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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1905

Page

3

Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Portland Inspector

H B McCarver of 201 Cherry street Portland Oregon an inspector for the Trans Continen tal Co endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills saying they cured months of backache and kidney trouble thought due to a cold. He notes no recurrence after several months. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY

Doan H. B. McCarver Cherry St Portland Oregon Trans- Continental Co

Hydrophobia cures and prevention amid German fever tale

The excerpt likens hydrophobia to a dog muzzle and compares mosquito barriers to muzzles for hydrophobia. It suggests infection prevention methods exist for various diseases and implies a hopeful view on disease control.

Nouth Germany

Quit Coughing Price Notice in Wis. Drug Co Ad

An old notice promotes a guaranteed cure in tablet form for 25 cents offering 25 doses from Wis. Drug Co at La Crosse Wisconsin. The fragment includes a humorous aside about political candidates and a quote from the Atlanta Constitution.

Wis. Drug CO LA Cross Wis

Fastest Run Ever Made by Santa Fe Clark Special

The Clark special train ran 1 663 miles from Winslow Arizona to Chicago in 37 hours 15 minutes an average 44% miles per hour including stops. It crossed three mountain ranges with altitudes up to 7 608 feet and had no mountain delays. If run east of the mountains at that speed Chicago would have been four hours ahead.

Santa Fe Peka Kan W. J. Black Clark Chicago Winslow Ariz Continental Divide Kansas

School Fund Apportionment for Comanche County Listed

Comanche County will receive 10284.64 from the leasing of public school lands and will have it distributed by County Superintendent Nelson to local districts. The superintendent’s last year report shows county enrollment at 3900 plus 9508 scholastic enumeration with 4705 males and 4714 females. Cumberland’s Citizens State Bank seeks voluntary liquidation as it winds down its business following a boom era.

Comanche County Lawton Nelson Citizens State Bank of Cumberland Terrtorial Cumberland

Not Sequoyah's Bones Cherokee Medal Dispute

The Wichita mountains find of a skeleton and an old rifle sparks debate over a Jefferson medal linked to Sequoyah. Mrs Nar cissa Owen claims the medal never belonged to Sequoyah and that it belonged to a Cherokee war chief who died in 1834. The Chisholm family held a Jefferson medal from 1834 to 1850. after the chief’s heir died in the Civil War, all trace was lost.

Wichita Mountains Sequoyah Washington, DC Narcissa Owen Seyquoyah Cunlunna Oconastota Dover Eng Chisholm

The Meek Individual Mocked as Lamb Likely Called Mutton Head

A caustic line suggests that a person described as meek may be dismissed as weak minded. The remark frames meekness as a sign of lesser intellect.

No Gold on Hand

The treasury reports no gold in vaults for the first time in years due to unprecedented demand for gold certificates. Mints in Philadelphia and San Francisco will begin double eagle coinage on February 1 and work overtime to meet demands from large banking institutions.

Washington Treasury Philadelphia San Francisco

Commercial Club At Work In Lawton Seeks Cotton Compress

Lawton officials plan to secure a cotton compress as wheat crops fail. The community anticipates most of Comanche county to plant cotton this year and stresses the need for good machinery to handle the crop.

Lawton Comanche County

Martin appointed postmaster at Indianola replacing Minnie Cox

President names William B. Martin to succeed Minnie Cox as Indianola Mississippi postmaster after Cox refused reappointment and tensions prompted closure. Postal inspector report supported appointment amid safety concerns and citizens had relied on Greenville for mail service for years.

Washington W. B. Martin Minnie Cox Indianola Miss White House Senate William B. Martin Martin

Sailor Jean Walks Through Oklahoma City on Capital Tour

Sailor Jean, real name Jean A. Krohm, passing Oklahoma City on a bet to visit every state capital in three years and six months. He started April first from Augusta Maine, aims to walk the route, with $5000 for timely completion and $20 daily for each day under schedule. He is 26 days ahead, traveled about 5700 miles, has lost 11 days to sickness, and proceeds from Oklahoma City to Edmond then Guthrie then Topeka Kansas.

