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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
6
At the last meeting G. W. Morton was appointed city hall janitor at 25 dollars monthly. An ordinance prohibits indecent conduct in public places with a heavy penalty. Another ordinance defines the scavenger duties and fees, naming William Hopper as scavenger. The reservoir lease was reviewed with no action taken.
Classified want ad seeking part time help in editorial office. Applicant must have sharp typing skills and basic filing experience. Position offers flexible hours, friendly team, and potential for advancement. Apply with resume at the Evening News office.
Growing children need rich blood and proper care to support health and appearance. Rexall Sarsaparilla Tonic is promoted as a blood purifier that helps skin disorders and general debility caused by impure blood. The store guarantees refunds if the product does not help, offering 128 doses for $1.00 at The Rexall Store Gwin & Mays Drug, 121.
Oklahoma City July 27 Gov Cruce demands resignations of Scott Glenn Shawnee Frank Hares Chandler W A Brandenburg Oklahoma City and State Transfer Robert Dunlop all appointed board members After a 5 to 2 vote the board proceeds with the five year textbook adoption despite his urging to delay until after Oct 15 State Superintendent Wilson sided with Cruce while Rowsey and Warren favored postponement The board plans to meet Monday to continue adoption and Cruce says contracts without postponement cannot be legal
Sections of Oklahoma recorded light rain Sunday with half to one inch in Kingfisher Major Alfalfa and parts of Blaine. The central west had brief sprinkles while Lawton Chickasha Ardmore McAlester and Sapulpa regions saw light or no rain. Farmers count benefits for corn in soaked areas and worry about drought in the rest.
A committee plans a 150 000 dollar memorial in Nashville to honor Dr Seaman A Knapp founder of the Farm Demonstration Work. The project funds a farm and building at Greater Peabody College with a life sized statue, a Knapp School of Country Life, and prize breeding programs for 4 H youth.
Deputy Sheriff L. M. Chandler arrested Bruce Harbin and Lane Mitchel for robbing a store and the Lula post office on the night of June 28. They were brought to Ada today for further processing.
Mrs G M Dawkins of Ada Oklahoma testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache nervousness dizziness and fatigue after she started using them She notes her child also found relief from rheumatic pains and other kidney symptoms The ad directs readers to purchase from local dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents
Local citizens from Roff and Lightning Ridge petition Pontotoc voters to elect Joseph Anderson as County Clerk. They praise his integrity, economy, and qualifications, urging elimination of deputy hires and pledging fiscal savings and faithful service. Signed by several community leaders and the Democratic club.
OK Cement Co officers smile at rising business as a 15000 barrel order for Tulsa street paving arrives. They will add a double packer crew to move at least 3000 barrels daily once space is cleared. May and June slowdowns caused a warehouse surplus, but July sales were strong and August looks to be the best month yet.
The drill has reached a formation allowing rapid progress and is advancing quickly. Depth surpasses 700 feet with drilling proceeding toward the first oil-bearing stratum expected to lie much deeper.
In Oklahoma, deputy Knight was killed when two men Jim Davis and Frank Doser fired a buckshot shotgun at him in Little Tiger bottom. The fugitives, who had bought twenty pints of whisky in Asher, fled after the shooting. Knight returned fire before dying. Sheriff Turnam and deputies search Little River woods, hoping to capture them by Sunday morning.
A July 27 1912 letter from Lula Oklahoma voters praises W O Pratt for tax assessor claiming qualification honesty and fairness urging Pontotoc County to vote August 6 for his election. Signatories include Clerk W W Woolly farmers merchants and teachers.
T O Cullins reports two top games during the Woodmen picnic at Ada on August 2 and 3. An Allen team is described as strong enough to challenge any group, while local players are also set for the event. Haskell J Huddleston becomes Frisco ticket agent replacing R F Wright who resigns to farm.
Dan Newton of Ada was here Sunday looking for a house to move into. He plans to relocate soon and start a furniture store.
Major Burton receives a letter from attorney O T Smith regarding the Akin bill initiative petitions appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He notes possible de novo trial and referee appointed witnesses, with potential substantial costs and travel. Progress updates expected as the case develops.
D O Garrison reports a fine time and big crowd at the Saturday picnic. The event featured a Haskell Owen debate between J W Bolen and J W Davis. Fitzhugh Woodmen plan a full Ada presence at the August 2 and 3 picnic and log rolling.
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