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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
4
Notice from Ada Oklahoma postal office stating second class matter under act revisions. Includes subscription terms of one dollar and a 25 cent rate or fee.
J M Watkins a veteran newspaper man formerly of Batesville Arkansas has accepted the position of business manager of the News. He is described as affable and the paper extends a hearty greeting.
The Democrat reports a souvenir watch fob given by Dallas Fair management. It carries a dual value serving as an admission ticket for the wearer and a companion to the Fair grounds.
The editor spent Wednesday and Thursday at the State Fair causing this issue to be lighter than usual. This near vacation issue asks readers to pardon the lack of typical coverage and pages.
A new Fris eca schedule took effect Sunday delaying staggered deliveries. Citizens will adjust as papers arrive together, altering Sunday routines. Residents may even attend church after grabbing the Dallas News Guthrie and Katy provided Oklahoma City papers.
Oklahoma towns push public improvements as they vie to become state cities. Ada keeps pace with rivals, showing substantial progress over the past year and promising further development in the coming year.
A Raymond Barton letter critiques Oklahoma's bank guaranty law after the Columbia Bank and Trust Co failure. It argues the law prevented panic and deposits remain secure, while accusing national bankers of political bias and praising the deposit guarantee concept.
The excerpt attacks unnamed opponents as lacking credibility and integrity, asserting they have worsened their standing among the people of Oklahoma. It claims these figures have shown their true colors too often and will be judged more harshly.
M L Bingham refused amputation to save his feet and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve which cured gangrene damage and eight toes. The salve also treats eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and costs 25 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
A vivid warning on river danger and careless boating notes nature’s warnings like rising ripples and strong current. It promotes Electric Bitters for backache and kidney issues and cites a testimonial from J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee claiming a cure with one dollar bottle.
The Ada Baptist church and parsonage hosted Monday evening a reception for Normal faculty and students. A short program featured Miss Lula Stubblefield and Miss Gertrude Case in a vocal duet, Mrs. McGurren reading, and Case in a vocal solo, all well received with encores. Refreshments of coffee or chocolate and wafers followed, praised for thoughtful pacing and lively student loyalty yell anticipating future games with Talequah and other teams.
One choice one acre residence lot in South Ada Addition to Atlanta offered for sale. Bargain price with sale in 30 days. Address at W Granger Gracemont Oklahoma care of State Bank.
A physician recommends Prickly Ash Bitters to combat malaria and related illnesses. The tonic is said to cleanse the bowels and liver, boost digestion, and provide lasting strength. A Pickering, Louisiana resident praises its use for family ailments, noting its yearlong availability at $1.00 per bottle.
The National Reference and Investment Co announces plans to establish offices in key cities including Ada and Omaha Neb. The firm offers to help buyers and sellers in mercantile and industrial sectors and seeks representatives in Ada.
A newspaper notice advertises a free Columbia bicycle valued at $40 to readers who have friends subscribe to the magazine. It invites requests for particulars and a circular titled How to Start, sent to The Bicycle Man at 29 31 East 22d Street New York City NY.
Public notice from the district court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma that Mary L. Ginn sues W. E. Ginn for divorce. Defendant must answer by November 3, 1909, else the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be entered. Dated September 24, 1909. Attest W. T. Cox District Clerk. af Roland Attorneys for Plaintiff. 9-24-23
In pursuance of an order of sale from the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ada Cotton Oil Company sued Oakman Gin Company. The sheriff will offer Lot 1 Block 4 and a 10 foot strip of Lot 2 plus improvements including the mill and gin plant for foreclosure sale to satisfy a judgment of 2793.90 with interest and costs. Sale set for October 9 1969 at 2 PM at the Ada courthouse front door. The prior sale failed for lack of a bid.
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