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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
Ada Post Office records show Byron Norrell as editor and Miles Grigsby as business manager. Entry dates indicate mailing privileges under the 1879 act with admission listed July 17, 1906.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Party list sheriff nominees A A Gus Bobbitt L E 4em Mitchell Joe L Thomas Jas D Gaar J B Cannon.
On November 1, 1906 A D Tanner sold his entire interest in the Ada Weekly Democrat plant and all appurtenances to Miles Grigsby and Byron Norrell. Tanner must settle all pre November 1 1906 debts except money due W W Higgins which Grigsby and Norrell will pay.
A historical opinion piece argues that divorce rates rise due to modern literature and fiction. It claims novels glamorize marriage while real life brings more responsibilities. The author urges readers to prepare for life and not rush to divorce courts, acknowledging some cases merit divorce.
The piece notes sympathy with Hearst on few political questions but highlights his admirable character traits. It contrasts potential luxuries with choices to work intensely and serve the nation, suggesting he has accomplished something significant regardless of motives.
The notice thanks readers for new and renewing subscriptions and states no second notice will be needed while current management runs the paper. It invites any subscriber wishing to discontinue to inform the paper.
A fragment discusses the egotist as one who insists on monopolizing conversation. It hints at time spent detailing personal traits and invites reciprocal sharing about oneself.
TalesFrom Texas and beyond discuss turkey prices in Italy and North Texas, farming costs, and the value of scale production. The column criticizes local politics with Jerome's alleged political downfall and notes Lou Payne’s hush money claim, suggesting reform and scrutiny of economic and political corruption.
The pay party of about ten government clerks under agent Dana H. Kelsey finished six months of field work distributing thirty five dollars to each Indian. The dispatch notes the effort to reach every recipient and claims near universal turnout.
The firm states they are well equipped for current job work and plan rapid expansion of equipment. Two series of new type have just been added to improve efficiency and output beyond previous levels.
The article notes that Uncle Joe faces a potentially smaller majority if Republican dissent appears in the House, highlighting the fragile party balance as a new state dispatches its Democratic delegate.
The Perry Republican asserts that the large number of pro positions brought up at the constitutional convention may eliminate the need for a legislature for several years, according to Oklahoma reporting.
The tale describes a mineral spring whose water supposedly restored vigor in life, but after the man’s death his liver was removed and killed with a club, a figure framed as a bizarre claim attributed to Thomas A. Edison.
A quirky historical note proclaims Je rome as the era’s most monumental hum bug, once hailed as a shining light of the Joe Folk class. The label marks a shift in public perception toward a singular, controversial figure.
A man defends wearing a shabby shirt in public saying he is sure friends know he has a better one at home. The remark centers on pride and social signaling within his circle.
A brief note offers to provide job printing services to the office and promises a guarantee to fix any issues. The writer emphasizes capability to deliver and quality assurance.
The Mill Creek Times editors argue Oklahoma should not be labeled by region but united as a single state. They emphasize a constitution shaped for all residents and a population drawn from across the nation.
A humorous verse recounts a ram accompanying Marye to Zion Church causing chaos. A deacon, pastor, and congregation react as the ram disrupts services, ends with the butcher delivering the ram and selling its meat as spring lamb. An ad notice follows.
Edna Allen sues John Allen in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District. John Allen must appear within thirty days to answer the complaint. Judge J. T. Dickerson presides. seal dated November 19, 1906. Clerk C. M. Campbell, deputy A. H. Constant. Attorney Duke Stone. non resident W. C. Edwards. First published November 23, 1906.
The defendant W H Chapman is ordered to appear in thirty days to answer the plaintiff B N Chapman in a district court. Witness Judge J T Dickerson and the court seal dated November 17 1906. Clerk C M Campbell. First published November 23 1906.
H C Thompson of Ada National Bank invites interest from individuals married to Cheesaws or Chickasaws to join a club aiming for enrollment through legislation. Readers are urged to call and add their names to a list.
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