100 years ago this week in Ada
Note: Paul Logsdon researched Ada’s reaction to the end of World War I, which occurred 100 years ago this week.
By Paul Logsdon. ONU archivist emeritus
At 4:30 a.m. the citizens of Ada were awakened by the continuous whistle of a freight train as it sped through the village. The blast began far to the west of Ada and continued thru town and on to the East.
Everyone knew that WWI had ended, and soon the town fire bell, the university’s bell and church bells throughout Ada were sounding.
The Friday, Nov. 15 edition of the Ada Herald contained a description of the subsequent parade which began at 2:30 p.m. and wound through the village. Along with numerous floats and signs, there was the obligatory “Kaiser Bill” in chains. A full account of the event can be found by clicking here.
The link from the Ada Public Library’s collection of local historical materials.
PHOTO: Listing under the photo: An incident of the celebration of the signing of the armistice
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