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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues that a German coup and global revolts risk a fresh world crisis as insurgencies spread from the Rhine to the Ganges. It warns of looming spring offensives, broken Allied unity, and renewed German intrigue aimed at the Allies.
In a Tulsa speech Governor Robertson says he is gratified and does not want another post after leaving his current high office. The piece notes Oklahoma’s tumultuous governance, citizen skepticism, and the public’s relentless critique of officials. It closes with the U S Senate pushing for Ireland free government after 250 days of effort to keep the US out of European affairs.
The city council passed an ordinance imposing a tax on all businesses, with an extra levy on theatres offering vaudeville. The tax is described as light and aimed at boosting city revenue. The piece urges readers to study the ordinance. The Chamber of Commerce discussed street paving, prioritizing the Broadway Easton square, with an expert estimate under a thousand dollars. Public subscription covered the amount, J R Smith and A M Cummings facilitating funds. council approval and guidance planned for later in the month.
Washington March 23 Special Board of Farm Organizations issues a twelve question questionnaire to presidential candidates seeking direct producer consumer deal, farm representation on boards and free cooperative trade. Bryan receives copy. list includes Marshall Johnson Poindexter Harding Lemroot Owen Cox Sproul Lowden Coolidge Goodrich Hoover Palmer Wood.
Dispatches report the killing of Thos MacCurtain Lord Mayor of Cork, marking one of the bleakest weeks since 1916. The London Times correspondent notes a wave of outrages across Ireland as secret societies act with impunity while no arrests are made.
The Smith and Lee well in 3-5-7 extends the Allen field about six to seven miles south and west of current production. It yields about 75 barrels after the shot from the Francis sand at 1 080 feet with a 30 foot productive sand. Multiple wells including Perkins 6-5-9 reaming, Marjorie No. 7, Gilmore 28-5-8 drilling, and Bentley No. 1 in 28-5-8 advance toward productive sands around 500 to 700 feet. Local formations Homa-Okla No. 4 and Tidal No. 1 locations appear in 22-5-8.
Ten thousand men will gain employment with the National Tube Company project in Gary Indiana where a new plant costing forty million dollars is to be constructed.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is presented as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Sold by Bart Smith.
A 17 year user reports relief from dropsy and poor blood after taking Number 40. The ad claims benefits for chronic spleen and liver enlargement, malaria poisoning, rheumatism, skin diseases, and other conditions, with manufacturing by J C Mendenhall and local sale through Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
An editor’s lament argues the Senate’s refusal to ratify the German peace treaty keeps the United States at war with Germany. It critiques Republican and Democratic motives, the president’s stance, and warns of political bargaining undermining national honor, debt, and sacrifices.
Roger N. Andrews, one of 16 Newberry election defendants found guilty by a jury, returned to Menominee Michigan and was greeted as a conquering hero by locals. A businessman delegation met him at the station, floral tributes arrived, and Andrews praised the reception and said it was better that 16 men go to jail for election law violations than Henry Ford in the Senate.
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