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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
4
The governor’s message urges a short economical session and calls for abolition of select boards and the dope farm. He argues for funding sufficient to support state educational institutions, especially teachers colleges, which he praises for their significant work and growth potential.
The Chickasha Star emphasizes friendship as essential and uplifting. True friends ease burdens with timely acts of kindness, while self reliance harms social bonds. The piece urges proactive friendliness to brighten life and strengthen character.
The piece notes that Big Bill Haywood may return to the United States after a Leavenworth sentence for anti government activities. It recalls his flight to Russia, mixed reception by bolshevists, and his claim that prison life would be better than life abroad. It also references long courtships and a Nebuchadnezzar parable.
The page presents a mixed list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with various word lengths and definitions. It includes region names in Asia and several mythological, linguistic, and zoological terms, with an instruction that the solution will appear in the next issue.
Federal Judge R L Williams told a Muskogee grand jury that state law governs registration and election officials must register eligible voters. He cited Georgia law on losing franchise after three unvoted elections and explained sections 19 and 20 of Oklahoma's penal codes guiding investigations of local registrars. The panel heard about a possible conspiracy to block registrations of black and white citizens before the November election, and several Okmulgee county men were released earlier.
Ada veterans receive the initial government insurance policies on January 1 as the first disposal of bonus coverage. Agents report fewer clients due to the new policies while several hundred Ada veterans have already applied for the insurance since the bonus bill passed.
A compact inventory note outlines a plan to buy and rent or sell a property while seeking a final news update. The item signals ongoing negotiations and a request for confirmation of terms and timing.
A visitor to Honest Bill's circus at Ada's fairgrounds notes restless lions and curious cubs, a laughing hyena, monkeys and show dogs, camels, elephants in a daily drill, and a team of trucks and gear awaiting spring travel. Honest Bill offers his show for civic events.
Denver January 10 Governor Sweet refused to issue extradition papers for Edward Revard Osage Indian held on charges connected to a Bristow Oklahoma bank robbery. Revard arrested at his Denver home ten days ago and released on a $500 fugitive bond. Deputy Sheriff Cook of Sapulpa failed to reclaim Revard and returned home empty handed.
THE HAGUE William Holt Gale of New York has been granted the royal exequator as consul general of the United States at Amsterdam. He previously served as consul general at Hongkong.
Wiley A. Lynn Holdenville federal prohibition officer and slayer of Bill Tilghman must stand trial in state courts for murder. Federal Judge Van Valkenburgh dissolved the habeas corpus writ, granted 30 days freedom on bond, and said he would await a circuit court appeal if desired.
Three Native Americans were jailed as drunks after using canned heat, a pale purple salve the city labels as a Western civilization risk. Mayor Somer Jones reported the incidents noting that one sip causes intoxication and a full can leaves users unable to recall details.
Chicago wheat futures hit the $2.00 per bushel level in a technical premium driven by millers buying No. 2 red winter. Two cars sold at that price signaling a targeted spike rather than broad rally.
Mrs George S Hunter of Columbus Georgia reports severe side pains after marriage lasting thirteen months. She weighed 126 pounds dropping below 100 before Cardui, which she says improved her health quickly, reduced pain, and helped her gain ten pounds, with continued recovery.
Announcement reports the marriage of Velma Lee Mount to Roy R. Rains on November 13 in Okemah. The ceremony was kept secret until last Sunday. They reside at the Kee apartment in this city. The groom, son of L. E. Mains, works at Rains grocery. the bride, daughter of S. H. Mount, is a local young woman.
The marriage of Earl Johnson and Miss Jessie Mae Cochran was received here this week, with the ceremony held at Holdenville on December 26.
Friends learned of the marriage early this week and subjected the groom to a demonstration on the streets off the city. They will be their home in Ada. Johnson is a popular athlete at East Central having participated in many sport events during the past three years. He has attended the college. His parents live at Francis. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. A. G. Winn and is a teacher at Stonewall.
Fire protection is everyone s personal responsibility not only to act during a conflagration but also to prevent fires through proactive help and vigilance in the community.
An offer from Bradfield Regulator Co BA 16 Atlanta Ga promotes a free booklet titled Mother’s Friend for expectant mothers. The ad notes the booklet contains valuable information and that full directions accompany each bottle sold through drug stores.
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