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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
8
W T Sorrells recounts buying opossum hides on Ada streets for three years and paying a local price. locals fear business impact and push a licensing law. He notes a recent sale in town of two hides for 1.66, bought for 2.75, shipped to St Louis, earned 3.39, arguing the law restricts buyers with money.
The notice lists Want Ads by W. C. Rollow offering weekly hay and corn sale at a Boggy barn on Fridays starting the first Friday in January. A separate for rent item advertises a 90 acre farm with cultivation barn and pasture at 315 East 12th. A line notes Rouge and powder cost dramatically higher than furniture.
East Central State Teachers College announces a big summer session starting May 26 with extensive courses across all subjects. Leading educators will lecture and rural and home economics programs will be emphasized. a seven day Chautauqua may accompany student activities, and extensive scout and public events are noted.
Gles A. Kelley of Talihing was chosen vice commander by the state executive committee to replace Fred W. Buell of Lawton who resigned. Buell moves to Los Angeles. The Lowry post held an initiation with the municipal court at its disposal. A blanket order authorized arrest of Lawton post members who did not pay 1924 dues. Lawton is now described as a paid up town.
Tahliquah based Rhodes Prichett post moves to raise funds for a county memorial honoring local service men. New officers announced include Commander H. E. Chandler and Vice Commander W. H. Herrin with Adjutant G. R. Alberty and others in roles such as finance officer Ray Maloy Chaplain S M Martin historian J Wilson Washington sergeant at arms R O Kirkwood and custodian Lydu Anthony.
Cushine's band aids Donaldson-Walker post drive for members with a flying squad to Tryon. After a concert and speeches Tryon legionaires sign up new members. "American Legion Jollies of 1924" sponsored by Edwin K. White post Okmulgee plays Orpheum shows today and tomorrow featuring Count D'Kackyac in a mental telepathy act.
Wilson legionnaires of the Tom Worsham post launch a recruitment drive to build membership. The article lists new officers led by a Commander and outlines ongoing activities at the post.
Cotton seed buyers urged to exchange common seed for pedigreed seed before January 26 while the mill operates. Ada Cotton Oil Mill promotes a limited time discount on the upgrade option.
In Puerto Castilla a new American Legion post is established with 20 charter members. Frank Renfrow serves as vice commander and John Goddard as adjutant. most members are Truxilio railway company employees. The Oklahoma department was informed and greetings were wired to the new organization.
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