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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
4
The Democrat announces candidates for offices listed, subject to the Democratic primary in August. For County Treasurer the contenders are J. W. Westbrook J. K. Scruggin and R. H. Rit Erwin.
The piece argues that the Civil War is over and urges ending the bloody shirt agitation. It cites Senator Heyburn's taunts against the South and notes the Senate's rebuke as evidence the war issues are settled and attempts to revive sectional animosity will fail.
The piece contrasts Lincoln’s peace with Heyburn’s stubborn stance and notes veterans Aldrich and others honored dead foes by sharing tents. It argues past demagoguery fades as the nation marches under one flag, honoring both blue and gray.
The item condemns President Taft proposal to reopen Chickasaw and Choctaw rolls and grant mixed-race offspring equal tribal status. It argues this would unjustly dilute tribal land ownership worth millions and accuses Republicans of false friendship to Indians before elections.
The text notes advances in wireless telegraphs and phones, then questions inventors' ability to transmit thoughts. It warns that enemies could access inner thoughts without suspicion, forcing individuals to guard both thoughts and speech, highlighting privacy fears in communication tech.
A man in Colorado asked his longtime love to marry him yearly for nineteen years. She refused each time until the twentieth proposal, which she accepted. The piece notes the persistence and jokes about nerves after multiple refusals.
The best joke of the season was played on the Democrat man during Monday evening debate at Rocky Chapel. The incident drew laughs and amid the crowd, prominence given to a light moment at the campaign gathering.
The narrator notes driving ten miles to hear a Democratic speaker while socialists raise money for their organizer and a brother asks if the writer will donate to the cause.
The speaker asks Brother Cumbie during county rounds to advise the Democrat party on socialism and paying debts. They request the printing bill for an encampment from two years ago, noting leaders promised prompt payment.
J L Tullis, formerly business manager at the News, becomes editor of the Capito Hill Democrat in Murray. He authorizes supporters of the paper to solicit and accept subscriptions at reduced rates.
The passage notes the public demand for reform as Congress stalls. Republicans search for a scapegoat while Uncle Joe refuses to be the goat, signaling political theater and resistance to blame.
A reflective line notes that judging a man is hard because many people love to read meanings into eyes and see what is not there.
Ada Oklahoma January 17 1910 the board met in adjourned session at the county clerk office. G M Short and J D Anards present transacted business designating a road as a public highway beginning 1320 feet west and 40 feet south of the NE corner of section 29 township 5 north range 7 west running west 1320 feet to the city line of Francis. Compensation for the land set at 50000 and fencing costs to be paid by Francis township. Width of road forty feet. County Clerk F M Short chairman.
Advertisement from Willis N Gibson at Chapman's shoe store offering prompt shoe repair at fair prices with modern machinery. Emphasizes extending shoe life with small repairs and quotes A stitch in time saves nine.
Rev Leroy M Anderson formerly of Dallas and recently of Honey Grove preached at the Christian church Wednesday night February 16 and will continue through Sunday with a view to locating. You are invited to attend. The Democrat carries a full line of loose leaf ledgers. Now is your time.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court the guardian J C Chapman seeks court permission to sell the ward Elemen tower s real estate. The hearing is set for March 10 1910 at 10 AM with notice to next of kin and interested parties. Personal service or publication in Ada Weekly Democrat is required.
Guardian L E Baken will sell at public sale on February 21 1910 at 10 A M at Idabel Court House McCurtain County Oklahoma all minors rights and interests in extensive tracts across McCurtain Pontotoc Marshall Choctaw and Grady counties. Sale subject to confirmation and cash payment. Attys Spaulding Carr Garvin represent guardian. 1-28-1910.
Maud B Venable sues J M Venable for divorce in district court. Venable must answer the petition by March 16, 1910. If unanswered the court will grant the divorce to the plaintiff. Dated January 31, 1910. Barton & Roland, Attorneys for Plaintiff. W T Cox District Clerk A P Rhea Deputy Attest.
Ada Democrat notes a cash offer for large clean cotton rags, inviting readers to supply material.
Public notification states the author will not be responsible for debts or obligations made or contracted by Agnes Allen or her sons David and Bill Aubry.
The statement argues the Democrat job department has produced most stock bills for several seasons, claiming reliable quality and pricing. It invites readers to view samples and obtain prices.
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama says he struck a perfect health mine with Dr King's New Life Pills after 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. He calls them the best pills on earth for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility. 25c at Gwin Mays Co.
Large clean cotton rags needed at once. Will pay cash daily.
State of Oklahoma Pon totoc County in the County Court administration of John Leader deceased. L T Walters administrator has filed final account and petition for distribution and discharge. Hearing set February 26 1910 at 9:00 am in Ada county court for interested parties to file exceptions. Joel Terrell seal confirms court action.
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