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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1919

Page

8

Government and Meat Packers Negotiate in AntiTrust Effort

The Associated Press reports ongoing talks between major meat packers and the government aimed at resolving an antitrust probe. Proposals include removing packers from wholesale sectors and potentially reorganizing firms similar to oil and tobacco dissolutions ruled by the Supreme Court.

Associated Press Washington Federal Trade Commission Oil Company American Tobaccoompany Supreme Court

Christmas in the Barnyard MRS BROWN BUYS COUNTRY PLACE

Mrs. Marvin Brown has purchased the J C Ray country place on South Broadway one mile south of town. The modern property will have gas installed, with the Brown family planning to move by March first and make the site an ideal country home. A brick lodge will later replace the house on the hill.

Marvin Brown J. C. Ray

Pontotoc County Good Roads Association Meet January 6

Pontotoc County Good Roads Association schedules a meeting at Ada Court House on Tuesday January 6 at 1 PM. President Dr L M Overton urges all farmers laborers business and professional men to attend as the group seeks a first class route from Kansas City through Oklahoma at no cost to residents.

Pontotoc County Kansas City Oklahoma

Originality at Christmas for a Talkative Turkey

An anecdotal Christmas tale features Mr Turkey arguing with Miss Hen about originality and pride. They debate the meaning of original ideas as the holiday season approaches, with lively exchanges on eating, pride, and the desire to be understood.

Cristmas Mr. Rooster Miss Hen Mr. Turkey Crea

Mapping the United States Under One Grand Plan

The United States Geological Survey outlines a nationwide topographic mapping program with staged appropriations from 1919 to 1928, urging federal state and local cooperation. It argues full nation mapping is essential for development, defense, and efficient resource use, estimating total costs and timelines.

Geological Survey Chicago United States United States Geological Survey

Supt. Wilson Amends Club Work in Schools

Stillwater Okla December 16 1919 To the Teachers of Oklahoma I have faith in club work to make schools more interesting and to enrich rural life State Superintendent Wilson shares belief and has sent the letter urging cooperation with county agents in every county to promote Boys and Girls Club work across the state

Stillwater Okla Teachers of Oklahoma Wilson E. Bell

Every County Represented at Oklahoma University

Norman Okla Dec 18 For the first time since its founding the University of Oklahoma now numbers a representative from every Oklahoma county among its students. Cleveland leads with 392. Oklahoma 282. Tulsa 67. Carter 53. Muskogee 51. Garfield 46. Okmulgee 40. Adair and Harper each have one.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Cleveland Oklahoma County Tulsa County Carter Muskogee Garfield Okmulgee Adair Harper

Farm Loan Fund Bursts With Cash in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City author says state farm loan fund has reached 600000 dollars and can loan at five percent on improved farm lands. Farmers in need may receive advances with the option to pay any portion or the full loan at any time. A S J Shaw, secretary of the state school land commission, announces.

Oklahoma City State Farm Loan Fund A. S. J. Shaw State School Land Commission

Prickly Ash Bitters Aimed at Bilious Impurities

An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a stomach liver and bowel cleanser. It claims coated tongues dizziness and foul taste stem from bilious obstructions and notes a price of 1.25 per bottle with Bart Smith as Special Agent.

Bart Smith Adv

Quarantined Advice On Colds From Early Physicians

The text urges strict isolation for anyone with a bad cold to prevent spread, claiming colds are as catching as measles. It promotes early treatment and endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure aiding faster recovery.

Ady

Bonds Nominated for U S Attorney in Oklahoma

Archibald Bonds of Musgee was nominated for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. His name was sent to the Senate by President Wilson after today’s announcement.

Associated Press Washington Archibald Bonds of Musgee United Tes Oklahoma Senate Wilson

Chamberlain Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation

Advertised as daily tablets to tone the stomach and restore natural function. Claimed to act gently on the stomach, aiding digestion and bowel regularity. Promises a satisfying effect with a gentle, pleasant result upon trial.

State Bank Foreclosure Notice in Oklahoma

Bank announces foreclosure action against a local property in Oklahoma. Owner identified as Hare ter, with details limited by OCR fragment. Public records indicate the bank seeks possession and sale under applicable statutes.

State Bank Oklahoma Hare

Oklahoma Democrat launches in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Democrat weekly begins publication in Oklahoma City. It is a six page five column paper by the Oklahoma Democrat Publishing Company with incorporators E. J. Giddings J. T. Dillon Henry M. Carr and Byron Hawkins. Hawkins is publisher and Giddings and Carr plan to run for Fifth district Congress.

News Oklahoma City Oklahoma Democrat Oklahoma Democrat Publishing Company E. J. Giddings J. T. Dillon Chickasha Henry M. Carr Pauls Valley Byron Hawkins Hawkins Giddings Carr

Campaign controversy cited in Cherokee Republican

The Cherokee Republican questions the Newberry backed campaign described by Shawnee News as undermining party standards for a Michigan seat in the United States Senate.

Newberry Michigan United States Senate Shawnee News

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