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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
6
In a tense social drama Myrtile urges Gerald’s love while Christopher warns against a doomed alliance. Gerald pursues a secret life with Pauline as Myrtile clings to a fragile hope of belonging, while a night tennis match precedes a private conversation at Ciro's grill.
Gerald presses for truth about Mademoiselle de Poniere and Pauline as the casino crowd swirls around them in Monte Carlo. A Russian high-roller named Zubin and a lean agent named Dubois emerge, hinting at hidden ties and a planned encounter in the Hotel de Paris area.
Washington August 23. The American cotton crop this year shows signs of larger size, with a forecast of 12,956,009 bales 500 pound units or 605,000 bales more than two weeks ago. August 15 condition at 64.9 percent of normal followed by a higher yield projection. Oklahoma average condition listed at 75 percent and expected output about 1,255,000 bales.
Fire destruction in Ada shows exceptionally low loss in eight months. Only two August fires caused no losses, last significant destruction May 30 when Graig and Statler's negro house burned. Overall 1924 fire loss far below 1923’s 15 959.
Enrollment at Ada's Teachers College is expected to rise with the next term starting September 8 as inquiries surge. Faculty from Peabody and Columbia arrive, office staff stay busy, and plans emphasize space conservation and new musical programs under Professor Montin.
Gerald learns from Dubois that the two ladies in black are related to the De Poniere family. The elder is Anastasie and the younger Pauline, both bearing the De Poniere name and previously calling themselves Madame and Mademoiselle.
Cards tendered contracts for pitcher Miner Formby and infielders Ralph and Lloyd Waner of the Ada club after scout Blake Harper visited following Sunday's game. Local manager A O Green had not fully considered the offers which lacked cash guarantees if players failed to stay. Harper, pleased with the Ada trio, offered terms but not enough cash. Branch Rickey was delayed by train and did not arrive as planned.
The article notes August traffic in divorce petitions, with 14 parties seeking freedom from marriage. Lawyers in the community view this as a solid average for the period and a busy month ahead.
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