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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
4
Eight years ago farming and slavery were linked by low prices and poverty. Democratic rule in Washington lifted farmers from debt and humiliation, turning many into homeowners as prices rose, interest fell, and farms modernized. The Federal Reserve Law sparked economic freedom and currency growth benefiting Oklahoma farmers.
An analysis notes Republican inaction on WWI relief and war aims, suggesting German-American influence within the party. It cites Louis Brandt of the German-American Alliance of Illinois claiming Hughes nomination and a push to mobilize three million German-Americans. The piece also references editorials urging Cox supporters and Harding’s campaign tactics, with various regional newspaper quips.
A collection of brief quotes from Oklahoma and Norman newspapers criticizing campaign conduct and fundraising. Notes include Cox pressuring a Republican nominee from a porch, a sardonic remark on election merit, and jibes about campaign funds and campaign rhetoric in local press.
General interest item notes Marshal Foch's upcoming U S visit renews controversy over how to pronounce his name amid lingering wartime associations and public curiosity across communities.
The excerpts criticize Republican fund raising for Oklahoma influence, question Harding's senate messaging role, and contrast a powerful Coxite force with an older army. The Durant Democrat notes that French mistrust of Germans stems from long experience with the foe.
An employee named Shorty Pates was struck by a switch engine while crossing tracks at the Oklahoma Portland Cement Company plant west of Ada. His right leg was crushed and he was hospitalized in serious condition. he has worked at the plant six years and resides on West Sixteenth Street.
Rev. A. C. Pickens took his son A. C. Jr to Ada on Wednesday to enter him at the normal. President Linschied is gathering some of his old pupils from all parts of the state. The Atoka Indian Citizen and Kona Chief Leader comment on political and social issues, noting labor struggles and boll weevil impact this fall.
The report notes cotton in this county and across the state has fallen about 25 percent in two weeks and could worsen if hot weather continues. Some farmers expect less than a half crop unless warm weather improves conditions. Despite April frost, crop conditions statewide remain better than in any year to date, with abundant rains enabling fall grain prep. Early corn yields reach sixty bushels per acre with late corn also strong. hay is excellent with alfalfa three cuttings done and two more planned. broom corn down slightly but rapidly harvested.
Ada Oklahoma listing Roscoe Arnold seeks Norris Red Harer and Emily Joiner by telephone or telegraph noting the 9-16-3tw date and location.
Guardian of Everett Ridgway Kate Ridgway Anthony Ridgway and Homer Ridgway minors will sell their interest in described Patents NW ¼ of NW ¼ and W ½ of NE ¼ and other parcels in Pontotoc County Oklahoma at a public sale on a scheduled Saturday at 10 o clock A M in 1926 the sale subject to court confirmation and title conditions.
Birmingham Alabama Sept 14 Lindsay Parker a miner was shot and several others injured in a fight at the mines in Jefferson county last night reports reaching here today Since the general strike was called in the Alabama coal fields there have been two dynamiting and two pistol battles resulting in one death
J J W Bolen returns from several weeks in Denver with family for Mrs Bolen health care. He reports feeling much refreshed and plans to resume duties after a two day school session.
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