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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
9
Captain Vladimir S Hurban recounts the Czecho Slovak army escape from Ukraine to Russia and then plans to move to Siberia and France. He describes battles near Bachmac, a four day clash with Germans, and the decision to join allied efforts with Russia while preserving loyalty to Bolsheviks.
The narrative describes Czecho-Slovak volunteers fleeing east from Russia amid German and Magyar prisoners arming Bolshevik forces. They detail attacks on trains near Irkutsk, disarmament of Bolsheviks, and arrests by Moscow while stressing loyalty, negotiations, and hope for Allied aid to stabilize Russia and honor their sacrifices.
London July 21 The last member of the Burgoyne family dies in London Mrs Charles Woodhouse daughter of Field Marshal Sir John Burgoyne and granddaughter of General John Burgoyne of American history She survived the family’s historic military legacy including the Canadian expedition and Saratoga surrender.
Burk s offers a range of swell dresses and suits with coordinated shoes. Shop the latest styles and accessorize to complete the look.
Washington reports a French air force tally of forty five enemy planes downed and one hundred thirty nine shot down behind lines in July. In Muskogee a boiler explosion killed three, injured three. A navy rammed and possibly sunk an enemy sub near Virginia. Devitalized gluten seized in New York for Germany auction August 26. Berlin and Petrograd reports of political oration and food riot battles. Zeaia Phelan reunites with husband after years of mistaken burial and a Galveston flood misidentification.
American officers stationed in England must limit trips near their camps due to few motor vehicles and railway travel restrictions. Provost guard authorities at every railway station require soldiers to have permission to travel, regardless of rank.
The newspaper notes a public sale of thrift stamps and war saving stamps for the benefit of the home front. Aimed at supporting wartime savings, the program invites residents to purchase stamps through local offices and designated agents. Proceeds fund national efforts.
In Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma the County Judge ordered final hearing for four minor guardianship cases. Causes Nos 916 1557 1703 and 1733 are set for Thursday the Sunday of September 1918 at 10 A M in Ada. Notices to be published in Ada News for two weeks prior to hearing.
Word has it Troop A-309 U. S. Cavalry from Ft. Sam Houston has moved to Battery A-56th Field Artillery. Paul E. Harbin of Lula Oklahoma is the sole Pontotoc County native in that troop.
A compact want ad line inviting readers to use classified advertising to find goods, jobs, and services. Emphasizes the efficiency and reach of placing or responding to want ads in the newspaper.
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