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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
12
The local board ordered 85 men from Pontotoc county to report to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, between July 22 and 27. With about 100 men left in class 1, the call will exhaust most of the pool, while questionnaires go out to newly registered men for potential additional calls before class 2 draws on July 28.
Sheriff Duncan reports Allen citizens are building a War Savings bank on the main street. It will open June 28 the campaign start date. First of its kind in Pontotoc county, showing strong local participation in stamp sales.
Pontotoc county retailers led by W G Moser aim to meet a 141000 quota in the War Savings Stamps drive. Denison and Nance assist as G G Kerr urges wide newspaper ad support from merchants. Remembering June 28, investments in War Savings Stamps aid the war effort and earn interest.
Washington June 25 The Secretaries Baker and Daniels announced that new rules will allow Americans in military service both at home and abroad to vote next fall if their state laws permit. J M Wintersmith named to the war activities committee by George Perkins of New York will join P A Norris on the committee and travel to San Antonio for a conference with the full panel.
Citizens from Ada will gather at the compress shed on Friday June 28 at 2 p m to pledge War Stamp support. The city will close at 1 p m with all business crews attending. the shed will seat four sections by ward. Forty clerks will assist. autos will shuttle ladies and elderly to the event.
The News declares J. D. Crawford of Stonewall seeks the Democratic nomination for Representative of Pontotoc County. A resident for eighteen years he is a lawyer with a history in Democratic campaigns and public service. His supporters say he will defend constituents' interests. platform details to follow. June 28.
A 1918 wartime appeal to School Patrons of Pontotoc County calls for renewed effort to improve education. It notes 700000 soldiers illiterate nationwide, cites 11,000 school age children with only about 40 percent in daily attendance, and urges cooperation on teacher hiring, library needs, sanitary conditions, and overall school efficiency.
German foreign secretary Dr. Von Kuehlmann charged Russia with instigating the war in a Reichstag address. He added France and England share blame and said Germany cannot promise regarding Belgium. Wording reflects July 28 context from Amsterdam dispatch.
American forces on the Marne last night captured the northwestern Belleau Wood, cleared it of Germans, seized prisoners and five machine guns. The attack lasted about half an hour and demonstrated American resolve. Also notes War Stamps Day and local school law updates from County Superintendent A Floyd urging compliance and cooperation on transfers, library funds, and federal aid.
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