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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1907

Page

6

Time Saver Doctor Skips Visit For Whist

A visitor asks a busy physician to come quickly for recreation rather than a life or death matter. The servant explains the doctor will not visit unless absolutely necessary. The caller reveals it is for a game of whist. The doctor then agrees to come in ten minutes.

A. M. Hagermann Lydia E. Pinkham A. Pinkham Hagermann Bay Shore L. I Eere E. Pinkfied

Fifteen Years of Eczema Relief With Cuticura Trio

Edward Wovell of Fort Crook Nebraska reports fifteen years of eczema on hands arms and legs worsened by winter. He says after six days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the itching ceased and sores disappeared.

Edward Wovell U. S. Infantry Fort Crook Nebraska

Sheep Raising in Australia

Australia is a major sheep producer focusing on wool and meat. It ranks second behind Argentina with about 72 million sheep, following historic highs of over 106 million in 1891, with droughts reducing numbers but growth resuming since 1902. The sheep were introduced in 1797 from the Spanish merino stock.

Australia Argentina Russia

Seed Company Postpaid Offer for 1906 Catalog

The John Salzer Seed Co announces a postpaid seed sale to gain 200,000 new customers. For 12 cents, buyers receive a mixed package including Garden City Beet and Earliest Ripe Cabbage, Emerald Cucumber, La Crosse Market Lettuce, Blue Blood Tomato, and Juicy Turnip, with one additional Berliner Earliest Cauliflower offer for 16 cents. The free mammoth catalog ships to purchasers.

Garden City la Crosse Gotu John O Salzer Seed Co Box Wis

Hidden Faults Behind a Wife’s Excessive Charity

The saying notes that a wife often labors hard to uncover her husband’s faults solely to shield him from public scrutiny. It frames a social dynamic where private critique is restrained to protect reputation.

Farmers' Co-Operative Union Encourages Meeting Interest

A speaker urges better farm practices and promotion of poultry yards at the farmers’ cooperative union. The message highlights wrapping cotton in duck and using cotton ropes for ties, claiming such steps boost meeting appeal and profitability.

Farmers’ Co-Operative Union of America

Prices at the speculator's land shift with the market

The speaker argues that setting price reflects the holder's stance and will prompt release of speculative property. They claim large farms are unsustainable long term and will fail across generations, especially under harsh sun and summer drought degrading tools. The advice urges building shelter to protect assets.

Garden talk and home made potatoes in the fields

The writer notes gardens are improving and discusses homemade potatoes and stewed chicken as welcome topics. Emphasizes interest in garden corners as well as open fields and suggests better starts in corners.

Nature Aims to Reclaim Land From Pauperizing System

A speaker argues that nature will intervene to undo land seizure that keeps people in poverty, asserting that the land needed by the speaker cannot be held indefinitely by the system built to pauperize common people.

Unionism Shapes Bonanza Farm Debate and Strategy

The passage argues that Unionism will resolve the bonanza farm issue as smallholders gain self sufficiency. It contends that a small farmer can outcompete the bonanza farmer by producing at home what he consumes, thereby mastering the local economic challenge.

Apology to Unions Requires Leaving Organization

The speaker argues that to offer an apology to the unions one must first quit the organization. It condemns lacking pride in the Union as signs of automob ile order ambition and weak power, deeming such people as a knot on a stick regardless of membership.

Bloodless revolution through farming focus urged

The speaker argues farmers should abandon politics and politicians in meetings and thoughts. They should devote time to raising and selling farm products, educating children, improving farm life, and elevating daily life to a higher plane of thought and action for a peaceful reform.

Politician Targets Farmers Over Fare Reductions

The piece argues the farmer bears higher freight costs from road taxes and government taxes, not rail fares. It calls out politicians who push for reduced fares to win farmers’ votes, accusing them of exploiting farmers while shifting costs to railroads.

Vines Over Porch Invited for Morning Refreshment

A call to invite God into the home, promising refreshment for the eye and nose each morning. The message urges immediate inclusion of divine presence through prayer and devotion.

Progressive farms and factories seek better breeds and machinery

The piece argues that just as factories discard outdated machinery to stay competitive, farmers should replace poor breeds with improved stock. It asserts radical change is not necessary but removing inferior stock and adopting better varieties is essential to seize opportunities and privileges.

Reading the papers for beware of disguised ads

The piece warns that some apparent news articles are paid political promotions aimed at swaying opinion. It cautions about schemers pushing monopolies or public education campaigns to influence voters.

Local unions weigh cotton duck bagging over jute

The article urges unions to favor cotton duck bagging instead of jute, arguing it could expand low grade cotton demand and dethrone the jute trust. It condemns extortion by jute interests, calls farmers to oppose monopolies, and notes round bale weight concerns with potential fixes.

Stick with the farmers and price gains praised

The Hallettsville New Era urges everyone to join the Farmers Union and condemn so called scab farmers who profit from both Union and scab cotton. The editorial says many stick to secure good prices and urges collective action against those who oppose organized producers.

