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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
7
Chicago August 14. The Illinois Woman's Democratic Club votes to boycott meats and other inflated foods not controlled by speculators. Master butchers here condemn packers for the meat price rises in public resolutions.
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. offers 52 yearling and two year mules at Lawrence for farmers seeking to match with existing stock or to form a team. Apply at the Quarry.
Aug 13 Mexico City reports Provisional President Francisco Carbajal and his Cabinet vanish from the capital as he departs for Veracruz by special train at 3 15 am. He cites uncompromising Constitutionalists demands and vows to end bloodshed, leaving responsibility to the Federal district governor. A peace pact signs later between Obregon and Iturbide to formalize the truce.
Two strangers in the Ada vicinity sold a local man two 50 gallon barrels claiming one held whiskey and the other alcohol. He tested samples and bought them for 416 dollars, but the barrels were later found hollow except for a metal tube with a small amount of liquor, while the strangers vanished.
The notice promotes McGees Baby Elixir as relief for teething babies during hot weather. It claims the product soothes sour stomach, quiets bowels, and aids digestion. It lists prices of 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle and Ramsey Drug Co as seller.
Fitzhugh residents rally for better roads by promising two large teams and assistance to repair a three mile stretch south of Ada. They request Ada cooperate, noting the trade draw from the area and potential for increased business with good roads.
Ad touts BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as the best remedy for stiff neck or back pain from a cold draft. Claims fast relief with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and urges buyers not to be talked out of it.
Mrs C W Floyd and her children traveled to Allen this morning to visit Frank Huddleston and his family. Frank is reported to be slightly ill.
Hart resident B F Allen reports a morning lightning strike damaged the Hart school house tearing off outer planks and causing some interior damage near teacher Miss Minnie Duty. No injuries occurred as classes continued with pupils unharmed. A public health line notes intestinal worms in a child and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge at Ramsey Drug Co.
D W Swaffar thanks supporters after losing the county clerk primary in Pontotoc County. He expresses no ill will toward opponents, pledges to aid the Democratic party, and affirms continued service to county and state development.
Advertisement claims a sallow complexion stems from bilious impurities in blood due to a torpid liver and bowels. It promotes Herb ine as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator priced 50 cents and sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
Washington reports a near agreement to raise taxes on beer liquor and tobacco to cover war deficit losses in tariff revenues. Sec McAdoo and Congressional leaders plan a bill next week with President Wilson to approve later. An increased income tax was also discussed.
Amsterdam reported a special train with more than 400 Americans led by Ambassador Gerard passed from Berlin to Rotterdam. It is the first refugee party departing Berlin, including several well known Americans. The departure's purpose is unclear but believed to bring him closer to Washington.
President Wilson wrote to the Attorney General urging an investigation into the abnormal increase in food prices. He requested findings on causes and whether a conspiracy is involved and if corrective steps are warranted.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 13 plans are complete for the Oklahoma Conference of Seventh day Adventists camp meeting and business session to be held August 20 to 30. More than 1 000 members from 55 churches will attend as tents fill Highland Park forming a tented city with pavilions for services youth meetings gospel literature and dining facilities. Prominent ministers including G F Watson Charles Thompson J H Schilling J W Christian Henry Schultz and G F Haffner are expected to attend alongside local pastors.
Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker conceded defeat for the Republican nomination to United States Senator in Columbus. He telegraphed congratulations to Warren G. Harding of Marion. Other Ohio races: Longworth nominated in First District. Hogan wins Democratic nomination. Willis defeats Todd for governor. Cox selected Democratic nominee.
El Paso August 13. Within a day after pledging a 1916 Senate bid J W Bailey signaled possible withdrawal. He declined comment amid rumors of a populist platform shift and avoided any public statement. Col Jacob Wolters offered to bet $5000 that Bailey would not run.
Work is underway on a new front for the M. & P. National Bank. The Phillips & Norris building next to the bank, to house Duke & Ayres, will also receive a modern front, improving the corner’s appearance in Ada.
Ardmore Oklahoma August 13 Willis a noted Indian shot Rena Davis an Indian woman at Provence and killed her instantly. He then turned the weapon on her 16 year old son and killed him. Willis says he has no memory of the shooting and is jailed. He had previously killed an Indian with a knife and was acquitted.
President Wilsons drive against rapid and unwarranted food price increases during the European war gains traction. District Attorney Whitman and the Justice Department report many rises are speculative and some near conspiracy, though no definite action has been taken yet.
Washington reports the Atlantic battle fleet will leave Vera Cruz and head north by September 1. Secretary Daniels plans a small patrol force in Mexican waters and orders Rear Admiral Fletcher to take command at Hampton Roads succeeding Rear Admiral Badger upon his retirement.
A longtime Pontotoc county resident was shot and killed by B. A. Howard near the country club lake. The deceased, described as a large rattlesnake about five feet long with fourteen rattles, was allegedly killed after an argument. The item notes the incident as the first rattler killed in years and refers readers to the want ad column.
A collection of professional listings includes Dr L M Overton physician surgeon Fitzhugh Dr Granger Granger dentists W D Faust J M Vaden W H Enloe Ada dentist C H Cooper Minerva Cooper Cooper & Cooper chiropractors Mortimer A Woodward lawyer staff with offices on 12th Street over stores and in Steed Building and Ada National Bank building contact numbers listed.
Duncan Building rooms 1 2 and 8 listed for Isham L. Cowwings. attorneys Sanders and Winn of Sanders & Winn named in the notice as legal representatives.
A Grover Gaar burglary trial followed the Wiley verdict as juries deliberated. Emmett Bales faced trial for stabbing near Steedman, with the week’s remaining jury cases yet to be decided.
Mrs. Hutchinson announced the County fair will be at Ada August 27 28 and 29 with club day on the 29th for Pontotoc county girls Gardening and Canning Club. Fitzhugh club has 18 members one of the state's largest and over 100 cans of fruit for exhibit. Men will build the float and girls trim it hoping for a prize.
In Kansas City Missouri August 17 delegates from many states gather for a three day congress of farmer’s organizations. Elimination of the middleman and direct farmer to consumer deals top the agenda as farmers push for a national body to negotiate with housewives of the nation.
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