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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
4
The notice records postal receipt of material entered at the Ada Oklahoma post office as second class matter under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879 and admitted on July 17.
The Democrat announces candidates for multiple Ada County and district offices subject to the upcoming Democratic primary in August. Names listed include McKeown West Rainey for Judge, Davis Roddie for State Senator, Crawford for Representative, Barton Crox ton Ratliff for County Judge, Wimbish Roland for County Attorney, Thompson McClure Mitchell Fusell Chapman Farmer for Sheriff, Dew Kerr for County Clerk, Cox Lindsey for District Clerk, Hargis Jones for Register of Deeds, Pierce for County Superintendent, Westbrook Scruggin Erwin, Hill for County Treasurer, Brown Bunch for Justice and Constable Ada Township, Lambert Rinard Eaton Floyd Montgomery for Commissioner Districts.
The piece argues that divorce rises from youthful idealism and urges prospective couples to face hard realities. It warns that marriage cannot be sustained on love alone and stresses saving and financial preparation as essential to a stable home.
J M Watkins former business manager of the Ada News has resigned and assumed control of the Konawa Chief Leader. He is praised for integrity and fairness and Ada regrets losing him while Konawa welcomes him as a new citizen.
The article notes Leslie Ross of Lawton announced for governor on the Democrat ticket and faced strong Republican criticism. It claims Ross opposed the Ada Normal allocation and argues he has no claim on Pontotoc county Democracy due to his past rhetoric.
A Guthrie author Paul Nesbitt writes Mr Brown the Tariff Teacher about the practical workings of the high tariff. The book is praised as influential for Oklahoma politics and tariffs and can be obtained by mailing Nesbitt in Guthrie a quarter.
The census enumerator notes not many unmarried women over seventeen in Ada. Inquiries into ages of many single ladies show fewer than six over seventeen and none yet over nineteen, despite surveying a sizable group.
The piece notes Republicans claim inflation in America mirrors Europe while acknowledging Europe mostly raises tariffs besides England, arguing that tariffs and living costs rise together in many nations.
A county candidate argues debts of deceased persons should be paid from their estates. The column questions whether the Democrat will wait until the candidate's passing to collect on a three year old campaign debt.
A controversial remark urges scientists to create a punitive hell in the afterlife to restore justice, invoking the idea of universal balance beyond earthly courts and prompting debate on moral accountability.
The Socialist papers loudly denounce the disfranchisement of Black citizens, suggesting they aim to win the votes of the darker comrades.
The passage critiques a certain man by suggesting his constant grumbling stems from a diet of bitter greens like green persimmons and cucumbers, implying these vegetables cause belly-aches and moodiness.
A brief quote from Abe Martin dismisses four varieties of Republicans as out and in and down and out, with a punchline suggesting a political contest or satire. The fragment signals a humorous column style typical of the era.
Advertisement from M. Levin promoting the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE in Ada with cash or easy payments offered. The notice is a brief sales item likely from a local classified section.
W L Bell of Kansas City for Federal Utility Corporation opened talks with Francis officials to build a unified water works electric lights and ice factory plant at an estimated cost of 200000 to 250000. The commercial club supported the plan after two meetings with committees appointed to action.
Washington April 28 President Taft wrote to Dick Adams that the rolls would never be opened again while he is President. If kept this policy will dash Congressman McGuire’s efforts to enroll freedmen and likely affect civil rights efforts in Congress.
A brief notice offering rapid telegraphy instruction for railway service seeking students in Dallas Texas. Emphasizes quick learning and reliable positioning for immediate telegraph duties with a Dallas college contact.
Ada Oklahoma resident G S Dismukes testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved constant kidney and hip pains after trying a recommended box from G M Ramsey's Drug Store. Sent back to health in days with two boxes. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Judge U G Winn wins a post office race to become Ada postmaster succeeding J R Young. Both candidates were strong and respected in local Republican circles. Winn to assume duties once preliminaries are arranged. Young departs having led an efficient staff including clerks Fort Sumner James Hounshell and Mr Lowe.
M Levin offers Globe Wernicke sectional book cases for sale. The ad notes available stock and pricing, highlighting solid wood construction and modular design. Potential buyers are invited to inquire at the store.
Max M Hoffman of Webster New York reports long suffering with stomach trouble for over six years ended after using Mi o na stomach tablets. He claims relief within days and regained weight sleep and health. The ad notes Mi o na promises five minute relief and a money back guarantee with Ramsey Drug Co offering 50 cents a box. Booths Pills for constipation priced at 25 cents are also advertised.
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa survived seven weeks in hospital as four doctors lost hope. Eight months of liver trouble and yellow jaundice ended when five bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Medicine guarantees aid for stomach liver or kidney troubles and costs 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
The Democrat's job department has produced most of the stock bills for several seasons, showing reliability in quality and price. Visit to see samples and obtain current prices.
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