Democratic primary slate of county and district candidates
The News lists gubernatorial and local race candidates subject to August Democratic primary. Names cover County Judge to County Attorney roles including Conway Barton re election I M King J W Westbrook A L Mills M F Dew Joseph Anderson Andrew J Garden A D Tanner for District Court Clerk Sherwood Hid re election John Ward Rit Erwin re election W H Bralby C T Angel W O Pratt L E Mitchell re election Bill Adair N Hounshell Ada Precinct Justice H J Grown T O Collins John Q Adams Henry Kroth M L Hunt J R Lambert Geo W Montgomery Mo P Crawford re election R H Stanley Fred P Branson Muskogee for Congressman at large R C Roland B C King Leslie Maxby.
Woman's views on marriage and political progress cited
The passage argues a woman should marry only if she chooses not to endure unhappiness, defending personal choice against teachers or societal pressure. It challenges Republican critics by asking for proof of the South’s rapid development after carpetbaggers were ousted and Democratic control established.
Road zealot Col Suggs hailed for long bid for better roads
The passage notes with humor the efforts of Col Sidney Suggs toward improving roads. It recalls the Roman general’s long campaign before Rome acted, comparing persistence to the repeated shouts of Carthage Must Be Destroyed. The text implies progress may still be awaited despite persistent efforts.
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Col
Sidney Suggs
Carthage
Deadbeat Debt Sparks Trading and Betrayal
A Democratic observer criticizes debtors who repay others with cash, calling it dishonest and noting how borrowers become enemies after receiving credit. The speaker warns that lending to the hard up often leads to similar patterns of mistrust and betrayal.
Indian Killed on Track by Fast Express
Near Rochelle Tl an Indian slept on a railroad track and was killed by a fast express. The incident is framed as a warning against neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King New Discovery with a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas claiming it cured a severe cough and aided weight regain. Ramsey Drug Co offers trial bottle.
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Rochelle
Fast Express
J. R. Watts
Floydada
Texas
Ramsey Drug Co
Campaign Lie Report Denied by Ada Chief of Police
A Ada chief of police denounces a circulating tale that he received a whisky sale check from a local bootlegger. He calls the accusation false, labels the accuser a liar, and asserts his record as Ada police chief proves the lie, noting bootleggers would have produced such a check if it existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Francis
R. N. Hounshell
Deliberate betrayal risks money and friendship loss
A short aphorism warns that discarding friendship for momentary gain wastes both money and future support. It stresses that time may come when help from friends is needed, and careless actions can backfire on relationships and finances.
Political clash over race and future of Owen in Ada scene
The Bull Moose state convention fails to fully sever ties with black voters amid rival wings seeking support. Haskell urged to confer with aides before challenging Senator Owen’s record. Projections suggest Wilson may gain a White House path after November, casting the Isle of Somewhere as a metaphor for his political fate.
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Bull ‘Moosers
Haskell
Owen
Ada
Wilson
Isle of Somewhere
McAlester News Capital
White House
Colorado preacher targetting old maids provokes backlash
A two by four preacher in Colorado sparks controversy by calling old maids waste material and should be colonized. Miss Helen Gould condemns the remark and notes that American bachelor maids have proven capable and accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Helen Gould
America
Lameness Relief Through Chamberlain Liniment
Common ailment of a sore back urged to apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage the area thoroughly for quick relief. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Silage Yield from One Acre Supports Cattle Rations
A single acre of corn can yield about 12 tons of silage. At a daily ration of 30 pounds per cow, one acre would feed four cows for 200 days.
Electric Bitters Proven To Restore Appetite At Fifty Cents
A Tennessee man testifies that six bottles of Electric Bitters cured stomach and liver troubles, energy loss, and nervousness, restoring strength and appetite. The Ramsey Drug Co offers the remedy at 50 cents, claiming it helps everyone from the first dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Ramsey Drug Co
Ada Visitor H. D. Lambert Returns to Town
H. D. Lambert from Steed man visited Ada at the start of the week and plans occasional returns. He enjoys coming back to the area for short visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Lambert
Steedman
Ada
Strengthen Digestion with Chamberlains Tablets
A health note asserts ill health stems from poor digestion and that Chamberlains Tablets can restore stomach function. The remedy is said to strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, and regulate the bowels, alleviating systemic derangement.
Homer Hummings Box Supper Supports Local Candidates
The Monday box supper drew strong turnout with nearly forty dollars raised. Candidates attended and bought boxes as the community plans a Friday and Saturday picnic. Max Rose and son visited relatives at Ahloso. Vanda Black and John Kemp were visitors from Francis. More residents attended Lovelady preaching Sunday night.
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Homer
Max Rose and Son
Ahloso
Vanda Black
Francis
John Kemp
Lovelady
Campbell's Varnish Stain Promises Easy Rejuvenation
Ada Drug Co. offers Campbell's Varnish Stain to brighten a shabby chair restoring a new look. The product applies smoothly with a brush and dries without laps. Money back guarantee stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Ada Drug Co
Fitzhugh News Roundup and Local Gossip
Local notes from Fitzhugh describe hot weather and a needed rain for corn while cotton holds steady. A Fitzhugh picnic brought B C Robison and party from Carson Oklahoma with D O Garrison and Fannie Garrison visiting. Cattle shipments from J W Hattox and talk of Owen’s Senate support accompany hay baling and W O W county log rolling on August 2 3. Mrs Bohannon returns from Bromide improved health and plans another trip.
