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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
7
Washington reports hesitation on peace treaty ratification set for January 15 when the League of Nations council meets. Republican and Democratic leaders say action is unlikely before that date, with spokesmen noting possible ratification within the month.
R A Hopper of Tishomingo met Ada census enumerators to review progress and press for faster enumeration. Weather and late starts hindered work, with a likely extension sought to finish, while Ada’s progress outpaced other district towns.
Oklahoma’s total crop value for 1919 is estimated at 549 395 000 versus Missouri at 505 408 000. The sixteen leading Oklahoma crops amount to 524 395 000 with another 25 000 000 from other crops. Missouri’s figures cover 31 items including peanuts and rice. Oklahoma also leads in average yield per acre at 138.7 percent, ahead of Texas Nebraska and Kansas.
Rostock Berlin dispatch reports Germany ready for another war against France. A German observer notes intent to avenge World War I loss, driven by propaganda and hatred led by Clemenceau, with youth warned to reclaim conquered lands.
The Associated Press reports from El Paso that Mexico's cotton goods exports have doubled, with 30 000 bales sent to England in 1918. Laguna district in Coahuila is expected to yield 140 000 bales, and up to 60 000 more may be exported if Carranza allows tax‑free exports. Mrs. S. G. Fraser of Roff was in the city shopping yesterday.
Ada's firm, a cooperative business owned by city workers, operates from West Twelfth Street near City Hall. The well kept store showcases its wares and plans to add lines, with managers predicting it will become a leading, well paying mercantile establishment in the Southwest.
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