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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
3
Tommy asks the difference between vision and sight. Pop explains a playful distinction: flattery can call a girl a vision, but not a sight. The exchange reflects on how people classify others by virtue or fault, in a quip attributed to Henry Bates Dimond.
Ad copy praising Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening laundry at grocers for a nickel per package. A proverb warns against judging by appearance of a grave, and a medical tip touts Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for constipation. The piece ends with a figurative quip about a dog in the manger.
Chickasha voters authorized $190000 in bonds by a wide margin. Santa Fe begins laying 90 pound rails on the Arkansas City to Purcell main line. Tahlequah Normal opens with 300 students, expected to reach 400 by Christmas. A regional postal empire consortium formed in Kansas City. R G Sullivan home destroyed by fire near Durant while in cotton field. Gunsberg Forman gains 280 acres leases in Preston pool at Okmulgee. Bank of Ingersoll charter amended increasing capital to 10000. Okmulgee awards high school building contract at 35977 to J H Breker of Tulsa. Sapulpa reports second monthly robbery at J B Bolt dental offices.
State banks that have designated Columbia Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City as their Oklahoma reserve agent agree not to join in the demand of depositors for their deposits.
A vast vein of very fine glass sand was located in the southeastern Durant area after W. H. Cook began digging a well several weeks ago. The discovery points to potential mining or industrial uses.
The corporation commission issued an order denying Purcell Lexington Telephone Co. to raise business rates from $2 to $2.50 and residential rates from $1 to $1.50 in Purcell.
Secretary T. W. McLaughlin announces two examination sessions for license applicants. A Henryetta meeting runs October 6 and 7, followed by a four day session in McAlester from October 12 to 15.
Major A. M. Harvey of Topeka Kansas leads independent Home Telephone Company lines and completes organizations already under way in Oklahoma.
The article states that the attack in Enid seeks to challenge the two cent rate and all key orders of the corporation commission, framing the dispute as a decisive war rather than a mere skirmish.
The board of affairs approved a contract with Armour & Company for 134000 pounds of beef and bacon for the state penitentiary. This stands as one of the largest meat purchases in Oklahoma history.
Assistant Attorney General states the Enid city charter for a commission form complies with existing laws and the Constitution and was properly adopted at the recent election. Moore opinion.
Mounds near Sapulpa will start a fine school work within 92 days. Bonds totaling 75000 dollars are to be sold to Chicago investors for this purpose.
Insurance Commissioner T. A. Me. Comb refused a license to Sam Houston Life Insurance Co of Dallas Texas, a new Southwest insurer. In Oklahoma City warehouses state agents hold confiscated liquor valued at $58,000 awaiting court orders to ship to Gainesville Texas for population distribution.
The oil producers report production in the field is effectively at a standstill because of scarce water caused by an extended drought.
Nurse Minnie Turner of Oklahoma credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid health improvement from backache swelling and kidney discomfort. She reports five boxes restored her vigor and urges others to try the brand sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
A light exchange in which a patient asks about a serious eye issue and the doctor replies with a humorous misdirection about a pigsty, illustrating a playful moment in medical consultation.
A self-satisfied undergraduate tells Professor Jowett he cannot find evidence of God. Jowett warns the student that if he does not find a God by five oclock this afternoon he must leave the college.
Public warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Mentions testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Bright jokes about marriages and heaven while Mr B cites the Bible. The text shifts to home laundry tips praising white goods and the benefits of proper starching. Defiance Starch is recommended to stiffen fabrics without thickening.
An insistent onlooker and a seasoned spectator mock a dull race scene. The onlooker praises the view of a car while the spectator jokes about the lack of action on straightaways and invites “the turn” for the next moment of fun.
The popularity of fine white goods this summer makes starch choice crucial. Defiance Starch is free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. Its strong stiffener allows half the usual quantity, delivering a perfect finish comparable to when goods were new.
A humorous exchange notes a bride receiving 14 lamps and nine candelabra as wedding presents. The dialogue contrasts a father’s shift in viewpoint after marriage with his daughter’s upbeat reply in the Tit-Bits style.
Newspaper ad for several Rough on products including Rough on Rats Rough on Hen Lice and Nest Powder 25c Rough on Bedbugs 25c Rough on Fleas 24c Rough on Roaches 15c to 25c Rough on Moth and Ants 25c Rough on Skeeters 25c by E S Wells Jersey City N J Also a barber shop customer joke about hair restorer effectiveness.
A New York Tribune report describes an employment agency matron seeking maids who economize. She asks 14 applicants if they have worked in ministers' families, noting such experience implies budgeting skill. The manager questions the relevance, and the matron admits she needs workers adept at economizing.
A New York friend of Cuticura reports his three year old son ate an entire box of graham crackers with Cuticura Ointment spread on them during a Atlantic voyage. He claims the ointment cured a bad cold and proves the product’s safety for children. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Boston, sole proprietors.
After a day and night of newsroom calls for Peary and Dr. Cook, an arctic club secretary, overwhelmed, received a prank ambulance demand. A caller accused him and demanded the ambulance be sent immediately, threatening to attend in the vehicle himself.
The article argues that Defiance Starch provides stronger results allowing thinner application, avoiding stiff pastes that hide fabric beauty and worsen wear. It claims improved stiffness with less product, preserving fabric appearance and quality.
A young woman tells her enraged admirer she loves chocolate, explaining she ate 65 boxes bought over the year even though she does not love him. The man cites diary notes while accusing her, and she declares her affection for chocolate.
A witty exchange about photographs of men who never proposed. The speaker explains he keeps the images to build a rogues gallery, joking about romance and social judgment.
A Baltimore American item notes William’s wife says he can earn money but cannot save. William’s mother recalls warning her son when he wished to marry him.
The passage questions child behavior among the wealthy and cites environments lacking proper boundaries such as a woodshed as a factor in spoiled conduct. It frames property and upbringing as influencers of trainability and discipline in youth.
A narrator recalls Peleg reading old newspapers at the public library. He doubts whether the Panama Canal should be at sea level or with locks and remains opposed to the chosen approach.
A humorous exchange notes Mrs Toozle's acceptance of her first husband's death and hints at her second marriage. The item includes a joke about Hamlins Wizard remedies promising quick throat relief and comments on women's leisure labeled as shopping, visiting, or entertaining.
A reflection on voting as a force for better or worse frames a man who chooses a path that would harm the community. The quote warns against complacency and highlights political responsibility.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. It claims gum soothing and reduced inflammation with a bottle priced at 25 cents. A side note humorously observes some men never do anything on time except quit work.
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