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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
8
A bored London club guest, Alan Law, receives a mysteriously real red rose and a trey of hearts card that echoes a year-old Riviera farewell with a pledge to reappear if he changes his mind. His sudden disappearance leaves London baffled and the Rose of the Riviera in memory.
In a dim chambers of shadows the crippled Seneca Trine reveals a layered past to his daughter Judith. He chronicles a feud with Alan Law over a murdered rival and a treacherous plot to lure Law’s son back to America. Judith vows to deliver Law, dead or alive, to unleash a final deadly confrontation.
London reports from Brussels describe the city in hospitals with rising wounded counts. Miss J L Findlay praises hospital organization and civilian aid, noting red cross displays and beds for soldiers. Soldiers recount brutal bayonet attacks near Liege and the fear and numbness of frontline fighting.
E B Howard state auditor candidate notes inventories show Oklahoma owns all state institutions equipment lands and buildings totaling 9 049 479 with 7 000 000 accumulated since statehood He argues future taxes can be lowered as property is on hand and running expenses remain affordable. Oklahoma taxes have been lower than peer states and may drop further.
The article argues that dairy profitability hinges on production cost, dominated by feed. It recommends crops that provide late fall grazing to protect pastures through winter and early spring grazing to boost spring growth, thereby increasing year round pasture and reducing feed costs.
London reports end of battle of the Aisne in sight with stricter censorship after German setbacks. Updates cite Kaiser's territories as war losses and Allied efforts around Aisne, Argonne, and France. Mentions Russia, Turkey, and British reactions. Also discusses agriculture notes and disease reports in camps.
The undersigned sentenced to the penitentiary from Pontotoc county on a charge of grand larceny will apply for a pardon on the first Monday in October 1914. Herm an Linsk ey signs the notice indicating the date.
Japan's government railways system is listed with a mileage of 5 217 miles or kilometers in the report, reflecting the extent of the nation's rail network. Further context on gauge, operators, or recent expansions is not provided in the fragment.
Ada citizens will pay 32.4 mills total with state 1.3, county 4.8, city 17.2, and school 9.1 mills. City rate last year was 14.7. Roff imposes 11.9 mills for general purposes and 14.1 for schools. Stonewall 16 and 7, Francis 15.8 and 11.5, Allen 15.9 and 8. Allen township levy 1.54, Chickasaw 1.84, others 1.5 mills.
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