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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
4
Fur garments and sets feature prominently in holiday shops. Prices for rare skins like mink rise, while common pelts advance as wages stay high and fur bears scarcity. A mink cape and matching muff set showcase the luxury, durability, and potential three figure price tags.
Guam maids learn to cook native dishes after training in domestic science by Mrs. Glenn Briggs of Ada Oklahoma. Guam fair premium listings showcase yeast bread Tuba rolls Tituyas bread stewed faniji turtle amson and other dishes. A separate notice urges Ada readers to join a 2000 member Day Nursery fundraiser supporting local children.
Franklin T. Miller of the F. W. Dodge company notes 95 percent of past strikes in building trades stem from wage-earner conflicts over who should perform specific work rather than employer-employee clashes. He cites a Chicago hotel delay due to metal versus wood door duties, and advocates a federal Board of Jurisdictional Award to reduce costs and stabilize the 1920 outlook.
Brig. Gen. Charles F. Barrett adjutant general of Oklahoma departs Oklahoma City for Washington to press for National Guard matters. He plans to push reorganization of the First Oklahoma and seek motor equipment for two units and a new artillery battalion as soon as possible.
Tulsa officials announce the fourth annual Tulsa Automobile Show from March 1 to 6 at the Universal Motor Car Company building. The event aims to be one of the southwest’s largest motor expositions with 89 spaces reserved and over 100 exhibitors expected, featuring light and heavy cars plus tires and accessories.
In December 1919 the Federal Reserve Board announced it would postpone erecting its contemplated banking institutions. The move is cited as a contributing factor in the current financial situation.
The state military department has a warehouse full of wagons and harness but no livestock. It aims to avoid costs of stock upkeep and procurement. General Barrett urges recalling horse drawn equipment and replacing it with one and a half ton trucks across units.
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