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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

2

HuA Guusters Ins Guss Plans

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a road movement begun here two weeks ago by a small group of men, outlining their plans and intentions. No further verifiable details or names are readable in the text.

Texas celebrates March Second day of independence

The article recalls Texas independence on March 2 1836 led by Stephen Austin Sam Houston and others. It highlights battles at the Alamo Goliad and San Jacinto cites Santa Anna’s defeat and Texas liberty and honors veterans and pioneers including Davy Crockett and Bowie. It notes pride among Texans and former residents of Ada Oklahoma and calls for unity in road improvement efforts through a regional Good Roads Motor Club with leaders from Pontotoc County towns.

Texas Mexico Big State Lone Star Ada Longhorn State Red River Stephen Austin Sam Houston Ben Milam William Fannin William Travis James Bowie Texas Pioneers United States Davy Crocket Alamo Crocket Travis Bowie Bonham Santa Anna Goliad Colon Fannin Little Army Napoleon West Rio Grande San Jacinto Roff Stratford Pontotoc Good Roads Motor Club Thorotares

Own Your Own Home Promotion Emphasizes Pride of Ownership

The piece urges renting families to buy a home with small down payment and monthly payments. It argues ownership creates pride in upkeep, supports family happiness, and fosters virtues leading to community leadership. It frames home ownership as wealth building and moral uplift.

Ledbetter death linked to perjury claims

Counsel for John G. Ledbetter says his client died from the consequences of perjury and plans to press perjury charges against Pearl Darrow after Ledbetter was electrocuted for the murder of Robert Moreland. The prosecuting attorney’s office aids in reexamining Darrow’s testimony in Muskogee.

Muskogee John G. Ledbetter McAlester Robert Moreland Pearl Darrow Ledbetter

Indians Stick With Winning Bats For 1921 Season

Cleveland players appear content to keep the same bats that helped win both the American League title and the World Series. Business manager Kk. S. Barnard has received few requests for new bats, marking a contrast with prior seasons.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Kk. S. Barnard

Umpire Job Applicant From World War I Veteran

Emmett Ormsby, a Chicagoan and former St. Paul pitcher wounded at Chateau Thierry, is the latest applicant for the Threeleague 1921 staff of umpires. President Tearney is considering his application.

Chicago Emmett Ormsby American Association Ormsby St. Paul Chateau Thierry Tearney

Old War Veteran Baldwin Pioneer of the West

Colonel Elias Briggs Baldwin Kansas pioneer soldier and teacher born 1834 near Poughkeepsie New York. He led Illinois troops in the Civil War, served as quartermaster to Sheridan, became Missouri cavalry officer and Labette County resident. His son Evelyn B Baldwin, Arctic explorer and Antarctic era traveler, is noted for polar work and exploration. Mr Caperton of Ravia visited the city.

Associated Press Kansas City Cranwell Elias Briggs Baldwin Kansas Baldwin Poughkeepsie N. Y Keing East Greenwich Rhode Island Auburn William H. Seward Abraham Lincoln 16Th Ilinois Volunteer Infantry Lincoln Seward 36Th Illinois Cap Loyal Legion Iowa General Grant North Belgium Germany Europe Weather Bureau U. S. Signal Corps Peary Greenland Walter Wellman Franz Josefland Arctic Polar

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