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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
3
A bold health ad claims Rich Tone tonic restores energy appetite and sleep with a money-back guarantee. It features a testimonial of recovery from nervous exhaustion and lists local seller Gwin & Mays Drug Co. as the distributor.
The Tabernacle revival in Ada led by Rev. M. F. Ham and Mr. W. Jd. Ramsay at Rennie Ave between Ninth and Tenth continued two weeks in progress with large crowds through Saturday night and Sunday services. Ham attacked dancers as backsliders while detailing the trial of Jesus and urging courage over fear. Mrs. Ham and Miss Ramsay joined in piano duties, signaling stronger musical support for the meetings.
President Wilson signed the $613,000,000 sundry civil appropriation bill after revisions to meet objections. The action occurred in Washington on July 19. The measure funds various government activities and agencies.
Office description lists Garus R C Roland A physician and surgeon location near Fitzhugh Oklahoma with references to Overton and postal area.
Ada Star Democrat urges attendance at the Ham Ramsay revival at the tabernacle. The piece promotes listening to brainy preachers and singing, calling the sermons an intellectual treat and asserting the speakers are among the nation’s best.
An article promotes S. S. S. as an effective blood cleanser to treat eczema and severe itching. It claims ointments only offer temporary relief and urges readers to obtain medical advice from the Atlanta address for a free consultation.
Senate renewed debate on the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant with sharp lines drawn between Senator Williams and Republicans Lodge and Borah over Shantung. Williams accused Republicans of faulty statistics while Lodge argued Japan gained port control and German railroads granting de facto power across the province.
The Pontotoc County Improved Breeders Association votes to sell about 4500 dollars in stock to support the Pontotoc County Fair Association and help finance a fall fair planned for mid September. The fair has faced debt and slow advertising due to financial constraints. A prior stock sale of 6000 dollars stalled after breeder disputes, now resolved, with a committee named to push the effort.
President Wilson assures Governor Robertson that the state department will do everything possible regarding the killing of John W. Correll and the attack on his wife and son by Mexicans in the Tampico oil district. The telegram dated July 18, 1919, was received in Oklahoma City.
Marshal Foch tells Daily Mail England will be unprepared again unless it keeps large military reserves and laboratories with inventors at work. He credits the British army but warns about starting future wars with out of date equipment and emphasizes the need for ongoing mechanical advances.
In Petrograd the Bolshevik government refused to release five Swedish legation members. Swedish officials fear officials of other nations at Petrograd may be arrested, signaling broader international tension.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as earning good opinion and praise from users and urges readers to try it when in need of relief.
Washington announces Distinguished Service Cross awards including Private Calvin Atchovit of Walters Oklahoma. The decoration honors his service with the U S Army for valor in action.
Vienna reports Bela Kun the Soviet minister of war and foreign affairs has been deposed by a three man group led by Tibor Smi amvely and Vago. Vago, noted as military commander of Budapest, is part of the ruling trio governing Austria.
A compact reflection on work praising diligent, purposeful labor. It frames Christ as a craftsman figure and argues work is a divine call not driven by pay. It links industry to virtue and warns against idleness as a source of sin.
Senator Borah urges a refer END to decide the league question by popular vote. He criticizes White House outreach and argues republican government requires public input. Senator Thomas questions if a favorable vote would affect Borah's senate status. Borah touts censorship concerns and warns of propaganda shaping opinion abroad and at home.
Oklahoma health officials launched a two year campaign to raise birth and death record accuracy from about 60 percent to at least 90 percent to qualify for federal registration. In 1918 only 17 581 deaths were reported though about 26 000 occurred, and birth registration was roughly 50 percent. The report notes racial gaps and details Indian births and deaths, including 606 Indian births and 679 deaths, with a breakdown by blood status and twins.
Representative McFadden alleges Comptroller John Skelton Williams aided his brother Lewis E. Williams in a $4 million Washington property purchase and took a commission. He urged the House Rules Committee to order an investigation with the threat of floor charges and imprisonment if not approved.
Philadelphia volunteers have repaired thousands of items for troops including 11 634 overcoats 3847 breeches 5710 shirts 1418 coats 5731 drawers 2245 undershirts 2851 denim jumpers and 884 socks in a community effort to support servicemen.
Mrs R P Chrisman of Pa duccah Texas reports relief from an ulcer caused by milk leg using Shin Salve. The ad touts cures for sores ulcers burns and eczema and urges asking Judge James F E Webb of Ada Oklahoma for his view. Available at Gwin & Mays Drug Co Ada Oklahoma for 50 cents a box with guarantee.
Oklahoma reports slow wheat movement earlier due to threshing delays and labor issues but an influx to market begins. Government yield estimates total 57,573,000 bushels requiring 38,382 rail cars. state has ample cars and no car leaks reported. Oklahoma Grain Dealers' secretary Co F Prouty notes carriers are adequate and dealers plan to hold grain to avoid leaky cars and claims.
Nineteen thousand allied soldiers from famous combat divisions paraded through London to celebrate peace. The parade stretched over six miles and took more than an hour to pass a point. American forces were led by General Pershing with three battalions totaling 33 officers and 1,100 men at the front. London celebrated with full revelry as the city marked the peace.
Civilians in the American occupied area of Germany purchase nearly one million marks worth of food daily from United States army supplies. Through a non profit association the Inter Allied Military Commission on Food distributes staples like bacon rice and canned milk via limited profit retailers.
Berlin reports former Emperor William shows deep melancholia with critical condition. He rarely leaves his apartment and seldom sees close friends as doctors fear his health is grave and nerves are frayed.
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