artillery, Ordnance, Engineers, Quartermaster, Tank Corps, Gas Service, Military Intelligence, Education Committee, and Aircraft directors.
The text notes the chief of field artillery and other officers, including Sgt. Mario G. Toninni of the 37th 165th D. B., has slowed recently as new recruits arrive and are equipped. It mentions exchanges of clothing and rifles fitting for the trainees.
Washington reports August casualty totals from the American Expeditionary Forces. Key figures include 36 killed in action, 135 wounded severely, 162 missing, and 13 with undetermined status. Oklahoma names listed include Edwin Rice Johnson Stillwater and others, with a Sgt. George E. Roberts among the wounded.
Casualty lists from the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces show 140 Oklahomans in the tally. Names include killed Jos A Karr of Shawnee and wounded Jos F Webb of Raffle, Wilmer W Wicker of Shawnee. other entries are listed by status.
Oklahoma City recruiting office reopened to enlist men aged 46 to 56 for quartermaster signal and ordinance corps. Older recruits will form a non combatant force to free younger men for arduous duties. Enlistments last for the duration of the war with minor defects waived. Recruit locations include Muskogee Enid Ardmore Altus Shawnee McAlester.
Due to extreme heat and to assist Local Council of Defense with older boys, the ADA Public Schools initially moved opening to September 9 but findings show the labor demand no longer exists. Authorities decide to revert to the original date September 9 as safer.
Washington reports the German admiralty has 160 to 180 submarines in commission, while Allied losses have surpassed 200. If accurate, this suggests German production has barely kept pace over four years since the war began with about 150 subs. The toll in the last six months exceeds prior periods.
The record lists players and officials including J. W. Sweatt Tom Mangum Center Marion S Heard John McKeel G C Wimbish Lee McKinney Charley Bobbitt Sam Grant, identifying a team roster or lineup.
Listing of multiple Ada area property deeds with buyers, sellers, and amounts Sourced from Ada Title & Trust Co deeds include transfers such as C. & C. Nations to George W. Montgomery for 1040 on 11-3-4 and S. A. Fish et al to Ed Sparks for 2000 on 1-2-8 plus several other parcels in Normal Heights and Daggs Additions.
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