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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
7
Oklahoma lawmakers convene in an extraordinary session aiming for a brief, orderly debate on governor Haskell's suggested legislation. Senator D N Smith of Duncan is said to have a salary bill ready to switch county officers to salaries.
Early arrivals include Senator Campbell Russell of Warner who urges a brief session. Proposals likely cover maximum tax rate changes, bank guaranty amendments, enforcement officers under prohibition, and school land department maintenance. A memorial to Congress may ask for Chilocco Indian school property donation to the state.
State commissioner of charities and corrections Kate Barnard demanded the removal of Dr T A Clark in Norman over conditions at the state insane asylum describing it as a slaughter house and saying she would force his removal if not done.
Oklahoma bankers from the state association Executive Committee met Saturday selecting McAlester as the site for the annual June gathering. L A Wilson president of the First National Bank of El Reno hosted a banquet at the Kerfoot hotel for the delegates.
Guthrie Oklahoma Commerce Trust of Kansas City pays 20000 to Oklahoma school land department for funds tied to the defunct Tulsa Farmers bank. The school fund amounted to 70000 secured by bonds. Southern Surety and United States Fidelity paid 25000 each as first and second to remit payments.
Indications point toward Sapulpa obtaining a Santa Fe branch. A commercial club committee will confer with railroad officers and plans for a Sapulpa line are expected to begin soon. James D Flynn elected president of the Sapulpa American and named a booster for the club.
Tulsa mourns the death of Rev. George W. Moberly after a two week illness caused by paralysis. He served as Tulsa’s first mayor and opened the Creek Nation school in 1887. A funeral sermon was preached by the minister who also buried Tulsa’s first interred resident. He held multiple civic roles and lodge memberships.
At a Thursday council meeting Elk City opened bids for paving twenty more blocks with vitrified brick and awarded the contract to Southwest Construction company of Muskogee.
The Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway filed a petition with the corporation commission in Guthrie Oklahoma asking exemption from the two cent railroad fare. It states since June 1 1909 the road has lost over 100000 dollars due to the law and that as a new line not yet complete it cannot operate passenger trains without loss at the current rate.
Robbers dynamited the Nowata Oklahoma post office early Friday morning escaping with 1100 dollars in stamps and currency and a quantity of registered mail.
J J Quarrels of Fairfax a banker was appointed by Governor Haskell to the state board of public affairs Tuesday. The position was made vacant by the resignation of Roy V Hoffman of Chandler.
Amended articles of incorporation filed in Guthrie show the Shawnee Electric Railway company increasing capital stock from $100,000 to $1,390,000. Incorporators paid a $1,260 state fee as plans call for a line from Muskogee to Shawnee and on to Oklahoma City via Okmulgee Prague Dale McLoud Harrah and Choctaw City.
A federal grand jury began work in Guthrie Oklahoma with a distinguished panel including former Governor T B Ferguson of Watonga and bankers I M Holcomb and I C Thurmond. Orville Frantz, brother and former private secretary of ex Governor Frank Frantz, was summoned but excused.
Reports from Canada indicate that upwards of ninety thousand U S settlers moved to Western Canada last year to claim free 160 acre homesteads and lands sold by railways at low prices. The movement, driven by high grain demand and productive lands, follows prior years and shows no sign of slowing. Canadian agencies are ready to assist newcomers. Fight Against Plague Goes On. Public health funding rises with anti tuberculosis programs expanding nationwide.
Dialogue captures a summer engagement turning tense as the Man warns of breaking the betrothal if a sweeter option appears, while the Sweet Maid threatens legal action for breach of promise. The exchange conveys courtship stakes and matrimonial anxieties in terse old dialogue form.
Casey reports his wife is in hospital after a serious operation. Mrs. Kelley calls to check on Mrs. Casey, asking if she is resting quietly. Casey replies that he is resting, while his wife remains under care.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for preserving hands and preventing redness roughness and chapping. It recommends bathing hands in soapy lather soaking nightly applying ointment and wearing loose gloves at night. A closing line notes worldwide sales and Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Then a brief odd anecdote about a cook in a hospital who was paralyzed.
A brief dialogue featured in Lippincott's where a stern woman and an old hand clash over anger and stamping feet. The exchange highlights a witty contrast and social tension through terse remarks and sharp retorts.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for catarrh claiming cures in blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for failures. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills, Hamlin's Wizard Oil, and a quip about singing.
A youth asks how much it costs to marry and a somber man answers it depends on how long you live. The exchange hints at life value and finality rather than standard wedding costs.
An old eye salve claims over a century of use for congested inflamed eyes and clear film with druggists and Howard Bros in Buffalo named. The ad also promotes Allen's Long Balsam to stop coughs quickly and permanently, urging sale at all druggists.
Smoker tastes a rich mellow cigar from Lewis' Single Binder while readers are urged to buy Red Cross Ball Blue at leading grocers for five cents. The text mixes product pitches with a quip about amiability and enthusiasm as a remedy for scars.
Letters from Mrs. C. Cole of Fitchville Ohio and Mrs. A. H. Sanborn of Irasburg Vermont praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills for relief from nervous prostration kidney and bladder troubles and general illness. The ad offers rewards for proving the testimonials false and invites sick women to write for free advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A mother finds her toddler Johnny brushing his teeth at the crib and crying baby brother’s alarmed cry. He asks if the baby was burned. A second short item notes a gastronomy quip about a belle of the season being the dinner bell.
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