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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
4
The article extols American strength during World War I and forecasts Wilson as central to a future League of Nations and postwar reconstruction. It contrasts Sinn Fein activity in Ireland with Britain's home rule struggle and praises cooperative farming and county agents guiding hog producers toward car shipments and higher profits.
The piece argues for a bold state road program and food self sufficiency. It cites Governor Robertson, Wilson, Lloyd George, and Roosevelt as context for roads and peace, urges use of home labor and materials, and notes Pontotoc and Mississippi counties expanding hogs poultry wheat and meat production. Farmers urged to cooperate with the agriculture department to grow more at home.
The piece extols Oklahoma’s production prowess across coal oil natural gas and minerals. It highlights top oil output years, large farm values, zinc and lead mine yields, strong cement shale limestone industries, and a wealth of raw materials supporting local livelihoods.
J B Hill, County Farm Agent, says the department of agriculture will carry a message to Oklahoma farmers urging a saner farming method. Farmers should grow more food and feed stuffs locally to reduce dependence on other communities. The article recalls a Memphis campaign to keep money in agricultural communities and notes Missouri received funds from Mississippi.
The piece argues counties should collect auto taxes to fund road work locally, noting Pontotoc has over 2,000 autos and a $20,000 tax estimate, reducing state handling costs. It also urges deportation of 3,000 to 4,000 enemy aliens, and reports Pontotoc oil fields Allen and Francis near Ada expanding despite shifts toward Texas fields.
The article argues that moral progress cannot come from laws or peace conferences alone and calls for educating the conscience of humanity. It stresses recognizing others rights and the responsibility of the strong to protest oppression rather than oppress the weak.
During a Missouri Red Cross tour a speaker introduced Luther Harrison as a colleague of Reed and the late Bill Stone, noting Harrison’s status as a senator while referencing Reed as a named, though unnamed in the text, senator.
The Oklahoma State Press Association will hold its annual meeting at the Lee Huckins Hotel in Oklahoma City on January 10 and 11. Newspapers statewide are urged to have representatives present amid discussions of industry matters.
The year 1918 is recorded as a momentous turning point marking the defeat of autocracy and triumph of democracy. It signals freedom for oppressed European nationalities and the redress of long-standing wrongs on the continent.
The piece notes rapid changes in German leadership and the risk of anarchy. It cites multiple parties, unelected rulers, and possible Bolshevik influence while famine looms. It also discusses a Shafer Plan proposal to grant discharged soldiers a year’s pay to start anew.
An interviewer from a major life insurance firm notes many applicants are rejected due to unseen kidney disease. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as a herbal remedy with proven success, available at drug stores in two bottle sizes. A sample bottle can be requested for ten cents by mailing to Dr Kilmer & Co. Ada Weekly News is asked to mention.
Physicians tout Calotabs as the improved nausealess calomel for colds and grippe. A single Calotab at bedtime with water purports to purge the system, avoid nausea, and leave the patient refreshed by morning. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
In Chaumont France officers of the American Expeditionary Forces studied the town’s historic relics. They note Tour Hautefeuille from the 11th century, the Church of St. Jean with contributions from the 13th to 16th centuries, and monuments by Andrea del Sarto and Bouchardon. The 1814 treaty signing is linked to a local convent building now used as the American guesthouse. Philippe Lebon, gas lighting pioneer born 1767, is honored by a nearby bronze statue.
Albert Ballin of Hamburg American Ship Co warned in a 1917 letter that Germany’s overseas trade would suffer no matter who won the war. He noted Britain the United States Japan and neutrals would profit and urged restraint from unrestricted submarine warfare. Ballin’s death in Berlin on Nov 9 is reported with conflicting causes. some say he opposed military plans and was pressed by leaders.
Pleurisy pains lie below the short ribs and lumbago in the same region at the back. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as the remedy for both, easing pain and relaxing muscles when rubbed in. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles, sold by Bart Smith.
The 1914 fiscal year reports show American exports of aniline dyes rising, with the US paying over 7 million dollars annually to import coal dyes from Germany before the war. Now American makers produce leading colors for home use and export widely, with about 150 dye concerns in early 1915 compared to seven in the initial days.
A reflective aphorism notes that riches are despised by an honorable man who guards truth, implying moral restraint and guarded wealth. The line suggests a cautious view of wealth and integrity in equal measure.
In Vladivostok a Red Cross refugee camp of 500 people is said to be calmed by a muscular attache of the Stevens Railway commission applying the boot to Bolshevik agitators. Fifteen refugees refused work and were targeted by the Russian-trained bar racks physician who reported the preaching of Bolshevism to undermine authority.
The big poultry show will open tomorrow morning at the Harris Hotel Building on East Main Street with about 400 entries and more expected. Exhibitors from beyond the county and from many local districts will display, including classes from school districts with many young exhibitors. Admission is free as officials urge all to attend and watch the youth compete like veterans.
A local shop near a city school earns fame as the Bit More Shop. The proprietor delights youngsters with extra treats and fair measures, embodying a motto about three kinds of people: those who do not, those who do their duty, and those who do even more.
The text extols two traits honesty and candor as essential to leadership and civic life. It cites the value of forthright speech and strong character in public matters, noting the balance of integrity and power in governance.
Short note advertises alfalfa hay for sale by W. C. Rollow. Text specifies 1-2-8tw but provides no additional details regarding price quantities or contact methods.
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