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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1924

Page

6

Disillusioned When He Found a Faded Model 1924

John Strickland grapples with temptation and loyalty after seeing his former flame Mrs Alison return home with her wealthy husband Cy. A found purse triggers moral reflection as John resolves to cherish his wife Mary, reject envy, and accept family life.

John Strickland Eph John Cy Mison Mr. Strickland Nat Jobn Alisons Mrs. Alison Myra Cy Alison John Strighland Mery Mary

Coast Line Lengths Across U S Shores

The Atlantic shore extends 2730 miles along the United States coast while the Pacific coast measures 5560 miles.

United States

Notable Bible Word Counts Highlight Verbose and Limited Reverence

A trivia note compares usage of the word and in the Old Testament with the single occurrence of the term reverend. The count underscores language patterns and rare titles in the text.

Chandler Senator Warns of Times Trend at East Central College

Senator Court land Feuquay of Chandler addressed East Central college students on “The Trend of the Times.” He warned of war’s future, argued for limited militarism with preparedness, condemned national debt and tax loopholes, urged truthful education, cautioned against democratic extremes, and urged graduates to serve the state. He lauded Senator J C Looney for support and predicted a turbulent era ahead.

Courtland Feuquay Chandler East Central College Luther Burbank American Legion America East Central Feuquay J. C. Looney

Otey Embezzlement Trial Delayed into January Term

Trial of M. J. Otey former chief clerk of Oklahoma A and M college for embezzlement was continued in Stillwater district court. The next term begins in January due to the absence of the state attorney general or an assistant. John Berry, assistant attorney general, had represented the state.

Stillwater M. J. Otey Oklahoma A M. College District Court C. C. Smith John Berry Otey

Masters of Work and Will: Edison as Example

The piece argues population of outstanding men earn mastery through relentless work. It cites Thomas Edison as the epitome of work ethic, noting his odd hours with audiences at midnight and long stretches without breaks. It links diligent labor to mastering one’s business and oneself.

Altus Times-Democrat Rockefeller Bell Ford Edison

Aged Woman Killed as Train Hits Car in Wilburton

In Wilburton on October 4 84 year old Mrs Elizabeth Mickle a Latimer county pioneer died when the Rock Island passenger train struck the automobile she rode in the car was demolished and her grandson Emmett Mickle was seriously injured in the crash both taken to the local hospital

Wilburton Elizabeth Mickle Latimer County Rock Island Mickle Emmett, Mickle

News Want Ad Headline

Classified notice highlights a buy sells and rentals option with local listings and contact details for readers seeking items properties or services. Provides a concise invitation to place or respond to ads through the newspaper.

Oklahoma American Legion protests plan to move veterans from Sulphur

At a Tulsa meeting the Oklahoma Department Executive Committee condemned the United States Veterans Bureau plan to transfer many government patients from the Sulphur Soldiers Tubercular Sanatorium. They urged abandonment of the removal, citing harm to patients and urging care within Oklahoma. Jim Hatcher stressed the state’s commitment to keeping veterans in Oklahoma hospitals. The article also notes the Sixth Annual veterans meet at St Paul and David S Shackelford winning National Vice President post and chairing the Fridiron committee for a 1926 Omaha banquet.

United States Veterans Bureau Sulphur Executive Committee On the American Legion Tulsa Department of Oklahoma Department American Legion of Oklahoma Veterans Bureau Sulphur Hospital United States Veterans’ Bureau Oklahoma Jim Hatcher The Bureau Arizona New Mexico St. Paul National Press Association of the Legion David S. Shackelford Oklahoma Legionnaire Shackelford Fridiron Committee Sridiron Omaha

Pontotoc County Singing Convention Set in Ada Hall

The Pontotoc county singing convention will hold its regular semi annual meeting at the Convention Hall Ada beginning Saturday night October 19 and continuing through Sunday. Dinner at the hall Sunday.

Pontotoc County Ada

Construction Plans to Launch Road to Billings and Ponca

Ponca City Oklahoma October 3 Work is expected to start soon on the Ponca City Billings connection of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad running 18 miles through the oil field district of southern Bay and northern Noble counties It will link with the Enid Billings branch at Billings and with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe main line at Ponca City Timber ties and rails have arrived at Billings from the Guthrie Chandler line and construction will begin Officials say only Interstate Commerce Commission approval is delaying the project

Ponca City Okla Billings Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Bay Noble Counties Enid-Billings Rock Island Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Guthrie-Chandler Interstate Commerce Commission Chamber of Commerce

Durant Expenditures Cut In 34 000 For Next Year

Bryan county excise board orders a 34000 reduction from last year’s total. the cuts align with lower tax income due to decreased property valuations. All department appropriations will be reduced accordingly.

Durant Bryan County County Excise Board

Man Found Guilty of Flogging Maryland Girl

Frederick Md October 3 A jury found Harry Leatherman guilty of aiding in the tar and feathering of Dorothy Grandon a Martinsburg West Virginia girl attacked at Myersville last July There are 18 co defendants indicted on charges of participation in the episode

Frederick, Md Harry Leatherman Dorothy Grandon Martinsburg West Virginia Myersville Here Leatherman

Monday Headlines Highlight Casualties In War Coverage

A quiet Monday becomes a grim showcase of casualties as newspapers publish lists of the killed and injured from ongoing conflict. The page emphasizes the human cost with names and places linked to frontline events.

Canadian Wheat Crop Falls About Half From Last Year

Canadian agriculture reports show the current wheat harvest is about 49 percent smaller than the prior season. Analysts warn the drop affects supply and farming income while weather and market factors drive the decline.

Walter Johnson Sentenced to Thirty Days Jail

Walter Johnson known as Teagarden was jailed for nonpayment of lodging after a local rooming house owner filed a complaint. County Judge Tal Crawford ordered thirty days confinement, noting the men had traveled on from Sulphur with unpaid week’s lodging after a Southern Exposition show appearance two weeks earlier.

Walter Johnson Tal Crawford Walter Washington Teagarden Johnson

Bergdoll Believed Returning to America by German Officials

German authorities in Karlsruhe believe Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wanted in the United States for draft dodging, may have returned to America after being unseen in Eberbach since April 6. The absence sparked suspicions as officials weigh his possible movements amid the case.

Karlsruhe Baden Germany Grover Cleveland Bergdoll United States America Eberbach

Eighty Indictments Filed by Marion Grand Jury

Marion Illinois October 4. The Marion county grand jury in session for two weeks returned 80 indictments. Three indictments accuse Sheriff George Galligan City Judge A N Bowen Herrin and State's Attorney Delos Duty of murder in connection with the Herrin clash on August 30 between Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan members in which seven men were fatally wounded.

Marion, Ill Marion County Grand George Galligan A. N. Bowen Herrin Delos Duty

Lebaugh Found Guilty in Bank Case. Fined $500

Paul M. Lebaugh former president of the New State Bank of Woodward was found guilty in district court on charges of accepting deposits in an insolvent bank. He was fined 500 dollars plus costs.

Cherokee Paul M. Lebaugh New State Bank of Woodward

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Newspaper Union Marie Heaton Robert Mildred Hight Byford Harry Lee Stanton Sweetin Lawrence Elsie Sweetin Ponca Maryland Bergdoll Marion Grand Jury Polaire Gerona Percales Coats Calico
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