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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes NR Tablets claiming to cleanse the bowels and restore energy. It argues laxatives offer only temporary relief and promises relief from the first dose with continued use to maintain health and a balanced digestion.
Bart Smith druggist notes a large Ada lodge gathering Friday to honor Saints John with speeches by L. A. Ellison Luther Harrison and Sergt Maxx Brents. The tribute covered America’s entry into World War and pride in the service of Ada lodge members. A smoker followed, with a largely attended, successful event.
Raff Oklahoma reports Pontotoc County ginned 12 133 bales of cotton for 1918 crop prior to December 1 1918 compared with 25 522 bales to December 1 1917. Correction: 11 450 bales ginned before November 14 1918 not 12 556. A W McKeel special agent.
The Ada Evening News carries an appeal by H B Adagh and local booster groups to adopt hard surface roads. The piece highlights the Ozark and Meridian highways linking Chickasha to Amarillo, notes federal and state bond plans totaling hundreds of millions, and argues highway funds should pave city streets as well. It advocates Ada Pontotoc County involvement, meetings with Chamber of Commerce, and a push to connect Sapulpa to Mexico via a continuous road network.
Sheriff Duncan reports Pontotoc county jail population dropping from 23 prisoners on December 30 1915 to 16 in 1916 and 12 the next year. by today the count stands at 3 inmates reflecting a steady decline in jail admissions.
The Mississippi Choctaws have no access to Oklahoma wealth and remain in Mississippi. Commissioner Cato Sells reports state institutions in Starkville and Columbus, plus a $75,000 congressional appropriation for education and relief, with a special agent appointed to improve living conditions.
Pontotoc County Oklahoma teachers adopt resolutions praising Superintendent A Floyd and Ada Schools leader Hickman, welcoming hospitality from Miss Ringer and others, supporting a memorial arch, backing state school law reforms, and urging county consolidation and public school funding. They call for medical inspection, free district textbooks, and a six month teaching term with truancy enforcement.
Two male pigs sired by National Col. 2nd No 202577 and Dam C S Ideal No 612970. Nine months old from W A Williams stock, for sale by G D Grider near Ada Route 11 Abbott's store. A county resolution urges higher County Superintendent salaries, uniform school building plans, and nonqualified person barred from office. Signed Albert Eaton chair and committee members.
The letter expresses appreciation to Ada citizenship and the Chamber of Commerce for support and to J. E. Hickman J. M. Gordon and city workers for making the teachers meeting a success. It thanks county teachers for cooperation and notes attendees gained benefits for their work as county superintendent of public instruction signs.
City commissioners set an election for January 20 to decide a 95 000 bond package. Of this 85 000 would fund water works extensions and 10 000 would back sewer extensions. Bonds would carry six percent interest if issued.
Heurdich reports that an infantry battalion occupied Manheim by order of Marshal Foch to guard the prison camp. The Badische Zeitung carries the dispatch, dated December 27.
A brief item listing professional cards featuring C A Thomas as a veterinary surgeon. The notice presents services offered, contact details, and typical animal care offerings in a concise newspaper card style.
The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture declares a special quarantine on December 9 1918 covering parts of Pontotoc County. It prohibits moving cattle horses sheep and goats across listed sections unless animals carry a certificate showing dipping to remove ticks. The proclamation takes effect December 9 1918.
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