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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1919

Page

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Government raises wheat prices to farmers in Oklahoma

Government revisions increase payments for lower grade wheat, offering about two cents per bushel more on average. The change, hailed after farm complaints and a diplomatic visit by U S grain officials, affects No 3 No 4 and No 5 grades and covers over five million bushels nationwide.

Oklahoma John A. Whitehurst State Board of Agriculture Carl Williams Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman John D. Shanahan United States Grain Corporation New York J. M. Chilton Bureau of Markets United States

Indian office sale shows value of Departmental Rule at Muskogee

Oil and gas leases on Fannie Harjo homestead and surplus allotment in McClain county were sold in Judge Busby's court. Guardian Gale Statler advertised. T. C. Barrowman bought both tracts, paying $440.57 for 120 acres and $240 for 30.28 acres. He notes red tape delays approval by the Indian office under Cato Sells.

Muskogee Cato Sells Gale Statler Ada Farhie Harjo T. C. Barrowman Purcell Barrowman Indian Office Cate Sells Fannie Harjo

President Wilson Receives Ovation in St Paul Minnesota

President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrive in St Paul Minnesota where the president is welcomed by Governor Burnquist and mayors Hodgson and Myers. He addresses the legislature on peace costs inflation and the role of the United States in the world emphasizing unity between capital and labor and the need for international cooperation.

Associated Press ST. Paul Wilson United States Mr. Wilson International Labor Organization America

Confederate Vets Thank Citizens For Assistance

The old Confederate Veterans chapter expresses gratitude for local support during their state reunion. At the September 7 meeting of Byrd Camp No. 1545 a resolution thanked citizens including the Boy Scouts Walter Gayne Joe Foster and O N Walker secretary of the chamber of commerce for their services in making the reunion a success.

Wm. L. Byrd Walter Gayne Joe Foster O. N. Walker Chamber of Commerce

Pontotoc County Sanks Salvation Army Drive Boosts Quota

Pontotoc county launches a four day Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive at the county fair to raise three thousand dollars. Local chairman Charles A. Orr leads a committee including Lowrey Harrell and J A. Smith with doughnut sales by teams of girls and prizes funded by city merchants. Scouts and veterans back the effort as student volunteers, with decorating by Pat Holley and supervision by Mrs. Tom Hope and Mrs. Harmon Ebey.

Salvation Army Pontotoc County Home Service Fund Charles A. Orr Charles L. Orr Lowrey H. Harrell J. A. Smith Guaranty State Bank Marvin Brown Salvation Gordon East Central State Normal Rormal Pontotoce County Home Service Pat Holley Fair Grounds Tom Hope Harmon Ebey Dorothy Duncan Grace Shelton Reba Shelton Mildred Miller Annie Carroll Simpson Alma Mount Lillian Hodge Nell Hodge Eunice Bills Ophelia Gray Vera McMillan Carrie Roach Clarice Cartwright Jervis Bills Selma Bolen Bill Zern Yallie Rosser Kathryn Griffith Lilla McKendree Pearl Gay Aline Gordon Ira Gregg Ruby West Gladys Rawls Laverne

Marshal Foch Enjoys First Holiday in Years in Brittany

Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch relaxing at Morlaix near Brest during a rare holiday. He wears tweeds and a cap, hunting remains forbidden until September 15 as partridges thrive in Brittany woods. Mayors welcomed him. a late-arriving Brest train joked about, and rail minister Claveille faces political fallout for efficient service. Peaches and seedling trees are noted in Morlaix by W. D. Kennedy, described as more than an under-sheriff.

Associated Press Paris Marshal Foch Morlaix Brest Brittany France Foch General Foch Claveille W. D. Kennedy

Pictures of Ada Taken from the Sky

A morning exhibition at the News office shows O A Bayless a chemist at the cement plant photographed Ada from a flight with Lieutenant Yost. The aerial view captures Twelfth to Eighteenth streets and landmarks including churches residences the high school and the cement plant.

Ada O.A. Bayless Yost Twelfth Stret Eighteenth Street Ed Gwin

ENY Records Broken at Ada County Fair

At 9 this morning twice as many exhibits as two years ago filled Ada County Fair entries. Prof. Pollock of Ada High School oversaw the rush as livestock led the way with Holsteins Jerseys Herefords and Durhams. Races open tomorrow at 2 pm with judging of livestock set for 1 pm.

