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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak hearts with symptoms like shortness of breath and palpitations. It claims strong improvements and offers a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
See the excellent sewing machines offered by M. L. Walsh at bargain prices aimed at bringing harmony to the home. High quality models, affordable rates, limited stock available. Act now to secure a machine and avoid family friction over repairs and wardrobe needs.
The Democrat appeals to readers to help promote immigration by offering paid-up subscribers a chance to send unlimited copies to friends in the old states for seventy five cents per year. This promotion extends to new subscriptions as well.
The American Sunday school Union seeks to place at least one Sunday school in every Oklahoma school district under new state districting. E B Stevenson of Kansas City directs the Southwestern district and is organizing the effort after visiting Muskogee. The union has run 2 641 schools with 94 988 scholars and supports other schools nearing 300 000 members. A letter to Mr Stevenson at 1103 Main Street Kansas City Mo will provide details.
A public health note claims a simple wound remedy: smoke the wound with a woolen cloth for 20 minutes to relieve pain and inflammation. The writer urges immediate use to prevent lockjaw from minor injuries, noting the method as infallible despite skepticism.
A concise portrait of a worker passed over for promotion. The subject is marked by lateness, grumbling, poor effort, and avoidance of learning. He blames others, imitates inferior peers, and uses coarse language, hindering judgment and initiative.
Notice offers sewing awls for 1.50 at Col K Pityer s Pawn Broker Store Chickasaw Wagon Yard Ada I T E P Moore General Agent for I T Okla ex Headquarters Chickashe I T Write for extras Sewing Machines promoted by M L Walsh
Deputy Marshall T. E. Brents, patrolling the Texas Territory, raided blind tigers near Denison on a Frisco train. He surprised passengers returning from the state line, recovering eight quarts from a large grip and smashing about thirty five gallons of liquor. The episode followed his overnight rounds crossing the Red River.
A humorous sketch notes bachelors as nomadic, roaming through apartments, clubs, fields, water, music halls, and even behind gates with searchlights. It says they wander widely, seldom commit, and face constant pursuit, with escapees deemed useless afterward. Tom Masson credits the December Delinetor.
Washington report notes Delegate McGuire will introduce legislation to end restrictions on all Indian lands except homesteads. The measure targets Indians of all degrees and aims for passage this session. Supporters hope progress is possible this session.
Dr. F W Skillern of Milburn spoke to Ada voters last Saturday about his congressional candidacy. The address emphasized the old time democracy his supporters say inspired past victories and portrayed him as capable of representing the district with credit and ability.
A Lincoln County tale recalls Willie forcing a rabbit to multiply citing school math lessons. The child asks two plus two and three plus three while his mother watches with concern. Nearby, a local store ad promotes new goods at low slaughter prices in front of the Court House.
The Guthrie Leader itemizes delegates by state and country, noting one Democrat each for Wisconsin James of Guymon South Carolina Littlejohn of Brushy Pennsylvania Hansen of Coweta England Carl of Bartlesville Scotland Hanraty of South McAlester and Republican Cobb of Sapulpa from Old Dominion. It lists farmer lawyers merchants bankers and various professionals and officials including Murray Tosh and Cobbs.
In Palestine Texas a tavern altercation escalated when a man with a two gallon jug demanded drink. The saloon keeper poured out the contents and the man hid sponges in his mouth to extract the alcohol before drinking in salute to the bartender.
The Democrat announces a fresh start under new management and asks subscribers in arrears to settle their accounts, calling for prompt payment to straighten affairs.
The Ada County Union of the F E & C U of A will relocate its headquarters to Ada, Idaho Territory and will hold its quarterly meeting there. The next meeting is scheduled for January 3 56 07.
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