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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
2
The monthly report shows mean maximum 95.4, mean minimum 71.5, and mean 83.5 with a high of 106 on a date and a low of 64 on another date. The greatest daily range reached 21 degrees on the 28th, total precipitation 0.80 inches, and a four hour high rainfall of 0.27 inches on known dates. Clear days total 24 with 7 partly cloudy and 0 cloudy days.
The notice touts a advertised remedy claiming quick relief from stomach and liver issues, nervousness, headaches, and fatigue. It cites patient testimonials from T. D. Peebles in Henry Tenn and J. R. Watts of Floydada Texas, praising benefits after first doses and weight regain.
Benton McMillan ran away with the Tennessee Democratic gubernatorial primary carrying at least 75 counties and about half of an estimated 85 000 votes. The vote was light statewide with Memphis and Nashville especially quiet as independents stayed away. Other results included Felix W Moore defeating H N Cate for civil appeals judge and Finis J Garrett beating J D Caldwell for the Ninth District congressional nomination. Delegates were chosen for the August 16 state convention to frame a platform.
Directory of professionals listing attorneys at law notaries physicians surgeons and dentists in Ada and Francis Oklahoma with office addresses phone numbers and office hours including Dr W Ligon and Dr Granger among others in local court and medical services.
Jefferson City reports that Missouri voters head to the polls next Tuesday to choose nominees for state, judicial, congressional and county offices. Democrats and Republicans field full tickets, with minor parties contesting only a few spots. Campaign notes show limited national influence and jockeying for party control at the state level.
B H Frick, ice factory manager, offers to store donated watermelons in ice vaults for the Confederate reunion and ship them daily as needed. Some growers have pledged help and an abundant supply is expected to arrive.
The University of Oklahoma notes its president Stratton D. Brooks listed among twenty five prominent U S educators. Other names include Charlies W. Eliot, Nicholas Murray Butler, John Dewey, James Angell, David Jordan, Philander Claxton, Paul Hanus, and William Wirt. The eight to ten graduates will speak at the August 9 convocation in Oklahoma City. University offices report high inquiry volumes from across the state.
Ramsey Drug Co. advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for piles and skin ailments. Also notes President and Mrs. C. W. Briles leaving for North Carolina to visit relatives, away until Sept. 1.
Ill health from poor digestion is eased by Chamberlains Tablets which strengthen digestion, boost the liver, and regulate bowels. The ad claims the remedy ends misery from faulty indigestion and invites readers to buy from dealers. Jim Baze returned yesterday afternoon from Morris after his father’s death.
A Vermont salesman, B E Youngs of Berkshire, says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his constipation and indigestion. Ramsey Drug Co sells them for 25 cents. The item notes Normal students depart for home visits and discusses teaching in the state.
Ada Oklahoma residents share experience praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and backache. The ad claims 75 years of use and urges readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. Three key claims include relief from frequent urination and back pain with a 50 cent price.
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