Ada Weekly News and Ada Evening News history note
A historical note outlines the Ada Weekly News’s consolidation with the Ada Evening News and other local papers, listing dates of mergers from 1910 through 1919 and noting pricing and mailing details for Ada, Oklahoma. The text reflects early 20th century newspaper branding and publication arrangements.
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Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printhog Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Moley Critiques New Deal Approach and Business Role
The piece contrasts Hugh Johnson and Raymond Moley’s views on Roosevelt era policy. Moley criticizes government hit and miss programs, praises Willkie, and laments business retreat from expansion. It argues many businessmen resist intervention and higher taxes, hindering employment and recovery.
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Roosevelt
Hugh Johnson
Raymond Maley
White House
Johnson
Moley
Wendell Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern Power Company
Willkie
Rome
Hopkins
Ickes
Strange Reasoning and Action by Former Michigan Governor
Reading testimony of Frank Murphy former Michigan governor and US attorney general, the piece questions his stance on sit-down strikes. It notes he condemned disobedience to a court order yet did not stop the strikes, arguing a governor may choose when to enforce law, a theory the piece deems intolerable for a just society.
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Frank Murphy
Michigan
United States
Stephens College promotes class in conversation for students
Stephens College at Columbia Missouri offers organized sessions to improve speaking and listening. The article notes that both genders talk out of turn and urges better listening to aid logical conclusions, praising the college for taking action to improve conversation skills.
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Stephens College
Columbia
Missouri
Face, Fortune and Flags of Values Across Nations
The piece contrasts cultural values with money, noting Orientals fear losing face while Americans chase grapes or cash. It cites a Oklahoma legislator on constitutional trust among friends and quotes Carrie Chapman Catt on depressions as normal, suggesting slower living and possible use of psychologists. It ends by distinguishing facts from arguments and musing on communication efficiency.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Peter Denies Jesus and Finds Renewal in Grace
Sunday School lesson notes Peter’s denial of Jesus marked by self confidence and weakness. Jesus prayed for Peter and the real strength came from God’s grace through prayer and repentance. The piece contrasts Peter’s failure with the enduring power of faith and cautions against trusting self over divine help.
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Peter
Jesus
Simon
Satan
God
W.E.G
Color lines breaking down in the South and beyond
The piece reflects on the historic racial divide in the South where white and colored citizens had little interaction beyond employment and trade. It notes new era changes like negro audiences at circuses and a New York theatre allowing negro and white performers together, predicting varied future pace of integration.
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South
Old South
North
New York
Law and governance weave through shifting times
The piece muses on law enforcement complexity amid market changes, mass migration, and evolving behavior. It muses on mental factors in crime, praises Mrs. Murray, jokes about Franco French lawmakers, and critiques political dynamics, Roosevelt harmony, and Germany's treatment of Jews. It closes with reflections on governance, history, and contrasts of power.
Character and religion shape modern American character
John D Rockefeller Jr argues character outvalues skill, noting character can grow without religion yet in America the two often go together. He cites inherited virtue, training through church life, and Biblical principles as foundations for honest, disciplined citizenship amid industrial and financial reform.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
America
Paul
Look Out Below Mars Flyby Signals July Spectacle
Citizens should expect a July event as Mars nears Earth on the 27th but remains 36 030 000 miles away. Science now forecasts such phenomena and explains effects, easing fears of Martian invasion. Experts warn warnings would come if a real threat emerged despite July speculation.
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Mars
Earth
Limits of human flight and speed predicted by a professor
A professor argues airplanes cannot exceed about 500 miles per hour or fly above 60 thousand feet. The piece cautions against accepting such limits as absolutes, citing past overconfident forecasts and urging caution while acknowledging future breakthroughs may defy current expectations.
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Contra
New Highway Board Taking Over Duties
Oklahoma reports a new highway commission takes command, with George Meacham and H. Bailey confirmed to the safety post and Sandy Singleton already aboard as chairman. The governor names Carmichael as tax commission chair, with speculation on the third member and looming investigations into the tax and infrastructure departments.
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Oklahoma City
New Highway Commission
Senate
Tax Commission
George ‘Meacham
Clinton
H. #. Bailey
Perry
Safety’ Commission
Reorganized
Road Board
Sandy Singleton
Stephens County
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Hubert Bolen
J. D. Carmichael
Chickasha
Carmichael
Phillips
Ed O'Brien
Tulsa
Oklahoma
U. S. 69
Board of Affairs
James Babb
House
John MacDonald
Senate Committee On Revenue and Taxation
R. R. Owens
Owens
Harnest
Capitol
Committee On
Revenue and Taxation
Congress
Denison
Red River
Washington
Tax plan proposes tax on future federal and state bonds
The analyst notes a proposed levy on income from future federal and state bonds shifting into the tax exempt class. It was first floated last April, but Congress took no action. Estimated potential revenues exceed $100 million.
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Congress
Roosevelt backs statute method over constitutional amendment
Some say a constitutional amendment is needed while the president insists the statute path should be tried. He also made clear he disapproves of taxes to fund the farm benefit program.
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Roosevelt
Bank of China Abandons Currency Deal and Continues Payments
The Bank of China rejected a plan where customs would hand local currency to the Bank to cover foreign obligations while the bank supplied foreign currency. It continues to make debt payments but declines to cover more than China collects in customs duties. Payments on U S credits have been regularly met.
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Bank of China
China
United States
County Jail Sentences and Fines Highlight Habeas Hearings
Testimony shows Hice worked 15 days Boone nine Mitchell four under Hices direction while Cummings drew bridge blueprints and worked 15 days. Wadlington notes escapes claim as Thurman Hice, Boone face 30 day time bonds and fines. Herion freed on bond pending habeas petition. several others released on bond as drive proceeds.
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Hice
Boone
Mitchell
Sam Tew
Board of Commissioners
Cummings
Wadlington
Thurman Vire
Crawford
County Enuir Cummings
Thurman Hice
Michell
Herion
Learing
Chester Hice
Si Herson
Federal prisoner to be returned to state custody
Governor Phillips issued to day a requisition for the return of Harry Williams who is scheduled to complete his sentence at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta February 13 Williams was sentenced to five years at the reformatory for auto theft in Rogers county and escaped while serving as a trusty after twenty two months at Granite in 1923
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
Harry Williams
Federal
Atlanta
Williams
Rogers County
Granite
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Editorial Departant
Murray
Tate
Bill Murray
Germany
Ohio
New Highway Board
Meacham and Bailey
Singleton
TAX Board Next
Bolen
State Tax ‘Commission
C. C. Brown
Brown
J. Ray Spurrier
J. C. Jack Ray
Commission
Sturtier
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