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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
1
No bankrupt law or homestead act can remove a moral obligation. I wouldn't preach wearing even a pair of sex that were not paid for. God is the only one who places a premium on old age.
Chicago January 17 Crossword puzzles are praised as boosting stenographers efficiency by 25 percent at the National Life Insurance Company of the United States. Albert M. Johnson says puzzles sharpen spelling and word recognition, speeding dictation and handling of 100,000 policyholder letters. He notes executives report faster, more accurate work and encourages employees to play the game to widen minds and improve office efficiency.
The Pacific liner Ebro, sailing from New York, will deliver 5,000 crossword puzzles to South American ports. The consignment aims to supply press and leisure demand across major coastal cities. The shipment underscores growing cultural imports via maritime routes.
Ada resident Almon Griffin reports severe back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Pills. He endorses the stimulant diuretic and urges others to try the remedy priced at 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Mrs. Tom Smith of Francis is in the city today with Russell Battery Co and Willard Services and Sales. Dr Castleberry made a hurry call to Graham this evening. Ben Young motored to Stonewall this morning. A Blue Bird fifty cent patch is advertised by Oliver's Filling Station. A Thomas of St. Louis is in the city on business. W A Hill traveled to Center for a short business trip. The News offers five cents per pound for clean cotton rags. Dave Greenberg and wife left for Wichita Falls Texas. Mrs QO D Wright of Francis is visiting at Mrs Homer Hudson's home. Motor Sales Co offers parts and accessories. J F Thompson visited from Stonewall on business matters. Mr and Mrs Hugh Taylor and son Hugh Jr visiting Mrs J M Taylor. McCarty Bros can fix tires or tubes. phone 845. R W Simpson and Mrs B F Harkrider left for Oklahoma City. Richard Duty, previously ill, shows improvement and will resume college work soon.
A preacher likens death to moving from one room to another and argues heaven is a real, tangible place with streets and mansions. He urges getting in tune with God, noting people only seek doctors when sick while God must “kill” us to truly live with Him and the angels. The talk features vivid illustrations and a large, impressed audience.
The Ada Retail Merchants association voted to have local businesses keep crew levels while customers attend the evangelistic services each morning from 10 to 11. Stores will canvass employees and patrons to attend, with minimal operations left. A trades day will be held quarterly in 1925 with special trading incentives.
Lela Harrison at 118 West Eighteenth invites hemstitching button and pleating work with phone 3211. B J Lowery, longtime resident near Ahloso, is moving to a farm near El Reno and informs The News.
Prairie hay delivered with rates 50c and 60c listed. Local visitors Mrs W E Patterson and daughter Virginia Lee from Shawnee visit R H Patterson. The News offers 5c per pound for clean cotton rags. Mrs Watter Gatlin reported near Waco in serious condition. Dolly Lawrence returns from Oklahoma City under care of a specialist. Button shop advertises new machine and services. Hickman and Norrell invited to Peabody College centennial celebration in Nashville Tennessee in late February.
Berkeley professor Warner Brown of the psychology department says a combination of tests replaces essays. Students supply a word to complete a sentence, pick among alternatives, and judge true or false statements. He claims the system broadens questions covered and measures understanding over recall.
Under congressional authority the Shipping Board will install internal combustion engines in 18 cargo ships as part of a modernization program for 50 vessels at a total cost of 25 million dollars.
Water department cash book shows 3,657.20 collected and paid to the finance commissioner. Finance cash book deposits total 20,468.78 with currency 7,190.00 and checks 17,972.66. November 1924 details also include loan balances and bank deposits, with notes of pipeline charges and daily public fund deposits. no loans were made. Accountant Mr. Rogers notes a goal of steady work for youths.
Hugh J. Murphy of Okmulgee former county judge testified before a House investigating committee about July 1922 events in which Indian officials refused to turn over 108000 dollars from the estate of James Tuller to court named administrators. He said none of the officials were restricted and charged the government ignored the law.
The Washington Limited of the B. and O. railroad was struck and cut into by a Western Indiana suburban train on the outskirts of Chicago last night. Four people were slightly injured including two mail clerks, an engineer, and a fireman. If arrival had been a few seconds later, a diner car could have been hit.
Leo Koretz, promoter of the Bayamo scheme that drew $2,000,000 from relatives and friends, is gravely ill with diabetes in Stateville penitentiary but not in immediate danger of death, says prison physician Dr. W R Fletcher.
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