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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
20
An editorial laments slander over facts as three weeks remain in the primary race. It urges voters to choose capable leaders for wartime service and notes Irish grievances against Britain while warning against German hopes. It also mentions oil tax debates and public sentiment.
Ada business leaders assist early harvest guiding young cotton from weeds and grass. Voters urged to weigh candidates while war dominates national agenda. German drives toward Paris are predicted to fail, with the next assault expected to be the Kaiser’s greatest failure yet.
A Stillwater professor presents an economical plan for normal schools focusing on rural advancement. The proposal aims to adapt teacher training to local needs and build modern rural education from existing state normal schools.
The article notes possible German offensives toward Paris or in Flanders and predicts Allied counterstrikes by Americans Italians and Australians. It lauds American soldiers, condemns German rulers and junker leadership, and reports McKeown's near-certain reelection and von Kuehlmann's forced resignation signaling continued German resistance and political pressure.
A translated German memorandum about the origins of the war triggers a shift among German language editors in the United States. Germania Herald Milwaukee publicly admits its prior stance was wrong, acknowledging German actions and Britain’s wartime diplomacy as factors. London reports note a British offer to fund a bishop’s air travel for outreach, with the Church of England condemnation of the gift’s acceptance.
The United States Railroad Administration officials say the current car order of 100 000 is to be matched by locomotive output to ease congestion. They argue motive power shortages caused last winter’s jams and that steel allocations favor engine construction to meet rising traffic next year.
A letter to Mr. and Mrs. J A Hughes of Howe reveals Lieut James Hayes Hughes lost his life in France by removing his gas mask to aid a wounded comrade. The captain of Hughes' company commends the young officer's conduct on the field of battle.
The W O W fraternity unveiled Osborne Hennigan’s monument at Lightning Ridge cemetery Sunday before a large crowd. Woodmen from Roff Ada Vaness Fitzhugh Colberg and Hickory camps attended and officers from Ada Roff Vaness were present. Judge J W Bolen delivered the address.
In Abrion Illinois on July 12 two hundred Smiths in four generations led a procession for William Smith's 100th birthday. A pioneer wagon carried the centenarian with relics from a century ago. Generations rode in jolts surreys buggies autos and baby carriages. A picnic followed with a cake bearing 100 candles.
A concise notice urges readers to use want ads to secure desired items or services. It highlights the efficiency of classified ads in matching buyers with sellers and prompts quick action.
Certification statement from Chickasaw Township officers certifies the fiscal condition of the township and the estimated needs are reasonable for current expenses. Signed by County officials including R. Gilmore chairman W. H. Brumley treasurer and Brent S. clerk stating the statements reflect the end of the fiscal condition and are proper for July.
Romanian delegates report cold treatment by Field Marshal von Mackensen during early peace talks in Bucharest. German officers offered vague terms and hinted at favorable terms only if Romania resisted, with power to withdraw troops if yielded.
The district and county The News lists candidates subject to the Democratic Primary. Listed are state senate candidate Luther Harrison. district judge J W Bolen and D G Hart. county attorney Wayne Wadlington. county treasurer D W Swafford. sheriff Go e Nuncal seeking reelection. I R Gilmore. county tax assessor Nick Heard reelection. county clerk Milton Garner. court clerk J O McMinn. county weigher O J Lee reelection. John Ward. county judge Orel Busby reelection with J O Cowart. representative C W Taylor and T V B Mullinax M L Chambers. date Crawford W H Ebey W C Duncan. county superintendent A Floyd reelection. county commissioner 1st district an Teen reelection. J H Nanwar. 2nd district L Moss.
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