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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
The government plans to discontinue weekly papers within three months after subscription dates end. Publishers must file sworn monthly reports to enforce the rule. The News urges subscribers to check labels while a forthcoming rate rise is announced and a prepay offer grants a year at $1.00.
The notice links fall garden planting with relief from living costs as rains begin. It notes that almost every printer in Ada will register for military service next week and comments on Ed Runion handling Ada printing. The piece contrasts Senator Sherman of Illinois with President Wilson, criticizing Sherman’s wartime stance.
Taxable valuations in Pontotoc county rose from 6 589 241 in 1908 to 14 903 609 in 1909 and Ada city saw a jump from 1 768 061 to 3 557 897. Ada school district increased from 2 233 133 to 4 786 225, signaling steady growth and prosperity amid obstacles.
The piece argues against mail order buying and promotes local East Central normal for military and literary training. It notes that local students receive direct supervision from a commanding officer, enabling quicker recognition of special talent, with a strong faculty and capable army officer assignment.
Complaints from the public reach Mr. Mc Adoo who warns railroad staff that discourtesy to patrons will not be tolerated. He states the era of rude service is over and that post takeover policies require employees to maintain courteous treatment.
Many women who have not studied business methods confront new obligations as the draft law takes effect. They must learn to manage money wisely and rely on their own judgment. The upcoming Liberty Loan campaign adds to the urgency.
Editorial cautions against overconfidence despite Allied successes. It urges renewed Liberty Loan support and sustained war effort to prevent a possible German rebound. It stresses that the war will not end this year and only continued hard fighting can prevail next year.
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County ss. Notice is given that on August 17 1918 I took up a red saw with black spots about 1 12 years old weight 125 pounds marked underslope in left ear Kept on the quarter of Section 32 Township 3 N Range E Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Dated Sept 7 1918 A M Collins Taker Up
An all day singing at Fitzhugh on the fourth Sunday in August attracted a large audience. The event featured fine singing and a good dinner. The note from C. M. Ledbetter invites everyone to the next gathering at Franks, Byrd's Mill near Ada.
A historical roster lists Ada City Schools teachers for 1919 by school and grade. It names English Modern Language Commercial mathematics and multiple grade levels with principals and staff across Glenwood Willard and Negro School, including Janitors and assistants.
Two Chicago banks and a transfer company unveil a specialized armored motor car for in transit cash. The vehicle features a glass enclosed driver area a central reinforced compartment with a large iron safe and armed guards seated to face the windows. The Dodge Brothers chassis was lengthened to accommodate the design.
H N Nettles aged 78 died Monday night at his son's Ada home. Funeral at Rosedale Cemetery led by Rev. A J Caldwell. He was an Ada settler for 25 years, veteran of the Confederate army, longtime Methodist, and a respected community figure with eight children. An estate real estate sale notice follows in guardianship matter for Glenn Clark.
Muskogee Oklahoma reports sixteen million dollars in War Saving Stamps sold not including August. Treasury figures show cash paid to the government with thirty million dollars still unsold after five months of the year. Nebraska leads by selling its entire quota. Oklahoma trails the leaders. June sales were strongest. August showed a drop though month total likely tops June’s.
A batch of marriages listed includes Geo Tull age 32 of Dewey and Della Le ford 16 of Stratford. Garrett 21 and Ada. Johnnie aesson 2 Henry ee 20 of Ada and Esther Hall 18 of Ada. John Lancaster 20 and Fitzhugh Clif ford Morris 19.
The Oklahoma Democratic State Campaign Committee held its first meeting declaring politics on hold until the Liberty Loan drive ends. Hugh M. Johnson was named chairman and George F. Clark secretary with A. S. Russell Ed M. Semans and J. A. Barbie as directors. W. E. Brown was chosen treasurer and J. B. A. Robertson urged a brief economical campaign prioritizing war relief. W. B. Jones attended and participated.
The Camp Travis weekly note describes a democratic, army-wide effort to identify officer material from drafted soldiers across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Colorado. It details central school plans at camps Pike Gordon Lee Zachary Taylor Hancock Johnston and other posts, with written exams in history geography arithmetic and oral evaluation focusing on appearance and impressions. It notes Y M C A support for arithmetic history and geometry classes and reports enthusiastic soldier interest and equal opportunities, plus a personal letter from Dale C West describing daily life and mail waiting times.
Notice signed by F L Finley states he purchased the entire interest of John P McKinley in the firm McKinley and Finley and will continue the business at the same offices. All monies due to Building and Loan Companies and to the firm should be paid to him. dated 9 10 2rd lt w.
Joe Tolbert writes from an American Expeditionary Force camp in France dated August 19 1918. He reports good health a pleasant climate and admiration for historic French structures while asking his mother not to worry about letters.
A pair of wartime letters from St Nazaire France and Camp Tremont California describe army life rest camps and daily scenes. One writer notes beauty of the countryside, cattle and wheat, while the other praises officers and the Y M C A and laments not receiving mail. Theodor George asks his wife to rent a post office box to receive letters.
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