Ada Pontotoc County Pollock Ada High School Oklahoma Oklahoma City Dallas Vanoss School Maxwell Ada Music Company Haynes Hardware Company Haynes McAlester Muskogee Kiowa Col Greenwood LeFlore Allen Henryetta Fair Association

Trades Union Congress Backs Nationalization of Coal Mines

Glasgow September 10. The trades union congress adopts a resolution urging nationalization of coal mines by a large vote. The tally is 4 478 000 for and 77 000 against, signaling strong support for state control of coal resources.

Associated Press Glasgow Trades Union Congress

Hugo Shoplifter Apprehended In Shawnee Store

A shoplifter was caught Monday inside a Shawnee store in Hugo as the area adopts a growing metropolitan identity. Police booked the suspect, and investigators continue to review surveillance footage to determine motive and any accomplices.

Shawnee Hugo

John Mitchell Former United Mine Workers Leader Dies

John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America and a widely known labor leader died at 5 PM at Postgraduate Hospital in New York. He passed away after a long career marked by organizing strikes and advocating miners' interests.

Special New York John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America United States Post Graduate Hospital

Typhoon Devastates China's Southeast Coast

A great typhoon swept over China's southeast coast on Monday, killing at least three thousand people per reports from Fu Chow. It was accompanied by a tidal wave twenty eight feet high.

Awoy China Fu Chow

Black man burned at stake after farmer wife assault case

The man identified as Obe Cox, described as Black, was captured by a posse in Athens Georgia and taken to the crime scene where his body was riddled with bullets and burned at a stake in front of several thousand witnesses. The incident followed an alleged attack on a farmer's wife near Athens.

Athens Obe Cox

Milburn News Quietly Reflects on Daily Habits

A Milburn note observes women spend time powdering noses while men search for matches, framing daily routines with a light, humorous tone.

Milburn News

Austrian Representative Renner Signs Peace Treaty at St Germain

Dr. Karl Renner head of the Austrian delegation signed the peace treaty with the allied powers at 10 15 am in St Germain France. After his signature Frank L Polk secretary of state acting for Mr Lansing and others followed. Session closed at 11 15 after ministers deliberated.

ST. Germain France Karl Renner Dr. Renner Great Britain Col. House Mr. Balfour Clemenceau

Delegates' Japan proposal vote secrecy sparks debate

In Miami News coverage, Mr. Wilson refuses to reveal how American delegates voted on Japan's racial equality clause, citing international goodwill. The public reaction questions transparency and the motive behind withholding the vote outcome.

Miami News Wilson Japan

First Steps Toward Free Halfblood Indians

Muskogee Sept 10 The Indian agency will begin removing restrictions from halfblood and certain loss Indians this week. Field clerks will collect data on enrolled individuals over 21 who are physically able and mentally competent. Removal orders will be sent to the Interior Department as data is completed with daily updates.

Muskoger Indian Agency Department of the Interior Futher Parker

Red Cross Aids Returned Soldier With Lost Trunk

Charlie Barnard of this county left France with a trunk that was unloaded at Hoboken and turned over to the war department. The Red Cross and Mrs. Orville Snead coordinated with Hoboken to locate the trunk and arrange forwarding to Ada after credentials are received. This illustrates the Red Cross service to soldiers done without fee or reward.

Charlie Barnard France Ada Hoboken N. J War Department Barnard Red Cross Orville Snead

Health measure urged to curb flu spread in city

Doctors agree influenza germs spread by coughs and sneezes and that covering the cough or sneeze greatly reduces danger. The New York board of health adds this to the sanitary code requiring people to cover their nose and mouth with a handkerchief or protective material. Safety for others is emphasized.

New York Board of Health

Cardinal Mercier Arrives in New York to Thank U S Aid

Cardinal Mercier Primate of Belgium arrives in New York aboard the Northern Pacific to express gratitude for wartime aid. A bay meeting committee led by Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes and a Baltimore committee representing Cardinal Gibbons will greet him. He will address the public in Baltimore on September 16.

Associated Press New York Cardinal Mercier Belgium Northern Pacific America Patrick J. Hays Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons

Roumania Given Until Saturday to Sign Peace

Paris Sept 10 The delegates of Roumania and Jugo Slavia decided not to sign the Austrian peace treaty today while awaiting government instructions. The supreme council has given them until Saturday to state their definite intentions.

Paris Roumania Jugo-Slavia Havas Supreme Council

White's Cream Vermifuge Ad

In every home with children there should be a bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge. It destroys worms and acts as a tonic in the debilitation system. Sold by Bart Smith Drug Co. adv.

Bart Smith Drug Co Adv

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