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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
5
Paris reports a shift from the awkward squad to a lame battalion aiding soldiers wounded in trench warfare. The program restores one half of leg injuries to full strength with posture training, specialized drills, and foot care. Four companies progress toward combat fitness as medical officers note many deformities are preventable.
Marriage licenses issued for pairs including John Alberson 30 Ada and Agnes Denny 24 Ada. Also H McGhee 43 Coalgate and Minnie Carter 47 Coalgate. I Reeves 21 Center with Cressie Stonnell 18 Center. A Felton 21 Center with Lois Cummings 19 Center. W Hulsey 64 Stonewall with Jennie Bostic 49 Stonewall. W P Whinn 20 Allen with Iva Woolever 18 or 19 Allen. Claud Davidson 58 Sasakwa with Flora Luster 18 Tyrola. Tabor Brown 58 Ada with Laura Durham 30 Kingfisher. Buster McCurtain 21 Stonewall with Minnie Mills 19 Stonewall. Reed's Grocery site to be remodeled for Burk's Style Shop in September. 8-21-4th-lw.
A petition circulated by Mr. Kitchel asks City Commissioners to allow a public vote on granting American Oil & Refining Co. a franchise to pipe gas and use streets to supply gas to homes at up to 25 cents per thousand and to furnish gas for manufacturing. The petition was presented at the Tuesday city meeting.
The text predicts universal electricity use will lead to widespread water cost reductions. It argues pricing will be so low and egalitarian that charging a stranger for a small amount of electricity will be as unthinkable as taxing water for a drink.
Since the start of British railroads trainmen and station staff wore red neckties as a ready improvised danger signal when a red flag was not at hand. The practice ensured a visible alert by any railway servant in emergencies.
A boy at home names his newborn sister Mrs Throckmorton after his mother following a discussion with his teacher at kindergarten. The humorous choice reflects familial affection and a playful misunderstanding of naming.
The Journal of the American Medical Association stresses fish as a valuable food but warns it must be properly cared for to avoid harm. It argues fish deserve better handling than some other animal foods yet cautions against neglect.
A compact notice encouraging readers to use want ads to find jobs goods or services. It highlights quick responses and broad reach for buyers sellers and employers seeking fast local connections.
From Thursday's Daily Ada notes bustling with hometown moves. Residents travel for training and service, with plans for paving and Army related postings. Updates cover local politics, students overseas, and community exhibits as Ada remains engaged in wartime efforts.
Saturday's Ernest Ward who was examined and accepted for the navy will report in Oklahoma City Monday morning. The cotton crop is moving and the sixth bale of the season sold for 29 1 4. The Milstead Barn on East 7th street burned at 3 30 this afternoon as the News went to press. J E Franklin and Mrs Lottie Elan wed at Little Rock Ark on August 15 and will live there. Sergt Fred H Sloan returned to Perdue University Indiana after visiting his parents at Center. Ed Sullivan reports light crops in parts of the state. Grandma Bellew, pioneer of Francis, died Saturday. remains buried at Cedar Grove.
Work began today on a new floor and front of Moser's Department building. Secretary Walker led a crew of fifty five who signed up in town for the powder factory project near Nashville. Superintendent O. H. Graham of the Stonewall School was in town this morning.
Men aged 46 to 56 who are eligible can enlist in the Quartermaster Signal and Ordnance corps. All tradesmen are wanted for the service. Apply at the U S Army Recruiting Station Shawnee Oklahoma.
Burk's Style Shop offers new fall dresses in jerseys serges and silks. Old papers are for sale at the News Office at two cents per bundle.
W. T. Miller will go to Checotah this week to join the First National Bank there after years with that bank. Miller, a former state treasurer candidate, says he advised young men with good jobs not to quit them for office, yet he himself ran for state office and now warns others.
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