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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
7
Defiance Starch Promises Finer Laundry Results
A promotional note extols Defiance Starch for stronger, thinner application that preserves fabric appearance and wear. It includes a quote about life being like a soap bubble, reflecting on appearance and transience as a literary aside.
New Starch Brand Promises Greater Strength and Smoothness
The note highlights Defiance Starch as the latest discovery with be n t improved formula. It claims added proprietary ingredients create strength and smoothness superior to those of patent starches marketed 25 years ago.
Toperton Learns of Triplets in Hidden News
The nurse informs Toperton he has become a father of triplets. He asks in a gruff tone if they are all boys and is told only one is a boy. He presses for details, then quietly accepts the oddity with minimal emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toperton
M. C. Russi
Andermath
Gutsch Mountain
Defiance Starch Promises Nonstick Ironing Solution
Advertisement notes Defiance Starch prevents sticking to irons and sells 16 oz for 10c. Also remarks on sizing men and worn clothes being oddly measured, humorous in tone.
Buyers are Esteemed Good Dross Are Deemed Chinese Proverb
A short proverb in Chinese contrasts valued buyers with what is discarded as dross, highlighting social judgment of worth and quality in commerce.
Oklahoma News Briefs Highlight Local Development Across State
A denatured alcohol plant will be built in Enid. Chickasha seeks a convention hall. Caddo reports oil and gas prospects. Pauls Valley starts monthly sales day, first Monday. Randlett projected to reach 1000 residents by Sept. 1. Will Kendall of Oklahoma City near Oxford degree. Tulsa breaks ground on a $30,000 South Methodist church. Lawton eyes paving 21 blocks. Newkirk man E Patterson nearly asphyxiated painting town water tank.
Snake Indians Threat Report in McCurtain County
A fight and a killing near Lukiata sparked a current alarm claiming the Snake Indians in McCurtain county organized to kill all whites Indians and negroes who refused to join the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukiata
McCurtain County
Lawton's Boy Outlaw Resents Punishment Yet Restores Loot
A Lawton youth dubbed a regular Deadwood Dick style bandit robs local boys. He is arrested often but territorial law offers no punishment beyond restitution of stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Frisco Officials Suppress News Of Recent Wrecks
The Lawton News-Republican claims Frisco authorities have ordered suppression of all coverage on a series of recent wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton News-Republican
Frisco
Evangelist Williams Attacked After Saloons Closed
Evangelist Williams, who had driven saloons from Custer, was pelted with eggs as he passed a dark alley, in a bold assault that followed his efforts to clean up the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Williams
Custer
Miss Irene West Inherits $50,000 Estate
Miss Irene West, a Muskogee telephone operator, has fallen heir to a $50,000 estate. The will assigns the sizable inheritance to her, detailing the prior claims and legal steps to finalize the succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene West
Muskogee
Oklahoma convention fights threaten Stearns gubernatorial bid
In Pottawatomie county, rift within the GOP pits statehood led by Frank P. Stearns against anti statehood factions. National Committeeman Cash Cade dominates the meeting and bars Stearns from a delegation, leaving delegates uninstructed but leaning to Frantz for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Statehood
Pottawatomie County
Republican
Frank P. Stearns
Oklahoma
Cash Cade
Stearns
Frantz
Where Do Doctors Fail An Interesting Salem Case
A Salem resident reports ten years of kidney and rheumatic pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes severe kidney originated pain, headaches, and sleepless nights, then rapid improvement after three boxes and lasting benefits. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sutton
Salem
Oregon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Why She Was Thankful
A well known New York family tale centers on a married sister and her child. Faced with a chorus of aunts giving counsel the young girl replies that she has always been thankful that her father married the sister he did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Skin Cure Transforms Child in Rockingham County
A Burlington North Carolina reader recalls a cousin who suffered a birth to age six with a severe skin disease. After two months on Cuticura Remedies the child’s skin clarified entirely and left no scar. The writer reports the cousin remained well as of June 16 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham Co
W. P. Ingle
Burlington, N. C
The Missus and the Mister Spar Over Silence
In a sharp exchange from a Cleveland Leader comic strip a wife longs for solitude while her husband provokes her with a joke about playing the piano. The panel captures domestic tension with dry humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grist mill Jones to Seek State Central Chairman Post
Oklahoma City C G Jones will ask to run for chairman of the state central committee at the Tulsa Republican convention on July 12. Incumbent Jake Hammon campaigns vigorously for reelection to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Oklahoma City
C. G. (Gristmill
Hopes of Oklahoma Farmers May Shift From Wheat To Corn
Oklahoma forecasts suggest the wheat crop may shrink to 5 to 8 million bushels while corn prospects look strong. Last year the territory yielded about 110 million bushels of corn, and forecasters expect 1907 to top that figure due to favorable growing weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Hunt's Cure Promises Instant Back Scratching Relief
An old advertisement claims Hunt's Cure eliminates itching and back scratching with one application. It touts quick relief for itch and claims to satisfy those desiring relief beyond money or help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Westminster Dean Rejects Spencer Tablet at Abbey
The dean refuses admission of a memorial tablet to Herbert Spencer into Westminster Abbey, stating he was not orthodox in his Christian belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Herbert Spencer
Kangaroo Name Tale and Patent Remedies Ad
An old clipping jokes about the origin of the word kangaroo and touts Simmons Liver Purifier for constipation and liver disorder with a Oswego Kansas testimonial. It notes M C Russi of Andermath turning 101 as the oldest Alpine climber. Also pitches Hunt's Lightning Oil for aches and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Purifier
W. M. Tomlinson
Oswego
Kansas
Proving the Point in a Humorous Exchange
A brief joke contrasts a woman demanding equal credit for logic with a man when asked why. The punchline hinges on the woman’s quick reasoning, highlighting gender expectations in a witty exchange.
