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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
The excerpt lists candidates including for Vice President MO W Kern for U S Senator Thos P Gore for Supreme Court Judge R L Williams for Corporation Commissioner A P Watson for Congress Fourth District Co D Carter and for Representative Pontotoc County Frank Huddleston.
The Ada Daily News urges support for local progress and industry. It comments on Taft and Bryan campaigns, predicts prosperity from land and home building, and notes public interest in water supply and street improvements. It also discusses Zeppelin, Edison, and early aviation hopes.
Gov. C. N. Haskell receives national honor as a member of the Democratic executive committee. The notice argues Oklahoma gains prestige in the nation. The piece urges town building in Oklahoma and highlights prospects for prosperous, enterprising communities attracting money.
The piece notes growing attention to the directoire gown while acknowledging that initial impressions are cautious. It suggests future reveals may alter perception as more details emerge, with emphasis on what is hidden versus what is shown.
Mr. Bryan plans to take up Judge Taft's acceptance speech in detail and reply at different places he is expected to speak. He says Taft shows dissatisfaction with the Republican platform following the tactics of his political mentor President Roosevelt.
A fragment notes fruit trees around Ada and a guest of land for watermelons and canteloupes with questions why more of these products aren’t sold locally. The text is garbled and mentions quantities and a serving action in unclear terms.
A discussion notes land suitability for fruit farming surpassing corn or cotton profits. It criticizes Attorney General Bonaparte’s opinion that national banks cannot use state guaranty laws in Oklahoma, arguing it favors corporate interest over depositors and supports a platform demanding universal bank deposit guarantees.
The Denison Herald suggests George Gould may lose his prominent railroad position as family legal troubles and past bankruptcy pressures mount. It notes how Mrs Helen Gould avoided marrying into the troubled family amid high jinks with French brothers-in-law and others in divorce courts.
The article notes that the southern people, once scarred by war, have buried animosities toward Lincoln and Grant and now show friendliness to Taft. It argues the region is democratic yet patriotic and broad minded, recognizing presidential leaders with kindness and good will.
A collection of punchy quips and brief reports from multiple papers. Topics include politics, law fines, arts funding, money, near beer, tariff stance, a drowning accident, and voter registration figures for several Oklahoma cities. Contains names of cities and publications.
A Dallas News critique accuses Judge Crosscup of soliciting and obtaining railroad passes for himself and family through railroad attorneys in his court. It notes his prior work as a corporation lawyer and suggests a motive to retire to resume that practice. The piece also references related editorials from multiple papers on railroads, waterways, and public figures.
A Denison Herald note observes that if the local merchant had shown the desired price he would have likely spent money at home. The remark highlights regional shopping habits and price awareness among residents.
Mrs. M M Davison of San Jose California lauds Electric Bitters as a powerful general family remedy for head ache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy. Sold with guarantee at F Holley and G M Rameey drug stores priced 50 cents.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 1 The Oklahoma state board of agriculture reports average yields per acre for wheat 12.7 bushels oats 25.5 corn 67.1 and cotton 62.9 with broom corn at 81.5. Area planted is 18.5 percent less than last year and corn conditions are 66.9 in the old Oklahoma part 85.4. Overall conditions show improvement over a month ago when rains caused poor prospects.
Mr. M. Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns sores cuts and abrasions plus piles. Sold under guarantee at F Y Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores priced 25 cents.
A popular subscription to improve public roads near Ada circulates. Ada township will levy five mills for road funding in Chickasaw township. Citizen cooperation and extra labor are urged to build better highways into the county seat.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr Kings New Life Pills as her family laxative because they are effective without fuss. The pills are sold at F Y Holley and G M.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Miss Hettle Dial Maxwell Miss Peal Spangler Konowa Miss Sallie Matt Carnes and others with scattered numbers and locations including Ada Frisco Sasakwa and Tyrola. The text shows partial names and ballot-like figures rather than a clear event description.
An 87 year old note touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism pains and stiff joints. It promises freedom from aches and explains availability through G. M. Ramsey.
C A Willis saw John Martin’s son fall into a twenty five foot well on the Martin farm near Temple Oklahoma. He jumped from a buggy, climbed down a rope and pulled the boy to safety. The child was found in several feet of water and the Martins learned of the incident when Willis returned with the drenched boy.
An advice note suggests irritability at home comes from the liver and recommends Ballard's Herbine to restore harmony. The ad claims it improves mood for households and notes a 50 cent price per bottle sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Tishomingo Oklahoma August 4 Hon W H Murray says the arrangements committee cannot finish plans by August 19 for the Sequoyah constitutional convention Oklahoma constitutional convention first state legislature and Chickasha Squirrel Rifles reunion New date set September 17 marking the first anniversary of the state election
Guthrie Oklahoma August 5 Governor Haskell appoints John B Doolin of Alva to a management post in the honors division designation and party.
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