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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
4
Notice shows Ada Oklahoma post office entry as second class matter under revised act of 1879 with admission date July 17 and subscription terms set at 1.00 dollars.
A brave boy thrust his arm into a gap in the dike and blocked the rising sea saving Holland from flooding. The small bank guaranty fund protected Oklahoma from a wave of financial ruin by stabilizing local finances.
During the past month the Democrat has received many clubbing offers of various kinds to fill the entire paper with advertising of this character. Publishers of country papers evidently value advertising.
The collapse of a New York bank two years ago sparked widespread panic and ongoing effects across the nation. Oklahoma faced a different outcome as its largest bank failed without the same impact felt locally. The New York bank lacked the law crafted by Oklahoma Democrats, removing a protective benefit.
In a Columbia bank case the federal court’s roar seemed formidable but Gov. Has Kell and Bank Commissioner Young stayed at their posts. Their resolve kept the bank from wreck and depositors from loss, with the feared injunction not delivering a lasting blow to the guarantee law.
A critical editorial condemns anonymous allegations that Gen. Bill Cross never served in the Confederate Army. Cross, twice elected Oklahoma Confederate Veterans commander, lies ill and vulnerable as accusers spread unverified charges mailed from Memphis. The piece calls the anonymous writers cowardly and vile and expects Confederate Veterans to ignore them.
The state bank commissioner acted to take over Columbia Bank & Trust Co of Oklahoma City amid Republican and Howling Coyote opposition. A grand jury summoned Frank Greer and the group behind the malicious reports, leading to calmer statements and progress in stabilizing the bank. The episode is portrayed as a Democratic administration victory and a rebuke of Republican charges.
A prominent adjoining state businessman files for divorce after rising to wealth. The writer recalls how a once modest figure became half a millionaire and hints prosperity corrupted him. He contrasts the wife’s toil with the husband’s changing ways and laments human nature. The piece likens the rise and fall to two buckets in a well.
The Democrat pushes major changes for the 25 000 club to avoid disbanding. It calls for at least fifty new members, a reduced entrance fee, and a full time secretary to handle correspondence, dues, exhibits, and promoting Ada’s development. The group should focus on advertising Ada rather than leisure activities.
Hearst enters another mayoral bid in New York as election results unfold. The article hints at his continued pursuit of power and public service after prior campaigns.
The Honey Grove Signal condemns debtors who waste money on self indulgence and fritter away time. It argues such individuals deserve credit denial and social ostracism, labeling the deadbeat as the worst menace to modern society.
The Census Bureau seeks 1600 to 1800 special agents by January 1 1910 to collect statistics on manufactures mines and quar ries. Pay 3 to 6 dollars per day plus travel. Oklahoma examination sites Ardmore Enid Guthrie McAlester Muskogee Oklahoma City. Applications due by October 25 1909.
At about 10 30 p m last Wednesday night the Tyrola post office inside the store of R W Carnes postmaster was burned with a total loss of 1350 half insured. Robbers opened a window escaped leaving an 875 drawer empty and a desk of stamps and books missing. A liberal reward will be offered for the criminals apprehension.
A conservation note warns river dangers from rapid currents and ripples after a Niagara incident. The piece links backache to kidney trouble and extols Electric Bitters as a cure, citing J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee who claims a $1 bottle cured him. available for 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
M L Bingham refused foot amputation and, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, avoided gangrene. The remedy healed eight toes affected and is praised for cures of eczema fever sores boils burns and piles. 25 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
A promotional notice promises a free $40 Columbia Bicycle to readers who have friends subscribe to the magazine. The ad invites inquiry for details, a free outfit, and a circular on how to start, addressed to The Bicycle Man at 29 31 East 22d Street New York City.
A one acre residence lot in South Ada Addition Ada is offered for sale by G Granger at Gracemont Oklahoma care of State Bank. The sale is set to close within 30 days with details available from W Granger at the Gracemont bank channel.
Local ad listing pumps windmills tanks and well casing from P Meigs located on South Broadway Ada dated 9 17 4.
A compact drugstore list offers treatments for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles tooth ache rhumatism and neuralgia priced at 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 with instruction to see Druggists.
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