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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
6
Unsightly pimples and skin disorders are described as signs of sluggish blood. The ad promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier with no minerals or chemicals. It claims clears acne and related conditions and offers free medical advice from a Medical Director in Atlanta, Georgia.
Senate sub committee report urged withholding full recognition of the Mexican government until a treaty revising the 1917 constitution is signed. If refused, the U S would renew pressure on Mexico over order and safety of American citizens, potentially deploying armed forces to secure ports and communications. Gov Dela Huerta would not be recognized until his election by the Mexican people and a stable, treaty abiding administration is shown.
The B Y P U elected Mr Selph as president. Mr and Mrs Virgil Brumley visited Colbert Sunday night. Mr Sloan Palmer and a family were guests at Egypt Saturday and Sunday. Miss Flora and Fay Covington entertained youths Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Charles Auten visited Mr McAnally's on Thursday. Mrs Chestnut and daughter Marie called at Mr Palmer's in Egypt Saturday and Sunday. Singing will be held Sunday nights hereafter as Bro Bell preaches Saturday night and Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania issued bonds totaling 381000 dollars to finance the purchase of playground sites. The city council approved the proceeding as part of its public works program.
Special to News Washington June 1 Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma again shows energy for farmers by securing a $60,000,000 loan from the treasury to the federal farm loan board. The board can resume approving loans through the Wichita land bank for applications filed before March 1920.
Itching diseases can be controlled and relieved by applying Bal lard's Snow Liniment with prompt and permanent effects. Three sizes are offered at 30c, 60c and 1.20 dollars per bottle, sold by Hensler and Story.
Berlin reports say Greater Berlin garrison commanders pledged to defend the constitution by force if needed. London dispatches note a growing revolt rumor with Potsdam as a potential revolutionary center led by Prince August William. Doorn indicates Wilhelm II aims to regain power, while an ad promotes Herbine for digestive relief.
Frank Shea of Ada and Pontotoc County was arrested on a charge of adultery alleged to have occurred within the city. The complaint by J A Ewing states Shea lived with Ewing's wife against his wishes. No complaint was filed against Mrs Ewing. An unrelated advert for White's Cream Vermifuge claims to expel worms, price 35c.
Several local citizens once idle on city streets are convicted of vag rant charges and sent to work on farms. Police rounded up about six idlers for instruction in useful toil. The crackdown has yielded workers returning to jobs and an Ada merchant reports more job applicants than he can hire.
Promotion for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claiming relief from chronic and muscular rheumatism. Advocates buy a bottle, massage affected parts twice daily, promises benefit or cure, with advertising appeal.
Copenhagen May 31 two crew members of Captain Ronald A Amundsens party in the north pole expedition are believed to have frozen to death during the winter of 1919 20.
Following Hon. T. P. Gore's Ada street speech, several hundred county Democrats organized a Scott Ferris club aiming to back his U S Senate nomination. Capt W H Fisher was named president with Z K McKay, A L Bullock, Harmon Ebey and Mrs Clay Jones in key roles and Fred F Brydia set as manager of the speakers bureau. Leaders vow full county organization and plans to push Ferris with mass meetings and township speaker drives.
Chicago May 29 Decisions in four of the contests among delegates to the republican national convention likely settle all disputes involving 122 seats. Clarence B Miller secretary of the republican national committee arrived with briefs in Washington. The committee will begin consideration next Monday morning and four days should finish them.
From Friday's Daily Ben Courtney was brought before Justice Brown on a drunkenness charge. He pleaded guilty and paid 19.50 in fines. Lewis Galloway faced the same charge and paid fines as well. Zeno McCurtain appeared with the same offense, posting a 20.00 stay bond to cover the assessment.
Three local citizens were caught in the dragnet for vagrants. Martin Wright Nig Campbell and Cecil Morgan all white were arraigned before Mayor Kitchens and fined 24 dollars 75 cents each. They face possible work details on city streets if they fail to pay. Bill Chance and Ed Price colored will be tried on vagrancy charges this afternoon after pleading not guilty. Another unnamed Negro is jailed on possession charges. City officials push a strong vagrancy crackdown with the mayor threatening firm action against repeat offenders.
Oklahoma City May 31 Special Premiums and purses for the Oklahoma State Fair total 38125 for September 25 to October 2. Livestock headlined by beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, swine and poultry with substantial increases over last year. Boys and Girl Club prizes reach 8000 while educational exhibits and women’s work also receive significant sums. Copy requests directed to Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition.
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as an antiseptic healing remedy for oak and ivy poisoning. It markets three bottle sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 and notes sale by Hensler and Story.
A Sunday morning downpour in Summers Chapel A caused substantial damage to newly planted cotton, forcing some growers to replant for the third time. Health reportedly good, residents attended a Freewill Baptists fifth Sunday meeting with Galey church, and several attended Parish Chapel services Sunday night.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a quick relief for bilious low mood and constipation. It claims the formula purifies strengthens and invigorates the system and lists a price of five dollars sold by Hensler and Story.
The Steedman area buzzes as the McFan rig advances and a new oil field seems near. A quiet Sunday wedding united Ralph Gillock and Miss Lee Barns with a small gathering and an ice cream supper. Local moves include Bro J A Williams relocating in Steedman and Clyde Wilson near the Williams residence. Community efforts repair a mud hole on the state highway north of town, aided by about 50 dollars from merchants and farmers. Mrs D O Brown of Ada visited Mrs Anne Hughes for the weekend.
J. W. Morgan of Hughes county near Wetumka arrived in Ada to search for his 14 year old son Floyd who disappeared from home Tuesday. Floyd, with a scar on the left cheek, was last seen near Oakman Wednesday en route to Ada. Anyone with information should notify Morgan or the police.
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