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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

5

Pair Rejoins After Divorce Sparks Second Honeymoon

Divorce court records show Miss Jeanette Alexander of Manhattan and Dr. Wallace J. Mellies joined anew after Mellies enlisted in the medical reserve and later proposed via special delivery letters. Their rapid remarriage follows an eight year earlier union and a four month divorce.

Pid Jeanette Alexander Manhattan Wallace J. Mellies Medical Reserve Corps Camp Funston

Girl Works as a Farmer in Garden City Nebraska Farm Case

A Garden City farm hired an eighteen year old lad Linn Over for threshing at ten dollars a week. Sheriff Brown later confronted Linn who confessed a girl named Mabel had run away from home. Mabel was held in town then returned to her Nebraska home.

Garden City Kan Linn Sheriff Or Brown Mabel Nebraska

Woman Found Dead Surrounded by Seventeen Cats

In Greensburg Pennsylvania neighbors discovered 85 year old Mrs. Abby Trauger dead in her home. Seventeen cats were gathered around her with one cat sleeping on the deceased’s breast.

Greensburg Abby Trauger

Herb ine cures liver disorders and impurities

When you feel lazy and yawning, a torpid liver is blamed. Herb ine claims to cure disorders from an inactive liver by strengthening the organ cleansing the bowels and improving health. Price 60c sold by Bart Smith.

Bart Smith

Mixup in Michigan senatorial race

Detroit July 9 Developments in Michigan politics unsettle the primary for the U S Senate August 27 The Democratic state conference endorses Henry Ford for the senate and invites Republican unity Ford would run if tendered but undecided on party Ford's bid splits the GOP Osborn declines withdrawal Warner withdraws but backs Ford as Republican Newberry remains a potential candidate Ford has not commented on a formal campaign plan or acceptance of the nomination

Detroit Michigan Henry Ford Ford Wilson Chas. S. Osborn Pan Oome Fred M. Warner Truman H. Newberry Roosevelt Newberry

A Ward and a Will: Half Million Dollars for a Bride

Old Josiah leaves half a million to his ward with a condition that Rose Stevens and Earl Windham marry within a year or the money goes to Yale. Windham travels East to meet Rose and learns their first meeting is not about pipes but about compatibility. Rose questions him and suggests they decide their fate themselves rather than by an eccentric bequest.

Josiah Mr. Windham Earl Windham Rose Stevens Yale College Miss Rose Earl Rose California Old Josiah Miss Rose Stevens Yale

Golden Opportunity Amid Rent Pressure Speech

A fragment shows a tenant addressing the landlord about living costs and rent pressures. The line hints at rising rents and a demand for relief or negotiation from the tenant side.

Blood soaked but brave Americans cheerfully return from battle

Miss Kathryn Carlisle, Red Cross worker in France, describes exhausted yet cheerful U S troops returning to a canteen. She recalls a toast to the women at home and abroad, notes five thousand American trucks passing the front, and a humorous shaving room incident with a dusty General who thanks American women.

South Bend Ind Kathryn Carlisle Red Cross France C. A. Carlisle Jim Carlisle

Surface Treatment Yields Improved Temperature Baking Coating

A year long test describes coating on and impregnating with ercepte nigo to enhance heat tolerance. The process shows promising results for durable finishes under baking temperatures and related exposure conditions.

Witty matrimonial quips on affection and finances

Brief comic dialogue contrasts Mrs Newwed and Mrs Oldwed on kiss economy and control of expenses. The witticism plays on marital roles and domestic finance with light tone.

Nonmusical Conductor Contemplates Career Path

A parent discusses their son’s post college plans. He shows interest in conducting, studying composers, and considers pursuing a conductor role. The dialogue hints at potential opportunities with a trolley company.

Japanese urged to ignore false rumors amid wartime caution

Tokyo report says Baron Goto, Japanese Foreign Minister, warned governors to beware mischievous rumors aimed at straining Japan United States and Japan China ties. He urged vigilance against secret emissaries via Siberia and urged sympathetic reception for Chinese visitors to strengthen Entente-era unity during wartime trade restrictions.

Tokio Japanese Empire Baron Goto Japan United States China Siberia

Forecast of Corn And Wheat Crop In The United States

Washington July 9 Department of Agriculture released first forecast for the year predicting corn production at 3 160 000 000 bushels and total wheat for winter and spring at 8 910 000 000 bushels.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Two 16 Year Olds Rob Wetumka Bank For $3700

Wetumka Oklahoma July 8 Two 16 year old boys forced bookkeeper into a vault at gunpoint and grabbed 3700 in cash from the First National Bank. They fled but were captured after a chase and the money recovered. The youths named Robert Wilson of Omaha Nebraska and Jack Morgan of Sacramento California are jailed in Hughes county Holdenville. They waived preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty seeking state reformatory at Granite.

Wetumka Okla First National Bank Yes Hughes County Holdenville Robert Wilson Omaha Neb Jack Morgan Sacramento California Odie Vaughn C. E. Jarrett J. E. Jarrett Jarrett Vaughn Hughie Rogers O. W. Arnold State Reformatory Granite

Ada Woodmen IK Membership Campaign Targets 1000 Members

The Woodmen of the World in Ada launches a drive for 1,000 members to create the largest Ada camp in Oklahoma. Current membership sits at 600 with a lively contest between Walter Gayne captain of the Blues and B F Yates captain of the Reds.

Ada Oklahoma Walter Gayne Blues B. F. Yates Reds

WS Davis Delights Audience at Normal

Miss Frances Davis, recently back from a year in New York studying with David Bispham, wowed East Central students with a morning Merchant of Venice performance and a Barrie lecture reading at 8:30. Her Peter Pan reading and the Twelve Pound Look left the audience wishing for more, as critics praised her technique and stage presence.

Frances Dinsmore Davis Southwest M Davis Oklahoma New York City David Bispham Miss Davis Miss Bassanio Antonio Shakespeare Barrie Peter Pan

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