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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
4
Report states Trotsky, Russia’s war secretary, faces a decisive struggle to keep his post as Lenin’s successor era fades. The piece credits his genius in rebuilding the Red Army after Kerensky chaos, noting the army’s discipline sustains Bolshevik rule over a population of 130 million.
Oklahoma sends 13 youngsters to Chicago with all expenses paid by the Santa Fe in a program for county prize winners. The trip combines livestock show viewing with the National Boys and Girls club congress, seen as an educational benefit and a boost to informed farming families. The article reflects on veterans’ waning political influence and the shift toward World War I generation leaders while noting state legislators must balance rising appropriations with taxpayer concerns.
A column contemplates a hypothetical Good Husband contest and surveys diverse topics from American taste myths to presidential widows and the steadiness of political parties. It notes Mrs Harding’s death leaving four presidential widows, remarks on prohibition’s long arc, and comments on literature and stock markets. It mentions John Fields as a potential Oklahoma cabinet secretary and reflects on cultural shifts toward women authors and potential first female U.S. president. The piece closes with light weather notes and De Valera’s jail release.
Julia Thompson of Byars Pitcher faces detention after a three day old baby’s body was found in a traveling bag on a Frisco passenger train near Sherman Texas. Authorities say Thompson confessed to being the mother and implicate a Miami salesman in the child’s death.
Oklahoma City November 28 Gov M E Trapp says the state hospital for drug addicts at Darlington should be abolished when the legislature convenes in January He would not break the Walton administration contract with the Masonic lodge but favors closing the hospital The Klan backs turning the property to charity groups He suggests care for addicts be moved to the insane hospital at Supply and notes 45000 has been paid toward a 210000 total with payments extending to 1931 He would not recommend discontinuing any other state institutions.
Picher deputy C Whittenback says game wardens are stepping up enforcement to halt dynamiting fish. Three men were arrested and convicted recently for the illegal practice amid a broader crackdown in the northeast Oklahoma region.
Reports from the city jail recount a 1924 celebration with six fruit jars of corn products and other revelry. Forefathers kept peace with Indians while modern celebrants faced charges. Several individuals faced court for possession of mash and a still, while others were in custody for unlawful possession or liquor-related offences.
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