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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
12
The piece critiques wartime and political topics, noting German actions in Europe, Japanese moves in Chinese territory, and shifting Russian capital naming. It questions reforms in Oklahoma politics and suggests amendments to school election funding to avoid yearly ballots. A St Louis factory letter hints at war’s unmitigated evil.
The Pontotoc county fair ends with reflections on how exhibits and especially the kitchen garden and canning club movements spur youth and community growth. The piece highlights potential long term benefits, noting that one motivated girl can inspire others and change the whole town over time.
A brief note recalls a historical pairing of Italy and France to humble Austria, suggesting a potential revival of that collaboration. The remark frames a possible diplomatic shift and questions whether such an alliance could reemerge in current contexts.
A large dry goods house in Oklahoma City offered a liberal advertising contract, but the News declined to break with local Ada merchants who support the paper year round, choosing to stay with home merchants instead.
The piece extols fraternal orders for their service to members and families in illness and death, noting lodges provide care at bedside and aid widows and orphans. It emphasizes patriotism, honor, duty to God and neighbor, and views secret orders as valuable auxiliaries to religious work.
A pro-Democratic piece accuses a remnants of an old Republican carpetbag faction in Oklahoma of manipulation and deceit. It condemns their push to regain power through John Fields candidacy and their dishonest reports about the late primary. It argues the group falsely claims all non nominated candidates were counted out.
Opinion pieces debate state superintendent candidates in Oklahoma. Supporters praise R H Wilson for merit-based teacher retention and public school progress while opponents accuse him of spoils politics. The Wewoka Democrat notes Wilhelm’s Berlin ties amid broader political chatter.
A Ada Oklahoma hosts Pontotoc county first fair with a week of exhibits despite rain. Education leaders like President Briles of East Central State Normal praised the event and its lasting educational impact. County officials and attendees from nearby areas helped ensure a record successful and influential fair.
Representatives of Pontotoc County Democratic Convention reaffirm loyalty to Jefferson Jackson Wilson and Bryan era principles. They praise President Wilson, note tariff reductions, tax shifts, banking reform, a trust code, and anti monopoly aims. They urge Congress to aid farmers, laborers, schools, roads, and cotton farmers amid war, and to reduce government costs.
Ideal fall weather finds farmers from Walnut Grove and Egypt preparing fields with some fall plowing. Boll weevil damage worries cotton growers as locals report pest issues. Social notes include visits by Ohninen Scates, Rube Martin, Ragland sisters, and others. Local events feature county fair exhibits, Egypt canning club floats, and revival meetings led by Bro Williams. A new baby girl joins Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cox, and a little daughter arrives for Sam Agee's family. Rube Martin and Geo Steele visit. Rev Chambers conducts revival. several neighbors attend church and gatherings.
The writer Pearlstone criticizes past election frauds and defends a stringent primary process. They blame a Republican gang for manipulating votes in Democratic primaries and allege double ballots and coercion as part of historical irregularities, while praising current safeguards.
Petrograd reports no general engagement with fighting limited to skirmishes. The note underscores ongoing pressure in Prussia while a quoted Emerson maxim appears in the dispatches.
National lecturer Peter Radford argues for stronger rural community spirit and cooperative laws to help farmers market crops, reduce tenancy and interest burdens, and connect farming with business proficiency. He urges coordinated farm laws and pr omotion of cooperative buying and selling to prevent waste and hunger. Patronize the merchants who advertise in the News.
Supt. Pierce says Stonewall approved an extra two mills school tax on Saturday to extend the term to nine months. Only five votes were against the levies as residents show support for a full term of school.
Timbers were hauled for a derrick on R P Fords land in section 17 48 to move the rig from the Mayer place near Con way MACTHWAITE. Work on the Allen land well east of the second well resumes in a day or two after boiler explosion delay. Buckhorn reports another good oil showing Monday. Gladys Belle northeast of Ada strikes a small gas showing.
The contest awards three silverware premiums based on current holdings and gains. A sugar tongs prize goes to the contestant under 30 000 with the greatest gain. An olive fork prize goes to the 30 000 to 100 000 bracket with the greatest gain. A butter knife prize goes to anyone above 100 000 with the greatest gain. The items are described as valuable silverware worth pursuing.
Sunday morning at nine Mr. A. E. Payte and Miss Nellie B. Self were married at the home of J. W. Westbrook in Centrahoma with Rev. R. E. Early officiating. Both parties resided in Centrahoma.
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