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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
The piece weighs advice on love disappointments and sane thinking while recounting quirks like Uncle Simeon Barlow and plans for minister pensions. It notes political shifts after a radical era, road conditions in Pontotoc County, and a defense of Samuel Gompers against communist critiques.
The piece argues the first hundred dollars saved is the hardest to resist spending. It credits self control for building thrift and warns against spending to avoid labels of stinginess, noting that critics may mock reckless spending when funds are gone.
Dispatches report a recent stock boom in Wall Street adding billions to brokered stock value. Some unloaded at profit and stored profits away, while longtime holders fear volatile paper gains recall 1920 21. Real wealth remains the secure long green money in the bank.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a longtime spiritualist, recounts a trance communication with Lord Northcliffe, the late London publisher. The message urges doing good now rather than delaying until the spirit world, a view Doyle says Northcliffe holds.
Plans in Vermont aim to wipe out illiteracy with an active teachers led campaign. A census shows about 8500 residents over age 10 unable to read or write as educators pursue a 100 percent literacy goal nationwide over time.
It appears the Monday Opera club of New York financed the Russian grand duchess’s US trip to outshine peers who enjoyed the Prince of Wales on his visit. The expenditure was sizable, but the club members deem it worthwhile, though their social climbing antics amuse onlookers.
Grady county campaigns for a $659000 road bond to be matched by federal and state aid, totaling $1300000 for permanent roads. The election is set for December 22 as advocates urge strong support to connect Grady with broader networks. Pontotoc County may join later.
A Vienna professor claims a man’s ease at swell occasions depends on 200 years of ancestors performing as social lions and knowing fine points of the game. The writer, having worn such a coat for hours, agrees with the finding.
The Republicans captured the U S Senate seat in a Connecticut special election. The governor elected in November saw his plurality fall by about 100000 from the previous November result, prompting a sense of remorse among voters in the Nutmeg State.
The piece notes that while holly with green leaves and red berries would enhance a white Christmas, the real value lies in the holiday spirit rather than the surroundings.
The piece argues that many enforcement officers are appointed for politics rather than merit. It warns against bragging about schemes because it only serves to keep victims compliant for further exploitation. The moral drawn is to avoid boasting about devious gains.
Acting Governor Holloway says opening the penitentiary to the public is not necessary and not part of his business. He and his predecessor Tom Anglin avoid grandstanding when entrusted with temporary power.
An exchange from Maine notes market price for potatoes at one dollar per barrel. The state, a major potato producer, sees drought year softness mirroring cotton prices hurting Oklahoma farmers.
A Wyoming report notes many wells froze solid during the blizzard. The piece adds a tangential joke about candles and a remark on cotton exports showing a 1,000,000 bales increase from last year. It ends with reflections on town improvement and resident character over mere numbers.
The passage notes a man who, after a fall on a slippery surface, surveys for onlookers before assessing his injuries. It reflects unusual self-monitoring behavior and raises questions about whether concern for witnesses or pride influences his reaction.
Mrs. Dave Ward and children from Durant visit local friends before traveling to Wetumka to see relatives. Mrs. M. F. Dillard of Osage with her daughter Lois Nadine and son Archie Kenneth plans holidays with local friends and kin.
Mrs. W. H. Braly, early Ada settler who moved with family to New Mexico in 1912 and now resides in Glendale, California, makes a hurried stop in Ada to see the Braly family.
Friday note reports Mrs A J Payne of Francis visiting her sister Mrs Mae Lolar.
Mr and Mrs L E Hutcheson returned Thursday from Fort Smith Arkansas where they had been visiting. Ralph Heard has returned from Clinton where he has been buying cotton.
Miss Faye Corbin a high school teacher departed this afternoon for Chickasha to spend the holidays with her parents.
Misses Lois Furlong Thelma Schribner Ruth Garett Evlyn Burris and Pearl Sharpless, students at the college, are spending the holidays at Stonewall.
