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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
4
A speech praises West Main Street builders who funded Ada’s brick streets and growth. The speaker lauds their vision and wealth, urging the town to imitate their generosity and aiming for Ada to become a regional metropolis. It emphasizes civic progress and leadership.
The author argues Germany will not fully honor the treaty and will likely resist terms both in spirit and letter. Even with signatures, enforcement may require force as Germany may resort to tricks and subterfuge to avoid full repayment and punishment. The real task is compelling a morally bankrupt nation to make amends.
The Texas legislature approved ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment last Tuesday by a 96 to 21 vote, moving the state into the progressive column on this issue.
The nation contributed three million dollars more than the thirteen million asked, boosting the Home Service Fund drive for the Salvation Army. The total sixte en million in receipts reflected broad public support.
Oklahoma City July 1 Special reports show wheat harvest 89 percent complete with last year at 65 percent. Oats harvest 91 percent, yield estimated at 38 bushels per acre, total state production forecast 45,180,000 bushels. Crops in growing conditions include corn 87 percent, cotton 67 percent, kafir 80 percent, milo 81 percent, sorghum 86 percent, broom corn 84 percent, alfalfa 92 percent, peanuts 80 percent. Growing conditions for corn and cotton were unfavorable through June’s first three weeks. most cotton stands are below normal.
Crops show good prospects for corn after two poor years. The report lists numerous local social calls and visits among residents of Ada, Union Valley, Frisco, Pleasant Hill, and Jones Chapel. Notable events include a rain for crops, a party for Ralph Sparks back from France, and a minor bridge accident to Dr. Threlkeld.
In Colbert community many work cotton while wheat and oats look good. Social visits noted as Pearl and Cardie Walker with Azzie and Ina Woods, Eunice McAnally attending Ada church, Ethel Tarwater with Mrs Robertson, Ona Balthrop and Pearl Robertson visiting Colbert, Emma Dodd at Normal, Sloan Palmer back in the States. Harvie Harris returned from France with an honorable discharge.
The county court convenes July 7 with several cases on the docket to be listed tomorrow. Grand juries are optional and rarely used in Pontotoc and Seminole counties, yet local officials tout efficiency.
Ada defeats Stonewall 9 to 2 in a Sunday return of baseball to the city after years. Willie Coffman pitched for Ada, with strong infield defense led by Rogers at second and Rutledge at first. Stonewall fought with a late two-run threat in the seventh, but Ada's defense and timely hits secured the victory.
Three tuberculosis sanatoria sites chosen for Western Oklahoma Clinton in Custer county and Talihina in LeFlore county. A separate facility for African Americans likely at Boley in Okfuskee county. Legislature funded 250000 for all facilities, white hospitals 100000 each, negroes 50000. Cottage plan with admin building and cottages. Superintendent appointments after buildings near occupancy early next year. Clinton site near city on hill, Talihina five miles from town in the Winding Stair Mountains.
In Berne Switzerland on July 2 reports say nearly all Montenegro rebels against Serbian occupation. Bloody clashes have occurred in many areas and guerrilla warfare is reported reviving in the hill districts.
Miss Lula Lee daughter of Mrs Margaret Lee died at the local hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born March 10 1897 in Siloam Springs Arkansas she studied at Oklahoma College for Women and taught piano in Chickasha and at the Normal School. Funeral services were held at her home and the body shipped to Siloam Springs for interment with her mother and brother Virgil accompanying.
Des Moines Iowa shows Iowa legislature ratified the Susan B Anthony federal woman suffrage amendment on July 2. The move marks Iowa joining others in support of national voting rights for women.
A. B. Blanks is confined to his home due to serious car trouble described in local notices.
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