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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
13
Dr Yami e Kim urges farm communities to plant trees shrubs and flowers to beautify homes. A plan to plant yearly with hardy native species improves value and social life. Involve children to foster lasting attachment to rural life and curb drift from the farm.
A coal chute collapse in Francis township left one worker lightly injured as others narrowly escaped harm. The report notes nearby buildings, recent oil boom gains, new houses, and improved farm prospects, with Miller family mourned after Mathew Miller’s death. Also mentioned are railroad suit adjustments by General McAdoo and a crop note on black eyed cowpeas in orchards.
George W. Young Registrar announces registration for Third Ward voters at Coffman Bobbitt Sparks Co. store. All eligible residents urged to register.
Notice from T. O. Cullins registrar inviting all Second Ward voters to register at the Hope Conn Drug Company store. Registration location specified.
John W. Beard, Registrar, says at the fire station and city hall until the 10th all who wish to register should go there, directing First Ward voters to complete registration.
Fourth Ward voters desiring registration must visit the county Sageee office. Registration books close May 6. L. C. Lindsey is the Registrar.
W C Rollow advertises alfalfa hay at 75 cents per bale. Contact details show 52-lw as reference. Local buyers alerted to price and availability.
The Liberty Loan committee in District 51, including D L Lunsford Tom Jones Theodore Witcher and Mrs Ida Butcher, sold 4950 dollars in subscriptions meeting a 4000 dollar goal. Byng reports full street lighting and a large Ada visitor presence with 25 cars at once. A local speaking event by Orel Busby and Chilcutt of Ada drew a good crowd and school principal C O Griffith praises the district.
Amsterdam reports that German cigarettes have grown thinner since the war began. The pre war cigarette weighed about one ounce per 16 cigarettes and now more than 33 are needed to make an ounce as the tobacco content has faded while paper remains similar in weight.
Countess Mazzuchi wife of the Italian consul general at Reims led hospital efforts after the Marne battle nursing 2900 wounded Poilus with three other women during Reims bombardment. After Italy entered the war she returned to Italy to continue relief work.
Major George W. Simmons, head of the Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross, reports on his France tour from Belgium to Italy. He describes Evain les Bains repatriations and the first meals for refugees, noting 3,000,000 U.S. troops may be needed and expanded Red Cross duties in France. A stray mule notice closes the item.
A large Tuesday night turnout attended the Treble Clef Club’s performance of King Rene's Daughter at the Normal. Directed by Miss Keller, the young performers earned praise as the audience enjoyed the program. Ticket proceeds were donated to provide entertainment for soldiers in France.
The article argues that poor lighting harms eye health and worker efficiency. It links eye fatigue to mood and productivity losses, estimating costs from mechanical and physical declines. It stresses that clear, sharp sight is essential for perceiving fine details and distant objects, affecting overall labor performance.
For the convenience of the public the News is carrying on sale a supply of Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates.
Miss Helen C. Hoerle becomes the first woman enrolled in the Naval Reserve as a cook and will recruit cooks for the Navy. She plans to land 500 recruits and will train them at the Naval Reserve school. The notice notes accompanying ads about Burk's shoes.
The News lists Democratic primary candidates for district and county offices. Names include Arden L. Bullock for District Judge Wayne Wadlington for County Attorney D W Swaffer for County Treasurer Bob Pancan for Sheriff Nick Heard for Tax Assessor Milton Garner for County Clerk Orel Busby for Clerk of Court J O Cowart for Files Office O W Taylor for Representative W H Brumley for 1st District Commissioner R L Moss J I Laughlin W B Selfridge for 2nd District Commissioner Henry F Bibb W H Brents for 3rd District Commissioner.
Captain Jean Seba, a Czech Slovak officer, says a small but well trained force in Russia could aid the war effort. He argues Russia needs a breathing space and support from the Allies to avoid abandonment and to resist German influence, noting Soviets and local groups hoist a counterproposal to German dominance.
AP report from Zurich May 1 cites Leipsizer Volkestimme that Germany has depleted Poland’s labor over three years and now drafts workers from occupied Russia. It notes hopes for skilled Ukrainian labor and that Polish laborers on Saxon estates are paid very low wages, sustaining farm profits.
The coronation mantle of the King of Bohemia, long thought lost, has been discovered in a small Prague shop by an elderly woman who has worn and cared for it. The rediscovery stirs excitement and prompts superstition about its future ceremonial use.
Brief note indicates Burk's has a sees item for babies. no clear product name or price provided. text fragment lacks specific details or context to identify exact item or availability.
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