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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
4
The Democrat announces candidates for August Democratic primary: State Senator J. W. Davis Sheriff J. B. Chapman Register of Deeds C. Hargis Justice of the Peace Ada Township H. J. Brown Constable Ada Township E. L. Bunch.
The Democrat highlights a Vaness area sketch from a Maxwell cor respondent noting rapid community progress since statehood despite poor crops. It praises its correspondents and explains occasional omissions due to space and clarity, stressing editorial caution with personal content and jokes in letters.
The Democrat man intends to spend the coming months in the field to meet correspondents and build familiarity. He plans to engage with local coverage and strengthen contacts as he grows into the role.
The piece denounces withholding $100 000 for Ada Normal and defends continued support of the school despite Republican criticism. It warns that vacillating on funding mirrors national Democratic decline and urges separation of politics from the issue, noting both parties supported the school allocation.
The State Department warns readers about a scam by Spanish drafters. A distant relative in prison in Spain seeks an American helper to guard a fortune and daughter, promising a quarter share for an advance. Once payment is sent, contact ends and no money returns.
The Oklahoma City air show scheduled for Saturday through Monday was blocked by a Federal Court injunction at the Wright brothers' request. Paulhan is urged not to be discouraged as injunctions can ground almost any flying machine.
The Beaver Democrat refuses Dunn's vow to not run for governor and blames a few grimlet-headed locals in Alva for the trouble. The paper urges Dunn to enter the race despite his stated decision.
A lively session in the Legislature Tuesday focused on an election law under discussion. The proposed measure drew attention from lawmakers as debate continued.
A fragment discusses how cutbacks may affect black voters and notes Republicans feel similarly about the negro as Democrats, with sentiments varying mainly around election time. It highlights partisan attitudes toward race and electoral strategy.
The text notes the first day of March bringing a sunny ideal spring day as Old Man Winter departs to other regions, leaving clear skies and warmth for local residents to enjoy.
The article notes the close of a president's first year in office and reports on wide uncertainty regarding possible actions in the coming three years. No bold predictions are offered.
Sturm's Magazine offers Oklahoma girls a paid summer trip to seventeen eastern cities. One girl from each county may qualify by securing 300 subscribers to Sturm's Magazine. Married or single women may enter. no age limit.
T P Holt made a professional trip to Conway Monday. Reported new building activity includes Gale Statler’s house C S Aldrich’s dwelling and A M Croxton’s residence under construction.
Captain Jim Reppeto of Ponca City sells the tale of Suitzer the dog as Oklahoma s most intelligent. He claims the dog hunts quail with one jacket and gun and squirrels with another. On a warm day Suitzer was found digging for fish worms in an alley.
The Pickett column reports residents improving health, visits by Robison to Marvin Laughlin, youths attending Center services, and neighbors visiting Hurd with Tarwaters. Gardening and potato planting occupy all, with sermons next Sunday by Rev. Simpson and a Sunday School session led by Mr. Hyatt. Local labor sees sand loading at the Center switch with Joe Davis and Charlie Vaughn assisting contractors. Charlie Vaughn and A E Cruson visited Ada, meeting several candidates. Pickett singers organized a 35-member group at the schoolhouse with officers J W Steward president James Prickett secretary Frank Coley chorister Louise Coley organist, and will meet Sundays at 2:30 p m.
Practical cautions on oil lamps kitchen fires and gas stoves. Avoid refilling lit lamps, wipe spills, and discard stale kerosene. Keep boilers safe with water, never dry clothes by flames, guard wood fires, and never leave gas stoves unattended with boiling contents. Maintain vigilant fire prevention habits.
Instructions describe preparing furniture and surfaces with brushes and cloths before sweeping. Use long steady strokes, avoid spreading dust by airflow, and employ salt or tea leaves to gather dirt from corners to center.
A short recipe describes cooking macaroni until tender with butter then mixing with more butter salt pepper paprika nutmeg and white sauce. It instructs layering in a gratin dish with parmesan and bread crumbs, finishing with more butter and a ten minute bake.
W L Neill of Purcell aged 27 weds Maud King of Ada aged 21. Jno Meek of Maxwell 27 marries Nancy Lewlen of Maxwell 19. R C Ray of Roff 21 weds Minnie Davidson of Roff 18. Abner Harris of Stonewall 21 weds Adeline Johnson of Stonewall 22.
Guardian announces private sale of 160 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma from the minor Arthur Love Gaddis. Sale set for March 8 1910 at 1 pm at Barton Roland offices Ada Oklahoma, subject to court confirmation. Bid submissions in writing to Pontotoc County Court or to the guardian at Pontotoc offices. Cash in hand required.
A simple bacon and toast breakfast with eggs baked on top. A southern dish combines bacon and fried apples, using reserved fat to fry apples until brown, then dusted with sugar and served with bacon.
A historic recipe instructs to mix one pound honey with one quarter pound butter then add ground cloves lemon peel and chopped almonds. Stir in flour sifted with baking powder, rest overnight in a cool place, roll half an inch thick and bake until brown.
A cooking note advises brushing broilers with olive oil before roasting to save juices and preserve flavor. A soft camel hair brush is recommended for applying the oil to poultry prepared in large quantities.
If you scorch colored goods such as linen or percale dip instantly in vinegar then wash and rinse well. This quick tip preserves colors and prevents further damage.
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