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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

7

Cotton Crop Condition Report Shows Decline From June Levels

The third cotton condition report of the season cites a growing U S crop at 76.5 percent of normal on July 25, down from 80.4 percent on June 25 and 89.1 percent a year ago. Area planted is about 34,097,000 acres, about 93 percent of last year. Oklahoma shows 80 percent condition, below 88 percent in 1911 and 87 percent in 1910.

Crop Reporting Board Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture

Southern Hotel closure and political resignation in Oklahoma

Aug 1 Sulpher Oklahoma reports a rainless day with crop concerns and a McGees Baby Slixfr sale. St Louis notes the Southern Hotel closed after festive history with hosts including Wm Kreismann and George Kobusch. Priestly resigns as National committeeman from Oklahoma citing Roosevelt delegation issues and plans to attend Roosevelts leaders meeting in Chicago.

St.Louis Southern Kreismann Fusiteti¢ék W. ‘Lhmaon United States Solicitor General George W. ‘Kobus¢h Teone St. Louis Priestly Brepubblican Barty Bartlesville Geo National Committee Priestley Roosevelt Frank Prantz Chisago

City Park Improvements and Plans for Rest Area

H. C. Vans, commissioner of public works, helped form the council that began beautifying the city park. Critics warned against the tangled underbrush but future actions show the wisdom of accepting the donors gift and funding the work. A $500 allocation will fund seating and later water pipes, with flowers trees and grass to enhance the park.

H. C. @vans Evans

Ballards Snow Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief

A dated advertisement urges readers to apply Ballards Snow Liniment for relief from stiff neck and back pain after exposure to cold drafts. It touts quick relief and lists prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

McGee The Ramsey Drug Co Coe

Straw Hat Cleaner Ad from Rexall Store

An early 20th century style advertisement promotes Eligay's Straw Hat Cleaner from The Rexall Store at Gwin & Mays Drug Co. The pitch promises to restore faded straw hats, remove ink and fruit stains, and demonstrate convenience and cost savings with 10 and 25 cent packaging.

Etay Rexall Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Wilson Dewar and Ada fund contributions noted

W E Conger becomes the second Ada resident to donate to the Wilson campaign fund turning in his dollar this morning, reflecting enthusiasm for the cause. The item promotes SIMMONS SQUAW WINE a tonic praised for aiding young women through adolescence by strengthening vigor and restoring color and appetite priced at one dollar through Gwin and Mays Drug Co.

W .E. Conger Ada Wilson Campaign Fund Glenn

Pope Pius X anniversary drawing no public observance

Rome notes the ninth anniversary of Giuseppe Sarto's crowning as pope will pass with no public observance due to the pope's fragile health. Analysts discuss papal longevity myths and the likely Italian candidates among six cardinals for the next pontiff amid Vatican politics.

Rome Giuseppe Sarto Venice St. Peter Pius X Pope Pius Pius IX Papal Peter Antioch Dionysius Pius ‘X I S United States Delly Italy Vatican Palace Vatican Piush Sacred College Cardinal Rampolla Cardinal de Laf Mafi Cardinal Ferrata Cardinal Roeselmy Turin Gasparri

Nebraska Republicans Split at Dual Conventions

In Lincoln Nebr July 31 Republicans split with two state central committees and two state tickets. Roosevelt progressives controlled the first convention. Taft delegates departed for another hall. New committee to fill vacancies signals a second Republican ticket may arise by petition. A farmer from Fleming Pa endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Lincoln Nebd Nebraska Gov Aldrich Taft Roosevelt State Central Committee W. S Kunsaulus Fleming, Pa

Three Hour Rain Boosts Tishomingo Crops

A three hour downpour in Tishomingo Oklahoma improves the corn yield in Washita and South Bottoms to sixty to seventy five bushels per acre and signals a promising cotton crop. The notice mentions Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine as a treatment for malaria symptoms with a price of 25 cents per package sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.

Fr. Simmons Medicine CO ST. Louis Missouri Tishomingo, Ok Tishomingo Washita South Bottoms M. A. Simmon Pric Gwin & Mays Drug Co Ramsey Drug Co Ponayo Mad-Ox Drug Co

Pembroke Honored as Town Prepares 200th Birthday Celebration

Historic New England town of Pembroke marks two centuries since incorporation with anniversary services in churches and a week of parades athletic events and family reunions. Readings, speeches, and community gatherings highlight the milestone. The issue also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea remedy and Ponayo Laxative Wafers from local drug stores.

New England Pembroke Mass

Veteran donor aids Wilson campaign fund

Joseph Wallace, a union veteran and longtime Kansas resident, becomes the third man to contribute to the Wilson campaign fund by handing the News 50 cents. He has remained a loyal Democrat through many Kansas elections, earning special credit for steadfast party loyalty.

Joseph Wallace Wilson Mr. Wallace Kansas

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