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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
8
Urgent sale encourages buyers to pick the best plots in the Donaghey Addition at low prices. Emphasizes high returns and a chance to secure property quickly with easy loan terms for building a home.
An 18th or early 20th century ad promotes Rex Oil for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles toothache rheumatism and neuralgia priced at 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar with a notice to see druggists.
Guardianship sale order from Pontotoc County Court Oklahoma for the estate of Clementoner an incompetent. Private sale after April 16 1910 at 10 am in Ada Oklahoma. 320 acres comprising described sections in Town 1 North Range 6 East. Cash in hand. Written bids filed with County Court or delivered to the guardian J C Chaipman.
A New York broker, seeking a bed after a late arrival, is directed by a grim landlady to bring in his old school friend Mr. Smith. The chilling encounter unfolds as the visitor steps into the boarding house and faces a menacing reception at midnight.
A parable about seeking fault finding and truth. The first two companions misjudge honesty and conceal flaws, while the third friend exposes hypocrisy and earns a reluctant thanks. The exchange exposes vanity and integrity in friendship.
A housewife derides the idea while Sandy Pikes laments years of seeking work in a drug store. He explains his idea of an open work job by claiming he would cut holes in porous platters, highlighting a farcical misunderstanding.
A Washington letter records a tense exchange where a Wall Street magnate declares he is funding an election bet while a hobo taunts him with remarks about dignity and begging. The scene captures class tension of urban life.
A cryptic line hints at a strained relationship within a family. The speaker questions affection versus admiration as emotion shifts from love to awe toward a mother-in-law figure. The fragment suggests tension without clear incident or outcome.
A dialogue recalls a self described extravagant woman past political ties. The speaker notes how defending or supporting her caused financial strain and questions whether she served as an counter example to a rival, implied by the phrase anti-Gote.
The excerpt contrasts a traditional fairy tale finale with a modern twist on marriage and fate. It hints the author aims for a nuanced conclusion about happiness and uncertainty, suggesting a more open-ended or evolving ending than “they lived happily ever after.”
A comic exchange recalls a failed angel food cake as a jab at public food rules. The dialogue notes pessimism about mankind while teasing the consequences of strict purity standards.
The text discusses a rule for persuading others by agreeing with them, noting there is an exception to this rule. It adds a sharp caveat that this exception should not be applied to one’s wife.
Dialogue reveals fear and disbelief as Belle No dismisses Halloween games and Helen questions a frightened reflection seen in a mirror.
A quip from Yonkers Statesman contrasts a budding genius seeking a perpetual clock with the suggestion to build it on the gas meter’s principle. The exchange toys with reliability and the idea of endless motion.
A humorous exchange asks what the chauffeur is doing under the automobile. The reply asserts the driver is overlooking the machine, highlighting a cartoonish misunderstanding of a mechanic’s role.
A linguistic overview explores how tense shifts reflect speaker attitude. It analyzes phrases like how tense she is and the idiomatic mood in expressions such as she is in that mood.
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Tommy Cantrell on April 6. Rev Peck's regular appointment set for next Sunday at 11:00 am. Weather forecasts predict cold and frost while cotton planting continues. Organ repairs planned this week and songs, with Children’s Day program details to be shared next Sunday. Debardeleben, formerly a Pickett resident, plans to settle near Norman Oklahoma after land dealings in Southwest Texas. About sixty Indians gathered at Mr Wesley’s. five delegates to Presbytery and several Revs including Simeon Charleston attended. Charleston, a young speaker, spoke English clearly in three sermons highlighting a bright future. Around twenty-five whites attended Sunday afternoon. five delegates and Wasleys’ wives left for Talihina Monday morning. Presbytery met on Wednesday.
Charles Luther of Main Street Sulphur Oklahoma testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve constant dull kidney and back ache. After fifteen years on his feet he found relief within a week and credits the pills with restoring his health. Sold by all dealers price per box fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Bill Brinlee enlarges and improves his West Main Street residence while Prof. Ralph Brooks builds a five room cottage on 9th Street in Donaghey Addition with D F McCurry as contractor. KK S Ratliff and C C Hargis meet Fitzhugh voters about County Judge and Register of Deeds roles. Wilmer B Jones and D Rushing visit Alien to discuss candidacies for Register of Deeds and Ada Democrat subscriptions.
A muddy twenty foot stretch on the Ada National Bank lot draws attention. The writer wonders if the Tom Hope who chairs a local committee is related to the bank official Tom Hope.
Advertisement presents Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive cure for appendicitis by stimulating stomach, liver, and bowels. Claims to ease constipation headaches biliousness chills with gentle action. Sells for 25 cents at Gwin & Mays Co.
B F Byrd arrived from Franks on Saturday to oversee local business interests and meet with associates.
Judge Barton has been in the woods around Rebee and Maxwell this week promoting his candidacy for County Judge. Prof. C W Briles returned from Guthrie on Wednesday to cheers from teachers as he brought back part of the appropriation allocated for the normal.
In County Court Ada Oklahoma Amos Hays administrator has filed final account for William Hoclochubbee deceased and requests distribution. The court fixes April 15 1910 at 1 PM in Ada for settlement and to hear objections if any Myers Jobal Terrell Co Judge seals proof.
40000 acre ranch in southwest Texas offered at 25 dollars per acre. Located seven miles from the railroad with ample water and 600 acres cultivated. Desirable land with favorable climate. Inquiries to L L Yeager Rochelle Texas.
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