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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
1
The Associated Press reports on July 16 that American troops on the Maine front repelled a German offensive, forming a counterattack that pushed the enemy from its flank. American machine gunners and infantry mowed down advancing formations, forcing Germans to break and retreat in several sectors.
The Normal marks the French national day with an address by Prof. Sears, French song, and resolutions to be sent to French churches. President Gordon seeks a commandant for military drill, and summer cadets go to Camp Fort Sheridan. Educators meet to align normal and high school work aiming for three-year graduation with first grade certificates. Drills continue for visiting officials and a large reading-circle revision is approved. Australia tests a large oil driven harvester for sixty acres daily.
La Crosse Wisconsin July 18 plan to revive Mississippi river traffic uses river valley survey and a government barge fleet with 4600 ton capacity. An $8 million congressional appropriation and nine key distribution points from Minneapolis to Moline boost cargo flow, docking across St Paul Hastings Red Wing Winona Dubuque Davenport Clinton Rock Island and Moline.
London reports from July 1 say Andrew Bonar Law announced in Parliament that American forces captured 1,002 or more German prisoners south of the Marne after a counterattack. The enemy attacked near Rheims on a 36 kilometer front, but was repulsed east of Rheims. west of Rheims there was penetration followed by heavy German losses.
A German cartoon in Jugend shows a German air raid over a New York roof garden. An American multi millionaire escorts his wife as bombs and planes fill the sky. He reassures her with a Parisian novelty quip, highlighting wartime satire.
Allied forces report a renewed German offensive between Rheims and Argonne with fighting from Chateau Thierry to Main de Massiges lasting into July 16. American troops counterattacked at Vaux and Conte region, recaptured towns later, while Paris and front lines faced heavy bombardment. Battlefront updates note bridges over the Marne and continued resistance by American and French forces alongside British gains near Amiens.
The list shows eighty-five registrants notified to report in Ada on July 26 for Army service, heading to Camp Greenleaf in Lytle Georgia. The names span Ada Stonewall Roff Stratford McKidney Tex and others, with multiple addresses and assorted registrant numbers. This marks the continuation of Class 1 calls leaving about fifteen of twenty still to be summoned.
Oscar J Lee seeks the Democratic nomination to succeed himself as County Weigher. He states he has filled the office with ability and earned public credit and satisfaction through close contact with many residents. He asks voters for another term, citing fairness and attentive duty.
G O Kinchen of Ada wed Exmaa Blackstock of Holdenville in Holdenville on a Saturday at 2 pm. The couple then returned to Ada by the next train. Kinchen, formerly a local resident, is noted as a hardworking News employee. The paper offers congratulations and best wishes.
American and British forces occupy the Murman coast in northern Russia after taking Kem on the White Sea. They advance toward Torogki as Bolshevik authorities pull back to Nirck. Czecho-Slovaks capture Kazan, 430 miles east of Moscow, after stiff Bolshevik resistance per Exchange telegraph.
O N Walker elected general manager and J B Hill assistant manager oversee a larger premium list for agricultural products and livestock. Cash prizes paid in War Savings Stamps. grounds improvements underway with remodeled buildings and a first class grandstand. A renowned band will provide entertainment as breeders and farmers gear up for a strong fall fair amid drought affecting corn.
Judge Ralph B Campbell of the US Eastern District of Oklahoma resigns to become chief counsel for a large oil company in Muskogee. He earned a national reputation for handling diverse litigation amid heavy oil activity and complex Indian Territory law.
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