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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
6
Behind British lines in France regimental sports mix competitive drills with morale boosting games. Events include bucket tilting, bomb-throwing, alarm race, rapid loading, bayonet charging, entrenching, and singing contests. A doctor feature promotes Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The death of Earl Stamps at age 21 is reported with funeral set for Friday at 10 a.m. at the family home 804 West 15th Street, with Rev. G W Beck officiating. He is survived by his wife and one child. Also included are civil notices about an Oklahoma court sale and agriculture advice on Bordeaux mixture for watermelons.
Mrs. R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas says milk leg ulcers were relieved by Shin Salve the only remedy that helped her. The ad touts Shin Salve as curing sores ulcers burns and eczema and asks Judge James E Webb of Ada Oklahoma for his view. 25c a box and guaranteed by Gwin and Mays Drug Co Ada Oklahoma.
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas recounts five years of left side pain that spread to her shoulder back and head causing weakness and bedridden days. She says after two bottles of Cardui she improved and remains well two years later.
London reports war work teaches women independence and practical skills beyond cooking and sewing. Office and factory roles, bus conductresses, and war service foster businesslike, self reliant attitudes. Despite hardship, conductresses remain unfailingly courteous, earning American rider admiration as London adapts to wartime needs. STAMPS. Do your "bit" and sign the pledge to invest in War Savings stamps June 28th.
The government offers $5 War Savings Stamps at a price of $4.13 in February 1918, rising by one cent each month. This yields 4 percent interest, compounded quarterly, with the final payoff at maturity.
Fragmentary advert wording mentions money back on days’ notice and references certificates, wealth and taxing power, urging no worry about loan safety. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
Tariff Commission forecasts a large rise in domestic alizarin and vat dye production in 1918 after census findings. U S output of coal tar products 1917 totals and exports exceed prewar imports in value while tonnage differs. Government family allowances for soldiers outlined, including amounts per wife and children and conditions for eligibility.
Permanent location notice in Chickasha and Ada describes Gordon and Gerard cure method for piles with refund contract. Testimonials praise painless treatment. no bed rest, no knives, no injections. Also includes partnership certificate for S W Hill and W Baxter Fretwell in Ada Oklahoma dated 1918 with notary details.
The News announces Democratic primary contenders for district and county offices. Names include ARDEN L. BULLOCK for District Judge, WAYNE WADLINGTON for County Attorney, D W SWAFFAR for County Treasurer, ROB PUNCAN for Sheriff, K HEARD for County Tax Assessor, MILTON GARNER for County Clerk, C J LEE for County Weigher, JOHN WA for Enemy means, OREL BUSBY for County Judge, J O COWART, O W Taylor, T V MULLINAX for Representative, A FLOYD for County Superintendent, W H BRUMLEY for County Commissioner 1st Dist, L MOSS, J I LAUGHLIN, W B SELFRIDGE for 2nd Dist, HENRY F BIBB, W H BRENTS for 3rd Dist.
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