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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
4
Entry reads at the Ada Oklahoma post office as second class matter under act of March 3 1879 admitted July 17 1906 yearly rate 1 00 six months 95 three months 95.
The Democrat promises a chapter on ten years of American rule in the Philippines. It notes the topic will offer interesting reading and urges readers to search for the installment when the issue arrives.
A Mississippi note praises Pontotoc county products and proposes a display in the 25,000 club rooms. The piece notes the limited public awareness of Pontotoc county's capabilities and suggests this as a promising business idea.
Judge Barney points out that up to $100,000 in bond issue proceeds earn no interest in current bank deposits. He cites Farmers State Bank as willing to pay a reasonable rate on deposits while funds are held, urging the city to maximize all revenue.
The ruling clears a year long cloud over Indian Territory land titles, a decisive move described as a major relief for Oklahoma. The discussion centers on the implications for land ownership and immigration related issues following the case.
Officials hail the decision as ending a deterrent to progress and promise the move will remove the menace to prosperity, placing the region on a level with other parts of the state and nation.
The Oklahoma City Times is commended for a big Sunday edition but Ada residents regret its late arrival on Monday. The paper is urged to recognize statewide news beyond Oklahoma City and avoid treating other towns as secondary, which would boost its regional prestige.
The town held a trade getter sale day beginning Monday of last week with over 1,000 people in town. The Eagle reports a lively fair atmosphere and forty-one premiums for best farm products, signaling a bigger event planned for the first Monday in September.
The piece notes Charley Carter, the only Indian in the House, was left off the committee on Indian Affairs as punishment per press reports linked to Speaker Cannon. It claims Carter promised to join Fitzgerald's faction to oppose rule revisions, then allegedly balked and sided with his party, though the report may be unfounded.
Miles Grigsby former business manager of the Democrat arrives from Italy Texas to wed Alma Ingram at a ceremony led by Rev J D White. The bride is celebrated for popularity while Grigsby is praised for honesty diligence and long tenure in local papers.
Advocate testimonial from G M Ramsey a druggist in Ada Oklahoma praising Hall Texas Wonder for kidney bladder and rheumatic issues with a 60 days treatment offered for one dollar. The claim emphasizes long sale duration and effectiveness.
Omaha based firm promotes mercantile and industrial ventures and announces new offices in key cities. It invites representatives in Ada and outlines its plan to organize and promote business ventures nationwide.
A social notice congratulates the bride and Mr Grigsby on their marriage in Oklahoma. It praises her gentleness and intellect and notes the couple left for Italy, with Grigsby planning a surprise for his hometown. The piece expresses hope she will return with him to become a lasting citizen of Oklahoma.
Lovelady trustees were in town Monday finalizing plans to issue bonds for a new school house costing 1000 dollars. The project aims to provide a modern facility and meet growing community needs.
Ada Title and Trust Co offers loans on land and town lots in Pontotoc County Oklahoma plus abstracts of title and fire and tornado insurance for town and country property. It invites potential clients to visit.
Last Saturday John Stewart shipped a car of watermelons to St. Joseph Missouri in charge of M Lingenfelter. The lot contained 1275 melons and Stewart said he had at least 2000 more in the patch too ripe to ship.
W Y Littlefield of Ada Oklahoma reports prompt relief from back ache and reduced urinary distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the product for easing kidney disorders and preventing painful passages, recommends it to others, and notes the price as 50 cents. Sold by all dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A brief listing describes remedies for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles tooth ache rhumatism and neuralgia offered at 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 with a note to see Druggists for purchase.
G M Ramsey backs Mi-o-na as a faultless prescription for all stomach disturbances claiming refunds if it fails. The tablet treats belching gas heartburn biliousness and nervousness by rejuvenating stomach walls. A week of use supposedly turns misery into happiness with a large box priced at 50 cents at leading druggists.
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