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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
7
The article reflects on New Year customs from ancient Rome to modern times and argues that the year 1910 brings increased human competency and public accountability. It notes life as an open book where leaders cannot mislead, and declares Providence as a partnership guiding civilization toward a richer, more just future.
A humorous piece urges readers to embrace New Year resolutions with wit. It parodies the vigor of public resolve and suggests practical, if quirky, prompts for women and men including avoiding uncomfortable shoes for grandma and banning pipe smoking in church.
The text estimates the value of the nation’s 85,500,000 residents at 250 billion dollars. It outlines annual losses from unnecessary deaths, workmen’s illness, care of the sick and dead, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and malaria with figures ranging from 200 million to 1 billion dollars.
The article chronicles a booming 1909 Canadian harvest with wheat and other crops driving large earnings for Western farmers. It cites Taft and James J Hill remarks on Canada’s growth, American settlers thriving in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, expanding rail networks, and vast grain and milling capacity. It notes high wheat output, rising land values, and vigorous frontier governance shaping the prairie boom.
Miss Martha Sherwood told a teacher’s institute that sad stories have no place in public schools. She urged humorous tales to make children laugh, grow, and develop contented men and women, saying laughter brings sunshine to life.
Frank J. Cheney swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad cites internal use and blood mucous action, lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers, with 75-cent price and testimonials. The text also includes unrelated quips and a judge reference.
A dramatic exchange describes Knigher-So Jones with a risky scheme and Bocker-Yes carrying dynamite to deter rivals. A dealer sold imitation Spearmint to a customer who passed it to a friend, then lost both buyer and friend. The moral: daily earnings affect daytime pockets while evening spending shapes character per Dr. Cuyler.
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a premier remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and similar pains. It claims decades of use and highlights its effectiveness across conditions.
A reflective aphorism asserts that lasting happiness comes from keeping energies active and not allowing them to stagnate within. It emphasizes ongoing effort, growth, and purposeful action as keys to fulfillment.
A vintage advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a 2 oz package priced in cents. The copy adds a quip about appearances, noting a woman’s hat being straight does not prove she is level headed.
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