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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
6
A horse doctor recounts a tale of Marry in Haste Am Owley and his wife Arabella. He reflects on courtship, disguise, and the odd honesty of pretending to be refined to win love. The speaker concedes missteps after marriage and urges trusting luck in matrimony.
In 1797 three US envoys, including Charles C. Pinckney, sought settlement with France over seized ships and trade privileges. Secret agents suggested a bribe was needed. Pinckney declared the US would provide millions for defense but not one cent for tribute.
A Tomlinville photographer urges a restrained Arkansas sitter to imagine wedding day joy. The sitter reacts with scorn to the stubborn lock, then declares she will marry tomorrow, turning a tense moment into a decisive commitment.
A brisk exchange centers on a bold wager described as a sure thing, countered by a cautious reply preferring a reasonable chance. The dialogue reflects risk appetite and skepticism in a sport context.
Mrs. Virginia Griffith of Atoka has joined the hospital nursing staff and began work yesterday.
The Texas state board of health warns border towns to strengthen mosquito control as yellow fever cases rise in Mexico. Dr. M. M. Carrick reports six Mexican towns affected and travels to El Paso to assess health conditions and quarantine efficacy. Further border control remains federal.
Community effort in Ada faces delays as workers haul off trash from property owners. Rains disrupt yesterday and today delaying finish to early next week. Manure in alleys criticized. committee says owners must arrange removal. Inspection campaign to flag trash. aim to keep alleys clean. In separate notes, wolves as decoys, young Navy sailor at Balboa Park, and thrift stamps converted to interest bearing securities are mentioned.
A fragment notes that the prickly pear cactus has become a first class nuisance in the country, triggering concerns about agriculture and land management.
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