If invasion seems near we should fight on enemy soil
The Ada Weekly News argues against sending American troops to Europe, except in case of invasion. It posits wars are best fought on foreign soil to protect American homes and civilians, noting past conflicts were fought on others’ lands and urging restraint until an invasion appears certain. It emphasizes European nations deserve to fight their own battles.
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Lyle Boren
Congress
America
United States
Britain
Rio Grande
South
Europe
Hali
Newspapers in Danger as Costs Outpace Revenue
The Boston Transcript and other papers face financial strain from higher blank paper costs, taxes, and labor. Publishers shift to higher circulation prices as ad revenue drops, arguing newspapers serve the public, but breaks even remains essential. The piece urges sane pension plans and cautions against speculative religious cults while citing Francis Bacon on philosophy and religion.
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Boston Transcript
Francis Bacon
Parables of the Kingdom Lesson on Jesus Parables
Sunday School lesson outlines three parables from Matthew 13 to show how the kingdom grows and how people respond. It argues parables use vivid life stories, true in moral content, not strictly factual events, and emphasizes the value of God's grace as the sole possession worth sacrificing all else. Worthwhile for readers exploring Jesus teaching methods and the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Jericho
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of God
Tribute to Dr Linscheid editor of Wewoka Times-Democrat
A tribute editorial in the Wewoka Times-Democrat praises Dr A Linscheid president of East Central State College Ada as Wewoka's leading public speaker. It notes his extensive speaking in town groups and events, urges support for cotton while acknowledging diversification and livestock, and reflects on cotton’s market volatility and policy.
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Bob Peterson
Wewoka Times-Democrat
A. Linscheid
East Central
Bob
Wewoka
Canadian Area Valley Boy Scout Council
East Central State College
Ada
Linscheid
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Methodist Church
Cromwell
Seminole County Teachers Association
The
County Schoolmasters Club
Wewoka City
Mind and motive in pursuit of wealth and status
In a wide-ranging reflection the author muses on desires and misperceptions, noting that people often yearn for what they lack and may not enjoy possession once attained. They discuss politics, labor, crops, and industry, drawing contrasts between aspiration and outcome and urging readers to think for themselves about incentives and values.
Changing Youth and the Mystery of Personal Change
The piece argues that a person’s nature shifts through childhood to adulthood due to a mix of physical, mental environment, and inheritance. It highlights Nathaniel Hawthorne as a prime example, moving from a cheerful student to a reclusive writer whose chamber years shaped his later fame.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Longfellow
Franklin Pierce
Business and War and the Golden Rule in Time of Crisis
An official bank statement argues against war profits by businessmen, noting war harms Europe and reinforces social and economic disruption. It urges peace and unity, stressing that liberty free enterprise and international trade depend on mutual respect, tolerance, and the Golden Rule as guiding principles.
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Europe
United States
Mayor LaGuardia Seeks Gum Disposal Ideas For New York
The mayor suggests ideas to reuse chewing gum in the city such as placing receptacles, daily collection to a tire factory, and exploring gum based industry options. He muses on possibilities from tire manufacturing to paving streets, noting leisure choices reveal character.
Four-year-old girl badly hurt in Ada collision
A car crash one mile west of Ada left a four year old girl in serious condition with possible skull fracture and multiple injuries. Her mother father and an uncle were also hurt. WPA foreman Glenn Peck was held for investigation after minor injuries to himself and others. Police sent Peck to state patrols as the injured were treated at Valley View hospital.
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Ada
Ada Wpa
Delois Jean Jones
Eugene Jones
West Ninth Street
Valley View Hospital
Peck
Jones
Pauls Valley
James Lewis
Ada Contractor
Twelfth Street
Rennie Avenue
Park Improvement Project Approved for Glenwood Park
The City of Ada with the Work Projects Administration approved a 812 730 plan for Glenwood Park improvements including a 210 by 60 foot swimming pool croquet grounds skating rink shuffleboards and landscaping. WPA contributes 9032 to grease enterprise and 52259 Ada men will work three months. WPA will spend 7217 60 on wages city 628 and 759 supervision 1055 equipment supplies nonlabor items.
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Glenwood Park
City of
Ada
Work Projects Administration
Ben Stephens
WPA
Gre
Ninth Street Paving Open and Tenth Closed
Ninth Street paving reopened between blocks after three weeks of barriers on East Ninth by Ada Milling. Concrete work on East Tenth 300 block nearing finish as barriers rise for curing while crews plan continued work toward 400 blocks under WPA. Plus: Chicago Weather Forecast service to be provided via Weather 1212 line starting Monday.
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Wparity
East Ninth
Ada Milling Company
East Tenth
Chicago
C. A. Donner
Kennedy backs third term in Roosevelt draft push
Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy publicly urged Roose velt re election and bolstered the draft third term movement. His stance enhances hopes of new deal supporters seeking a Kennedy led campaign with ample campaign funds and organizational reach amid rising pressure before the Democratic convention.
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Washington, Dec
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Roosevelt
New Deal
Third Movement
London
America
Draft Roosevelt
Norris
Delaney Drill Tests and Wells Reported Northwest of Homer School
Northwest of Homer School area shows Delaney No 1 ch Massey 2,532 feet depth with 50 quarts and cleanup. TYROLA area Stonewall Drilling Co 1 Haney 3,160 feet. may complete soon. Garvin Patsy No 1 Susan James 3,160 feet. Cleveland Delaney No 1 Fortman 6,945 feet, likely beyond 7,500 feet.
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Homer School
Delaney No
CH. Massey
Bebee
Spears
Summers
Senora
Tucker
Tyrola
Stonewall Drilling Co
Haney
Garvin County
Patsy Oil
Susan James
See
Cleveland County
Delaney
Fortman
Woman Threatens To Cut Off Left Hand In Tulsa
A 57 year old woman, arrested with clothing stolen from downtown stores, cried at police headquarters that she wanted to cut off her left hand. She claimed she cannot help stealing since last year and believed amputation would curb the urge. Police matrons were instructed to monitor her.
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Tulsa
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Henry Ford
Glenwood
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Chas. A. Zorn
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