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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
4
The Food Administration calls hotels and restaurants to limit beef dishes and households to modest beef portions. It urges substituting fresh pork, bacon, ham, and sausage to aid armies and allies as supplies vary seasonally. The plan extends toward September 15 and seeks public cooperation.
A July Fourth editorial urges national resolve as the United States fights for independence values. It notes many families have loved ones in uniform and stresses pledging support to ensure veterans are cared for while the fight continues. The piece recalls Washington and warns against celebrating while danger remains.
Stonewall residents praise the Ada area project while wartime notices highlight war stamps progress in Pontotoc county. The piece comments on Italian and Austrian fronts, rationing effects on beef and bacon, and calls out Luther Harrison's state senate bid with sharp bipartisan tone.
A wartime editorial urges unity across classes in Oklahoma, arguing the war binds rich and poor in common purpose. It condemns demagogues who sow class hatred and calls for citizens to ostracize those who fail to support government efforts or aid the war.
Iceland faces supply shortages and sends a commission to negotiate an exchange of commodities with the Entente powers. The talks include France Italy and the United States with Britain, aiming for fixed prices and fishing facilities in allied ports. The move is described as nonpolitical and focused on trade.
Juarez Mexico July 27 Francisco Villa is portrayed as a Robin Hood figure in legends, many unfounded, including a sister revenge tale and dog shapeshifting. The piece notes Villa has one son who died at birth and confirms his Durango origin. It then shifts to critique German propaganda, urging steadfast Allied resolve with vigilant anti German sentiment and the rallying cry They shall not pass.
Oklahoma City July 3 Special The first wartime instructions for Negro selectives called to the colors outline their training camp duties promotion chances how to protect dependents adjust legal and private rights and maintain fitness to serve the country Oklahoma defense councils have held similar meetings for whites and a state plan aims to prevent disease and protect health in camps through county councils of defense.
The News lists candidates for Democratic nominations: State Senator Luther Harrison. District Judge Arden L. Bullock. County Attorney Wayne Waddleton. County Treasurer D. W. Swaffar. Sheriff Bob Nyuncan (re election) I. R. Gilmore. County Tax Assessor Nick Heard (re election). County Clerk Milton Garner. County Weigher O. J. Lee (re election). John Ward. J. W. Bolen.
Philadelphia reports Dr. Clarence S. Fisher leading the Eckley B. Coxe expedition at Dendereh and Memphis. The team uncovered part of Merenptah’s palace hall and throne room, with a full pillar recovered for display at the University Museum, promising a major architectural artifact.
In 1914 F A Stuart began converting 1678 acres near Marshall Michigan into a bird sanctuary. By 1916 he had 1434 bird boxes in scientific arrangement and 292 bird families living in houses and trees across the estate. Species include martins bluebirds swallows wrens robins and phoebes. Houses stand on fence posts on a gas pipe or at woodland edges.
Alex Canter of Fulton Missouri mailed a letter to B Zairkow in Kiev Russia. After nearly a year the letter came back marked as cannot be found. A want ad note announced the item’s return and suggested using ads to locate recipients.
A newspaper ad extols Ballard's Snow Liniment for back strains caused by hard work in stooped positions. It claims the liniment has penetrating power and relieves strained muscles, offering bottles priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, sold by Bart Smith.
Arrangements completed for a small stretch of paving at the end of East Main to bring it up to normal standards and work will begin immediately.
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