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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
6
The piece argues that success in business does not disqualify a person from public service and laments voters who choose officials through prejudice or sentiment. It compares political promises to a child chasing a rainbow’s end, warning that people are easily duped by enticing tales while real outcomes fail to match rhetoric.
If the Tyrola area bridge opens to traffic by September 1 it would link Ada with Hayes and Seminole oil fields and ease travel to Okmulgee Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. It is a toll bridge not county owned and may eventually be buried by the two counties.
Fragmentary report notes accusations about political manipulation around the vice presidential ticket and mentions J Bryan and his brother’s nominations. The text hints at Associated Press coverage and eager support for the ticket, with references to party dynamics and candidate strength.
The piece notes that people ignore Cassandra's true prophecies in favor of what they want to hear. It argues that modern crowds repeat the same pattern, following selfish leaders and dismissing genuine warnings from friends. It portrays humanity as short sighted and prone to belief in comforting lies.
The piece argues the West will decide the presidential race as the South binds to the Democrats and the Northeast to Republicans. It notes Wilson’s 1916 victory showed New York and New Jersey aren’t essential, and a West-South coalition can win.
Allies hold another session to map methods for implementing the Dawes reparations plan. They recognize decisive steps are needed to restore Europe’s poise and may set aside petty jealousies to act. Germany has survived so far as allies fail to unite for a concerted move.
The text says factions resolved their disputes after the national convention and pledged support to the ticket. It asserts John W. Davis could win the White House next March if the campaign is well run, noting the test of telling a friend he has no chance.
The piece argues real friendship shows in tough times not cheers of prosperity. It compares loyal friends to the Good Samaritan who aids the fallen and gently rebukes faults to guide a better path.
Former Vice-President Marshall denounces reform advocates he calls radicals for revenue only. He argues some speakers shift causes for pay, citing prohibition and liquor debates, then socialism and party declines force new topics for orators.
Oklahoma farmers anticipate prosperity from a 1 000 000 bale cotton crop boosting state finances with outside revenue potentially surpassing 100 million dollars. Wheat also improves as farmers seek fall celebrations while elections approach with Republican and Farmer Labor tickets and La Follette activity adding political excitement.
Charles Winchester complains the Pontotoc county jail is too hot during a 60 day sentence for a whiskey related charge. He seeks a leave of absence before serving but Judge Tal Crawford denies immediate release and orders him to remain in the county jail.
F D Hill died Sunday evening at 7 after a long illness at his home 905 East Tenth Street. He leaves a wife three sons three daughters and one sister. Sons Sam Hill Ada Cass Hill California Lillard Hill Lubbock Texas. Daughters Della Sharp Layston Tenn Lucille Hatfield Braxville Mont Mattie Hodges Ada. Sister Mrs C M Beller Byars Texas. All immediate family present except Cass who will arrive tonight.
T H Hooser aged 91 died Monday evening at his son J A Hooser's home seven miles west of Ada Oklahoma. The funeral and burial were held this afternoon at Rosedale Cemetery. Hooser was a pioneer settler in the area and served as a Confederate veteran.
A C Neighbors withdraws from the sheriff nomination race at the August Primary after consulting supporters. He thanks friends for encouragement and promises to help when called, dated August 21, 1224, signed Respectfully A C Neighbors.
With 125 book cases due to be installed, the Norman Howard post library will be a state of the art reading room for veterans. The cases will line the legion club rooms at the Oklahoma Departmental convention on July 28, preserving floor space and enhancing the post facilities.
Oklahoma City Special report. Adjutant General Baird H. Markham issued voting instructions for national guardsmen at Fort Sill during the primary. Guardsmen may obtain power of attorney forms and ballots from the state or county election boards. An affidavit and ballot must be in one envelope inside a larger outer envelope. Those with power of attorney may deliver the vote to the precinct officer and remove the outer envelope but cannot open the inner one. Final encampment reports indicate 5049 officers and enlisted men will attend from August 4 to August 14.
Sir Marty Conway MP reports after private tour that rumors of Russian crown jewels being sold are fables. He says the jewels remain secure in Moscow as art conditions in Russia are studied.
Sir Martin recalled in an interview that in the Treasury at Moscow he held the crown and Catherine the Greats sceptre with the Great Mogul diamond. He believed they were the original crown jewels and doubted authorities would sell them.
The News lists declared candidates for the August 5 Democratic Primary. Races include Justice Eight District I L Cook Sheriff W B Walker Tad Lillard County Superintendent Mrs Parrie Britt Floyd County Treasurer J W Westbrook second term Court Clerk L E Franklin J W Denton Representative Fred F Brydia Will M Thompson Tax Assessor Nick Herard County Clerk Rit Erwin County Weigher John Ward Commissioner Districts Brumley Stephens Heatley and District 2 Charley Laseman District 3 Bob Brooks Brents Pach Nordean.
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