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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
5
The fragment references mail class 1 air matter and a May 10 date. It mentions Ada in the Indian Territory and advertising rates of 12 percent, but details are incomplete and unclear in this readable text.
The excerpt highlights price oriented cries for dollars per year and cash sales. It notes plans for an opera house and a transition of the Intermarried citizen to a legal voter. Mentions a meeting between Jefferies and Corbett next Saturday and a sports note about The Elements' game against Chickasha.
A farmer smiles at positive farmgate signals as cotton sells around 12 cents per pound while corn and pork markets also show hopeful prices for sellers.
An exchange argues for the need of wireless politicians alongside wireless Telegraphy. The remark highlights the push for wireless governance and communication tech as a combined capability for progress.
A satirical note suggests a whiskey brand bears Mr Bryan’s name, imagined as a reckless, kill-me-quick variety. The remark mocks temperance norms of the era and reflects outspoken humor about alcohol branding.
A fragment notes a Boston figure aiming to colonize Black people in Massachusetts, describing a controversial project involving large numbers and racial policy. The wording is unclear and fragmentary, but it references race and a proposed large relocation or settlement idea.
School directors convened Monday evening and once more did not elect a superintendent. The ongoing impasse sours confidence in the district’s leadership.
Ada residents insist on more and better school houses and call for the immediate election of a superintendent. They urge action now.
The News reports total ballots 289 with 247 in favor and 42 against water works. For schools the tally shows 257 in support and 10 opposed.
Warancucka eyes 15000 bales and Madill aims for 12000 while Roff expects 2000 if roads hinder farmer travel Ada targets 20000 or bust highlighting regional grain marketing plans.
Fragmentary report mentions an event Sunday night near Chickasha and references Checotah and Washington. It notes a potential target at the Creek convention aiming to oust someone on Monday. Details are sparse and names are uncertain.
CaRLTOX WEAVER visited Dallas on Tuesday to buy a Cranston cylinder press along with extensive type and supplies. The purchase, added to prior equipment, aims to create the most complete printing facility in the region and to produce a larger, better paper for the News.
The Ada voters support a 45000 bond for water works and school purposes. The editorial commends the city’s interest and broad citizen approval while praising the council’s ability to manage the funds and improvements.
A sharp critique urges readers to cancel subscriptions and stop supporting the paper. It mocks readers who claim they never read it and warns a town will perish if listeners ignore editors and advertisers. The speaker calls out attitudes that kill local journalism.
J L Bennett of Sedalia Mo leads a new Royal Tribe of Joseph lodge in our city with a conservative plan and strong reserve fund. The order is praised for prompt payout of death and accident claims and for inclusive membership for both sexes. The ritual is refined and social events are customizable.
On Monday the 10th J. D. Hatfield of Madill staged a fire exhibition on east Main Street using an American Fire Extinguisher. The demo burned a wagon full of goods boxes with excelsior and oil, then the machine was driven into action and the fire was extinguished in under two minutes.
In the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District S C Homan sues Alto Homan. The defendant must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness Judge Hosea Townsend dated July 10 1903. Clerk deputy B P Gibbs and attorney W C Edwards. J E Grigsby appointed nonresident attorney.
R C Roland of Oakman reports that Sunday night a thief forced entry into the Williams home while the family attended church. The intruder allegedly mixed poison in sugar flour and coffee, and by Monday breakfast four members of the Williams family were affected. The investigation follows.
In a light take on seasonal talk, observers note that despite complaints elsewhere the Chickasaw Nation near Ada shows outstanding crop prospects with strong blooms bolls and ears anticipated. the contrast highlights regional optimism for harvest.
A satirical column parodies politics and society, lampooning lawmakers, officers, and public figures. It riffs on environmental woes, Creeks in the Indian Territory, Langley’s air ship, a Louisiana incident, and a quip about insurance for pretenses. The piece closes with wordplay on diction and a blunt social commentary.
The prize goes to the person growing the biggest watermelon between August 14 and September 10 for a one year subscription to the Dallas Semiweekly News and Ada Weekly News. Subscriptions cost $2.00 in cash.
Mesdames McNair Breckenridge Wallace and Mr Powers traveled to Tishomingo on Tuesday morning to attend the grand lodge of the Eastern Star. Mrs McNair then plans a visit to Sherman.
Services every Sunday at 11 and 8 with Sunday school at 9 45. B Y P U Sundays at 3 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Pastor RE A Wesson. Sunday school 9 45. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Pastor W Q Breepen.
Center Chapter No 26 R A M meets Saturday evenings about two weeks before each full moon. Ada Council No 10 Royal and Select Masters meets Saturday night after each full moon. Eastern Star meets monthly on Thursday on or before the full moon.
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