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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
5
The piece argues that good roads will solve future transportation needs, with automobiles carrying more people than trains along improved highways. It cites Ada and advocates like N B Stall for funding road projects, noting trucks may beat rail for freights and that road growth spurs community progress.
At the San Antonio state convention a standing ovation marked Senator Culberson the longtime Texas leader as he retires from the Senate after more than thirty years of service. He leaves with a clean record and the respect of his constituents in a career now history.
The census bureau data show 57 as the condition, a decline of about one million bales from the prior estimate, with prices dropping half a cent. Experts foresee potential further reductions, while exports to Europe falter but cotton remains essential to meet demand. The text also praises the Lions Club for supporting the Byng bridge project and urges Ada to connect with Konawa Maud via the Ozark Trail, boosting regional tourism.
The News commends Ada citizens for cooperation in ongoing township fairs this week. Many cars went to Allen Monday and about the same number to Ross today. People plan to visit each site with band boys to boost enjoyment and help the cause, promoting better agriculture and livestock through healthy competition.
The text argues that conviction sincerity does not ensure truth. It cites beliefs like a flat earth and witchcraft as examples where accepted views proved false. It concludes that one should extend knowledge but acknowledge the possibility of error.
The Seminole County attorney may struggle to justify why charges against Trapp were not filed earlier. Critics say if any case existed it could have emerged before the election, rather than during the campaign.
Henry Ford argues farming is a seasonable occupation and predicts future factories in small towns or rural areas. He notes cotton crops take thirteen to fourteen months and farm upkeep lasts most of the year, but advances in power farming could allow farmers to work two to three days weekly in off seasons and spend half a year in an industrial plant.
Congress has for years pressed on presidential prerogatives while President Harding dodges responsibility over a strike. Lawmakers fear election timing and face a public call to act, yet they hesitate as the dangerous issue remains unsettled.
Ada city commissioners awarded the contract to F D Hill and Son for a three floor hall with 3600 seating, a site bought for 10000, and about 15000 for furnishings. The project aims for completion to host conventions next year while plans kept to original architects' specs with minor changes.
The piece notes frustration with governments unable to end strikes and likens inaction to a burning house. It highlights Sapulpa Republican James Dennis Flynn seeking reform, Sweden’s narrow anti prohibition win, and Oklahoma governor hopeful John Fields urged to seek nonpartisan support amid ongoing labor unrest. Francis Herald reports peaceful strike conduct there.
State Insurance Commissioner E. W. HARDIN leads a ticket alongside State Treasurer A. S. J. SHAW and Representative in Congress TOM D. McKEOWN. The President State Board of Agriculture is JOHN A. WHITEHURST with re election for County Superintendent A. FLOYD and Sheriff JOE E. SLOAN. County Attorney J. W. DEAN and Tax Assessor NICK HEARD seek re election.
A notice states that the author has bought all nets and accounts owed to the Guest Bros estate from C A McClesky and that they are now due. It invites all friends indebted to the Guest Bros to come forward and settle when called.
Readers are invited to place a want ad for results in parish matters, reflecting on the long history of English parishes and their ongoing role in local governance and community notices.
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