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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
3
A vintage advertisement claims Rich Tone tonic restores strength, appetite, and restful sleep with a money-back guarantee. It recounts a testimonial of recovery from illness and nervous exhaustion, and notes local sale through Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
Washington July 28 The Senate passed and sent to the House an administration bill authorizing an increase from 9500 to 18000 commissioned officers to be retained in the army this year.
Ada Oklahoma residents can reach lawyers doctors and professionals including Bullock and Orr Law firm at First National Bank Building, Abney and Harrell at 106 East Main, Dr. M J Beets Osteopathic Physician offering 24 hour calls and sulphur vapor baths, and veterinary surgeon A Thomas located on West 12th Street with phone 306.
North St. Paul Minn July 28 The farm labor situation in Minnesota North and South Dakota has been normal during haying season with a favorable outlook for harvest and threshing. Wages range 60 to 65 dollars monthly plus board in Minnesota and the United States Labor Bureau expects northern farmers to meet southern wage levels.
Washington July 28 General denial of charges against him was entered before the senate banking committee by John Skeeton Williams comptroller of the currency. He defended his office and accused Frank Hogan of falsehoods while Samuel Untermyer planned to appear for him. Williams accused Riggs Bank officials of multitudinous infractions and questioned loans to marginal accounts. He urged Rep McFadden to testify about a Treasury dispute over the Arlington Hotel site.
John M. Parker, 1916 Progressive VP nominee and Louisiana planter, urges Congress to pass strict immigration and deportation laws to curb Bolshevism. He warns of labor tensions, cites a volatile urban East and Central regions, and calls for five year immigration prohibition and rapid deportation of any compromised entrants.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma in the County Court the estate of I L Smith deceased. R J Freeny administrator provides that all persons with claims must present them with vouchers to R J Freeny Fitzhugh Oklahoma within four months of the date, or they will be forever barred. Dated July 17 1919. King Crawford attorney for administrator. 7 24 3w
Secretary Baker told the House Military Affairs Committee that the army of occupation will have very few Americans after September 1. He did not disclose the figures presented to the committee.
Mrs R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas suffers from an ulcer caused by milk leg and claims shin salve is the only remedy that relieves it. The ad promotes shin salve for sores ulcers Burns and Eczema and asks Judge James E Webb of Ada Oklahoma for his view. 50c a box and guaranteed. Gw in Mays Drug Co.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court Lula Franklin sues Abner Franklin for divorce on desertion and abandonment and for custody of minor Hattie Franklin. Abner Franklin must answer by September 3, 1919 or petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. A R Sugg court clerk and E J Walker attorney noted.
The house adopted a resolution for a recess from August 2 to September 9. The senate is expected to be continuously busy on the peace treaty during this period.
Ad claims rheumatism relief only by cleansing blood with S. S. S. a purified tonic. Proposes removing disease cause rather than local treatments. Urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from drugstores and consult Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Boys' and Girls' Club rally at Ada on July 26 drew 125 members and 25 supervisors to the Normal gymnasium. Miss Jones led games, lunches were served, and Pres. Gordon called it a landmark event for Pontotoc county as demonstrations by the Agricultural College and U S Department of Agriculture continue to gain support.
Senator William E Borah asserts strong support for the traditional policy and warns that involvement with European or Asian affairs risks undermining the Monroe doctrine He argues the only safeguard is staying out of European and Asiatic affairs and preserving Washington era policy.
The Southwest harvest, called the sanest in history, ended with high wages and little labor unrest. About 126000 workers moved with harvests from southern Oklahoma through Kansas to Nebraska earning around sixty cents an hour. Federal officials report 100 alleged agitators arrested on vagrancy charges but no sabotage, aided by college students and returning soldiers.
W H Ebey has secured a building permit to erect two elegant brick business houses on East Main Street blocks 22 and 23. The 25 by 80 foot structures will feature modern fronts. East Main is expected to fill to the Katy depot before Christmas with eleven new West Main buildings making five blocks of solid business frontage.
Mrs. L. H. Braly and her children from Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Braly at 423 South Rennie for Sunday events and Sunday night gatherings.
Committees planning the Confederate Veterans reunion in Ada, August 24 to 28, held a luncheon at the Harris Hotel to finalize organization. They will select assistants for reception entertainment decoration and finance with named chairmen and members listed for duties.
The Oklahoma governor ordered the dissolution of the state council of defense established during the war. A new council of elective state officers was appointed to serve until affairs are settled, with books money and records called for. Members named: A Whitehurst Frank Carter A N Leecraft Joe Morris R H Wilson Fred Parkinson S P Freeling A L Welch William Franklin Art L Walker R E Echols.
An advertisement touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as essential for back stitches from bending work or strained muscles. It promises quick relief with great penetrating power and lists prices of 25c 5c and 1 per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
Stonewall Oklahoma residents voted sixty four to six in favor of a $20,000 bond issue to build a modern power house and lighting system. City officials plan an efficient plant using engineer estimates to rival any Oklahoma city.
State charges Bill Davis with cruelty to animals heard by Justice H J Brown. Six witnesses testified while Davis offered no defense. A neighbor reported mules in a cornfield with shots fired, later seen again with pellets. Davis, of Maxwell country, bond set at 500 dollars.
A help wanted note urges readers to place a want advertisement to secure needed goods or services. The brief item promotes simple access to classified assistance through the newspaper office.
L. H. Harrell of Abney Harrell has been named county chairman for the Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive. Pontotoc County plans to raise 15 cents per capita and begin organizing statewide efforts with details to follow in the News.
Sheriff Bob Duncan of Pontotoc County announces a sale of one half undivided interest in Lots Fifteen and Sixteen, Block One Hundred Twenty-Nine, Ada Oklahoma. The sale is set for August 26, 1919 at 10 AM at the north front door of the Ada Courthouse to satisfy a 1917 mortgage and a 1919 judgment plus costs. C. F. Green represents the plaintiffs First National Bank of Ada and others.
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGees Baby Elixir for stomach upset wind colic and diarrhea. It claims to be safe no opium or morphine or injurious drug and markets 25 and 50 cent bottles.
A reflection on living content with small means seeking elegance over luxury and refinement over fashion. It emphasizes courage quiet study gentle speech frank action and an open heart to let spiritual growth unfold through the common to forge a personal symphony.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure for stomach distress. The copy claims it wins favor with users and satisfies public opinion when ailment hits.
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