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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
7
Advertises NR Tablets as a cure for constipation and related digestive issues. Claims to reduce dependence on laxatives, improve digestion, liver function, and kidney and bowel action. Promotes a 25 cent box lasting about twenty five days and endorsement by druggists.
The Stonewall Emergency Hospital opened last Wednesday and has been busy with patients. Four nurses and other assistants attend to patients. a committee led by J C Walker and others arranged the setup and named W W Gaines manager with J Walker as assistant. Physicians were instructed to classify any illness as influenza for hospital admission. Twenty two patients were admitted by Wednesday. An advertisement promotes HERBINE as a liver stimulant and purifying remedy priced at 60 cents sold by Bart Smith.
The article notes a first practice game won by a small margin, ongoing work on the annual, and widespread preparations. It mentions improved flu absence, a returning student Pauline Morris, auditorium and gym remodeling, and new balcony additions. It lists upcoming games against Francis and four against Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee.
The Texas House adopted the senate joint resolution to amend the state constitution to enfranchise women under the same restrictions as men. The bill, already passed by the Senate, goes to the governor for signature, with a May 24, 1919, submission date and nativity required for full citizenship as a voter.
A French sent collection of WWI souvenirs includes a leather German officer helmet with insignia and brass spike, a two bullet lighter paid with a French coin, a Kaiser's head shaped lighter, a small aeroplane model, and a dagger. The items were shown by Miss Mc Lachlan, sent by her brother in France.
R Sutherland of Kansas City arranged to establish a Sutherland Lumber Co yard in Ada with full stock. The firm already operates yards at Hugo and Durant and has begun placing orders for Ada stock.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the District Court orders the dissolution petition filed and set for hearing February 24 1919 under Oklahoma law. Publication of the order is required for five consecutive weeks in The Ada Weekly News Ada Oklahoma with objections due before the publication period ends. Judge J W Bolen signs the order January 17 1919 with FE S Kerr as attorney for petitioner.
Guardian Gale Statler announces a public sale of real estate in Pontotoc and Carter Counties Oklahoma. The sale, on February 17 1919 at 2 PM at Ada courthouse front steps, requires court confirmation and cash payment on deed delivery. Property includes multiple portions of Sections 28 32 2 19 7 33 and surrounding parcels held as homestead and surplus allotments of Simon Walton deceased and Kutman Walton deceased.
The report lists multiple weekend deaths: Theo Gayne 12 from pneumonia, funeral Sunday with Rev. Dunn. Nora Bulloch 35 from pneumonia after influenza, buried at Egypt cemetery. Felix Harris 15 from influenza and pneumonia, funeral Sunday and interment at Rosedale. Hurley Prince a farmer died Sunday near Stonewall, his wife and two children had died days earlier, he leaves three young sons. J H Van Eaton died Saturday at Stonewall, longtime citizen formerly of Ada, with many friends and grieving family.
Jake Story through Wimbish and Duncan filed in district court for $10 000 and recovery of thirty acres of Allen property. The tract includes residences, the Hotel Donaghey, Farmers and Merchants gin, and the city light and water plant, reaching into the business district. Hearing set for February 6. Allen Hustler.
The Paris peace congress supreme council forms a committee to study the size of allied forces on the western front during the armistice. Members include Marshal Foch General Tasker Bliss General Diaz Winston Churchill and M Loucheur.
Ballard's Snow Liniment is advised for pleurisy pains below the ribs and lumbago toward the back. Rub in thoroughly to ease pain relax muscles and restore mobility. Prices 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
The official investigator's report from the Ural front describes Perm under General Gaida as death filled the streets. It notes no residents under one year survived, with the jail overcrowded and the longest-held inmates shot to free space. Allegations of men burned alive are described as well authenticated.
In Austin on January 23 the state senate adopted the woman’s suffrage amendment with no dissent. The senate joint resolution conflicts with the house version by not including an alien suffrage provision.
Advertises immediate cash for all issues with no waiting or red tape. Seeks sellers to visit the short time rear office in the First National Bank Building at Haraway and Blanks. Date 1-18-2td-tiw indicates the ad posting time.
One of the season's best games saw Sulphur and Ada girls clash at the high school auditorium. Sulphur won 23 to 21 in a clean fast contest with a tight finish and an uncertain outcome until the final whistle.
Major Raymond Barton, who had been visiting his parents, has returned to his duties in the army.
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes years of pain and weakness from left side to back and shoulder. After taking Cardui she improved by the second bottle and remains well for two years, praising the remedy and recommending Cardui.
Godfrey Isaacs of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company predicts wireless telephony will span the Atlantic after the peace treaty. He envisions calling from Piccadilly Circus to a flight, dining invitations from France, and instant London New York conversations, with Paris Rome Moscow Amsterdam Sydney Melbourne and New Zealand as possible contacts.
Washington January 24 The Indian appropriation bill is expected to pass the House tomorrow night The measure includes 15000 to continue the competency commission for the Five Tribes and 125000 to suppress liquor traffic The bill fixes possession of liquor in Indian country as a crime regardless of treaty or statute and could convict travelers or those found with liquor within the area while interstate shipments remain governed by commerce law
The transport Martha Washington sailed from France with 2400 troops including 250 sick and wounded. She is expected to arrive at Newport News on January 28.
Paris January 23. An official bulletin from the Press Bureau says the powers approve President Wilson's proposals on recognizing Russia's right to direct its own affairs. They invite organized Siberian groups and those within prewar European Russia to send representatives to Prince Islands by February 15, for a plenary session discussing Lloyd George's league proposals.
A London writer claims a cure for sleeplessness using the Ay zed method. She advises waking readers to review friends whose Christian names start with A and to select names instead of surnames, suggesting the mind will drift through a life vision before sleep.
J F McKeel administrator sells at Ada Oklahoma court house door on February 3 1919 at 10 am undivided one fourth and other fractional interests in Pittsburg Pontotoc Muskogee and Washington County tracts totaling hundreds of acres. Terms cash. Also hay sale announced at Boggy barn Mondays and Fridays.
The Ada ice factory is adding a 2000 ton storage building and overhauling all machinery. A new concrete ice cream plant with fly proof construction and modern refrigerating facilities is being built. Pactorizer freezer and mixers will be new as the facility prepares for a big coming season.
A wartime-era notice urges readers to treat first symptoms beginning March 15, 1918, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming prompt relief and effectiveness for hoarseness and early respiratory issues.
Nashville Tenn Jan 24 The Tennessee house adopted the measure repealing the Bowers anti capital punishment bill by a 95 to 4 vote. The measure now goes to the governor who urged adoption in a special message to the Legislature yesterday.
Classified brief showing alfalfa hay for sale offered by W. C. Rollo. No further details provided.
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