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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
8
Halloween preparations surge as shops display grotesque and pretty paper decorations in yellow and black. Home parties replace risky pranks with table decorations, lanterns, place cards, and candle shades all made of crepe paper. Photographed ideas show jack o lanterns mounted on pasteboard, printed figures, and paper festoons to brighten rooms.
The Associated Press reports that William Gibbs McAdoo and George W. Wickersham uphold the 1916 act creating federal land banks and joint stock land banks. They assert the law will withstand court challenges and protect tax exemptions for bonds and income from securities, with loans limited to 6 percent interest and terms from five to 36 years. The ruling emphasizes strong precedent and potential Supreme Court defense if the Kansas City suit reaches higher courts.
Washington Oct 20 Department of Justice warned refiners that charging more than 10 cents per pound wholesale for sugar would break the food control act. The U S Sugar Equalization Board ruled 11 cents per pound as a fair retail price.
Washington reports refiners asked to telegraph agreement to lift supply immediately to ease shortages. Wholesale price rises from 9 to 10 cents a pound, boosting control sugar retailing at 11 cents. Justice Department and sugar board did not specify new retail price, but expect no larger hike than the wholesale increase.
London reports Petrograd is virtually isolated as anti-Bolshevik cavalry cut rail routes to Moscow and Vologda. A Bolshevik division rushed to defend the city was nearly wiped out at Krasnoye-Selo as General Yudenich seized the outpost.
An ornate promotional description highlights large warming closets with drop doors and unbreakable malleable iron ovens. Features include rivet tight joints, double weight joints, indestructible front and flue caps, open end ash pan, ash cup for easy cleanup, paneled doors, white or blue enamel, burnished blue cooking top, and nickel trimmings designed to stay bright and clean.
In Chattanooga Tennessee October 20 two discharged soldiers James Oliver aged 20 is jailed. Posses scour the Ooltewah area for Ed Martin alleged companion in the killing of Deputy Sheriff McIntosh and robbery of travelers on the Dixie Highway Saturday. Oliver faced possible lynching when a rope was placed around his neck before he agreed to name his partner.
A historical note identifies the Gordon setter as born around 1800 through crossings of the English setter and a spaniel line bred by the Duke of Gordon. The account highlights royal sponsorship and kennel development shaping the breed's distinctive traits.
Manila reports open debate over applying the dry amendment to the Philippine Islands. Local forces push legislature to decide during October session. Proponents fear rural distilling will lose work, while imported liquors draw mixed support. Medical opinion favors local products. legal opinion splits on applicability and enforcement.
Ada investors report a Texas oil well down 1432 feet with production over 200 barrels anticipated. Electra Texas communications say several Ada men join Mr. Lancaster in the venture and drilling will start soon. Also notes Mt. St. Elias in Alaska exceeds Mont Blanc by 3600 feet.
Washington reports sensational charges by Senator Watson that Socialists Reds and other radicals are entrenched in government departments and that some Federal Trade Commission staff oppose the government. He called for an interstate commerce committee investigation while criticizing meat packers and noting alleged anarchists and Soviet sympathizers among officials. A second item notes Dallas aviator Charles Theodor died after a 500 foot plunge during daring rope feats, witnessed by onlookers. A separate note reports bandits stealing whisky from the Kansas City Athletic Club.
A historical note asserts the Willamette Valley in Oregon never experienced cyclones, contrasting common cyclone claims with regional weather history and meteorological records. The claim emphasizes regional climate continuity and clarifies local storm classifications.
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