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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
8
Farmers lag behind on field work due to excessive rain and hope for better weather. The column records a stream of social visits among residents, confirmations of illness, shopping trips in Ada and Vanoss, and several weekend gatherings at homes such as the Wells singing and family visits.
A short ad notes a selection of suits coats and capes at half price, inviting shoppers to Burk's for discounted apparel. The fragment identifiers 29-ltw remain.
A rainy Saturday accompanies local updates in Walnut Grove. Brother Wells will preach the first Sunday in June. Neighbors and families including Wilfong, Grier, Roddy, Pinley, Crow, Lloyd, Kirby, Summers, Parker and Buckalew were seen visiting relatives. Some crop replanting due to weather.
An old Burk's ad highlights correct fitting for men and women’s shoes, emphasizing fine Oxfords and Pumps as a specialty. The note mentions 529-ltw as a possible catalog or item code.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional condition treatable only by systemic remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio is described as an internal treatment working through the blood, with a $100 reward for any uncured case and circulars available. Hall's Family Pills are also mentioned.
Heavy rain hit Saturday night while several farmers replant cotton due to cool weather. Mrs. Susie Gouch is very ill with mumps. Mrs. Loman, Mr. Gouch, Mamie Gouch, and Mamie Turner feature in visits and trips to Ada and nearby areas. Community members, including Harvie Johnson and Mrs. Little, appear in social calls and shopping trips around Truax.
A good rain Sunday slowed field work as farmers fall behind schedule. J W Eddings visited Vanoss. Mr and Mrs C A Irwin shopped in Ada. Jess Bonds conducted business at Vanoss.
Washington May 27 Officials of the U S Labor Department say properly trained foremen are the country’s urgent industrial need. A U S Training Service study argues English and French allies race to regain markets, urging training departments in most plants to free foremen from secondary duties and boost production. A manual on foremanship is being prepared by veteran production men for new entrants and current foremen.
Notice records Pontotoc County Oklahoma equalization board to convene Monday June 2 1919 with I R Gilmore as chairman. Also included is a divorce action J D Adkins vs Margie Adkins No 3806 in Pontotoc County District Court with court clerk A R Sugg noting must answer by July 10 1919. Local items and classifieds follow.
Health in the community remains good and crops are favorable after another heavy rain that may slow work. Mr. and Mrs. Cole visited Ed Ellis and family, while Mr. and Mrs. Chilchatt joined Mr. and Mrs. Allen for Sunday. Sunday School drew strong attendance and Grandma Fuller visits relatives on Sheep Creek.
Fragmentary text mentions silk, headwear, and a maritime theme with unclear context. No clear people or organizations. Readable portion suggests a small item note or notice from a newspaper page segment.
Doctors hail Calotabs as the refined form of calomel offering liver and system cleansing without nausea. One tablet at bedtime purges poisons by morning with no salts or dietary restrictions. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with guarantee or money back.
A selection of extraordinarily beautiful dresses has just arrived at Burk's. The new arrivals showcase elegant designs and premium fabrics, inviting shoppers to preview the latest styles today.
The School Board may call an election to issue bonds for a new school building. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce backs the move and circulates a petition. If approved the new school will be built in the southwestern part of the city while the current building becomes a high school.
For sale second hand piano cheap on easy payments Walters Music Store May twenty second four twos For sale Moore hay rake engine wood saw shafting and belting Will give time if necessary R L McGuyre May twenty ninth three twos
For sale 40 acre farm with 32 acres cultivated and a new four room house. Location five miles west and two north of Ada in Union Hill district. Contact Peter Jaimoland Ada Oklahoma. May 8 4tw.
U S department of agriculture reports April exports at 217,802 bales, with nine month total 4,000,431 bales. Home consumption totals 475,753 bales for April and 4,295,321 bales for nine months, against prior year figures. Over 5,000,000 bales are in storage or in consuming establishments. See our windows Burk's Style Show.
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