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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
5
Ed Thompson from Jessa and Estill Peay visiting Sulphur are noted along with Horace Peay, Buck Wall, H. L. Lucas, D. A. Dorsey, J. F. McKeel, L. J. Little, and Prof. A D Tanner. The October delinquent tax list is due. Visits span Dallas, Ardmore, Zelton, Lightning Ridge, and Texas towns. trips to Sulphur and Seattle expositions are cited.
A historical ad asserts Electric Bitters can purify and vitalize blood, rebuild nerves, and restore health, claiming a U S scientist found a secret to longevity. It cites W M Sherman of Cush ing Mo praising a full cure for kidney trouble and offers the tonic for 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
Last week R. W. Simson became the owner of the Conn building housing his store. The $9000 price is seen as good for the property though Ada realty prices are rising rapidly.
L L Hutchinson assistant state geologist spent several days last week examining Pontotoc County mineral resources. He pronounced the asphalt mined west of town the best in the state and said the supply is practically unlimited. He then went to Fitzhugh to inspect adjoining ground.
W R Brandon from miles west of town harvested pearl meal corn, with ears weighing one to two pounds. He farms fifteen acres of the variety and expects about forty bushels per acre. Brandon belongs to the National Farmers Congress and says the group taught him seed selection and corn culture. The ears illustrate the crop's quality.
Buck Wall manager and assistant John McKinley traveled to Chicago and New York to purchase a stock of fall goods. The excursion aims to stock the Texas Department Store with items expected to astonish local shoppers.
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