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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
3
Complaints arise over Democratic ballot shortages in multiple counties during the primary. Pon totoc and Ada Fourth ward areas report shortfalls while county tickets were ample. The county election board acted to apportion available ballots as the state board failed to send the needed state tickets.
A Vermont traveling salesman from Berkshire writes of constant constipation and indigestion eased by Dr King s New Life Pills. He claims the remedy treats stomach liver and kidney troubles effectively and cites Ramsey Drug Co as the seller for 25 cents.
The 1912 13 hunting season runs Aug 15 to May 1 with limits on waterfowl shore birds and game. Bag limits include ten waterfowl per day, 25 ducks per day, 150 per season, 25 snipe plover 150 season, and quail 25 per day 150 season. Deer bucks allowed Nov 15 to Dec 16 with one buck horned. Open seasons for turkey prairie chicken doves antelope vary by date. Night hunting forbidden. licenses required for resident hunters aged 14+ with $1.25. non residents $15 aliens $25. Continuous hunting bans apply in several counties and on various species.
A Confederate soldiers memorial for Lowndes County was unveiled with ceremonies in Columbus Mississippi on August 9. Governor Brewer delivered the principal oration. Speakers included Mrs S E F Rose head of the Mississippi division UDC Gen E T Sykes UCV Tennessee and Blewett Lee son of the late Gen Stephen D Lee from Chicago.
The Lakes of the North announces limited time reduced rates at Northern Eastern Middle Central and East Central resorts. Return limit extended to October 31 with stopovers at all principal points en route.
Colleagues strongly solicit Hon John P Crawford to run for speaker of the next house noting his past success and influence. If he announces soon, Crawford would bring a clear head and confidence from fellow members, pushing business with expedition and likely shaping the house decisively.
Elkay's Straw Hat Cleaner restores sun and dirt stained straw hats in minutes. The 10 cent box contains two capsules and the 25 cent box has eight capsules with simple directions. It removes rust ink mildew and fruit stains and is guaranteed. Sold at The Rexall Store and Gwin Mays Drug Co 121 W Main St.
New York reports the great war game for Eastern militia begins tomorrow with nearly one million dollars in federal funding. About 20 000 troops from New England and New York New Jersey face an imagined invasion by the Red army across Massachusetts Connecticut and into New York City with observers from regular forces guiding deconnaissance and field operations.
Rain has reached 4.28 inches for August to date, marking one of the year’s wettest periods. With the moisture now in place, dry weather looks unlikely and a fruitful growing season is anticipated.
A cryptic note seeks a first mortgage and clear abstract to enable a low rate loan. The writer requests prompt action with no delay, naming A. F. Cowldi as the contact for reety tom.
An Exchange notice in The Tyler Courier reprints a defeated Texas Democrat’s expense ledger. It lists items claimed as costs of canvassing and campaigning, including hours, labor, supplies, and personal mishaps, with humorous and hyperbolic entries.
Bathing use advertised in a 19th century ad claims Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid purifies the skin and lends a refreshing influence to the bath. Sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co at 50 cents.
An advertisement copy invites readers to place want ads in the News WANT COLUMN, urging women readers to phone in their notices or classifieds for rapid publication.
The Ada post office fiscal year 1911 1912 reports letters and parcels registered 2310 delivered main office 2877 desk deliveries 2712 forwarded 165. Total registers 6819. Gross postal receipts 15064.84. disbursements 6997.82. Deposited with post office department 8067.02. Notes efficiency 96 demerits in year, 2 per cent deduction. How does this compare with private business.
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