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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
7
A quip notes the doctor bears a heavy burden of tasks while his brother, an undertaker, adds to the workload. The exchange hints at professional overlap and personal misfortune without specifying details.
The London Chronicle notes pride in British nationality but points out historical precedence from Queen Elizabeth to Tudor roots for Welsh governance. It observes English rule by Scots, lists recent premiers Campell Bannerman and Balfour, Gladstone from a Scottish seat, and Asquith. It mentions Wellington, Roberts, Beresford, Russell as Irish connected rulers and recalls English sovereigns’ absence for centuries.
A famished man recalls a southern baker whose loaves shrink "smaller by degrees" as he visits customers. At one home the door answers with "Who’s there" and the reply is "The baker." The woman allows entry but suggests slipping the bread through the keyhole.
In a satirical sketch from The Tatler Mrs Snoggs jokes about tariff reform and making the foreigner pay. The exchange reveals a humorous, sharp take on political topics of the era.
A short aphorism attributed to William Smart states money cannot make a man good yet can provide the means for a comfortable existence. The quote links wealth to life conditions rather than moral character. It reflects a caution about money's limits and its social influence.
Ed Peltier, a quarter-breed Pottawatomie Indian, was arrested in Pauls Valley Sunday and taken to Norman for murder charges. John Culley was found near Lexington with four axe blows and a throat cut. blood-stained steps and a dragged path suggest the victim was slain at his door and moved. An organized lynch mob formed in Lexington, and Sheriff Ike Sale moved Peltier to safety in Oklahoma City.
The Panama Canal excavation for March reached 3,067,479 cubic yards, up from February’s 2,602,995. Despite three extra workdays, the daily average increased to 117,980 cubic yards from 113,174, and March rainfall was notably higher by about one and a half inches.
A fire of unknown origin gutted the Otto Weiss alfalfa mill in Wichita early today. Adjoining sheds containing hundreds of tons of alfalfa were burned, with losses estimated around $40,000.
A bill favored by the house committee on post offices would grant free mail delivery to Theodore Roosevelt and all future ex presidents. The franking privilege would also extend to the widows of former presidents.
E B Cockrell formerly cashier of the First National Bank of El Reno was endorsed by the executive committee of the State Bankers Group to fill the Oklahoma state examiner of banks post. He will succeed A M Young who resigns May 1. The committee submitted five names but endorsed only Cockrell by unanimous vote.
A Canadian interview quotes Joseph Cannon praising Canada and admitting to coveting his neighbor’s land, recounting his journey from Winnipeg to the Rockies. The piece notes Americans moving to Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia seek 160 acre homesteads, draw favorable comparisons, and report strong yields and good social conditions.
A broker recalls J Pierpont Morgan's vast wealth and his offer of 100 million dollars for subway expansion. He recounts a Metropolitan Club moment when Morgan asked how much a mutual friend left, noting Morgan's misperception of others' finances and his habit of thinking in large sums.
The Newfoundland Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis promotes a vital campaign as the island faces a high death rate from tuberculosis. About one in five residents die from the disease, and over six years the death rate rose about 50 percent, worsened by poor housing and the reluctance to air out homes.
At a Washington dinner Andrew Carnegie mocked the idea of dying rich. He quipped there are no pockets in a shroud and even if one could take money with him it would melt.
A humorous courtroom exchange features Mrs. Flimgill recalling her ex husband’s motto "Freedom at any cost" as he never complained about alimony. The remark frames his generosity as brutal in a satirical tone.
Pettit's Eye Salve promises relief for tired overworked eyes and eye discomfort including aches congestion and inflammation. Available from Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York. Also notes Melody as a guide to musical tones quoted from Christiani.
A reminiscence advises treating early cold symptoms with Perry Davis Painkiller as safer than quinine. It notes large bottle sizes as cheaper and mentions grass widows described as new mown hay to some men.
The article critiques a marshmallow magazine guide to popularity calling it a frauds’ tool and warns that those chasing praise seldom deserve it. It urges admiring only those who show their real selves and express genuine feelings rather than constantly posing for approval.
A farmer dismisses a petition for women’s suffrage with humor and mistrust. The notice then shifts to a 19th century medical pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming constitutional treatment and a $100 guarantee, with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The ad also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A bill will be brought before the British parliament to reduce the high tuberculosis mortality in Ireland. It calls for compulsory notification and registration of cases, creation of institutions for consumptive patients, public education, and better control of meat and milk supplies.
A humorous dialogue where a father explains the fourth dimension to his son Rollo. The boy compares it to a piece of pie he will receive when guests arrive, illustrating a playful, metaphorical take on abstract concepts.
Ad for Aller's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder promising relief from tired feet corns and bunions. Encourages use when breaking in new shoes and for dancing parties. Sold everywhere 2c plus free sample offer mailed to Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY. The man who robs others just to leave some change.
A man discovers his wife knows her own mind, breaking the stereotype that she lacks independence. The remark reflects a common shock when marital expectations meet assertive partnership and equal decision making.
Advertisement copy urging buyers to use Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten clothes. Mentions a 2 oz package priced at five cents and an aside about men balancing wheels needing occasional truing.
A lawyer apologizes for cross questions in a state court. The lady witness answers with wit, saying she is accustomed to it because she has a six-year-old boy at home. The exchange highlights composure under pressure and everyday domestic context.
A frustrated customer complains at a store about failing to supply lace curtains silk socks and credit in sequence. The scene ends with a quip about Lewis' Single Binder cigar and a remark on money.
Dialogue reveals a boy asks why he will be whipped. He acknowledges striking a smaller boy and guesses it may be due to his own size. The passage centers on a moral lesson about violence and fairness.
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