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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
4
The piece urges unity after a recent conflict and calls for broad support in the November election. It stresses respecting party leadership voters chose at the primary and marching toward a decisive victory for Democratic principles.
The Ada cement mill stands as a leading, large employer in town, attracting outside money and stabilizing the local economy during hard years. Its monthly payroll supports many families and its products advertise Ada nationwide, increasing awareness of the town.
The writer brushes aside Republican claims of a split in Pon totoc County Democratic ranks. He says the primary produced unity, with all members working together and predicts any future bolting would come from Republicans who ran on Democratic tickets.
The newspaper celebrates Governor nominee Cruce winning Pontotoc county by 400 votes and Ada city by 256, noting a likely statewide plurality around 15 000. The piece praises local support and regards the outcome as a sign of local good judgment.
A reflective note on campaign outcomes, sympathy for defeated candidates, and the personal cost borne by families during the electoral process. The author highlights the shared sacrifice and the universal pattern of rising hopes and bitter losses as elections close.
The report says Wilson defeated Cameron by hundreds of votes in Pontotoc County and likely carries a statewide landslide. It predicts Wilson will be the next Superintendent.
The speaker reflects on swallowing crow, noting Democratic crow brings no harm while a Republican dish would require urgent action and a metaphorical stomach pump to survive. The remark underscores partisan stakes and the humor in political misfires.
A playful remark notes a law against grins longer than twelve inches, ignored as supporters celebrate campaign victories. The piece suggests no prosecutions will occur, since the smirks belong to those who just won.
The Democrat notes that in some cases candidates lost nominations but a few good men were chosen and will receive wholehearted support from now to the November election.
Voters in Ponto Toc County faced a slate of defeated candidates who say they were misled by assurances given before the primary. The remarks underscore lingering distrust over campaign claims and the outcome of the election.
Oklahoma City gears up for a fall State Fair they pledge will be the biggest yet, with boosters vowing to deliver on promises once made and aiming to attract large crowds and attention.
A caller urges Pontotoc County Republicans to support the individual candidate rather than the party, arguing for backing “their man” in the upcoming election.
The governor promotes growth and well being in Oklahoma, touting prosperity and happiness as hallmarks of the state’s outlook under his leadership.
Mr. Ben Coventon returned from Bluff City last week. Mrs. Brumley of Steedman visits her parents this week. Mr. Will Rushing left for Marston Monday. Rosa Tredwell visited Ada Tuesday. Mrs. Virgie Bonds of Oklahoma visits the Jones family in Folsom. Tarwaters visit Center earlier in the week. Vanleeveen visits Mr Johnston’s on Sunday. Lewis Neal was at Colbert Sunday. Mrs. Allie Johnston visits her daughter at Center. Mr. Brown hosted a play party last Wednesday night. Viola Jones and Omer Breadwell had dinner with Mrs. Bert Jones Sunday. Jewell Johnson dined with Myrtle Earnest. Minnie Earnest and Bertha Jones dined with Ella Coventon. Dorothy Wilson dined with Adline Casey. Tom Bennett of Jones Chapel visited Bazemore’s.
Republicans hold incumbents in five districts with stand-pat estimates: McGuire 2800 Mor ran 1000 Creagar 2200 Campbell, Franklin. Democrats list Pinkham Fulton Davenport Carter and Ferris as incumbents in districts one to five respectively.
Prof J W Farr has been employed to teach at Cedar Grove School east of Francis for the coming term.
W H L Campbell appears to have won another term as Clerk of the Supreme Court and should receive a good majority based on likely full returns. The victor is praised for his proven performance and a congratulatory note is offered.
Manchester Ohio resident Lewis Chamblin describes a near fatal lung illness that dropped him to 115 pounds. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery, weight gain, and ability to work again, noting it also cured his four children of croup. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial.
Beth Northway frets as a planned smoker outing uncovers the couple’s seven week old marriage. Jack cooperates, then pretends to leave, only to return and reveal Beth’s misunderstanding of the event date. Beth’s protest gives way to playful reconciliation as the mis dated smoker proves harmless.
A State Supreme Court ruling in a Grant County referendum suit by Ed Brazzell against Sulphur and Murray County commissioners upholds that deciding where a bridge is placed is an administrative act not legislative. The decision sustains the lower court, affirming commissioners as sole judges of bridge sites.
Judge Joel Terrell leaves Ada for Spokane Washington to reside and practice law. He has lived in Ada for years and earns best wishes from friends across the county.
The ADA Electric & Gas Co urges homeowners to install wiring to replace gas and old ranges. It argues electricity is a necessity for heating, cooking, washing, and ironing, and promises demonstrations of modern electric uses to showcase convenience and safety. Phone support listed as No. 78 on South Broadway.
Editor J P Sossman of Cornelius NC bruised his leg badly and suffered an ugly sore. After many salves failed Bucklen’s Arnica salve healed it promptly and thoroughly. It treats ulcers boils cuts burns bruises corns eczema pimples piles. 25c at Gwin and Mays Co.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills to cure kidney complaints including backache urinary disorders and lameness. It quotes M. H. Brown of Sulphur Oklahoma praising the remedy and urges purchases from dealers, with Foster-Milburn Co. as U S agents and the price listed at 50 cents.
A Pittsburg man recalls dining with a rural family who used butter chips as small dishes and poured coffee into saucers to sip from them. He notes his faux pas and suggests his manners would be the talk of the countryside.
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