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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues voters must scrutinize candidates for all offices next year. It warns against voting by prejudice or demagoguery, notes politicians prey on public gullibility, and urges Oklahoma to seize its reform opportunity to make democracy truly rule by the people.
Sixteen years after a foundry explosion blinded him a town youth becomes mayor. He completed the home high school course earned a state university scholarship and finished two universities with high honors. Two years as a lawyer and judge of character earned him the post, proving courage and effort can overcome darkness.
Dispatches describe De Valera as opposing the English peace agreement, warning that non ratification could revive guerrilla warfare in Ireland. The piece criticizes his leadership and predicts England will not tolerate further folly while urging a sane remedy for Ireland’s crisis.
The passage ponders friendship beyond mere liking, stressing that real friendship persists despite faults. It contrasts fair weather bonds with those proven in adversity, temptation, or error, noting that many who profess strong ties may vanish when challenges arise, as suggested by Cicero’s denouncement of Cataline.
The passage contrasts Roman friendship and public blame with U S political dispute over a proposed quadruple treaty among America England France and Japan. It criticizes Reed of Missouri as a constant critic echoing a hound baying at the moon and likens him to Lenine and Trotzky, warning against public denigration of allies.
The article notes that Germany will have to reconstruct a vast indemnity for destruction caused by its armies in Belgium and France. It argues the payment will require years of work, and hopes the burden will dampen militarism that dominated Germany for centuries.
Forde Harrison notes readers respond to ads. In a December 2 issue he claimed a mitten found, with six visitors about it. An editor’s test then drew inquiries when a dime found prompted over a dozen people seeking larger sums.
The piece argues oil development in Pontotoc County is gradual, noting Brownwood Texas drilling lasted thirty years before meaningful finds, with some producers now near the initial site. It mentions paying fields and a gas field established years ago, reflects on patience, and closes with seasonal reflections on football heroes and romance.
College notes recount a Friday basketball game at the College gym where the eighth grade girls from the training school defeated the Irving Ward team by 11 to 8. Pres. A Linscheid spoke at Stratford last Thursday urging support for the better education movement.
Eighth grade girls under Miss Esther Main hosted a luncheon in the Teachers College dining room last Tuesday at 4 30 p m. Menu included cream of tomato soup salmon loaf mashed potatoes peas in white sauce celery bread butter cornstarch pudding with pineapple and whipped cream. Class members were Birdie Newton Katherine House Lois Saunders and Margaret Brians. mothers and faculty Miss Watson and Miss Francisco attended.
The home economics club held its final meeting of the month on Thursday afternoon at 4 p m with decorations and refreshments in a Christmas theme. Mary Jane Harden chaired in the absence of the president and vice president. Miss La Verna Cottingham and Mrs Lassie Mae Howard led mostes. Performances included a vocal by Vivian Reed, a talk on Inexpensive Christmas Gifts by Gladys Meredith, and The True Spirit of Christmas by Miss Knight, followed by chicken salad wafers coffee and Christmas candy. Guests were Mrs A Linscheid Mrs E C Wilson and Misses Kate Knight and Emma McClure.
E D Gilette and others seek injunctions in Pontotoc County district court to stop Kingwood Oil of Okmulgee from removing casing and drilling equipment from their lease. They allege 1920 ownership of oil and gas rights and a promised 2500 foot well, with 1000 barrels of oil in storage and disputed drilling decisions and gas pressures.
A medical note claims that the constant traffic roar in London makes most middle aged residents slightly deaf, reflecting concerns about urban sound levels and hearing health.
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