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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
2
The piece notes Ardmore plans a larger water supply and has voted bonds for the project while nearby areas lack a Byrd's Mill spring. It discusses war news, politics, cotton prices, and calls for patriotic civic effort as World War I continues.
Ada kept shops open Friday as Pontotoc county surpassed bond goals in under a week due to superb organization. The district avoided delays seen in other parts of the United States.
A French opinion in Oklahoma City declared that Germany cannot destroy the fighting spirit of three nations and that the Allied cause will prevail. The administration’s ship program gains momentum with Charles M Schwab at the helm, a leader who understands big projects and delivers results.
A wartime message urges sacrifice and resilience as industries cut output to support the war. The Amiens front and German moves are discussed, while a May 20 Red Cross fundraising drive is led locally by J. M. Wintersmith and Ralph R. Cain with county support anticipated.
Reporting on Victor Berger and his Socialist Daily paper as Oklahoma voters face a loyalty test in the upcoming election. The piece recalls Berger’s Wisconsin senatorial campaign stance proposing recall of troops and a German armistice to discuss terms, highlighting tensions between pro German ideas and patriotic loyalty amid disloyalist currents.
A Sunday Oklahoma map shows sixteen counties still below the Liberty Loan quota. Efforts continue nationwide with hopes all Oklahoma counties will go over by the May 4 close. Pontotoc county is noted for being among the first to exceed its quota.
The article argues Americans must stop theory and build ships to regain a global merchant presence. It predicts postwar the U S fleet will be the largest after Britain and states funds now supporting German vessel owners will stay with American owners at home, boosting domestic shipping.
The piece portrays Holland trapped between German pressure and Allied needs, fearing loss of neutrality as Germany seeks transit rights for troops and supplies. It notes prior seizures of Dutch ships, Dutch protest likely aimed at appeasing Germany, and the peril of famine if trade with the Allies ceases.
Pontotoc county residents are urged to stockpile coal for next winter. Oklahoma has abundant coal, but rail transport remains constrained by wartime demands, delaying relief until the war ends. Wood as an alternative is limited by shipment constraints within the state.
The piece stresses that wartime victory matters most but urges electing capable, morally sound officials. It calls for scrutinizing candidates’ records and personal histories, insisting leaders be devoted to Liberty Bonds and the war effort, with no tolerance for corruption.
The piece notes Pontotoc county residents who opposed U S entry a year ago now back war efforts, donate to Liberty Bonds, and advocate action against Germany. It cites Utah governor’s view Germans in America remain lukewarm, urges informed reading, warns that opposition to the war equates to treason against nation and faith.
The piece argues that cotton advocates misstate the crop’s economics while noting cotton costs rose from 97.89 dollars per bale 1912 to 1915 and higher in 1917 1918. It describes farmers staying in business on near survival pay and highlights calls for price fixing on cotton versus wheat. It discusses widespread losses and the unpaid salaries of farm families sustaining cultivation.
The piece urges Americans to support the war without zealotry, noting France’s resilience and the value of courteous, voluntary efforts. It highlights drafts, public committees, and Ada’s booster tradition, stressing measured enthusiasm and shared sacrifice.
German forces press westward toward Amiens but make little progress as French and British coordination halts advances. Hindenburg faces stiff Allied resistance and the need to defend gains in the Amiens and Ypres salients while risking more territory if push continues.
Montrose J. Moses argues that Holland must back the Allies and support the Red Cross effort to aid wounded and displaced women. He cites Halifax relief as a model and urges large scale, sustained giving to counter German aggression and uphold humanitarian duty.
An upcoming Red Cross request for another 100 million dollars is urged to fund mercy work as Europe burns and starves. The piece argues Americans should donate despite wartime sacrifices, noting Europe’s devastation and American abundance.
A Pantotoc county farmer urges J M Wintersmith to accept the Red Cross chairmanship and join war effort. He vows to leave his crop and work nights for the government and even go to the Mexican Border. He argues older men can handle Mexico while youths fight Germans.
G N Waldby of Bebee reports a plan for a joint sale by the Bebee and Worstell councils to raise funds for the Red Cross. Contributors are urged to donate hens pigs quilts or other items for sale with all proceeds to charity. He suggests county councils hold similar sales in Ada on a Saturday to aid the Red Cross.
Despite a labor shortage, local farmers plan to cultivate more acreage and work overtime. They have shown strong wartime commitment by buying liberty bonds in the latest drive, signaling readiness to toil around the clock to support the war effort.
A wartime commentary condemns praising Kaiser and cussing the government as harmful. It warns readers with German loyalties to keep such views private, reflecting heightened patriotism expectations during the period.
The Rglly O Mahoman editor is described as a Republican. Observers question whether a Republican can steer a Democratic leaning newspaper.
A study comparing monthly per capita intake shows Americans consume more of these staples than people in European nations. The findings highlight higher overall dietary intake in the United States across wheat meat fat and sugar categories.
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