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Fitzhugh
B. C. Robison
Bundy
Mary Atkins
Carson
Okla
D. O. Garrison
B.C
Fannie Garris
D. C
Laney
Ida Garrison
Oscar Stantridge
Hte
Doc Chisum
J. W. Davis
Owen
J. W. Hattox
Oklahoma City
Wes
W. G
Ada
Purification Bath Uses Darby Fluid for Odor Control
The odor of stale perspiration can be reduced by using a small amount of Darby s Prophylactic Fluid in the bath. It purifies the skin and adds a refreshing feel to the bath. Price 50 cents, Gold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
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Darby
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Lanham Happenings and Local Notices
Miss Myrtle Standridge returns home from Paoli after visiting friends. Lanham hosts a large crowd at a Lightning Ridge singing convention. Ada guest Mrs. James visits with her father C A Quinn and returns home. Miss Chersie Gish of Lightning Ridge visits Miss Rae Lanham. A new girl born to Mr and Mrs Guy Tucker. Mr and Mrs Robert Bronaugh of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Ad Tyson of Maxwell visit J W Lanham. A petition circulates for election to issue bonds to rebuild the schoolhouse destroyed by fire. Pearl Arnold and Callie Norvell visit Mr and Mrs C J Davis. Miss Susie Parker of Center visits Mrs Walpole. Talmadge Parnell and George Arnold of Belleview visit Joe Davis. Light rain showers fall Tuesday. Frank Lanham of Denton Texas visits J T Staats family. Prof T F Pierce of Ada speaks to school patrons Tuesday night.
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Myrtle Standridge
Paoli
Lanham
Lightning Ridge
James
Ada
C. A. Quinn
Chersie Gish
Rae Lanham
Guy Tucker
Robert Bronaugh
Stratford
Ad Tyson
Maxwell
J. W. Lanham
Pearl Arnold
Callie Nor- Vell
C. J. Davis
Susie “Parker
Center
Walpole
Talmadge Parnell
George Arnold
Belleview
Joe Davis
Frank Lanham
Denton
Texas
J. T. Staats
Prof
T. F. Pierce
Farmer Near Fleming Praises Chamberlain Remedy
Mr W S Kunsaulus a farmer near Fleming Pa says he has used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in his family for fourteen years and that he has seen good results in treating stomach upsets and diarrhoea in his household.
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W. S. Kunsaulus
Fleming, Pa
Chamberlain
Center Happenings and Local Visits Report Pleasant Week
The Methodist protracted meeting began Sunday led by Brothre Dupree. Iron Post meeting by Brother and Sister Strong has drawn good crowds and strong sermons. Ada visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gaar report a pleasant trip. A sermon by Bro. Robi McCullah inspired Center residents. Ice cream suppers at Dr. and Mr. White’s and at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austetf’s celebrated social evenings. Miss Mollie Fuller leaves for Byrd’s Mill. Mrs. James of Ada visits Charley Erwin. Susie Parker visits Walpoles. The piece closes with Mollie F. Cope’s Ada letter about love opening a closed heart.
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Center
Brothre Dupree
Iron Post
Strong
Vaness
J. D. Gaar
Ada
Robi
McCullah
Okla
Tom Linley
Mollie Fuller
Byrd’s Mill
Little Jewel
Ruth Copeland
Malaria warning and Simmons Liver Medicine ad
A health warning notes that fatigue and dullness can signal malaria or chill and urges quick action. An advertisement for Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine claims to destroy the malaria germ, purify the system, regulate the bowels, and restore cheerfulness at 25 cents per package, sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
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M. A. Simmon
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Dr Simmon's Squaw Wine advertised for weak girls
Pale and sickly girls near womanhood are urged to use Dr Simmon's Squaw Wine to regulate and strengthen. It purportedly corrects languor dull eyes bad breath weak digestion and nervousness, restoring strength appetite and a rosy complexion. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
Local couples wed in Ross during Fitzhugh picnic
Married at Fitzhugh Saturday afternoon as a picnic progressed James Fox and Sallie D Wood, noted town residents, secretly traveled to Ross for their wedding The previous Saturday J B Edwards and Fannie Hawkins also exchanged vows A T Trimm receives recognition from the News for cantaloupes
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Fitzhugh
James Fox
Sallie D. Wood
Ross
J. B. Edwards
Fannie Hawkins
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22Th and
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Byron Norrell A. B. Yeager
Sec.-Treas
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Sen
The
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Barton
I. M. King
J. W. Westbrook
A. L
MIL
M. F. Dew Joseph Anderson Andrew J. Garden
A. D. Tanner
Sherwood Hid
John Ward
RIT
Erwin
W. H. Bralby
C. T. Angel
W. O. Pratt
L. E. Mitchell
W. B
Bill) Adair
For Justice of the Peace
Ada Precinct
H. J. Grown
T. O. Collins
John Q. Adams
Henry Kroth
M. L. Hunt
J. R. Lambert
Geo. W. Montgomery
MO. P. Crawford
R. H. Stanley
Fred P. Branson
Muskogee
R. C. Roland B. C. King Leslie Maxby
T. W. Robinson
W. T. Melton
Katie Lawson
Hugh Taylor
Rexall Store
Iile
Merchants & Planters State Bank
Ada, Oklahoma
Ada ‘Weekly News
Doar
Mollie P. Cope
Ada, Okla
A. T. Trimm
Oklahoma
Leslie G.niblack
Guthrie Daily Leader
Leslie G. Niblack
Niblack
Senate
Good Roads
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P Murray
Mendacio Niblack
Corporation Commission
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Townsend
Leslie G Nnblack
Bill Murray
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