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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
4
Publication note states the Ada post office was admitted as second class on July 17, 1906 under the act of Congress March 3 1879. The paper, Grigapy and Norrell, is published every Friday with subscription at $1.00 per year.
A partisan clash emerges as Republicans signal a fresh stance on statehood issues. Critics warn of shifting power dynamics while supporters cite constitutional principles and regional representation.
A speaker notes that real greatness shows in how gracefully a man accepts defeat, suggesting character is measured by composure in loss and dignity in setback.
A farmer who plans to raise hogs to feed his corn crop this autumn says his efforts will pay off in a swollen pocketbook when the new year arrives.
The statement argues that education serves to increase the quantity of work one can perform with the same exertion, not to ease labor. It frames education as a means to amplify effective effort and productivity.
A reader advocates that the 25,000 Club begin efforts to help Ada obtain an opera house, aligning with the city’s size and forward motion. The note suggests civic momentum and cultural development as a priority for Ada.
Local Muskogee event sparked debate over party unity as comments criticized interference by a Democratic figure. The scene centered on a Republican gathering and alleged gambling chatter, with calls for decorum amid partisan tension.
The article notes Texas railroad passes are obsolete and readers will find reports of wrecks belated trains in the space once used for railroad ads.
A critic who spends ten hours daily opining on political affairs and suggesting how officials should run finances is often the same person who cannot manage his own affairs and cannot get credit from his grocer for a soda cracker.
In his speech Gov Frantz said the constitution framed by the convention required one to shut his eyes and hold his nose before swallowing. He criticized Republicans for their Asp emanation and their failed coup at the convention.
A Shawnee excursion Sunday ended in disappointment as the lid was on and sealed, threatening to force the ball game to abandon. The drunken crowd prompted worries that more incidents will curb excursion trains and curb Sunday recreation for decent citizens.
The text argues that full statehood is essential for self government and real progress. It claims Washington administrators know little of local conditions and hinder the exploitation of natural resources, urging readers to view the situation as an actual, existing condition rather than theory.
The piece argues that the psychological moment has arrived as the United States shifts from wilderness to modern development. It highlights pioneers, rising fortunes, and Oklahoma inviting settlers to seize new opportunities amid rapid economic expansion.
J. S. Brooks, Oklahoma City, came up three votes short of securing the Democratic nomination for state representative. The Guthrie Leader notes his past draft dodging and his apparent reform, while a separate notice offers a reward for lost glasses.
A historical editorial argues that only the professional bootlegger lacks any ethical excuse for crime. It condemns aiding bootleggers, noting officers risk their lives in pursuit and questioning why decent citizens would bond them out or shield them from punishment.
Bob Wimbish reports a bizarre sight on 12th street where a black snake and a garter snake fight over sunning, each swallowing the other until neither remains. The sporting editor urges a press stop and suggests changing whisky.
The snippet riffs on eagerly awaiting watermelon season while mocking constitutional critics and mentioning Uncle Joe Cannon. It promotes Holland's Magazine and the Democrat with an annual price of $1.75 and urges readers to send a copy to friends.
The Ardmore Democrat denounces Lee Cruce’s defeat and condemns refusing to submit to majority judgment. It laments the paper’s own split and warns it weakens Cruce’s governorship prospects more than any enemy vituperation.
The piece argues railroads limit wreck particulars to protect policies, while newspapers must publish full details for public trust. It notes reporters seek information from any source, fearing the road could suppress facts that reassure travelers about safety on that line.
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