Hunt's Cure Promise for Itching Skin Disease
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Cure will positively quickly and permanently cure any form of itching skin disease. It guarantees one box to cure and one application to provide relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Strong Part. Foote Lighte and Sue Bretter Carry Spears
In dialogue the characters discuss a strong part and the sister Miss Sue Bretter carries a heavy spear as part of the scene. The exchange notes the sister's weighty prop and the heavy spear in the new piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Sue Bretter
Indian Bureau Appointments at Muskogee Oklahoma
Washington announces two new disbursing officers for Indian service at Muskogee I T George W Millman of Illinois named disbursing officer in the office of superintendent of public schools of the territory and George N Wise named disbursing officer of the commission of the five civilized tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Bureau
Washington
The
Muskogee
I. T
George W. Millman
Territory
George N. Wise
Commission of the Five Civilized Tribes
It Cures While You Walk Foot-Ease Advertisement
Allen's Foot-Ease offers relief for hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet with an aching finish. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Pa Was a Kicker. Geraldine
The text references Geraldine and mentions a kicker named Pa with good terminal facilities. It also advertises Lewis' Single Binder cigars from Peoria Illinois and notes a theatrical critique about a heroine's death scene compared with hair dyeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Gerald
Election Date Suggested for Oklahoma Constitution Vote
Present indications point to Tuesday September 17 as the date to ratify or reject the constitution. Delegate John J. Carney of El Reno says Governor Frantz will have five days after final adjournment to issue the election proclamation and sixty days will pass before voters go to the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
John J. Carney
el Reno
Ordinance Committee
The
Constitutional Convention
Frantz
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Appeal
Consumers are urged to ask their grocer for Red Cross Ball Blue in a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents. The compact ad emphasizes universal home use and easy purchase.
Rival Talents Challenge Identity in Tailor and Collector Quip
A witty remark suggests that both tailors and debt collectors shape a person’s image and finances. The adage implies similar effort from professionals to craft appearance and to compel payment.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Aid
Vintage ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain for children, softens gums, reduces inflammation, and cures wind colic. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
Chiggers and Mosquitoes Patch Your Wife’s Clothes Ad
An antique advertisement extols Hunts Lightning Oil as effective against chiggers and mosquitoes. It claims the product repels insects if used in time and provides instant relief after bites. The quirky copy references patching clothing after the wife is asleep.
His Wife Remarks On Timely Help For Baby Walking
The note notes a playful remark about a husband ready to walk the baby for an hour or two as a light moment in a social exchange. It captures a casual, domestic exchange and the tone of reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Puck
All Up-To-Date Housekeepers Use Ball Blue
A brief tips note promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as the preferred cleaner for fresh smelling, clean clothes. Advertisers urge readers to buy at local grocers for best results.
The Lost Item Refuses To Stay Gone
A quirky note on a lost feature that keeps resurfacing. The piece playfully argues the notorious breaker will not remain missing and keeps returning despite efforts to bury it.
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Lael
Guar
Behning
Ivers & Pond
Baldwin, Lohmer
DURHAM @ CO
O.T
Defiance
Thompson
ADA Democrat
Indter
NEW State News
Enid
Chickasha Band
W. L. Swisher
Randlett
Will Kendall
Oxford University
Tulsa
South Methodists
E. Patterson of
Newkirk
Father
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aug. Lyon
Augustus Lyon
East Earl, Pa
Mrs. Pinkham
Honest John
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Byron
Promeasur
Hooper
Hooper. Medicine CO
Dallas, Texas
Carters
TES
Daisy
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