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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
The Ada Weekly Democrat lists publication details for subscribers at 81.00 per year and credits Grigsby and Norrell as proprietors with Byron Norrell and Captain Jack Mills as editors and Miles Grigsby as business manager. It notes entry at the Ada post office as second class matter under federal law since 1879 and admission in 1906.
A short reflection contrasts honest critique with mudslinging, noting the value of fair appraisal versus unsubstantiated smear. It emphasizes that constructive criticism aims to improve, while mudslinging harms discourse and obscures facts.
The Democrat distributes multiple sample issues this week inviting readers to join a subscription list by adding their names.
A remark questions whether the tone of the capital’s public printing under territorial rule has influenced its stance on statehood. The comment suggests a link between government printings and political alignment.
The Oklahoma paper notes Ada's 25 000 club has furnished luxurious quarters and its members will not rest if it is to deserve its name. The club is praised for making good.
Robert L Kane issues a campaign circular outlining his educational views and presenting himself as the strongest candidate for state superintendent, emphasizing his grasp of Oklahoma’s new educational needs.
The Boise City Haywood trial centers on the clash between labor unions and capital, seen as a broader class struggle that began in ancient times and will endure beyond the end of creation.
Patrick J. Hughes a Kansas City loan shark was sentenced to pay a $100 fine and one month in county jail for charging printer 7.5 percent a month on a $10 loan. He will reflect on his rugged path while incarcerated.
The Atoka Citizen ridicules a self-styled Democrat who claims to have fought the constitution. The piece compares sensational preachers to eager yellow journalism and media limelight seeking tactics, noting infidelity preaching and public notoriety.
In a campaign critique the author condemns political manipulators for using the G A R to sway prejudice against a constitutional provision barring regular army soldiers from voting. The piece argues regulars come from many states and may be sent overseas, questioning regional parity and noting Illinois Indiana and Oregon have similar rules.
The article critiques W. E. Corey’s divorce from his first wife and remarriage to a stage actress. It argues that wealth cannot shield from societal judgment or moral consequences, praising the earlier shared poverty and warning of the inevitable punishment for deceit and betrayal.
A Democratic family article discusses how men attend gatherings and whether they enjoy themselves or the event. It urges exchanges to restore harmony in the office by clarifying social conduct and unity.
Sheridan’s forces surprise the Indians as a mule and mountain howitzer tumble downhill during pursuit. The Indians flee in panic. A captive later explains he ran because the white man shoots jackass at Injun, not fearing small or large guns.
The Allen Hustler claimed Lee Cruce opposed free schools in Ardmore, a report exposed as slander. Cruce, as Ardmore city council member, helped draft the ordinance creating Ardmore’s public schools and championed a modern public school system for the new state.
The Wapanucka Press notes that the main reason for Republican opposition to the constitution is that it was not created by Republicans.
An Indian Territory remark notes the McAlester Masonic Temple as a rare architectural standout, arguing Eastern visitors would see the region is not solely filled with savages, horse thieves, criminals, and cut throats.
The Cleveland Plaindealer mocks suffragists as plain women and calls their push for a Roosevelt third term a sign that many Republicans view him as a modern Ananias, reflecting partisan sentiment in the era.
Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine offers a chance for a young lady from every county to join a Jamestown Exposition trip with travel and admission paid. A side trip to New York City and Niagara Falls is also arranged for 300 subscribers, totaling three weeks. One representative per county will be chosen, with letters to Oklahoma City requested promptly.
The Farmers Union grows across the Southwest alongside the American Society of Equity in the Central West, as farmers join to secure fair prices and mutual protection. The text compares unionizing farmers to trades unions, arguing for a voice in setting prices and challenging bank and market dynamics. It notes strong growth, calls for broad inclusion, and cites Bryan's Commoner.
Roy Hoffman outlines a statewide school system from kindergarten to university aimed at world leading evident efficiency and economy. He proposes articulate K-12 and higher education with no tuition for students continuing within state institutions and emphasizes practical English science and agriculture curricula.
A reader asks about obtaining a range of school items and professional aids including teaching guides report cards drawing books entertainment books exam question books and opportunities to earn income via institutes.
A Nashville Tennessee cooperative urges patrons to request a good teacher desks blackboards and other school supplies from TEACHERS CO-OPERATIVE Co.
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