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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1918

Page

7

SONS OF VETERANS REPRESENTED AT CONFEDERATE MEETING

The Confederate Sons meeting tonight discussed Tul­sa reunion plans and set ticketing rules. Only veterans families and Sons and Daughters groups will be eligible for reduced rates with certificates from officers. Dues of fifty cents will be collected to cover general costs, with enrollment via J W Dean or J W Westbrook. Delegates to be chosen based on paid up membership.

Confederate Sons Tulsa Sons and Daughters J. W. Dean J. W. Westbrook

Lloyd George Sees New World After War

London reports Premier Lloyd George declares a new land awaits, shaped by the war outcome and postwar conditions. He praises American troops in France as superb and warns of social and economic disruption after victory, outlining two futures for the nation’s mindset.

London Associated Press Lloyd George France

To Improve Your Digestion Says Mrs Bowers

For years my digestion was so poor that I could only eat the lightest foods. I tried everything I heard of to get relief, but about a year ago I found relief after taking Cham berlain's Tablets. Since then my digestion is fine. Mrs. Blanche Bowers Indiana Pa.

Chamberlain Blanche Bowers Indiana

Judge Crump Visits City After Big District Court Win

Judge George C. Crump of Holdenville spent Tuesday in the city praising a solid district court victory. He reported a substantial majority of about 800 votes, according to his figures, as he reflected on the countywide election results reported by the Wewoka Democrat.

George C. Crump Holdenville Wewoka

Will pay cash for improved farm tract 40 to 200 acres

Advertises cash purchase for improved farms from 40 to 200 acres. Provides contact L A Braly Box 538 Ada Oklahoma and a phone snippet. The terse classified style signals a real estate buying offer typical of local papers.

L. A. Braly Ada Okla

Ruling on Second Class Registrants in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City August 16 A ruling from Adjutant General Gipson clarifies that a married man with a working wife and no independent means may remain in a deferred class rather than 1-A. Local boards were advised against automatic reassignment, with guidance reflecting Washington officials and selective service regulations.

Oklahoma City E. H. Gipson Gipson Adjutant General’s Office Councils of Defense Adjutants General Washington

American socialists affirm unity with British labor over war aims

London reports a Social Democratic League of America mission declaring all American socialists and labor unionists unreservedly back President Wilson and his war aims. A. M. Simons of Wisconsin stressed support and wartime resolve, while John Spargo warned that crushing Prussianism is essential to prevent a disastrous peace. British officials affirmed allied labor solidarity, noting vigilance against pacifist or antiwar elements amid wartime unity.

London Associated Press Wilson Social- Democratic League of America A. M. Simons Wisconsin House of Commons America Mr. Simons United States John Spargo United John Hodge C. W. Bowerman British Isles Great Britain William Brace Home Office South Wales

Congressman McKeown Speaks in Wewoka on Cotton Fight

Congressman Tom D. McKeown visited Wewoka for a brief informal stop Monday afternoon. He spoke to local citizens on war effort and managing the cotton crop, drawing a warm reception from a supportive audience. The appearance was low profile but well received by residents.

Tom D. McKeown Wewoka Congressman McKeown

Oklahoma drafted men to join special training at Camp Dodge

About five of the 250 men from Oklahoma will be selected for special training and travel to Camp Dodge around August 30. The draft board will make the selections within a day.

Oklaho Camp Dodge

Thedford's Black Draught Promoted as Family Remedy

In Ringgold Georgia a local booster extols Thedford's Black Draught as a trusted family medicine. The ad touts its vegetable, natural formula for headaches constipation indigestion and related liver and bowel troubles, urging readers to insist on the original genuine product.

Ringgold Chas Gaston Thedford Thetford

Review of IL Operations in Deep Test Drilling

Industry bulletin item lists several oil well operations in Illinois and surrounding fields. J D Abbott 24 4 6 with running water line to resume. Benedum Trees Oliver No 3 32 5 7 at 740 feet. Oliver No 4 32 5 7 shut at 1477 feet. Oil State 34 5 7 rig up. Magnolia 345 7 spudding in for a deep test to 3500 feet. Masche Oil and Gas George Wade No 3 rig up awaiting casing. Masche Smith & Lee 34 7 shut at 1067 feet awaiting casing. Highnote 885 feet showing gas. Shermac 23 4 7 rig up.

J. D. Abbott Benedum & Trees Oliver Oliver No Oil State Magnolia Masche Oil and Gas George Wade Masche, Smith & Lee Highnote Shermac

Gotham Air Raid Siren Plan For New York City

Sirens like the pictured device will be installed on tall city buildings to warn of possible German aerial attacks. The police department may adopt Paris style warning using fire engines with sirens. The siren can be heard within about two miles.

