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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
A nostalgic column forecasts the 1920 political year with sharp humor about the presidential campaign and public venting. It notes senators debating Egypt studies, Victor Berger’s Milwaukee reelection, and regional loyalties while lampooning political zeal and sectarian tensions.
Two Green River Utah youths rode 106 miles on an old mule named Bill to reach a Grand Junction Colorado navy recruiting station. After four days and two hours they were examined. James Routhford passed, Richard Soper was rejected. They spoke of wanting to see the world and enlisting despite a rough trip and a stubborn mule.
The article argues Newberry of Michigan claims a perfect right to his senate seat, stating he paid for it. It contrasts Joe Bailey in Texas, depicted as obstructing public will, with the congressional record noting the so called red light senator still signaling resistance.
Captain J. C. Cates, noted in Confederate Veteran circles and a friend of the Evening News, brought cigars for the news force at Christmas. His white head and mellow heart are praised in a note addressed to the News staff for the holiday season.
A reader thanks the News Force for the paper and offers warm wishes for Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He signs as J W Cates and expresses friendship and goodwill.
Oklahoma City December 22 A farmer named E Calvert was killed and John E Robinson seriously injured when a south bound interurban car collided with a northbound milk cart in heavy fog at Wilmont stop near Oklahoma City. Nine passengers on the interurban car sustained minor injuries including brothers E Wartman and F Wartman of Tulle Oklahoma.
Paris December 23 French officials say ratification of the German peace treaty before year end is impossible. The head of the French delegation announced he must return to Berlin to consult with the government on the latest allied communication.
Seventeen Kansas coal mines with about 3000 miners idle as workers protest Federal Judge Anderson of Indianapolis sending Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers, to jail.
An advertisement asserts heartburn signals indigestion and that a dose of Herbine stops the pain instantly. It promises rapid bowel action and a feeling of vigor and cheer, with Bart Smith selling the product.
Funeral services for Cleofonte Campanini general director of the Chicago Grand Opera Company were held this morning at Name Cathedral Chicago. A solemn mass was sung by the grand opera artists in the choir as they offered repose for the late leader.
An advertisement claims gas arises from fermented food and urges quick elimination of badly digested food to avoid bilious attacks. It promotes Herbine as a cleanser for the stomach liver and bowels and promises restored energy. Sold by Bart Smith.
The Pontotoc County Board of County Commissioners set January 24 1920 for a special election to approve issuing negotiable coupon bonds totaling 200000 for constructing a county owned courthouse and jail with a 5.5 percent interest rate and a 25 year maturity. The notice outlines voting procedures precincts and eligibility, with the county clerk and treasurer certifying valuation and indebtedness.
In Lawton Oklahoma a mission church near the Indian school holds a weekly service where five languages are spoken. The audience includes Kowa Apache Comanche and Arapaho members who hear the sermon in English then in each tribal language. Howard White Wolf a Comanche has served as interpreter for ten years.
A Christmas poem urges comfort and joy in the Yule season. It speaks of giving, song, merriment, and faith that God is in His Heaven despite human unrest. The author Louella C Poole signs the verse.
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