Farmers’ Union Hallettsville

What It Takes to Farm

A Cotton Journal editorial argues farming demands high intellect not just brawn. It criticizes farmers for undervaluing scientific education and promotes agricultural education to drive future success as knowledge powers crop yields.

Cotton Journal

Union and Farmers Unite on Education and Debate

The Union urges bonanza farm reduction and member participation in local discussions. Presidents list topics to cover at meetings and each member should speak to build argumentative and oratorical skills. It cites the Farmers' Alliance and Farmers' Union as educational models.

Calvin Farmers’ Alliance Farmers’ Union Neva Southern Mercury

Open the Windows Dangers of Cold Remedies in Old Advice

A period notice promotes keeping windows open for health and outlines a homemade cold remedy using glycerine virgin oil of pine and whisky. It warns against fake oils sold in bulk and urges buying pure ingredients from druggists, with preparation details and legal guarantees.

Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati

Man of Delicate Nerves Rosenthal Cranks Up San Francisco Hotel

Pianist Rosenthal, famed for eccentric genius, complains of noise at the Majestic after arrival. He inspects rooms, objects to window shades, and demands changes. At 5 am he wakes staff upset by streetcar noise, while manager Mann resolves the disturbance with German stories and a room shift due to a gas pipe leak.

Rosenthal San Francisco Chronicle Majestic Gustav Mann Mann Gough Street Sutter Street

Tip to Prodigals from Old Brother Dinger

The narrator recounts Brother Dinger's philosophy on sin and reform. He notes modern restraint in public celebration, preferring quiet progress over loud displays, and warns prodigals may self tolerate more but risk facing disillusionment. The tone mimics period quatrains with homely wisdom.

Dinger Puck

Grape Nuts Restores Health, Montana Man Says

A Montana man reports long endured indigestion and nerve issues improved after using Grape-Nuts. He credits the food with restoring digestion, steady nerves, sharp eyesight, and renewed good humor, saying he feels younger and stronger than in 20 years. The claim is from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with the slogan There’s a reason.

Montana Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Putnam Faceless Dyes Promise Bright Colors at Low Cost

A brief note describes Putnam Faceless Dyes offering inexpensive color packages with cents pricing. The claim emphasizes faster production of more goods and brighter hues for consumers.

Putnam

Natural Remedy Garfield Tea Promises Health Benefits

A vintage ad touts Garfield Tea as a simple herbal remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. It claims to regulate the liver purify the blood and bring good health through natural ingredients.

Deserved Better Fate

Obituary notes the death of Joseph Phillips at a Yuba California hospital. Phillips originator of the famed cling peach variety and enhancer of orchardists is remembered as a pioneer in canning fruit and fruit industry innovation.

Joseph Phillips Yuba Cal

Allen's Foot-Ease advertises fast foot relief

In a Pinch. Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder that cures painful smarting nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It makes new shoes easy and treats sweating feet. Sold by all Druggists 25c. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.

Allen A. S. Olmsted le Poy N. Y

Sultan of Turkey Keeps Frugal Household Fare

The sultan’s annual food cost stays under 5000 dollars though he feeds a large household. Domestic expenses reduce his income of 10 million dollars by about 90 thousand dollars weekly.

Turkey

Hunt's Cure Promises Skin Cure Without Ads

For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has labored to treat skin troubles especially itching. The company asserts its product truly works and guarantees one box will cure any case.

Hunt

Statesman Bebel Prefers Simple Life and Garden Routines

The German Reichstag orator Herr Bebel, famed for his unnotes speeches, leads a modest life avoiding society. He finds recreation in cultivating flowers and says he prepares for talks by trimming his rose trees in his small garden.

Herr Bebel Reichstag

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh

A Cincinnati paper advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents plus the Family Pills for constipation.

Ite Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Silent Senator Substitution in New Jersey

Major Frank C. Briggs is chosen to replace John F. Dryden in the New Jersey Senate seat. Briggs reportedly has never made a public speech or written a document and lacks legislative experience. The state already notes a pattern of low forensic participation by its recent senators, including Mr. Kean in his second term.

Frank C. Briggs John F. Dryden New Jersey Congress Major Briggs Senate Mr. Kean

Defiance Starch Promises Better Laundry Results

The article argues that laundry starch often overuses starch to stiffen fabrics, hiding beauty and reducing wear. It claims Defiance Starch provides greater strength, allowing thinner, purer application and improved results.

Danish minister’s daughter works as Berlin cook

Ole Hansen, Denmark’s agriculture minister, praised as democratic, sees his daughter start at the bottom by taking a cook job in Berlin. The family says she accepted a modest stipend with her father’s consent, while her employer remained unaware of her noble lineage.

Ole Hansen Berlin

Two Years in Bed cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills

A Detroit machinist named Robert Odbert describes two years of severe rheumatism with swelling legs and heart pain before taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports rapid improvement and lasting recovery after using the pills, which are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.

Williams Robert Odbert Cameron Street Detroit Mich Dr. Williams

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