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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
The piece contrasts global calls for disarmament with U S naval spending. It notes U S navy expenditures of 679 million dollars this year vs Britain France Italy 633.8 million, and Japan 187.2 million. It laments America’s shift from democracy to militarism.
A rural Oklahoma issue column laments bottomless mud on country roads hindering school transport and growth. It connects road quality to consolidated schooling, tariff policy, and foreign trade, noting delays in reorganizing the Democratic state committee and a travelogue through Texas amid named figures.
Poetic verse extols the farmer as the unseen foundation of progress and national glory. It celebrates rural labor behind cities, armies, and rulers, asserting future generations will recognize the plowman’s role in shaping world affairs.
The Ada city discussion notes many residents struggle to find vacant houses while others rent homes by choice. It urges a New Year push to boost home construction to attract permanent citizens and sustain city growth. It compares with other cities already launching campaigns to increase housing supply.
A compilation of miscellaneous quotes and satirical lines from Oklahoma newspapers. Items reference local officials, diplomats, fashion, economics, and international affairs with brief commentaries and witty takes. The collection notes fringe views on recognition, governance, and public taste.
Melvin C. Smith recounts the Rockford Illinois municipal market story from its humble start. A seedsman donated land, Winnebago County Pomona Grange formed a three-man committee, and after a rocky opening the market grew to operate on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with 406 to 70 wagons and stands. The piece urges communities to start small, educate, and avoid direct price competition with grocers while farmers capture better returns.
The American Forestry Association estimates about 30 million feet of lumber used this year by U S toy makers. Wood remains preferred for size and weight reasons and children drive trends toward educational, architectural, trades, musical, and natural history toy classes. Waste is not a serious issue since small pieces are reused.
A remedy that will penetrate is necessary in the treatment of rheumatism. Ballard's Snow Liniment goes right through the flesh to the bone and relieves promptly. Three sizes, 30c, 60c, and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Hensler & Story. Adv.
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