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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
Sufferers should realize rheumatism is a blood infection caused by a germ in the blood. Lini ments and lotions cannot reach the germs. a remedy called S. S has been used for rheumatism for over fifty years. Address Swift Specific Co for treatment details at Atlanta Georgia.
The Justice Department moves to bring 84 International and district United Mine Workers officials into Cedar Court on contempt of court charges tied to the injunction against strikes. President Lewis is accused of refusing to notify members about the withdrawal order, while Oklahoma probate actions seek heirs and share in Noah Collins Chickasaw estate with publication notices in Pontotoc County.
A Mexico City Sunday scene shows the floating population of itinerant merchants filling plazas with candy, fruits, garments, and food stalls. Vendors shout in quick speech as bands play and crowds form, while a U.S. visitor notes the comprehensive shop in the open-air market. The piece contrasts festive atmosphere with underlying social questions.
The Frisco disclosed a bulleting canceling trains between St Louis and Tulea Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio and also routes to Springfield Fort Smith Dallas and local runs to St Louis and St Marys Mo An unrelated note mentions Owar Khayyam known in his life as an astronomer in a store.
The First and Second Baptist Churches of Ada surpassed quotas in the Seventy Five Million dollar drive. The First Church raised over 37000 during morning services, the Second Church exceeded its share by about 1000, and total subscriptions surpassed 46000 by this morning. The drive continues through the week as pastors and members expect Ada to set a regional record. Funds support foreign missions, American church building, schools, preachers' care, orphans, hospitals, and related causes to spread the gospel and foster national harmony.
In this piece the author satirizes labor reform advocates by imagining a future where workers’ wives face a rigid daily schedule under a five day week and six hour day. It critiques the notion of state control over household work and child care, projecting a grim, regimented domestic life as a warning against drastic reforms.
Secretary of War Baker visited Louisville to inspect the First Division and search for a private who reportedly laughed heartily during battle. A touring car, a gun, and a shy soldier sparked Baker's request for the missing doughboy, who did not appear in the ranks and reportedly passed on a chicken dinner Baker offered to pay for.
A 1919 Oklahoma financial balance sheet shows Liabilities and Capital, with J I McCauley as cashier, sworn in Pontotoc County. The document also includes a public notice from the District Court of Pontotoc County in the Chicago Oil Company suit, requiring a response by January 15, 1920, re work and labor on an oil well and plugging.
Heavy vale cotton making has halted. Ada trip reports mud delays and letters from Frank Lynn of Vaness about a music school starting on December 10. Residents discuss schooling, hog butchering, cotton transport, and crop gathering with Dunnigan moving to Short upon crop completion. Community singing begins December 10 and invites all to attend.
Congressman Scott Ferris spoke to a full district court room on democracy and Americanism. He praised Woodrow Wilson era achievements, defended the Federal Reserve Act, and condemned Republican opposition to war measures and the Paris treaty. He warned against arming nations and urged support for wartime policies.
A series of farm and dwelling listings near Ada Pontotoc county with multiple tracts ranging from 10 to 240 acres. Properties include houses, barns, water access, nearly level prairie land, bottom land, and timber pasture. Prices span 25 to 250 per acre with cash terms and some with offsite oil rights. Office relocated to North Broadway near Guaranty State Bank.
Edmonton report describes 22 pound turnips at Fort Good Hope and giant vegetables across Mackenzie River posts. Drs Kindle and Badie note extended sunlight boosts yields. wheat grown near Arctic circle at Fort Simpson and Providence. Peace River valley output reaches about 7 million bushels. ads tout Prickly Ash Bittera remedy.
Official statistics to Governor Burnquist show Minnesota families giving up children due to high living costs. Rent and food prices push mothers in distress to place kids in charitable homes or cheap boarding houses. The state reports 44 babies in a local home, some loaned to the state agricultural school for domestic science training.
Malissle Lagen sues Finis Lagen in district court for divorce. Defendant must answer by January 16, 1920, or petition is considered true and plaintiff may obtain an absolute divorce. Court Clerk A. R. Sugg, deputy seal. 12-4-31w. All nations used 220,000 carrier pigeons in the war.
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