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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
10
The Associated Press reports that shipyard workers across the U S denounce Bolshevik and I W W propaganda in letters and articles. Aimed at unity, workers call for 100 percent Americanism and warn agitators to leave.
The city of Rheims in France, once home to 115 178 people, was reduced to 8488 inhabitants including 3987 men 3268 women and 1213 children. The cathedral was hit by 87 shells through March 21 1918. April 24 1917 marked the war’s worst day with casualties and damage that could not be recorded.
Washington May 1 Taxi cabs and other passenger automobiles used for hire are exempt from revenue taxes under newly issued Internal Revenue regulations interpreting the revenue act. The guidance clarifies which vehicles qualify for the exemption and outlines seating capacity considerations.
In Coblenz on April 3 the Associated Press reports Germany’s Peace Bureau formed in February under the foreign office. Five committees—legal, political, economical, commercial and information—gathered data to present the German position before Versailles negotiations.
Mayor Kitchens says his department runs self-sustaining revenue in April. Oklahoma city courts are hampered by appellate rulings that fines over 20 dollars without a jury may be thrown out. Pontotoc County handles this with Judge Busby cooperating with the mayor.
The piece explains the origin of the telegraph code 30 meaning end of message. It notes journalists adopted 30 to signal copy finished and no further changes, echoed by the Laurier obsequies bouquet with 99 and the phrase it is ended. The Pittsburgh Dispatch cites older telegraph operators and press gallery usage.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield argues the wheat guaranty will not strain the government finances. He cites war disrupted foreign crops and strong European demand supporting prices above the $2.26 guarantee. He notes speculation on costs fades as world food conditions worsen and Central Powers crops lag, making a drop below the guarantee unlikely.
Reports to American observers place the Reichswehr at 241,500 troops with 16 large brigades and 11 small brigades. Corps troops total 5,458 and general headquarters about 10,000. Discharges of the 1899 old army class continue while volunteers from old units drift awaiting war ministry decisions.
Washington May 1. More than one hundred towns with 2 500 or more people have citizen ship classes in public schools to teach Americanism as part of the Labor Department Americanization program. Besides about 200 000 naturalized through military service, last year’s naturalizations doubled any previous year.
Captain M M Webster arrived in the city Wednesday evening returning nineteen days from Germany aboard the Mount Vernon. He joined the Army as a volunteer doctor and was commissioned September 2 1917 sailing June 1 1918 with the Third Division in the Army of Occupation. He fought at St Mihiel and endured a month of shell-fire in the Argonne Forest returning with a bayonet wound in his helmet and a steadfast American spirit.
The note counsels a diet suited to age and occupation and to keep bowels regular. It advises taking one Chamberlain's Tablet when feeling overfull or constipated.
The Ada Weekly News urges neighbors to ensure all families receive the paper or Ada Evening News. It touts growth from a four page issue to a multi section weekly and proclaims it the leading Oklahoma weekly with readers urged to help those without it stay informed about local events like the road bond issue.
A strayed pair described: a red muley cow about years old branded P. O. P on left side B on left shoulder and lazy J on left loin. A red brindle cow about 8 years old branded B on left shoulder.
Postmaster General Burleson sets new phone charges Ada business firms at 3.50 monthly and residences at 1.60. The increases raise Ada rates from 2.59 and 1.50 respectively. The commission may review the matter when lines are returned to owners.
The Times Democrat reports a telegraph from Congressman Scott Ferris of Lawton protesting a 50 to 100 percent increase in telephone charges. He argues three years of breath and two years of war plus state loyalty leave citizens unable to bear the burden and appeals to the White House and Postmaster General Burleson to prevent what he calls a gross injustice. He signs the telegram Scott Ferris.
Yates and Gallamore Paving and Construction Co. set a contract with Parker Washington Co. of Chicago for Johnston Avenue paving. Bonds sold for eighty six cents on the dollar. Construction to start about the 12th, with sixty working days to complete a 26 foot wide and 2600 foot long project.
Washington May 1 Government insurance on lives of soldiers and sailors continues automatically for one month after discharge even if premiums are not paid. If the man dies in that period the policy pays. after that the policy lapses unless reinstatement is applied within six months. A further ruling recognizes disability after discharge even if records show the man was released.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier and strengthener for impure blood and sluggish circulation. It claims good health depends on clean blood and urges readers to obtain the remedy from druggists. Free information is offered by Swift Specific Co at 24 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
April weather record for Al Ada shows a maximum 83 degrees and minimum 36.5. It lists 19 clear days 2 partly cloudy and 9 percent cloud cover with 2.80 inches of rainfall. The greatest 24 hour rainfall was .90 inches. Historical year comparisons show varied rainfall totals for 1915 1918 and 1937 with scattered figures.
The guardian for Ida Jack and Jim Davis Jack minors will sell at public auction in Ada Oklahoma on May 17 1919 at 1 30 PM. The sale covers the north half of the northwest quarter and related parcels in Pontotoc and Murray Counties described by sections and townships. Terms are cash on confirmation with bids in writing to Kenam er Coakley Madill Oklahoma.
In Bucharest and major Romanian cities the American Red Cross distributes clothing and supplies while the U S Food Administration has shipped nearly 20 000 tons of flour. Queen Marie backs relief. Prince Carol coordinates with Red Cross as three consignments arrive and a fourth is en route from Toulon to mend hunger and prevent unrest.
Dispatch warns that German efforts to reestablish ties with France include merchants seeking postwar trade and German residents posing as locals. Reports note forged papers and a case of a German internment escapee posing as a foreman near Paris. Also includes a civil notice from Pontotoc County Oklahoma about a property dispute and a cancellation request for a mortgage instrument filed against Mabel M. Boyland.
Advice recommends buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before departure for camping. It cannot be obtained while on hunting, fishing, prospecting trips or while aboard ears or steamships, according to the note.
Roy Stegall’s Ford collided with a stubborn cow named Brindle on a rural drive. A Dodge rear-ended the Ford, wrecking a tire and delaying Stegall’s trip until repairs were completed in the afternoon.
A fragmented line hints at a discussion of a cultivator named Oliver and questions about purchasing. The readable portion suggests interest in acquiring agricultural equipment but lacks concrete details or actions.
Oleta A J Clapp an eighteen month old girl of 3230 West 14th Street was run over by a delivery wagon this morning. A wheel passed over her abdomen and doctors said it would take a day or two to assess possible internal injuries. The child was playing in the street in front of her home when the wagon veered away after a tractor caused the team to shy.
In district court George Ford sues Artie Osborn Ford for divorce. Artie Osborn Ford must answer the petition by May 20, 1919 or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be rendered. Dated April 29, 1919. Attest: A R Sugg court clerk by L E Franklin deputy.
J B Smith plaintiff cites Minnie Smith in Pontotoc County for divorce with a deadline of May 29 1913 to answer the petition or a judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff. Deputy L E Frankeim signs for the court.
Mr. Montgomery and family have just moved into the John Rinard property on South Rennie avenue, marking a new occupancy in the neighborhood.
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