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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
3
Guest Bros offers a limited time sale on boots shoes hats caps shirts and underwear inviting shoppers to visit for quality merchandise at low prices. The ad emphasizes cordial service and confidence in value for men seeking durable clothing with a satisfactory fit.
Local items report social visits and travels of residents including B Statler in Ada, Mrs. Powers visiting McAlester and Jule Meadors, plus a town hop at the city hall. Ada Hardware advertises hunting season stock. others discuss prospects for relocation, civic group activity, and nearby arrivals. A marriage at the Methodist parsonage united W S White and Virgie Parker with the Nickel Store salesman and Model Bakery staff noted.
An advertorial piece extols Hyomei as a cure for catarrh, claiming quick relief and a money back guarantee. It promotes inhalation therapy, lists pricing for outfits and refills, and includes testimonial quotes from Mrs. Wm. Burton of Oswosso, Michigan, dated June 22, 1900.
County records show expenditures for the poor including supplies and services from Ada Drug Co. and Stonewall Trading Co. Roads and bridges funding lists lumber and labor from multiple suppliers. Separate School Fund covers negro school house construction. Tax abatements involve Tony Frazier and Lewis Blue. Adjustments include adjusting claim Nos. 698 and 4539 with final adjournment to November 2, 1906.
Local notes from Black Rock chronicle visits and business at Francis and Ada. Mentions of deaths, a fatal accident, hospitalities, family moves, an auction on town lots, and calls for sympathy. Also notes on teacher meetings, an eye doctor opening, and framing services.
The studio offers a free dozen photographs valued at 18 dollars each to the person holding the lucky number on December 25. One number is given free with each 50 cent purchase at STALL'S STUDIO. A 1910 calendar with your photo is included with every 4 dollar order.
Ford and Harriss offer several small Ada area farms for sale or trade for stock or city property. Interested buyers should inquire at Farmers State Bank for details.
Dr. Wilson of Shawnee announces at the Harris Hotel. He will be available on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Service limited to the Eye Ear Nose and Throat and glasses fitting. 7-9 tf.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as superior for digestion liver and kidney health and blood cleansing. A Denison Herald contest features Miss Gertrude Thompson as a leading Ada entrant praised as attractive and representative with strong chances to win.
A sharp temperature drop follows an unexpected warm spell as colder air moves in. Forecasters warn of frost potential and brief wintry conditions across areas previously enjoying mild springlike weather.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky claims youth at eighty after six bottles of Electric Bitters. He notes thirty years of kidney trouble relieved and says he feels like a 16 year old. Advertises Electric Bitters as a godsend for the weak and elderly.
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