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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

5

Francis Joseph to celebrate 82nd birthday at Ischl villa

Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph will mark his 82nd birthday with a quiet day at the Ischl summer villa while public celebrations are planned across the monarchy. Born August 18, 1839, he led Austria through revolutions and wars before modernizing the empire into a dual system.

Vienna Francis Josep Ischl Francis Joseph Archduke Francis Ferdinand I Ferdinand Tottering Francis Joseph Austria Hungary Kossuth Charles Albert Sardinia Italy France Lombardy Elizabeth Bavaria Rudoph

Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by Temple Resident

Lindsay Scott of Temple Indiana praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly meritorious. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain Lindsay Scott Temple Ind

Two Oklahoma candidates report campaign expenses and counts

Ex Governor C N Haskell spent 2822.54 and Senator Owen 2439.49 in United States senate race expenses. Owen leads by 29 164 with 68377 total votes across reported counties. four counties remain. Republican race shows Dickerson leading. Oregon plan supports 86 052 majority. Democratic and Republican totals projected.

Oklahoma City C. N. Haskell Robert L. Owen State Election Board Owen Haskell Haskel C. A. Skeen S. K. Gordon Owens Muskogee J. B. Gibbons Oklahoma Kiowa Custer Payne Ellis County Texas Muskogee County Bryan County United States Dickerson Ed Perry Perry Parmenter Jones Oregon

Indian Killer on Track Near Rochelle

A graphic cautionary item reports an Indian man killed on a railroad track near Rochelle Illinois by an express. The piece links careless behavior to illness and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for coughs and lung trouble with testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas and Ramsey Drug Co offering trial bottles.

Rochelle Ill Fast Express Dr. King J. R. Watts Floydada Texas Ramsey Drug Co

Gubin-Barack Co Moves to New Ada Quarters

The Gubin-Barack Co. relocates to 109 West Main Ada after two years in town. The new building is renovated with a new front floor and overhauled interiors, signaling expected business growth and improved facilities.

Gubin-Barack Co West Main Ada

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Best Pain Reliever

An ad advises that sitting in a cool draft while heated causes a stiff neck or lame back and urges choosing Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best pain reliever. Bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ballard Ramsey Drug Co

Chamberlain's Remedy Praised by Pa. Resident

M E Gebhardt of Oriole Pennsylvania reports being cured of diarrhoea by one dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial notes there is nothing better and claims the product is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain M. E. Gebhardt

Carter wins renomination in 4th District with wide lead

C. D. Carter's total renomination vote was 18 807 with Stanley at 5 474 and Parsons 1 062. Carter carried every county except Choctaw where Stanley, his home county, led 745 to 607.

C. D. Carter Stanley Parsons Carter Choctaw

BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT advertised for wounds

An advertisement promotes BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as profid and highly effective for wounds cuts burns sores and blisters. It claims rapid healing and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Morgan Returns from Western Trip Predicts Democratic Victory

J. A. Morgan came back from a monthlong tour of Colorado and Kansas. His son in Springfield, Colorado, has fully recovered. Morgan asserts Colorado and Kansas will vote Democratic this year and even leading Republicans concede the election of Wilson.

J. A. Morgan Colorado Kansas Springfield Mr. Morgan Wilson

Constipation Cure Promises Health Boost with HPERBINE

An advertisement claims constipation leads to serious diseases and promotes HPERBINE as a remedy to clear bowels and restore prime condition. The text ends with a sales note.

Ada Public Schools Set Open Date September 9

Ada public schools plan to start the first term on September 9 and aim for nine months. The board adds a grade to the high school and introduces manual training domestic science and bookkeeping. A 28 member staff is hired with seven new teachers. a one mill tax election is needed to cover 1912-13 expenses.

Board of Education Ada Excise Board

Dr Simmons Native Woman Wine Wine Advertisement

Pale girls nearing womanhood are urged to use Dr Simmons Native Woman Wine Wine to regulate and strengthen. The product promises to correct languor dull eyes bad breath weak digestion and nervousness restore strength appetite and a rosy complexion. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.

Stole Socialist Flag Too Red Bandana Waves

A brief note in Appeal to Reason describes an act involving theft of a socialist flag with a red bandana in the scene. It mentions the Moosevelts as the group associated with the incident and implies a confrontation over the flag as a symbol of international brotherhood.

International Brotherhood

The Trials of a Traveler Health Note

A Vermont traveling salesman E. E. Youngs reports constant constipation and indigestion until using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He praises them as an excellent remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Ramsey Drug Co sells them for 25 cents.

E. E. Youngs E. Berkshire Dr. King Ramsey Drug Co

Orchards Need Attention Now Says Prominent Grower

C. W. Zorn, a well known fruit grower and nurseryman, urges immediate orchard cultivation after harvest to improve bearing for next year. With the peach crop being used now, fruit men should act to preserve and grow the trees.

C. W. Zorn

McGees Baby Elixir offers relief for fever and bowel troubles

In hot weather and for infants with stomach upsets the remedy McGees Baby Elixir reduces feverish condition corrects the stomach and checks looseness of the bowels. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by the Ramsey Drug Co.

McGee Ramsey Drug Co

Rainy spell slows cotton harvest as dry spell nears

A heavy rain fell Wednesday afternoon with about an inch or more soaking areas. The moisture dampens fields while farmers hope for hot dry weather to resume cotton harvest over the coming weeks.

Oklahoma welcomed J H Wood returns from Kansas visit

Mr J H Wood and wife return from two weeks in Kansas where he proclaims Oklahoma crops superior and notes strong Wilson sentiment in Kansas. He observes corn burnt by heat and drought and mentions lifelong Republicans planning to vote for Wilson over Taft and Roosevelt.

J. H. Wood Kansas Mr. Wood Wood Wilson Taft Teddy

Mortgage Offer From A F Cowling In Stonewall Oklahoma

A. F. Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma advertises available first mortgage and clear abstract to secure a five year loan at a low interest rate with immediate funding. No delay.

A. F. Cowling Stonewall Okla

Murray County for Good Roads Organizes in Davis

A well attended good roads meeting in Davis led to the formation of a Murray county branch association. Howard Martin was elected president and H. H. Allen secretary. Commissioner Col Sidney Suggs spoke on good roads and a postal highway plan. A follow up meeting is set for August 19 to start active highway work.

Davis Okla Sidney Suggs Murray County Howard Martin H. H. Allen Suggs Oklahoma Martin Association

Malaria Symptom Mentioned and Herbine Remedy Ad

An old ad states yawning during the day signals malaria and promotes Herbine as a cure. It claims the medicine purges impurities the malaria germ thrives on, strengthens the liver, and cleanses the bowels. Price 50c, Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Campbell Decides Indian Land Cases

In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 15 Judge Ralph E Campbell ruled that Creek homesteads and surplus lands become alienable at an allottee’s death, regardless of timing relative to the five year restriction. Seminole lands also pass to heirs, and Choctaw Chickasaw nations retain restriction dates. death of an allottee conveys heirs’ sale rights, a ruling differing from Oklahoma Supreme Court precedent and favoring defendants in many gov ernment land suits. Appeals to the U S Supreme Court are anticipated.

Muskogee Okla Ralph E. Campbell United States District Court Campbell Congress Secretary of the Interior Supreme Court of Oklahoma United States Supreme Court Govrnment

Remedy for lame back with Chamberlain's Liniment

A common ailment for hardworking people is lame back. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage the parts thoroughly at each application for quick relief. For sale by all dealers.

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