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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1912

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Wednesday's Daily

Mrs. Homer Hensler returned home after visiting Allen for two weeks. G M Ramsey and family plus Mrs. Ramsey’s parents left for Sentinel Oklahoma in Ramsey’s auto. W W Pryor county attorney of Seminole county visited Ada between trains. Edward Galt Ardmore secretary of Congressman Carter is in Ada meeting voters. Miss Margaret King departing for Paris Springs Missouri to continue summer. she previously headed eighth grade at the normal school.

Homer Hensler Allen G. M. Ramsey A. F. Cowling Stonewall Okla Margaret King Model School Department of the Normal Paris Springs Missouri

Local Notes and Travels Mentioned in Ada Dispatches

George Thompson of Jesse visits Ada. W S Paine leaves for Haskell county Texas to hold meetings. Mrs B F Davis returns from Fort Worth and plans a western Oklahoma auto trip. D R Robb reviews a fox hunt in American Field. Norman to preside in a lengthy trial. Chamberlains Colic remedy praised by Lindsay Scott of Temple Indiana.

Lindsey W.S. Paine Haskell County Texas R. L. Walker Vaness Stuart B. F. Davis Fort Worth Mr. Davis G. M. Ramsey A Oklahoma D. R. Robb Johnnie Lucas Sindee T. D. McKeown Norman

Maxwell farmer reports crops fair and small picnic

G M Dial from Maxwell reports corn weathered with rain needed for heavier yield, cotton looks good, acreage reduced. He notes the socialist picnic at Maxwell was a very slim affair.

G. M. Dial Maxwell

Mr and Mrs W H Gray Return from Sulphur Sojourn

W H Gray and his wife have returned from their sojourn at Sulphur.

W. H. Gray

The Trials of a Traveler

A traveling salesman from Berkshire, Vermont, says Dr. King's New Life Pills cured his constipation and indigestion. He praised them for stomach liver and kidney troubles and noted they cost 25 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.

E. Youngs E. Berkkshire Dr. King Ramsey Drug Co

Heat Records Pushed Toward New High as Temperature Rises

Sunday reached 103 degrees with a 105 degree reading by 2 PM today as heat challenges residents. Advertisement promotes Balkard's Snow Liniment for pain relief, claiming top efficacy and urging purchase at Ramsey Drug Co with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.

Ebey Reports Capitol Visit Amid Oklahoma Delegation Absence

W. H. Ebey returned from a Washington business trip and noted that most Oklahoma delegates were at home tending fences. Congress man Carter had just come back to the capital. Ebey said Clark supporters remain loyal to the Wilson ticket yet resent Bryan for his convention maneuvers.

W. H. Ebey Washington Capitol Oklahoma Congressman Carter Mr. Ebey Clark Wilson Bryan

Herbal remedy advertised for malaria cures and chills

An old advertisement promotes Herb Ene as a chill medicine claimed to prevent or cure malaria. It asserts the product sweeps away impurities the parasite thrives on, strengthens the liver, and cleanses the bowels. Ramsey Drug Co. sells it for 50 cents.

Ramsey Drug Co

Frick Buys Oats for McAlester Teams

B. H. Frick purchases a quantity of oats for shipment to McAlester to feed teams used by the ice factory there. The arrangement is notably better than sending the grain to Ada.

B. H. Frick McAlester Ada

HPRBINE Promises to Clear Bowels and Restore Health

An advertisement claims constipation leads to serious disease and promotes HPRBINE as a product that will remove bowel accumulations and put the system in prime condition, urging readers to buy.

Ramsey Drug Co

Advertisers Explained Over Missing W O W Picnic Ad

The News explains to advertisers the double page W. O. W. picnic ad contracted by P. B. Reid, a district manager, which ran five to six weeks and was supposed to end July 2. Reid collected most payments but paid nothing to the News, causing the ad to be dropped July 4. State Manager Forgan has no knowledge of Reid’s whereabouts and seeks information.

P. 8 Reid Forgan

McGees Baby Elixir Promises Relief for Heat Sickness

When infants suffer in hot weather with bowel disorders, McGees Baby Elixir is sold to reduce fever, correct stomach issues, and stop diarrhea. Available in 25c and 50c bottles from Ramsey Drug Co.

McGee Ramsey Drug Co

Joe B Thompson Progressive Oklahoma public servant

Joe B Thompson, longtime Oklahoma public servant and state senator from the Nineteenth district, shaped reforms from 1906 to 1910 and led 1908 campaign for Bryan. He advocates good roads and schools, limits on salaries and offices, primary and corrupt practice laws, initiative and recall, and prohibitions on corporate gifts and dual employment. He supports voters electing national officials.

Garvin, McClain Cleveland Oklahoma

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for piles and skin care

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as effective against piles and itching inflammation and claims it soothes burns ulcers cuts and skin eruptions. The Ramsey Drug Co offers it for 25 cents.

Bucklen Ramsey Drug Co

Undivided fourth interest in 35 acres offered near spring

J F Bigham of Ravia Oklahoma offers an undivided one fourth interest in 35 acres adjoining the spring where a large gold assay was reported. Make me an offer.

J. F. Bigham

Ada Visitor And Local Notices Mention Snow Liniment Sales

Wm Carter of Oakman visited Ada Saturday. An advertisement touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for wounds burns and sores with claimed powerful healing effects priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co. H R Whitson came up from Lawrence Saturday.

Balkard Ramsey Drug Co Wm. Carter Oakman

Pryor County voter plea from W C Pratt for County Assessor

Lula P D Moller explains campaign hardships due to illness and fever while urging Pontotoc County voters to support the Democratic nominee for county assessor on the upcoming August 6 primary. Pratt asks voters to choose the best fitted candidate, offering support to the opponent if not Pratt.

Moller Lula P. D County Asses- Sof Pontotoc County W. C. Pratt

Appellate Court Rules on Primary Ballot Rights

The Court, led by Judge Doyle, holds that indisc riminate voting in primaries violates the constitution. It upholds that independents may challenge party ballot rules, while party members retain the right to vote within their primary and nonpartisans have nomination-by-petition options. Concurring opinions by Presiding Judge Furman and Judge Armstrong discuss the dangers of allowing nonmembers to influence party nominations.

United States Atorney-General West Court of Criminal Appeals Doyle Furman Armstrong Lee F. Wilson W. P. Cloonan Cloonan Democratic Party West Ben Riley Election Board

Notice to Rosedale Cemetery Users to Pay Charges In Advance

City ordinance requires all persons who bury their dead in Rosedale Cemetery to pay all charges in advance. Nonpayment may cause future trouble. By order of the Board of Commissioners.

Rosedale Board of Commissioners

Lindsey Seeks District Clerk Vote Support

Former candidate Lindsey urges voters to back her bid for District Clerk as campaign notes mark 13 31 w.

Lindsey

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George Thompson Jesse Chamberlain Lindsay Scott Temple Ind A. D. Tanner, Sr Clerk of the Joe B. Thompson Pauls Valley Oklo Senate Attorney General H. R. Whitson Lawrence Pontotog County Appelate Court Shaw’s Nickel Store Harris Hart Schafener & Marx Suits Burt & Packard Oxfords Douglas Hart Schaffner & Marx John B. Stetson Manhattan
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