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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
6
The Ada Weekly News reverts to a $1.00 price to widen access for county readers. Editor Byron Norrell aims to keep improving with more county news and rural matters, while higher rates could return within about sixty days. Subscriptions should be renewed or started promptly.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports the Young Dog fraternity of the Pawnee tribe visited the Five Civilized Tribes in search of aid to reclaim sacred bear claws once given by the bear to their chief. J M Dodson recounts the legend of a young chief and a Great Dog who bestowed the gifts and taught a ritual dance still used by the Pawnees in warfare.
President Harding urged governors and mayors to organize local machinery to tackle unemployment. A central agency will coordinate national rehabilitation, with Hoover to announce details and Col. Arthur Woods considered to head the agency.
Wichita Falls Texas October 4 Special Judge P A Martin urges that more divorce suits be contested to curb forfeiture of decrees. He notes that fewer than one percent are contested and recounts a case where belief in infidelity failed without evidence. September saw 83 marriage licenses and 49 new divorce suits, a ratio of one divorce suit per 1.69 licenses.
Washington reports opposition to extending executive clemency to 61 enlisted men of the 24th infantry imprisoned at Leavenworth for 1917 Houston riot activity. Representative Garret of Texas voiced the opposition to President Harding, while the NAACP has urged clemency. Cardui narrative notes include a testimonial from Mrs. C. M. Stegall of Paint Rock Alabama praising Cardui for recovery after prolonged illness.
The fourth annual joint conference of the state health department and Oklahoma Public Health Association runs Oct 11–12. Topics include tuberculosis care for World War I veterans, vital statistics, health education, and industrial health with speeches by Dr. A R Lewis, Dr. Hugh S. Cummings, and others. The event closes with reports, elections, and a banquet at Huckins hotel.
Fire destroyed a five story Yukon mill causing an estimated 300000 damage. John F Krautin and other owners indicated rebuilding would start at once. Firefighters from Oklahoma City and El Reno contained the blaze by 5 PM after an explosion in a flour bin. Sixty workers were in the building. two were injured.
Sinclair Purchasing Co. posted notice of an advance in Oklahoma and Kansas crude oil prices. Formerly at $1.60 per barrel, the new level is $1.25. Prairie Oil and Gas Co. the Texas Co. and other buyers are expected to meet the rise.
A fire on a Frisco siding near the Frisco Katy crossing destroyed one bank car and heavily damaged another. Firemen faced access issues and a crowd hindered work while investigators suspected a carelessly lit match or a visiting tramp. Ten people were arrested for diving cars over the fire hose.
Mrs M F Bronaush returned to her home here Saturday night after spending Saturday in Konawa visiting friends.
Butler Brothers completed preliminary installation work and have opened a new grocery store on East Main Street. They join a growing list of recent business district additions.
J. E. Swepston district judge of Tulsa will visit Ada and Pontotoc county between October 7 and 17 to discuss establishing an Ozark Trail branch through the district. The proposed route would link Ada with Shawnee and towns between Texarkana and the area, prompting optimism among local road advocates for improved highways.
A revival is conducted this week in Francis led by Rev. C. C. Morris pastor of the local First Baptist church. He will travel to Francis each day for the meetings.
East Central Normal football team lost to Tulsa University 92 to 0 in the opening game. Ada players were injured but none were seriously hurt. Tulsa dominated with heavy linemen and a strong back field, while Ada fielded lighter, less experienced players under Coach Thompson. The Tulsa bench was used in the third period and Ada will face Wilburton School of Mines next.
Preservation of the middle man in the grain industry will be a principal topic at the three day convention of the National Grain Dealers Association in Chicago. Secretary Charles Quinn said about twelve hundred members attend and will plot a course to resist plans to remove middle men. An active campaign will start in March.
Roff Oklahoma Sept 30 Special Football men from Headquarters Battery First Field Artillery outline one of the stiffest schedules in the state. After three games the Battery holds wins over Southwestern Normal and East Central but lost to Tishomingo Aggies. Upcoming games include C S D at Roff and A and M College Freshmen at Stillwater with Battey also hosting Wewoka Murray Aggies Bacone Northwestern Normal and O S D. The squad, soon to begin basketball after football, lists players such as George Washington Richard Roff Burrell Heathman Raymond Hamer Tyree Derrick and Jim Rogers among others. The Oklahoma School for Deaf is billed to play at Ross on October 1 with a strong rival claim.
The National Red Cross convention meets October 4 in Columbus with leaders from government education and industry on the program. President Harding is anticipated as principal speaker while the Junior Red Cross division and service men ob ligations receive separate remarks and reunions.
Oklahoma City posted a 38 degree low marking the first chill of autumn with other readings 40 in Pauls Valley and Hammon, 41 in Chandler Mangum Muskogee and Weatherford, 44 in Oklahoma City, and 48 in Holdenville. No frost reported though light frosts possible in low spots. average first killing frosts vary from October 17 Panhandle to November 11 south.
An advertising blurb promotes Prickly Ash Bitters for bloating sour risings heartburn dizziness and constipation. It targets men claiming the remedy suits such disorders. Price is 1.25 dollars per bottle and the seller listed is Gwin and Mays.
E. L. Losthart and his wife from Stratford visited Ada on business and shared dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lillard, both men former deputies on the U S marshal force. Losthart spoke of numerous Ada friends he reconnected with today.
Konawa baseball team crushed Asher 29 to 5 with a 14-run fifth inning after taking a early lead. The win follows a prior loss to Asher this season as Konawa plans a three-game Ada series next Sunday Monday and Tuesday with two players from Little Rock Southern League joining the lineup.
Claiming to cure bad breath and stomach disorders the advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a medicine for men. It purges the stomach and bowels cleanses breath and complexion and promises vigor. Price 1.26 dollars per bottle. Sold by Gwin and Mays.
John L. Case returned Sunday from Wagener where he has been buying cotton. He says the crop is good here but acreage is not large. The small grain crop was nearly ruined by heavy June rains.
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