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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
7
A tale of Henry who praises neighbors but keeps his tongue in check. He recalls his father teaching to speak only well and to vote straight party, a lesson challenged by a crooked ballot Henry then encounters during his own voting era.
The assessor questions a farmer about his land area. Reuben says about 20 acres, but the assessor suspects 120. The farmer retorts that the land isn’t a rubber plantation, implying the claim should stay honest.
Paddy Blake of Balygheen Kilnasoolagh County Clare died in Corofin Union hospital aged 119. Born in Clare, he recalled events a hundred years past and once saw Daniel O Connell pass through Bunratty Pike on his way to Ennis for the 1828 election.
A compact quotation from Detroit Free Press questioning true eminence and the view of a figure as a racial hopeful, noting he was never seen as a beacon for the white race. The excerpt reflects scrutiny of reputation and public perception.
A business guide stresses the need to understand the market and operations before launching. It urges researching customers and competition, planning finances, and developing a clear strategy to increase chances of success.
A Lawton man claims he was solicited for money and accuses Harmon of ranting at Creager. The report notes political tension and alleged solicitation in the ongoing dispute.
At a congressional hearing in McAlester Oklahoma testimony centered on chief claims that C E Creager solicited funds from J F McMurray tied to the McMurray contracts for Indian land. Indians testified they signed 10 percent attorney fees due to impatience and pressure from McMurray agents urging Taft approval and telegraphs to back the deal.
Secretary of State T P Smith will follow a Guthrie district court mandamus in the capital removal case. Guthrie records remain undisturbed while both offices are kept active. He reappoints the late secretary of state staff and they have requalified on their bonds.
In Mainsville Oklahoma Mina Simmons seventeen year old was riding with another woman near the Christian church when a turn caused her to fall. Her foot caught in the stirrup and her head struck a stump. She suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Doctor reports her recovery doubtful.
Chicago police seek a murderous suspect after he killed Anton Heldig while resisting a flight interception. He had earlier shot Dr. William F. Michealls during a holdup attempt. Authorities describe the case as a chilling sequence of violent crimes.
The three year old son of G. W. Walker six miles north of Ada was accidentally shot and killed while playing with a 38 caliber revolver. The mother was in the garden at the time.
A vintage health ad claims weak kidneys cause backache headaches and urinary troubles and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the remedy. Dr H Green of No Yakima Wash testifies the pills are best in his practice and for personal use, with a 50 cent box price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as the maker.
A short, poignant exchange shows Willie, age five, saying he believes he is in heaven because he has not said his prayers. His mother asks why, and he answers with the reason, signaling a child’s faith framed by simple domestic dialogue.
A patient with ten years of hand eczema reports full recovery after using Cuticura Ointment and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent. She notes rapid improvement within one bottle and complete healing after the third bottle, advising others with skin or blood diseases to try Cuticura. Mrs M E Falin of Speers Ferry, Va., also cites two family cures in 1909.
A senior partner admonishes a ten year veteran drummer in a wholesale house about not taking a side line. The man replies his marriage is not a side line and jokes that a wife at home might keep him from the road.
The Coca Cola Baseball Record Book of 1910 includes Casey at the Bat poem along with league schedules and other baseball data compiled by authorities. It was sent by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta upon receiving a 2 cent postage stamp, plus a booklet titled The Truth About Coca Cola. The ad promotes Coca Cola as refreshing and cooling at soda fountains and in bottles everywhere.
A drug store proprietor warns Jimmy to stop the new drink after noting customers instinctively search for the brass rail with their feet. The remark shows the shop's bemused take on the drink's effect as patrons react in a quirky, anecdotal way.
A reflective line notes that young girls should savor birthdays now since, in later years, they tend to lose the practice of marking them. The remark echoes a social view on aging and celebration.
Ad promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co for itching eyelids cysts and eyelash care. Mentions Asept ic tubes dial size 25 cents and Chicago address for orders. Emphasizes eye care and relief options for sensitive eyes.
Mannsville Oklahoma voters authorize a bond issue of twenty thousand dollars to fund new waterworks. The measure passes by a little over three to one margin.
A writer begins with self derived conclusions. The piece frames the author as deciding the path from the outset, signaling a subjective stance that shapes the narrative.
A Boston audience hears of Bishop William H. McVickar of Rhode Island and his reputation for missionary zeal. In Foster locals, a boastful fighter claims he would have confronted the eight foot tall church leader, but the tale ends with mock bravado from a village post office crowd.
The piece argues that ongoing newspaper advertising proves merit and urges readers to buy only advertised products. It notes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder has held permanent sale for sixteen years while many imitators appeared, warning consumers to avoid substitutes and insist on advertised items.
A Philadelphia humor piece recalls Judge Andrew Cobb resigning from the Georgia Supreme Court. An Atlanta lawyer and a shoe drummer sit on an outgoing train, read headlines, and remark on Cobb's departure, pondering Detroit's reaction.
In Louisville the exchange ends with a man refusing to pay a taxicab bill and offering to go to the poorhouse rather than settle the debt. The courier notes a confrontation that moves toward police involvement.
A pondering on replacing punishment with love in justice. The speaker asks if guiding the erring with compassion could bring society closer to a harmonious ideal. The focus is on moral approach rather than legal force.
An old sale note promotes Ball Blue as the best and cites Red Cross Ball Blue in a large 2 oz package priced at five cents. A terse ad closes with a proverb about self convincing rhetoric.
Quotation from Puck about Carbroke delaying meat payments for a month. The exchange notes prices rise in the interim and Carbroke feels he has gained.
An old standard tonic advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming to drive out malaria and build up the system with a simple iron formula. The label shows ae and Iron in a tasteless form and the product is sold by all dealers for years at 0 cents.
A reflective line notes that people crave abundance yet resist what they truly obtain and end up dissatisfied with both desires and possessions. It highlights a universal tension between aspiration and contentment.
A vintage ad urges keeping yellowed garments white with Red Cross Ball Blue sold by grocers in 2 oz packages for five cents. The piece notes how small observers perceive the era’s scandals.
An old remedy marketed for children teething, claimed to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic. The brief note lists soothing syrup benefits and suggests use to curb teething discomfort.
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