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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
6
Slightly used upright piano offered at reduced price. Call W. B. Whitely at Chapman Hotel. Will accept a good driving horse weighing at least 1000 pounds in trade.
Miss Evelyn, principal, returns from Edmond where she was called by her sister's illness. Supt. Robison praises strong teaching corps and monthly progress. The colored school opens Monday in a new building with L. J. D. Young in charge.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for kidney troubles and back pain. It claims protection from dropsy diabetes and Brights disease, citing a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk Tenn and a 50 cent price at Gwin and Mays Co.
Pearson and Neil who have run a prosperous grocery business two doors west of the court house for several months past have sold the business to Frank McKay of Asher. The retiring gentlemen have not decided what they will do next, but we hope they stay in Ada. We bid their successor welcome and wish him abundant success.
A Real Good One. Bondin's Big Show offers The Cowboy Indian and the Lady a western comedy with historic intrigue. Western scenes, pathos, and humor from the Chinaman and negro characters provide natural, entertaining moral entertainment at Ada on Thursday, November 4.
A new comedy drama titled The Cowboy Indian and the Lady presents Blondin’s biggest under canvas show. Describes a lively night of act-filled entertainment billed as the best of all circus style performances. Show date listed as Thursday November 4.
The Cowboy Indian and the Lady presented by Blondins Big Show is touted as the best tent show ever produced. The manager promises a superior adaptation for a theater under canvas and urges Ada residents to attend Thursday November 4.
Hyomei is advertised as a penetrating antiseptic using eucalyptus Thymol and Guaiacol to destroy catarrh germs. It promises quick relief within minutes and weeks for a full cure with a money back guarantee. The inhaler device provides direct mucous membrane application and the complete outfit costs $1.00. G M Ramsey in Ada markets it.
An old advertisement promotes Rex Oil for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles toothache rheumatism and neuralgia with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and a note to see a doctor.
A reader from Titusville advocates ending spring cleaning scrubbing and washing arguing such chores harm the soul. The piece cites misplacing books and slippery floor setups as moral ruin and urges a move to abolish scrubbing activities.
The Panama canal project and Japan vs Russia sanitary lessons show nations must shield troops and engineers from infectious disease. Typhoid in camps is a greater disgrace than defeat. Yellow fever, bubonic plague, and smallpox have had limited or no cases near the canal zone since 1905–1906.
A young woman nicknamed Ellen hides indoors for six days to outpace sun freckles. She sews with her face turned away from the window while her mother is away. Upon return, the mother notes the sun has left Ellen with freckles on one side.
Davenport Adams recalls rumors surrounding Wallenstein including orders for execution of an officer and punishment of a valet de chambre. He describes a palace built on ruins, lavish stables with steel gear, and stalls separated by intercolumnia.
The defense lawyer claims they retained a witness who testifies for the state. The court demands explanation as the witness says payment was an option. The opposing side offered a better bid and the option expired, prompting talk of getting money back.
The Roff team visited Ada Normal and lost 2 to 0 in a hard fought game called by umpire Smith. Ada showed better form in the first half but scored in the second after Matthews advanced the ball. Key plays included Collins’ runs and Wright’s forward pass on Ada’s side and Matthews’ punts for Ada. The game was clean with strong play from Neith er side.
Blondin's big stage show travels under canvas and is praised as the largest and best. Armstrong and Bills completed a storage house near the ice factory with a large sweet potato crop valued at 3000 dollars and will use electric fans to air it and prevent rot. A telephone cable fell three blocks on South Broadway on Wednesday, posing risk to passersby until repairs were made.
Last Thursday in Ada James R. Couch and Mea Leise were united in marriage. The bride has won the friendship of all who know her. The groom, proprietor of a prosperous drag line, is one of Ada’s steadier workers. We wish the couple pleasant sailing on the sea of matrimony.
Enid proposes to donate the old government school buildings at Darlington to the Masonic Grand Lodge of Oklahoma to house orphans now cared for at Atoka. The property is valued at over 75000 dollars and acceptance is expected after lodge approval. Ada lodge voted unanimously to accept.
Oklahoma pardon board schedules November hearing for Albert Weaver convicted of burglary in Pontotoc County District Court on March 3 1909. Hearing at 2 pm at the State Board of Pardons office with notices in Ada Democrat to run two weeks starting October 22 1909.
M L Bingham refused foot amputation citing fear of death but doctors warned of gangrene. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and fully recovered. The salve is praised for cures of eczema Fever Sores Boils Burns and Piles at 25 cents from Gwin and Mays Co.
A vintage advertisement for Nyal's Family Remedies by Gwin & Mays Co promotes various products with bold claims and mass market reach. The line reads like a directory promo urging readers to buy and try the remedies.
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