Sailor Jean Oklahoma City Jean A. Krohm Austin Texas Guthrie Augusta Maine United States Temple Tex Edmond Topeka Kansas

Eastern Sports Get Taste of Law

A. Baker and A. Am don of Buffalo New York were arrested by Game Warden Johnson while attempting to transport quails out of the territory in violation of game law. They were found guilty and fined $100 each plus costs totaling $323. thirty quails were in their possession.

A. Baker A. Amdon Buffalo N. Y Johnson

Fort Sill to Be a Maneuver Point with New Works

Fort Sill improvements plan a steam rock crusher at the fort quarries and boulevards radiating outward. A steam plow and large roller will arrive soon to beautify military grounds, with forty inmates from Fort Leavenworth to begin work. The department signals Fort Sill as a regular army maneuver point.

Lawton Fort Sill Miitary Ft Leavenworth

Hunt's Cure for Itching and Haley's Chill Tonic Ad

An old town topics snippet touts Hunt's Cure for all itching in rich and poor alike with price 50 and guarantee. Haley's No 3 Chill Tonic is guaranteed by every dealer and sold everywhere. Mrs Von Blumer and Mr Von Blumer banter about a cook cursing in the kitchen.

Adam Hunt Haley

Child Burned to Death in Lincoln County

Ten month old child of Frank Thompson dies after clothing catches fire from a spark while playing alone with a five year old brother in Guthrie Lincoln county. Investigators report the accident occurred in the home with no adults present. Authorities are reviewing the incident for possible further actions.

Guthrie Sparks Lincoln County Frank Thompson

Oklahoma City to host mid May gun club tournament

Guthrie notes Oklahoma and Indian Territory gun clubs plan an annual shooting tournament in Oklahoma City around mid May. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of marksmen, with national contenders like Garrett and Spencer, and Joe Rohrer of Reno currently holding the Oklahoma cup.

Guthrie Oklahoma Indian Territory Oklahoma City Garrett and Spencer Joe Rohrer Reno

Bank Opens in Broken Arrow With $25,000 Capital

The First National Bank of Broken Arrow has received authorization to commence business with a capital stock of 25 000 dollars.

First National Bank of Broken Arrow

Peruna praised by Miss Gordon for bronchitis cure

Miss Rose Gordon from Madison Wisconsin testifies that two bottles of Peruna cured her chronic bronchitis and catarrh after ineffective medicines. A Washington D C resident adds she improved after using Peruna advised by a friend, urging others to ask their druggist.

Rose Gordon Oakland Ave Oakland Heights Madison, Wis Miss Rose Gordon

Peruna Restores Health Says Miss Rosalie Von Struenning

A testimonial states two bottles of Peruna restored her health after a delicate stomach. She reports not experiencing nausea and gaining a good appetite, expressing gratitude for the remedy.

Peruna Miss Rosalie von Struenning

Pedigree a Dog Laughs at Human Worth Says Chicago Post

The Chicago Post quotes a humorous exchange about pedigree. A man asserts that pedigree in a dog adds value, while another quips that pedigree makes a person nearly worthless, highlighting a wry take on social status.

Chicago Post

Peruna Almanac Cites Cold Prevention Claim

An almanac asserts that a teaspoon of Peruna before meals can prevent colds in winter and that a teaspoon hourly will cure a contracted cold. It claims Peruna stops chronic catarrh and early bronchitis or consumption, urging widespread use as a universal remedy.

Peruna hailed as remedy by Mrs Mary E Sampson

Mrs. Mary E Sampson of West Derry Rockingham County New Hampshire reports severe headaches ear discharge nervousness monthly troubles and long deafness cured by six bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin praising it as a Godsend to women Dr Hartman offers free advice via The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio Available widely through druggists.

Mary E. Sampson West Derry Rockingham County N. H Manalin Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Cautionary Note on Persistent Illness and Preventive Care

The text urges adherence to established health facts to hasten cures and avoid chronic ailments like catarrh bronchitis and consumption. It implies some people ignore known guidance and continue risky practices, risking longer illness and delayed recovery.

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