This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
17
Ambassador Francis in a July 7 dispatch confirms Count von Mirbach's assassination in Moscow on July 6. Fighting continued in city streets as Bolshevik revolutionaries captured several prominent officials and leaders.
The piece argues for teaching the public about diverse shrubs and varied viburnums to enliven city yards. It suggests park gardens showcase both common and uncommon plants, including tree forms and dwarf varieties, to reduce monotony and enhance public spaces.
Dc B Ames, federal food administrator for Oklahoma, calls for a fruit and vegetable diet to stretch scarce supplies. He urges Oklahomans to feed themselves with home products at low cost while supplying tanned goods meats and concentrated foods to Allies and armies overseas. He emphasizes conserving cherishable products for future use and eliminating waste.
An Oklahoma federal food administrator urges to curb waste of ice for household use to preserve supplies for essential industries. Tips include refrigerating promptly, keeping doors closed, not placing warm food in the fridge, preserving the meltage trap, and minimal ice in drinks. Cooperation with ice delivery to ease shortages is requested.
A powerful typhoon struck Guam causing widespread damage and activating emergency procedures. Local authorities urged residents to stay sheltered as winds toppled trees and power lines. Rescue teams mobilized to assess the destruction and assist affected communities.
Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners met in Ada to approve warrants totaling 5268.38 for road maintenance and state highway costs, strike erroneous assessments, and approve monthly and quarterly reports from county officials. The board also declared a road a public highway, accepted resignations, and made several township appointments and releases.
A notice from East announces the engagement or marriage of a daughter named Queen to Mr. C. at the residence. Details are limited due to the fragmentary text.
A head on collision between two Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis passenger trains near Nashville, Tennessee, today killed about 35 and injured around 75. Officials reported no official tallies by noon.
Allied dispatch. A German intelligence report on the Marne describes American divisions as very good attackers with unshaken morale. Prisoners are young, 18 to 28, and the Americans are seen as “big brothers” abroad yet ready to fight for their country. The document notes strong spirit among semi Americans and limited opportunity to gain enemy positions.
Dublin reports show unsettled country districts with rival raids for arms by police and Sinn Fein supporters. Kerry county council chair jailed for failing to report an arms raid and seeking permission to strike. Limerick guardians prosecuted for violent anti conscription rhetoric and unlawful assembly in a duly convened meeting.
The fragment references Mr. and Mrs. C Paar and an Mrs Massey with an orderly Miss Bessie Long. Names appear amid an incomplete sentence.
A Minnesota farmer built a distinctive rustic mail box. It sits in a miniature log cabin with a gable roof, mounted on a post wrapped with crossed sticks. The design contrasts with typical metal boxes and is praised for its pleasing rustic effect.
A Baltimore News editorial argues fire prevention hinges on both school and home measures. It notes 60 percent of fires occur in homes but not all losses stem from them, urging education, sound legislation, and building inspections while stressing individual cooperation as essential to safety.
The article reflects on ownership as a source of security while tenants lack permanency. It contrasts the privacy and stability of owning a home with the insecurity of living in others’ houses. The sense of home is tied to safety, yet renters face the constant risk of losing shelter and identity.
Complaints cite tree roots entering sewers but claim perfect joints prevent intrusion. Roots need soil moisture, so without moisture they cannot grow. concrete is not waterproof but can be made so with coverings. well treated joints should stop roots from entering sewers.
In Covington Indiana a long missing daughter reunites with her family after 15 years. Joseph Boyer and wife from Veedersburg had divided from four children at Goodland. Mabel Pep ple was adopted by a Laotto couple and later found to be the Boyers’ daughter through the state board of charities. She returns briefly to her birth family despite strong bonds with her foster parents.
Camp Travis Texas July 8 The army faces a surge of civilian recruits as thousands arrive daily. A new central receiving station streamlines processing with rapid medical exams showers and shoe fits. Recruits pick up uniforms and gear in one day and begin drill two weeks sooner than before.
The Epworth League of the First Methodist church plans a farewell picnic Saturday night to honor Methodist summer normal attendees and friends. Trucks will depart from the church and normal at 7 45 P M All who can attend should call Miss Ruby.
A brief notice inviting readers to visit the News office to obtain adding machine paper. The item appears as a local business supply prompt with no additional details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.