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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
The piece questions whether Pat Nagle will launch his campaign in Holdenville and reflects on wartime politics and opinions about Liberty Bonds War Savings Stamps and civil liberties. It discusses socialist candidates, Debs rhetoric, and fears of government suppression if the war goes badly.
Friends of Congressman McKeown laud his work on the soldiers fare measure as the Director General issues an order putting the one cent railroad fare for soldiers on furlough into effect. The Signal notes the law of compensation appears in our affairs and humorously comments on stovewood and beefsteak.
Critics who attacked the administration over the war seem to retreat, praising the vast machine built over the past year despite a few mistakes. The piece suggests Gene Debs misstepped with an antiAmerican speech in Ohio and hints at Ada as a stage for further remarks.
Mrs Mary Florence Brown succeeds Arthur Steed who has enlisted in the army. The paper remains bright and competent as war time changes sweep Oklahoma papers toward female editorship. Government urges all loyal Americans to buy War Stamps to support soldiers and the war effort.
The article urges Americans to buy war stamps and liberty bonds as a crucial investment in victory. It asserts every dollar the enemy could gain would be seized if they won and peace terms were set, stressing immediate and tireless effort to end the war within the current generation.
An Ohio coal mine reopened after thirty years yielded a fossilized mule unearthed from the abandoned workings. The discovery is noted with humor by The Money Grove Signal of Texas, which jokes about handling the petrified animal in any future dealings.
Italians hold the Austrians at the front as the line may advance into Austrian territory before the campaign ends. The Italian army facing the Huns shows renewed spirit after prior setbacks, while Austrian forces struggle without German support. The tide is seen as turning in Italy within days as the crisis continues.
The article warns of a German breakthrough risking a naval clash with Britain and potentially an attack on America. It urges Americans to support the war by signing the June 28th pledge to buy War Savings Stamps, stressing homeland investment and patriotism.
A mixed set of wartime notes reports Hurley opposing absolute prohibition as war needs persist. Texas enacts statewide prohibition at midnight while Daniels supports the measure. Dutch July 3 election looms, with potential cabinet change and a shift to universal proportional representation.
Pontotoc county residents are urged to invest heavily in War Savings Stamps to aid the war effort. The appeal stresses sacrifice, noting missing gas masks and casualties among American soldiers, and warns against holding back funds. It cites cotton profits and calls for a total commitment to stamps to hasten victory and end the conflict.
An Italian victory routs the Austrian army on the Italian front. The Italians pursue the retreat as German troop shifts may delay a larger counter effort. Austria's weakness complicates the Kaiser's defense while Americans prepare to face renewed pressure.
Washington reports further American advances and capture of five machine guns and other materiel in the Chateau-Thierry region. Several Americans were missing after a raid in Lorraine.
London reports on June 25 that German foreign secretary Von Kuehlmann told the Reichstag Germany could not bind itself regarding Belgium. The dispatch cites a Central News report from Amsterdam detailing the position amid rising tensions.
Washington June 25 President Wilson will deliver the July Fourth address and a War Savings bank is being built at Mt Vernon Virginia Representatives of allied nations will take part in the celebrations and events planned for the day.
Washington June 25 Plans for drawing to establish the order of new draft registrants were changed late today Provost Marshal Crowder announced the drawing would be next Thursday at 9 30 instead of Friday July 28 A War Savings Society is a War Club and is as essential for thrift promotion as the old club was for war effort.
Adjutant General Gipson announced that 4 460 men in Class 1 will entrain within five days starting July 22. County assignments will be set within two days. Washington noted the draft order number draw may occur Wednesday or Thursday this week for those who registered on June 5. Citizens praised for buying War Savings Stamps aiding troops.
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