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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

4

Fight to curb German drug ring outlined by police

Dr Carlton Simon announced an international campaign to curb drug traffic led by German Japanese and English businessmen. He said high ranking steamship officers move shipments from New York to Mediterranean and South American ports and that German drugs travel through Switzerland to reach America and other nations.

New York Germany Japan England Carlton Simon Mediterranean South American Simon Switzerland America China Italy

Better Cities Contest Will Favor Ada If Sidewalks Improve

Editor condemns Ada sidewalks as deplorable citing Main and Broadway to outlying blocks. Warns risk of injury in dim, muddy, poorly lit streets and vows to investigate who is at fault and who must fix the walks.

Ada Oklahoma Main Boardway

Rural education for democracy and farm life

An advocate argues rural schools must match city education costs and standards. He urges curricula to reflect agriculture, elevate farming as a profession, and provide equal educational opportunities to farm children for a stable rural society.

The Gossip Problem Taught by Warden Thomas

Ohio State Penitentiary Warden Preston E Thomas labels gossip the most contagious minor vice in prisons. He notes gossips abound where prisoners have idle time and says both women and men gossip when they lack meaningful work. He adds a colorful Easter egg metaphor about hens laying eggs and a nest egg for a bonnet.

Preston E. Thomas Ohio State Penitentiary

Politico notes on fresh postings and civic views

A collage of editorials and opinions discusses political patronage, merit based federal appointments, and social morality in films. It includes Manuel Herrick naming Harry Gilstrap as substitute, critique of a film contract, calls to exclude fallen women from cinema, and praise for civic beauty and civil service reform.

Okmukee Manuel Herrick Hary Gilstrap Chandler Gilstrap Vinita Journal Chara Smith-Ham- On Tommy Rot Chickasha Express Hays Civil Service Commission

Ardmore Man to Have Hearing on Murder Charge

Ardmore March 22 The preliminary hearing for Newt Ashcraft charged with the murder of Charles S. Dixon near Ardmore is set for tomorrow afternoon. Ashcraft confessed the killing on March 19 but says he will plead self defense. Fifteen witnesses have been subpoenaed.

Associated Press Ardmore Newt Ashcraft Ashcraft Charless. Dixon

Dunlap Store Announces 60 Day Large Sale

Dunlap Bros general merchandise store plans a 60 day sale starting March 24 after receiving a large shipment from other state stores closing down. The store will be closed March 23 for marking. gifts will be given to the first women entering the shop, encouraging early attendance.

Dunlap Bros. General Merchandise

Grateful Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham Medicine

Women across the country express gratitude for restored health thanks to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters published show long suffering from ailments ending in renewed well being through this natural restorative.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia

Court House News Weekend City Court Docket

City police court disposed of several loitering and speeding cases in dark town. Verdicts included fines of 10.75 dollars for three men and 24.75 dollars for two speedsters Jack Morris and Roy Lowman. Drunk cases Dick Chapman and King Bruce drew 10.75 and 8.75 dollars respectively. Three residents Dido Jones Lena Brown and Samromia Shepherd paid 8.75 each. City treasury gains about 125.50 dollars.

Jack Morris Roy Lowman Dick Chapman King Bruce Dido Jones Lena Brown Samromia Shepherd

First Baptist Prayer Meeting Tonight at 7:30

The First Baptist church will hold a prayer meeting this evening at 7 30 led by the pastor Clyde Calhoun Morris who will also administer baptism to many candidates at the close Those planning baptism should come prepared and will be welcomed to be baptized

First Baptist Church Clyde Calhoun Morris

Camels Brave War Scenes and Sudanese Camel Drivers

Major Vivian Gilbert recalls camels in Palestine battles, noting a camel shot without fear, a frightened animal that died after being frightened, and Sudanese camel drivers who faced death with calm. He cites the Afghan idea of fate as they linked camels and waited for death.

Vivian Gilbert Allenby Army of Occupation Palestine New York Jerusalem Gilbert Sudan

Remedy Transforming Ailing Man Sends Him Back From Edge

A Birmingham reader reports drastic improvement after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He describes five years of poor appetite and extreme weight loss to a near skeleton, saying a bottle revived him and he expects full cure. The advertisement notes the remedy removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation from the intestinal tract and guarantees money back. Sold by Gwi & Mays and druggists everywhere.

Birmingham Mayr Gwi & Mays

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