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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
4
A mosaic of opinion and anecdotes touches geopolitics, economics, and social life. Debates about war causation and diplomacy mingle with profiles of a successful Oklahoma 4-H youth, contrasts on communism, mail order scams, Maine booster efforts, and Congress on farm relief. The column nation-weighs Historical Oklahoma viewpoints amid newspaper humor.
U S Commissioner Howard West, recently appointed, has filed 250 cases since Thanksgiving, mainly for violations of the national prohibition act and liquor laws. The surge in cases accompanies the opening of his Pontotoc office, aided by O Sumpter U S Marshall and local officers who transport prisoners to Coal Gate for arraignment, promising quicker warrants and reduced travel costs.
An Alabama born Civil War veteran living at 200 East Thirteenth in Texas celebrates his eighty fourth birthday. He moved to Texas in 1880 and Asia in 1901, has two children, and was honored with a cake and gifts by friends and family at a Monday dinner including Judge Kemmer and others.
Oklahoma City reports the highway commission will issue 1925 auto license tags with black backgrounds and aluminum letters for better visibility. A deputy tax collector will handle tag issuance in each county, bonded for 10 000 dollars, with a 2 50 cent affidavit fee and postage savings of over 20 000 dollars statewide. Delinquent taxes of up to 150 000 are expected, boosting annual collections by about 600 000 over last year. Appointed district collectors listed to help select county deputies.
A contract awarded to Cor for the construction of a five mile road links this place to the Carfer county line. The project marks a regional infrastructure improvement and involves city officials and the contractor's oversight. Local residents anticipate enhanced transportation access and economic activity.
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