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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
The legislature's automobile tax law faces legal challenges and ongoing debate. Advocates argue the car tax should be about 22 percent of a home's tax, citing road damage from vehicles and the need for fairness as homes and cars differ in depreciation and impact.
The Muskogee Phoenix warns Bolshevism has conquered Russia in Europe and parts of Asia and urges nations to prepare for an impending vast war. It laments past pacifism, asserts world conquest is its aim, and warns of further spread to Poland and Asia.
The piece argues that federal employment swelled from 37 900 to over 100 000, with departments avoiding reductions to protect jobs and political support. It claims ongoing growth raises taxes and burdens the public, criticizing parties and calling Bryan a perennial candidate who only runs in leap years.
A Wewoka mayor and attorney attacks McGraw backed delegates and the Hammon group in Shawnee, portraying Republican leaders as self righteous while criticizing Democratic corruption claims. The piece recalls Roosevelt and political smears, arguing both parties hold dishonesty and questions the fate of Oklahoma democracy amid contested delegations.
The piece recalls Dr. Leonard Wood receiving a Distinguished Service Medal in 1898 while serving as secretary of war and Alger headed the War Department. It notes later testimony contradicting Wood’s role in Indian conflicts, and critiques contemporaries aligned with Wilson and Oklahoma politics.
Ada and Coal County officers arrest five youths for stealing furs and hides valued at about 75 dollars. Hubert Roquemore was seized in Ada with four others, Arch Reed Milton Dorsey Orville Theodore and Jack Loman taken after they fled by train to Coalgate. The theft involved hides and furs tied to a Francis case held for evidence.
Jim Grayson and Mattie Hunter were arrested on a complaint charging adultery. The complaint signed by Oscar Hunter indicates the parties are not husband and wife but each is married to another. All involved are Black residents of Darktown.
A year’s list records many prominent deaths and retirements from 1920s figures, including Col Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, Nat Goodwin, Prof E C Pickering, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Dr Mary Walker, G F Edmunds, Hillary A Herbert, F W Woolworth, Joseph Jefferson, Dr Anne Howard Shaw, George H Primrose, Andrew Carnegie, Budd Doble, John Mitchell, Adelina Patti, Henry Mills Alden, All Tee Circus owner, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and Countess Primo Magic among others.
Surgeons emphasize prompt first aid for cuts burns and wounds with efficient antiseptics. BoroZONE is touted as the ideal antiseptic and healer for both man and beast, ready for emergencies.
Captain and Mrs. W. H. Fisher celebrate fifty years of marriage at 900 South Johnson Ada. Daughters Mesdames L. J. Crowder Claud Pitt and Birdie Lester attend with two sons in Pueblo Colorado and Wichita Falls Texas sending greetings. They married in Dallas Texas in 1874. The couple receives letters telegrams and gold presents as they mark the golden anniversary.
Price McKinney was bound over to the district court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. His bond was fixed at 1000 dollars. The complaint alleges he mortgaged cattle to an Ada bank and obtained a large sum claiming ownership he did not possess, leading to an arrest warrant.
Ben Tolbert and Austin Brown purchased the Palm Garden from Raines and Sons and took possession this morning. Tolbert has lived in Ada 14 years and Brown arrives from Dallas to join the business. Eva Sparks from the Palm Garden will return as her role with the new firm.
Montesano Wash Jan 27 Indications show a week will be needed to pick a jury to try eleven alleged I W W members ten charged with murdering Warren O Grimm during the Armistice day parade at Centralia.
Miami News reports Hiram Johnson has filed notice of his candidacy. The State Press editorializes on profit seekers as long as money exists. Prohibition sparks fears of emigration. Wood alcohol experimentation noted. The Irish home rule issue is deemed less urgent than American home rule.
Oklahoma City Times urges early harvest orders and proxy service for farm work. Chickasha Express notes long-dead John Barleycorn in Oklahoma and lack of fuss over his exit. Mi ami News reports on Reds resisting movie photography as a sign of ignorance of American ideals. Durant Democrat questions San Francisco excitement over Democratic convention publicity and potential gains for Democrats.
An editorial note from the Coalgate Register discusses the difficulty of convincing prosperous America that the American system is inferior to the Russian system, framing the argument as a challenge for starving Russia to persuade a wealthy nation.
The Chickasha Express mocks Attorney General Palmer, noting he may never be president yet will rank high among humorists for his prophetic writings predicting falling prices during the year. The piece treats him as a literary figure rather than a political candidate.
McAlester News Capital notes that steel unions are reportedly preparing for a four year strike as leaders discuss the idea. The piece questions whether any real workingman would endure such a long stoppage.
The McAlester News Capital notes plans to bring Kaiser before an international court, while noting potential delays and technicalities that could allow him to slip away, similar to familiar American court delays.
Durant residents scoff at bad roads and weather alike. The column mocks those resisting road improvements and argues for a law banning mud lanes, forcing progress despite stubborn reluctance.
The article notes that the country remains technically at war with Germany for not ratifying the Treaty. It warns that a slow exit could invite another German invasion scare, highlighting the lingering wartime status and potential dangers.
In Tulsa World notes congressman Herreld assessed the Victor Berger quarters in the house of representatives. He concluded they required less fumigation than initially thought when he first moved in.
Shawnee News notes public figures debate social issues as Lena releases a Utah map implicating Mr. Bryan in rising living costs. The piece underscores political contention and personal attack dynamics from the era.
In Chickasha Express, Congressman Harrell is criticized for defending his Berger vote as ineffective and ignorant. The Miami News quips that folks are funny and suggests Wilhelm would starve rather than admit loud pride.
President Wilson walked through a heavy snowstorm on the White House grounds drawing loyal American support and hope he can tackle future blizzards amid worsening winter conditions.
The article comments that congressional sessions are filled with political debate, describing it as a quadrennial state of mind and noting the onlooker’s surprise at Congress’s apparent mindset.
An advertisement touts Herbin E as instantly relieving heartburn indigestion and stomach distress. It claims to aid digestion restore tone to the stomach and bowels and is sold by Bart Smith.
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