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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
4
Farmer prosperity and local happenings noted in town ads
The piece lists small town notices and boasts about alfalfa hogs and cotton prices. It mentions an opera house coming, a citizen becoming a legal voter, and a boxing match between Jefferies and Corbett plus a Sunday shot at Chickasha.
Wireless Politicians and Telegraphy Demand Exchange
An exchange calls for wireless politicians alongside wireless Telegraphy, signaling a push for broader wireless communication adoption and political integration of new tech. The proposal highlights the growing role of wireless networks in governance and public discourse.
Whiskey named after Mr Bryan sparks controversy
A newspaper note contemplates a whiskey brand titled after Mr Bryan, calling it a kill me quick variety in a pointed remark that signals public skepticism about celebrity branding.
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Mr. Bryan
Boston figure's hostile plan targets Black colonization efforts
A troubling claim alleges a Boston individual advocates relocating up to one hundred thousand Black people within Massachusetts. The report frames the intent as discriminatory and harmful, highlighting race-based coercion.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Directors Fail To Elect School Superintendent
The school directors met Monday evening and again failed to elect a superintendent. The meeting highlighted ongoing issues with the school board and governance.
Ada Tur People Demand More Schoolhouses and Superintedent
The Tur people of Ada call for expanded school facilities and the immediate election of a superintendent. They insist on stronger educational leadership and improved local schooling options.
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Tur
Ada
Water Works and School Vote Totals Reported
The poll shows 289 votes on the water work proposal with 247 for and 42 against. On schools the tally is 257 for and 10 opposed.
Farmers set ambitious bale targets across towns
Waraxecka plans to secure 15000 bales while Madill aims for 12000. Roff expects 2000 only if roads hinder farm access. Ada pushes for 20000 or bust, signaling strong countywide marketing expectations.
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Waraxecka
Madill
Roff
Ada
Cocked? Night incident near Creek convention
A Sunday night event near Chickasaw and Washington involved an incident aimed at Checotah during the Creek convention week. If Checotah had been harmed we might say it was a deliberate act tied to political ouster pressure.
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Chickasha
Checotah
Washington
Printing office expansion in Ada improves News paper
Carlton Weaver bought a Cranston cylinder press and substantial type and material for the News plant in Ada. This purchase, along with prior acquisitions, will create the most complete printing office in the region, enabling a larger, better paper.
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Carlton Weaver
Dallas
Cranston
Ada
Ada voters approve 45000 bond for water works and schools
Ada tax payers cast votes in favor of bonding the town for forty five thousand dollars to fund water works and school facilities. The result reflects strong civic interest and near unanimous sentiment among residents on the financial plan.
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Ada
A Riff On Newspapers And A Dying Town Pace
The passage mocks readers who avoid subscriptions and editors with sarcastic advice. It argues neglect leads to a dead newspaper, merchants, and town by urging engagement and timely payment to keep the press alive. The quoted lines lampoon apathy and underscore civic duty to support local journalism.
Royal Tribe of Joseph Lodge Forming in City
J L Bennett of Sedalia Mo announces a new Lodge of the Royal Tribe of Joseph in the city with a conservative plan and strong reserve fund. The order is reputed for prompt death and accident claim payments, allows both sexes to join, and offers refined ritual and social entertainments.
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Our City
J. L. Bennett
Sedalia
United States
Chickasaw Nation Sees Record Crop Prospects
A writer argues against complaints about crops, praising the Chickasaw Nation and Ada area as having the finest crop prospects ever known, contrasting past grumbles about harvest size with current favorable conditions.
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Ada
Stolen Squibs and Rants Sweep Across Texas Commentary
A fragmented column assortment mocks laws and figures from Texas and beyond. It jokes about political figures, crimes, airships, and social issues while weaving sharp dismissals of hypocrisy. The piece blends satire with rapid-fire allusions to national events and personalities.
Prize Offered For Largest Watermelon In Contest
A contest runs from August 14 to September 10 offering a one year subscription to the Dallas Semi and Ada weekly News. Winners receive the papers valued at two dollars in cash.
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Dallas
Ada Weekly
Fire Display by J D Hatfield on East Main Street
Madill resident J D Hatfield staged a fire display using an American Fire Extinguisher on East Main Street. The demonstration burned a wagon load of goods boxes with excelsior and oil, then the extinguisher put out the blaze in under two minutes.
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J. D. Hatfield
Madill
East Main St
Warning Order in Indian Territory Court
Warning to Alto Homan to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by S. C. Homan in the United States Court Southern District Indian Territory Judge Hosea Townsend presiding dated July 10 1903 Deputy Clerk B P Gibbs and W C Edwards Attorney Grigsby appointed non resident attorney
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United States Court In the
Indian Territory
S. C. Homan Plantiff
Alto Homan
S. C. Homan
Hosea Townsend
C. M. Campbell
B. P. Gibbs
W.C. Edwards
J.E. Grigsby
Local man reports burglary attempt with poison mixing
R C Roland of Oakman said that Sunday night a thief entered the Williams home while the family attended church and mixed substances in the sugar flour and coffee. Four family members were affected at breakfast Monday morning.
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R. C. Roland
Oakman
J. C. Williams
Poitenoud Banediashipy
Ladies attend Eastern Star grand lodge in Tishomingo
Mesdames McNair Breckenridge Wallace and Mr Powers traveled to Tishomingo Tuesday morning for the grand lodge of the Eastern Star. Mrs McNair planned to continue to Sherman for a visit.
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Mesdames McNair
Breckenridge
Wallace
Mr. Powers
Tishomingo
Grand Lodge of the Eastern Star
Mrs. McNair
Sherman
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