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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
The Red Sea and the Mediterranean are identified as the saltiest bodies of water. Research notes their high salinity levels compared with other oceans and seas.
The writer extols Rich-Tone as a wonderful remedy for the weak and exhausted seeking vigor and energy. He claims it grants perfect health and cured ailments he had suffered, presenting Rich-Tone as a famous tonic of great value.
A local drug seller advertises Rich-Tone as a powerful tonic that will boost energy, appetite, sleep, and mood. It pledges a money-back guarantee if it fails to deliver, urging residents to try it at their own risk and buy from Gwin & Mays Drug Company.
Er nest Montgomery, an Intertype employee, filed two suits totaling 80000 dollars in Oklahoma City district court. One claims malicious prosecution for 45000 dollars and the other accuses publication of a libelous article seeking 35000 dollars. The suits name Cleveland American managers A D Tanner C D Tanner and A D Tanner Jr. as defendants. The first suit says the managers had Montgomery charged with breaking into the American office and stealing typesetting parts, and that the judge instructed the jury to find him not guilty. It also alleges the paper warned publishers Montgomery was in the country a bad actor a criminal and a member of the I W W and that the managers told R E Bohart in Tulsa that Montgomery was a crook and they would reveal him.
A promotional appeal extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments supported by testimonials. Readers are offered a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with ten cents and a mention of Ada News. Large and medium bottles are said to be available at drug stores.
The Pontotoc Insanity Board reports doubt on W J Reed’s sanity and recommends commitment to the State Hospital at Norman for further examination by specialists. Doctors Isham L Cummins Jos G Breco and S P Ross sign the report.
Citizens from many states arrive in Ada to establish homes, with C. J. Caruth of Salina Texas buying into a local barber shop and purchasing multiple residences. He paid 4 000 for E Ninth street home and 10 000 for the East Main and Stonewall place. M. C. Wilson to build a brick bungalow on South Townsend. Tillman Shelton sells 727 East Main for 5 400 to Burris Crandall who plans to move to Ada with Essie Davis Crandall. Crandall to build a brick bungalow in Barringer addition.
Mrs. D J Shelley of Earlville recounts how Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured her daughter Anna of a severe cold and cough years ago. She endorses it for throat and lung troubles, noting no narcotics and its pleasant syrup form makes it easy for children to take.
New potatoes appeared on the local market Saturday from Texas and Florida. Prices are $15 a bushel, far above past 15 cent buckets, with merchants saying supply is limited. The piece notes the impracticality for nonmillionaires and jokes about inflation.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment it is both healing and antiseptic. Sold by Bart Smith.
Muskogee Oklahoma April 26 All claims against the Creek and Seminole Indians of Oklahoma must be filed by June 30 through the Indian agency as part of closing their tribal affairs. Per capita and equalization payments go through the agency while other claims should be presented in Washington. Cherokee nation affairs closed last November and Creeks and Seminoles are expected to finish by year end with remaining funds undecided for the Seminole and Creek trusts.
A bid for votes features Nels Darling urging voters to back him as a liberal candidate for President. The message emphasizes healing, honesty, and clear leadership while promoting Darling’s public appeal.
In a spring appeal from Talco Texas a user praises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The letter notes recovery from illness after winter indoors, claiming three bottles of the tonic and one of Favorite Prescription cured a week long leg sore and improved overall health.
The 1920s era drives a highway revolution as pneumatic tired motor trucks boost demand for a national system. States plan large road appropriations while Ohio leads in motor vehicle use and projects 33 million dollars for local roads over five years.
Mrs. Fred Arter of Zanesville Ohio recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its effectiveness for coughs and colds. Friends and acquaintances frequently praise the medicine, encouraging others to try it and judge for themselves.
Muskogee April 23. All claims against the Creek and Seminole nations must be filed by June 30. The Indian agency says this begins closing the tribes affairs. Per capita and equalization claims go through the agency, others in Washington. Affairs expected to be finished before next year. Cherokee funds are allotted to the Cherokee orphan school. Sem inole and Creek funds decision pending.
Advertisement claims Herbine cleanses the liver stomach and bowels to improve health and restore a clear pink and white complexion desired by ladies. Sold by Bart Smith. Adv.
A bay horse about 12 years old, around 900 pounds, with saddle and collar marks last seen about 3 miles west of Francis. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact D. L. Lunsford, Byng, Oklahoma. 4-22-31w
The Ada population is listed as 8,020, reflecting an 84.2 percent increase since 1910. The Ada News appearance leads to the conclusion Ada ranks among the state’s best towns, echoing the Vinita Journal’s motto that live towns build live newspapers.
Historical note states that at the time of Columbus voyage there were no horses in the Americas, underscoring the ecological and cultural impact of European contact on the continent.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as essential for strong stomachs regular bowels and active kidneys with a price of 1.25 dollars per bottle.
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