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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
Rot Seivaly Ariditi, born in Texas and long based near Ardmore Oklahoma, rose from farmer to landowner and livestock raiser. He helped organize county counts, led county commissioners, and chaired agricultural boards. He advocates school funding, low loan rates, minimal taxes, and fair tenant relations, aiming to boost livestock and farm progress statewide.
Paris June 16. Acres of gardens near American base hospitals yield vegetables grown entirely by wounded convalescents. The cultivation relaxes patients and aids mental and physical recovery, with no hired labor costs. The army funds provisioning and the Red Cross aids with smaller plots at centers for convalescents.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists advise using homemade fruit juices without sugar for winter jellies. Juice is pressed, heated to 110 degrees, then sealed in jars or bottles and sterilized at 165 degrees for 40 minutes. Proper corking and wax may be used for poor seals, ensuring the juice remains fresh and flavorful. Romania is described as desolate after war, once a prosperous garden country.
Chicago July 15 The National Livestock Exchange reports a brighter outlook across major markets and producing areas. Cattle, hogs, and sheep supplies are rising while prices may ease or stay steady through fall and winter. Officials credit government production boosts, disease reductions, rail improvements, and the new licensing system for packers set July 26.
Washington reports the dispatch of British reinforcements to Siberia to aid the Czecho Slovaks and Russians near Vladivostok and along the Trans Siberian railway. Details of forces are unclear and U S plans remain unchanged pending America cooperation. Senator Borah urged U S military and political intervention to overthrow German influence and secure a stable government before any peace.
Dublin reports a six month residence requirement expands Ireland's electors by about 150 percent. Women over thirty married to electors gain the vote, Dublin's voters rise from about 40,000 to 100,000. Sinn Fein anticipated gain as many new voters are young men. fears of conscription enrollment eased as officials urged enfranchisement.
Telegraph instructions from Provost Marshal Crowder order August 6 induction of 041 Oklahoma registrants for military training at Camp Fremont California. Most come from Class 1 last year with voluntary induction for Class 1 June 6 1918, given Class 4 Class 1917 fit.
Headquarters of American troops with the British Army in France report strict discipline over foraging and subordination. A goose theft led to a guard house consequence while officers emphasize humane, constructive correction. Troops in the zone generally behave well, maintain good relations with locals and allies, and show pride in their mission.
A Mole County signboard pitches Judge Bolen for re election claiming the county could save about five thousand dollars yearly by replacing the current County Attorney and witnesses with Bolen. The ad notes Bolen resides in Pontotoc County and urges voters to support Bolen Club efforts led by Chaney.
Oklahoma City July 15 Governor Williams favors a government fixed price on cotton to curb speculation and stabilize the industry. He believes a settled price would create uniform conditions benefiting growers and buyers alike.
In a single day the new daylight saving schedule altered habits of 100 million people, boosting health, enabling unprecedented gardening, and saving fuel by using less artificial light. Illinois county data shows widespread reductions in electricity use, with May and June projections indicating further gains.
London reports a sharp drop in birth rates as of July 15, with officials citing demographic shifts and social factors. The brief mentions nationwide patterns and ongoing government studies without detailing specific figures.
Fragmentary note questions shifting burden of production tax to a replacement law. Mentions a proposal to replace an existing tax with a state levying authority. Ambiguous reference to Ady and potential kole straits.
Sir Bernard Mallet, Registrar General of Great Britain, estimates the war caused a loss of at least 12,600,000 potential lives in Europe, including 656,000 potential British births. He notes daily 7,000 potential child losses across the belligerents and gives birth counts for England and Wales from 1913 to 1917 showing a sharp drop. Brazil plans agricultural stations to educate orphans. Geneva theft case prompts German anger over defense based on German residence.
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