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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing him after the worst cold he ever had. He praises it as the surest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble. 50c 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by Gwin Mays Co.
Mrs. W. C. Duncan entertained friends in honor of her mother Mrs. St. Clair and sister from Clovis New Mexico. The party featured national color decorations and guests in Martha Washington era costumes with a period appropriate program.
The Odd Fellows have let the contract for their new hall on 12th street to R J Ross. The building will be 25 by 100 feet and the contract is just under $6500. Work will begin immediately and several other brick buildings are planned on that street.
Ada Oklahoma resident Adolph Ridel testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his years long kidney disease. He bought them at G M Ramsey's Drug Store and credits relief from dull loins and sharp pains. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
The Democrat's job department has turned out most of the stock bills for several seasons, proving reliability in quality and price. Come in and view samples and obtain prices.
The Pontotoc county Socialists condemn Senator Reuben M. Roddie for an interview about petitions to amend the Oklahoma constitution to allow women to vote. They call his remarks about women, including Socialists and Negro women, insulting and demeaning, and demand accountability for his denigration of Oklahoma voter petition signers.
S. M. Shaw the Nickel Store man features a half page ad in this issue listing several hundred bargains. Shaw promises genuine value on every purchase and asserts he never fakes in his sales or goods.
Ada Plumbing & Heating Co announces full commitment to plumbing and heating trade and offers competitive estimates. Located at the corner of W Main and Townsend, they emphasize no side line and readiness to handle nearby jobs.
Manners of a canal life plagued by malaria are blamed on germ caused chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters is claimed to destroy the germs and cure malaria with testimonials from Wm A Fretwell of Lucama NC who notes a full recovery after three bottles. Also noted are cures for stomach liver and kidney troubles and typhoid prevention. 50c at Gwin and Mays.
The Sunday night supper should be a light movable feast after a heavy early dinner. Plan for two courses no desserts, using a chafing dish for one main dish and a salad for the second, with simple bread and fruit salad to finish. Spaghetti bacon and eggs creamed oysters and mushrooms and Welsh rarebit are suggested options.
American women rarely realize the dietetic value of suet puddings. Suet keeps easily digested, fruits may be used, pineapple noted as delicious. Mix one cupful each of sugar suet and milk with salt eggs and flour to stiff batter. Steam with pineapple layer for two hours and serve with sweet sauce.
A recipe describes a cake made with grated chocolate in a milk mixture, yolk and butter, sugar, vanilla, flour and baking soda. The filling uses cooked dried apricots. the top is iced with a light meringue.
Large potatoes are peeled overnight and soaked in cold water. In the morning grate and drain, then for each pint use two eggs beaten separately. Add half a teaspoon salt a dusting of pepper and about a tablespoon flour. Fry in butter as thin cakes. Serve with meat in winter or tomato sauce in summer.
The recipe advises selecting a veal roast with a bone if present and trimming around it. It instructs inserting garlic salt and allspice, scoring the meat, adding more salt and spices, tying celery leaf on top, and optional red pepper. Roast in a pan with olive oil or bacon fat, and cook about half an hour per roast size.
Guardian J H Wallace announces private sale of Dora Caldonia and Leona Wallace minors estates in Pontotoc and Choctaw County Oklahoma. Bids due March 7 1910 at o clock p m in Hugo Courtroom with cash delivery of guardian's deed.
An odd quotation promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a tonic to fuel activity and vigor, claiming it aids energy and exuberance generated by functional labor. The rustic slogan frames the product as essential for workers needing stamina.
A certified seller in Ada Oklahoma promotes Hall's Texas Wonder as the best medicine for kidneys bladder and rheumatic ailments. The advertisement offers a 60 day treatment for one dollar, signed by G M Ramsey Druggist.
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