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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1922

Page

6

Return of American War Dead Complete From France

The final shipment of 1500 bodies from Brest completes the repatriation of American soldiers buried in France, bringing total returns to 45023. Graves Registration Service to assemble 97 bodies in England. 500 others to rest in Brookwood Surrey. Four Fields of Honor to be beautified with Arlington-like scheme. work funded by Congress.

Paris United States France Brest New York American Graves Registration Service Army Bork England America Ireland Scotland Wales Brookwood Surrey Congress H. F. Rothers Suresnes Cemetery Bony St. Quentin Belleau Wood Chateau-Thierry Argonne Romagne Romangne-sous-Montfaucon Arlington Cemetery Alsace-Lorraine Germany

A Smile a Day Trials of a Manufacturer

A manufacturer narrates being burdened by taxes and numerous charitable aims while government and society squeeze resources. He laments inspections and demands drain his business, vowing not to sell up or beg, and wonders what comes next amid criticism and legal obligations. The piece closes with a brief cartoon caption about a motorist denying racing.

U. S Society of St. John the Baptist K. C The Human Relief Navy League Red Cross Black Cross Purple Cross Double Cross Children’s Home Dorcas Society Boy Scouts Jewish Relief Belsian Relief Boston Transcript

All Depended. Blackstone Seeks A Compliment

In a fragment from a domestic scene, Blackstone asks what would be done if he left, while Mrs. Blackstone, distracted, replies with a humorous reply about money as a guiding measure. The dialogue hints at a light domestic tension and social dynamics.

Blackstone

To Insure Leace Spat Note From Wife To Henry

A brief domestic note from a wife to Henry during an argument mentions not being ignorant and hints at a larger amount of information she would rather not disclose. The fragment echoes a Boston Transcript style line reflecting marital tension.

Henry Boston Transcript

Spectacular blaze wipes out Chicago business block

A massive early morning fire in Chicago destroyed a full square of business buildings near the loop. Loss estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars. Fire spread across Van Buren Canal and Clinton Streets to West Jackson Boulevard and reached the 21 story Chicago Burlington and Quincy building. One fireman killed, many injured, thousands of spectators hurt by bricks and sparks as ten alarms brought all nearby apparatus.

Chicago Loop van Buren Canal Clinton Streets Jackson Boulevard Jackson Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank van Buren Street Harrison Street

Underwood Praises Four Power Pact As Real Peace Treaty

Washington reports Democratic Senate Leader Underwood of Alabama defended the four power Pacific treaty as a genuine peace instrument. He argued it enables peace by mutual understanding, not force, and that its acceptance with reservations will prevent future war. He warned opposition claims of an alliance are unfounded and urged quick action on ratification.

Washington Mar Senc Underwood Alabama Senate League of Nations United States Foreign Relations Committee Senate of the Pacific Ocean American Legion Hughes B. Davis Duncan Chambers of Commerce Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs

Milk the Perfect Food Says Dr C A Thomas

Letters From Our Readers extols milk as the complete, easily assimilated nourishment supplying all five major nutritive elements. It cites casein protein calcium and vitamins, praises milk lunches in Chicago schools, warns of contamination, and urges daily milk for all ages as a preventive and curative measure.

C. A. Thomas America Chicago

Fitzhugh Pioneer Thomas Self 82 Dead

Thomas Self eighty two longtime Fitzhugh resident died at his home Saturday evening Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and interment was in East Hill cemetery Ross He was a well known pioneer in the county

Fitzhugh Thomas Self East Hill Cemetery Ross Self

University of Tulsa Discontinues Academy Program

At a March 11 meeting the executive committee of the University of Tulsa trustees unanimously resolved to discontinue the academy. Preparatory sub-freshman college courses will be offered for the next year or two to avoid inconvenience. The university will focus on college work and expand the curriculum with additional courses as finances allow. President Gordon expects a large summer enrollment.

Tulsa Board of Trustees The University of Tulsa Gordon

Walker to raise stock in Benton County Arkansas

O. N. Walker former secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce returned from Rogers Arkansas with a home bought for June move to engage in live stock raising. Rogers in Benton county near Bentonville lies in a famed fruit and berry district with good roads. Walker notes he signed his first naturalization papers in Arkansas.

O. N. Walker Chamber of Commerce Rogers Arkansas Benton County Bentonville Fe West Walker

Sperry Unveils New Search Light with 500 Percent Brightness

Inventor Almer A Sperry debuts a search light claiming brightness five times greater than any prior model. The device showcases a marked leap in illumination potential for distant viewing and nighttime operations.

Almer A. Sperry

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