Grace Bledsoe and Francis Skerritt, public school teachers, left this afternoon for Brownwood Texas to visit relatives over the Christmas holidays.
L. M. Bearden of Waurika is visiting friends and relatives in the area this week.
Miss Willie Ramsey of Tishomingo will spend the holidays with friends in the area, enjoying seasonal gatherings and warm hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Buck Hayes of Murfreesboro Tennessee are visiting P W Pitt and family and enjoying their hospitality during a stay in town.
Leslie Prince came back Friday afternoon from Wapanucka where he had been attending to business for several days.
Mrs. B H Todd received a note from her Denver mother announcing the death of her brother in law John Gouge who died after an operation performed several days earlier.
Bill Davidson of Altus spent a few hours in the city visiting friends before continuing to Muskogee to spend the holidays.
A sister, searching for Nancy May Bland now believed to be Mrs. A M Payne in Salina Oklahoma, asks readers to contact Ada The News after a prior incorrect address. The sister has not seen Nancy since childhood and wishes to hear from her.
Mrs. Willie Abbott and Miss Edith Stewart visit the city for holidays while Misses Gladys Smith Nancy Abbot and Bill Ewing arrive from Tyrola Pontotoc and Pontotoc to spend the season. Mrs. Vester Skates, Mrs. Minnie Myers, and Mrs. J R Forest join family gatherings in Stratford Sasakwa and Byng. Grace Threlkeld studies in New York City and returns for holidays with relatives J W Bolen hosts Miss Celma Bolen in town for the season.
Frank C. Morris arrived from El Dorado Arkansas to spend the holidays with his mother Mrs W F Morris at 111 West Fifteenth street. Miss Nora Bonner and Alman Branden left Saturday for Bonham Texas to be married then go to Fort Worth for Christmas before returning to Ada to establish their home. Both couples reside here and have many friends wishing them happiness.
Mrs Alice Jobe is ill with the flu at her home on North Oak street. Miss Alma Medlock a Galey teacher is visiting over the holidays with relatives.
E W Cotton arrived from Maxwell this afternoon and spoke briefly, saying that the ...
William Green of Ohio was elected president of the American Federation of Labor. James P. Noonan was elected eighth vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to fill the vacancy on the executive council caused by Greens election.
Frank Keltner, son of Mr and Mrs C B Keltner formerly of this city, arrived this morning to spend Christmas holidays with relatives and friends.
Mesdames Svain Bryant Powell Luper Calvin Wallace King Allison Gilbert Harburger and Cordell of Francis were seen shopping in Ada on Monday.
County agent J. B. Hill reports improved agricultural conditions in Pontotoc with larger crops and fair to good prices. Cotton led gains with about 23 000 bales at 20 to 25 cents. corn, grain sorghums, and potatoes show mixed results while dairying declined due to high feed costs. Frost may reduce boll weevil numbers, aiding next year if ground is prepared early and a second freeze occurs.
Dewey County treasurer C. D. Stout cut the bonded debt by 12 000 dollars, leaving 37 800 dollars owed. With 87 000 dollars on hand for upcoming bond payments, the county faces minimal future liabilities and may not need further bond levies unless debt rises again.
In Tulsa on December 22, four people were hurt when two street cars collided near Eleventh and Main. Motorman C M Ellis suffered internal injuries while Robert Tarlton sustained a broken arm and leg. Geraldine Gideon, a nine year old girl already crippled in her right limb, faced possible amputation for a fractured right leg. Both street cars were badly damaged.
Oklahoma City reports veterans of World War I are urged not to file hospitalization and rehabilitation claims through unofficial groups claiming to move claims. Parry B. Gilstrap, regional director, says only recognized agencies and bureau staff may present claims. He notes Red Cross, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and approved groups may act, all gratuitously and with bureau cooperation.
In Tahlequah on December 18 the ivy mantle on the administration building marks a 1890 planting, a year after the seminary for girls opened. J. T. Adair led the seminary then. Judge J. T. Parks says a sprig came from Park Hill ruins after the 1887 fire.
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