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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
15
Italian troops in Albania continue to advance as the war office reports yesterday’s fighting beat back the enemy on both sides of the Osumey river amid Franco-Italian operations. The Rome bulletin is dated July 10.
Oklahoma City July 10 Special Farmers are told plowing fire guards is a government mandated necessity to protect crops from engine sparks. The effort aims to save food for the nation and allies and to reduce railroad damage claims paid by the government.
Trotsky announces at the Russian congress of soviets that Russia is on the eve of general military service conscription to build a powerful army. In Washington officials say U.S. aid decisions remain unsettled amid a rapidly changing Russian situation and a priority to strengthen the western front.
Oklahoma City July 10 Special reports that the Oklahoma State Council of Defense will launch an intensive September campaign to discourage Christmas giving. Merchants and manufacturers are advised to plan and buy cautiously to avoid excessive stocks, reducing demand on labor and transportation as part of thrift efforts nationwide.
Vorwaerts, the Berlin socialist paper, argues in a leading article that the German people demand a speedy peace with honor and that any sensible accommodation will lead to realization.
Bank data shows Loans and Discounts 81195.75 Warrants 1069.00 1500.00 Furniture and Fixtures 1727.50 Other Real Estate Owned 919.00 Due from Banks 6684.37 Checks and Other Cash 325.09 Cash in Bank 1696.44 Totals 05117.15 Capital 10000 Surplus 13264.59 Deposits 20987.18 Bills Payable 5000 Taxes 325.39 Reserved for Taxes 78.95 Individual is Subject to Check 38755.55 1605.49 Sworn statement dated July 8 1918 Chas L Berger Notary Public J B McCauley Helen M McCauley.
Philadelphia bankers launched a campaign to raise twenty million dollars for the war chest. The fund will aid soldiers and sailors and relief for women and children abroad through groups like the Red Cross and Knights of Columbus. The drive aims to end further solicitation for a year and features posters like the "31 to 1" appeal.
Confederate veterans select a nine member committee to organize the Tulsa reunion efforts. Members include S H Hargis W H Fisher A M Crow for veterans George Thompson Byron Norrell E R Banks for Sons and Mrs J W Bolen Miss Mary Cowart and Miss Catherine Edmiston for Daughters A special car may be arranged if enough delegates commit to attend the September reunion.
Hammersmith in London hopes to form a cooperative piggery. The local food control committee plans to issue 1,000 shares at ten shillings. Pork products will be sold at cost price or to reflect the profits on the investment.
President Wilson signed a twelve billion dollar appropriation to finance the army program for the next fiscal year. The signing occurred in Washington as the bill moves to implementation for wartime readiness.
A globe trotting AP dispatch reports German artillery activity east of Amiens and British advances near Merris as German attacks near Villers Retoneux are repelled. Separate US casualty lists detail killed in action wounded and missing across four dates, naming individuals and locales.
Washington July 9 Army casualty totals show 14 killed in action 10 died of wounds 18 wounded severely 11 missing in action 1 private John F Few of Rush Springs Oklahoma among the wounded. Marine corps list tallies 197 killed in action 10 died of wounds 12 wounded severely.
Washington July 10 report shows 103 killed in action and 21 died of wounds with 15 dead from disease and 45 wounded severely. Also 12 listed as in action and 1 wounded slightly. Marine Corps list names five casualties with wounds and various actions.
Pittsburg Pa July 6 George W Vomvolpensee was elected president of the National Educational Association at the closing session of the fifty sixth annual convention.
A new provisional government has been established in Vladivostok with unanimous popular support to fight the central Powers. Its program includes freeing Siberia from Bolshevik rule, seeking to avoid foreign intervention, and granting universal suffrage.
The American embassy reports peasants in Ukraine and Russian wheat regions are sowing insufficient grain due to fear of land seizures and grain takings by Germans and roving troops. In occupied villages Germans seized much of the harvest leaving only small per‑person allowances. famine looms as fields are under planted.
Cotton chopping nears completion and corn needs rain for a fine crop. Dipping day is Tuesday the 9th with few expected. Cattle stock looks well. Residents visited Ada to see the air ship and were disappointed. School starts Summers Chapel on the 22nd with J W Roper and Minnie Wall as teachers. Cream supper hosted by L D Haskin enjoyed. Large crowd at Sunday chapel singing. Red Cross sewing can resume now work is calmer.
The Palestine News oldest issue arrives from General Headquarters Jerusalem area. It dated April 4 with calendar notes. The edition includes chess puzzles Theatrical and Sporting notes. It lists church services in Jerusalem and a humorous ad section with local color and hotel notices.
William Potter former ambassador to Italy and Federal Fuel Administrator for Pennsylvania urges gratitude to Italy for its wartime role. He notes France would have faced a crippled front, Britain could not support both fronts, and Italy’s entry helped hold the enemy until American involvement. He calls for broad display of the Italian flag alongside Old Glory Union Jack and other banners.
New York reports Deputy Kraetg of the socialist party in the German Reichstag says four fifths of Germany's textile plants were idle in May. He notes the textile industry is paralyzed and workers face rising misery, worsened by talks of merging mills with new cellulose yarn, which he warns should not be monopolized by a few.
Nashville Tenn July 10 The revised casualty list reports 107 dead and 86 injured in yesterday's head on collision of two Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis passenger trains near the city. An inquiry into the accident will be led by the assistant regional director of railroad administration.
Two men in Oklahoma were jailed for three days for alleged sugar regulation violations. Jack Lofton allegedly used assumed names to obtain more sugar. Aaron Dillard allegedly misrepresented family size for extra sugar. Both released with a reprimand and warned of harsher punishment for future infractions. A federal food administration effort in Bartlesville quelled a potential strike by essembly workers and revealed profiteering concerns, with audits to determine refunds and prosecutions.
A wartime notice urges citizens to buy War Savings Stamps, signaling support from locals. It emphasizes patriotism and collective effort by communities while referencing the ongoing war and the call to contribute.
The County Council of Defense schedules biweekly hearings for alleged slackers and disloyal residents. Hearings begin July 29 at 9 am in the courthouse with E S Kerr presiding and Robert Wimbish representing the council. Accused may bring an attorney, five days’ notice given, and absentees can be arrested.
City commissioners revoke bathing ban after Byrd's Mill restored to good condition and lake water deemed unused for city supply. Bathing allowed at the lake again.
The balance sheet lists resources including loans and discounts, bonds, cash in bank and total assets of 61,137.37. Liabilities show surplus fund of 3,000.00, undivided profits at -1,464.65, deposits 30,703.70 and other items. The statement is sworn by cashier J. B. Edwards before Notary Maud M. Giv on July 9, 1918 with directors Hi Y Jr. and M. Timberlake.
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