New York City Police Paris

Vision of a German War Gun Aimed at Berlin

ADA MAN reports a dream vision describing Germans loading a large gun, a shell failing to explode, and black smoke rising as the gun appears to represent Germany’s western front collapse. He interprets the scene as a warning that the German empire will fall and Berlin is the target.

Ada Berlin

Tulsa Confed erate reunion eyed as record turnout expected

Tulsa prepares for the 28th annual United Confederate Veterans and 23rd Sons of Confederate Veterans reunions, planning for 100000 delegates. Tulsa will host Sept 24 to 27 with free lodging, meals, bedding, streetcar passes, and rail rate of one cent a mile, as President Wilson backs wartime patriotism.

Tulsa Okla United Confederate Veterans’ Association Confederated Southern Memorial Association Sons of Confederate Veterans E. A. Pickens Wilson McAdoo

Late Telegraph Briefs From Across The War Fronts

The dispatches report Austrian archduke possibly named king of Poland per German approval, while submarine warfare sinks ships off the American coast and port towns. Reports cover new ship Crawl Keys completion, cruiser Dupetit Thouard sunk, Mirlo torpedoed with nine dead, evacuation of Moscow and Lenine Trotsky moves, Senator Gallinger’s death, U S petroleum price measures, and military mobilization figures for August 1918 with German losses tallied.

the Hague Germany Poland Lokal Anzeiger Berlin Karl Stephen New York Madrugada Detroit Mich Great Lakes Engineering Works Emergency Fleet Corporation Crawl Keys Ecorse Paris Dupetit Thouard Beaufort N. C Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Amsterdam Moscow Kremlin Lenine Trotsky Kronstadt Franklin N. H United States Jacob H. Gallinger New Hampshire Senate Gallinger Washington National Petroleum War Service Committee Fuel Administration General March Senate Military Committee France Italy Siberia Oklahoma Dodge Des Moines Iowa

Lenine Says Russia Useless in Murman War Zone

Harbin Aug 17. Premier Lenine states Russia cannot take part in the Murman district conflict between Allied and German powers. He accuses British and French capitalists of arming and landing troops on the Murman coast and says Russia lacks forces to prevent this. He endorses defense and a proletarian dictatorship.

Harbin Manchuria Associated Press Russia Murman Lenine Ukraine Caucasus Great Britain

New Manager at Ada Ice Factory Appoints Arthur Marshall

Ada ice factory has a new owner and manager. Arthur Marshall arrived Saturday to assume duties and is quickly settling in. An affable veteran of the business, he is adapting to local conditions and expects to be fully in line with operations soon.

ADA Ice Factory Arthur Marshall

Get Your Adding Machine Paper at the News Office

An advertisement invites readers to obtain adding machine paper at the News office. It promotes available stock, likely aimed at business customers and local merchants needing standard office forms and paper.

Medicine Beverages to Be Banned Here

The County Council of Defense launches a campaign to ban patent medicines used as beverages. J M Wintersmith asks local druggists for their stance. most respond they will cooperate to curb drunkenness. Officials claim intoxication in the county stems from patent medicines, harming home front efficiency and patriotism.

County Council of Defense J. M. Wintersmith Council of Defense

Herbal remedy ad for malaria cure in 19th century tone

An advertisement warns that daytime yawning dullness and body aches signal malaria and a chill may follow. It promotes Herbine as a preventive and curative medicine that cleanses impurities, supports the liver, and purges the bowels, priced 60 cents and sold by Bart Smith.

Bart Smith

Shin-Salve Claimed To Heal Milk Leg Sufferer

Mrs R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas credits Shin Salve with relief from an ulcer caused by milk leg. She touts the product as the only remedy that helped. The ad cites cures for sores ulcers burns and eczema and asks Judge James E Webb of Ada Oklahoma for his view. 25c a box and guaranteed by Gwin and Mays Drug Co Ada Oklahoma.

R. P. Chrisman Paducah Texas James E. Webb Ada Oklahoma Gwin & Mays Drug CO

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Doyle Anderson Estate

Guardian H A Glance announces sale of minor Doyle Anderson estate real estate in Johnston and PoweI counties Oklahoma. Public sale Monday September 2 1918 at 1 30 PM at Ada county court house front door. Property 220 acres described with specified halves and quarters. Cash due on court confirmation and deed delivery.

Doyle Anderson Garvin State of Oklahoma Ada Pontotoc County Johnston Powenl State of Oklahoma H. A. Glance Guardian

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