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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
11
An essay urging urban men to reclaim vigor through full body and soul exercise, like a cowboy. The author argues city life drains vitality and that saddling up and riding out to a western ranch best restores manliness, fitness, and joy beyond mere Sunday sport.
Tulsa dispatch reports only Arizona and Oklahoma rejected proposed bond issues for road building while eleven states approved totals of 283 million dollars. Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Washington and West Virginia set November votes for 664 million in bonds as other states move forward with highway measures.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America and a joint committee issue a constructive program to protect negroes from mob violence, secure equal rights, improve housing, education, and wages, and promote interracial cooperation across the United States.
A biographical sketch recounts Theodore Roosevelt at age 22 entering politics in New York's 21st Assembly District. It notes early endorsements from Elihu Root and others, a 800-vote plurality, and rapid rise to Speaker by age 24 with later delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt reflects on his urge to engage in governance after Harvard.
Mrs. Martha Leona Rich aged 44 died at home seven miles northwest of Ada in Egypt on September 25 from typhoid fever. Interment followed at Egypt cemetery. Miss Jennie May Melton ten, of Fitzhugh, died at home on September 27 from typhoid fever. Interment was held at Roff cemetery.
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to stop coughing, ease irritation, and restore comfortable breathing. It notes availability at Bart Smith’s shop.
A brief 1881 letter from Theodore Roosevelt nominates him as a candidate for the New York Assembly in the district. He asks the recipient to honor him with their vote and personal influence on Election Day, signing as Very respectfully Theodore Roosevelt.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a potent remedy for neuralgia in the face shoulder hands or feet. It claims rubbing the product into the pain area relieves suffering and restores normal conditions, with Bart as the seller.
The ad notes that regular bowels prevent serious disorders and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle, effective medicine. It claims they are mild, easy to take, and cost a quarter, recommending a trial for health.
Brussels report says Belgium accelerates compiling a list of enemy subjects accused of war law violations. Extradition under Versailles must be demanded within one month after ratification, though many identities are unclear. A royal commission investigates German infractions, using titles or employment to designate guilty parties.
Washington reports eight German vessels allotted to the United States after the armistice including the Hamburg American liner Imperator will be turned over to the shipping board once surveys and repairs are done. J H Rossetter says the board maintains the assignment was permanent despite Britain’s view.
The wounded Brady in a Thursday gunfight with Paul Combs is resting well with an even chance of recovery. Combs faces an assault with intent to kill charge and is out on bond. Reports suggest Brady was the aggressor, while Combs and Black Bess were not seriously hurt but may be gun shy.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports the federal grand jury returned 112 indictments after sitting since September 15. White slavery and whiskey related charges dominate the list with others including post office robbery, mail fraud, and larceny. Over 400 witnesses were examined. many defendants to be arraigned next morning. Adelina Patti dies in South Wales.
Oklahoma City dispatch notes the nation presses forward with a vast highway program as 1919 Good Roads expenditures total 340.4 million dollars. States including Texas, Iowa, California, and New York plan large projects. Oklahoma projects 3.6 million this year amid war-recovery strain.
Paris Sept 27. The peace conference supreme council sent a note through Marshal Foch demanding German troop evacuation of Lithuania with drastic penalties for non compliance.
Paris dispatch notes Figaro says Allies prepare a note threatening to cut off Baltic supplies and restart the blockade if German troops are not recalled. American experts reportedly favored the proposed measures. A medical ad promotes HERBINE for digestion and energy, sold by Bart Smith.
A catalog of rural properties lists multiple tracts around Ada Roff Center Stratford Frisco and Vanoss with acreage ranging from 96 to 250 acres. Prices vary from 35 to 75 dollars per acre with several offerings including cultivated land barns orchards houses wells and alfalfa meadows. Some parcels offer cash handles and trade options plus stock purchase potential.
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