Cracow Battle Seen as War Turning Point
Paris dispatch reports Cracow battle may decide the war as Russians press German Austrian lines. A German victory could force peace terms while losses pile up on both sides and the war remains unsettled.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
Paris dispatch reports Cracow battle may decide the war as Russians press German Austrian lines. A German victory could force peace terms while losses pile up on both sides and the war remains unsettled.
The Union Oil Tanker Elsinore, British registry and American owned, was sunk by the German cruiser Leipzig on September 15 off the Central American coast. The crew landed on the Galapagos Islands. rescue steps are planned. Also reported: the Bankfields sunk off Peru and the Kosmos brought survivors into Callao. Three British cruisers were noted at Punta Arenas.
London reports from Oct 3 that German prisoners describe company actions starting with 251 men and ending with eighty, with no officers surviving. Letters suggest severe officer scarcity and multiple regiments reduced to two or three companies.
Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana reports belching sour stomach and headaches eased by Chamberlains Tablets. She says the remedies helped digestion and regulated bowels, leaving her entirely well. For sale by All Dealers.
Chicago October 3 Charles Bounds president of the State Bank of West Pullman suicided at his home. The bank is closed pending state examiner review after a period of illness.
When the chest feels on fire and the throat burns indigestion causes discomfort. Herbine is marketed to drive out badly digested food strengthen the stomach and purify the bowels. Price 50c sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
Peru recorded exports valued at 37 722 960 dollars in 1913, reflecting the nation's trade activity for that year and its economic performance in the global market.
Hunt's Lightning Oil provides rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches and promotes healing for cuts and bruises. A bottle in every home is advised and available at reputable drug stores in 26c and 50c sizes.
The Golden Gate contest offers three gold watches to fourth to sixth place finishers, prompting renewed effort from contenders and friends who buy tickets. With the close approaching, more prizes will be awarded. Friday’s count shows Miss Mattie Stubblefield leading the over 100000 class and Miss Ruth Lundy moving into the over 100000 tier.
A testimonial from Mrs. O. E. Sargent of Peru Indiana endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as highly valuable. The ad urges readers to try the product and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
100 acre farm three miles southwest of Ada for sale by owner W H Ebey. Land includes good soil with some bottom land. Will divide into 40 or 60 acre lots. Terms available. Property upstairs in Rollow Building. 8-27-wtf.
160 acres with 55 cultivated, rest wooded and pasture fenced with a four room house, well, small barn, apple and peach orchard seven miles northeast of Ada. There is a $1000 loan on the farm. Bargain offered for quick sale by T. A. Holman. October 1 installment.
Joe Rushing advertises about 3000 bushels of apples for sale from his orchard two miles north of Ada. He states the crop has been sprayed and is worm-free, offering good prices for large quantities. Contact via phone F-15. Date 9 15 6td Atwe.
A 3000 woman and 200 plus men parade filled downtown Cleveland. The event heads toward the November state constitutional suffrage vote with scenes from Joan of Arc on a white horse to a peace float and pioneer suffragists. Donations and wedding rings symbolize sacrifices for the vote.
Readers learn of John B. Stewart's severe injuries after a Woodlake interurban collision between Denison and Sherman. The article notes multiple fractures, facial injuries, a hospital transfer, and family travel plans, with broader details on the Woodlake accident and casualties.
Sale notice offering good seed wheat with contact persons Ed Granger and W F Schulte. Sale listing dated 3 27 tfw.
Ira Smith died at home Friday afternoon at age three. Rev. C B James conducted the funeral service and the child was laid to rest in Rosedale cemetery. The bereaved parents Lee and his wife mourn a short life that bound their family with hopeful futures.
Ada reader E M Allen a Holdenville Oklahoma carpenter reports kidney pain stiffness and rheumatic pains eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes rapid improvement and confirms prior endorsement. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props Adv.
Governor Lee Cruce of Oklahoma, in St Louis returning from a cotton conference, said Lieut. Gov. J J McAlester violated an implied promise not to pardon or parole convicts without Board of Pardons recommendation. He plans to verify status in Oklahoma City and weigh action.
An old ad extols Dr King s New Life Pills for digestion constipation and overall tonic health promising purified blood and elimination of poisons. It notes a 25 cent price at the druggist. A French automobile feature mentions incandescent headlight lamps with reflectors on a horizontal bar over the radiator.
A wounded British officer recalls a dramatic air duel over the British lines at Cambrai as a French airman attacked a German observer and forced him down. The French pilot, after a swift ascent, struck with a quick firer and the German fell. In London a separate note tells of Mrs Strange of Mitcham with many naval relatives, including sailors and pensioners, all serving or connected to the fleet.
Mrs. Sarah Goodale of Preston Texas writes the Magic Washing Stick did as advertised leaving clothes white after scrubbing. The product is not a soap or powder and is sold by grocers and druggists as three 10c sticks for 25c or by mail from A B Richards Medicine Co Tex.
The Po teau Weekly Sun editor D A Shaw lauds President Wilson's policies and urges Oklahoma citizens to register appreciation by backing the Democratic ticket in November. The piece argues a Republican win in 1912 would have led to war, praising Wilson’s peace policies and condemning past Republican and Taft foreign plans.
An old advertisement promises a money back guarantee from the druggist if Hunt's Cure fails to cure skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ringworm and other troubles. It also claims cures for piles and old sores with no cost if it fails.
County Attorney Roland relocates his office from the courthouse to the Aldrich Building. The move affects staff and client access as the new site provides improved reception and meeting spaces.
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