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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

12

Good Roads Convention Advances Oklahoma Road Plan

After the News press, delegates energized a statewide roads meeting. Barnell outlined a three member state roads commission and a fifty cent per horsepower auto tax, urging Congress support to centralize road funding. Next meeting set for Holdenville October 6 with Sept. 15 report due on locating committee.

Barnell Oklahoma Oklahoma, Texas, and Gulf Road Robert Galbraith State Roads Commission Engineering Department The State University Agriculture and Mechanical College Holdenville

Better for Farm Hands See Improved Labor Camps

California Commission on Immigration and Housing reports fall living conditions for migratory laborers will be better than in the past. Following the 1912 Durst ranch riot at Wheatland, inspectors checked nearly 500 camps and found employers meeting the commission’s suggestions more than half the time, though some improvements remain urged to avert grave industrial trouble.

Sacramento Cal California Commission of Immigration and Housing Durst Wheatland Folsom Immigration and Housing Commission California Commission

Hustle Drives Golden Gate Contest Standings

The piece urges hustling to win in the Golden Gate Contest. It notes contestants must advance this week or fall behind, with standings as of August 21. It describes plans to collect arrears, sell coupon books, and push ahead to stay ahead, stressing that prizes go to the hustlers.

Shirker

Dr King's New Discovery Promotes Health During Summer Coughs

Summer coughs and colds are dangerous and signal low vitality. Dr King's New Discovery promises rapid relief for coughs or colds and helps prevent complications. It is described as soothing and antiseptic and available in 50c and 1.00 bottles from druggists with a money back guarantee.

Dr. King Dr. King’s

First Marshall county cotton bale sold in Madill

In Madill Oklahoma on August 21 the first bale of Marshall county cotton was sold. Grown by H. E. Scribner in the southern part of the county the lint was good grade. The bale weighed 1560 pounds in the seed and brought 9 cents per pound plus a chamber of commerce bonus to the owner.

Madill Okla Marshall County H. E. Scribner Chamber of Commerce

Young mules for sale at Oklahoma Portland cement quarry

The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. offers 52 yearling and two-year-old mules at Lawrence for farmers wanting to match existing stock or form a team. Purchase applied at the quarry. 5-21-tfw

Oklahoma Portland? Cement Co Lawrence

Ohio Convict Brick Plant Builds Model Factory

Columbus Ohio August 22 Ohio creates a model brick plant for convicts at Goble a few miles from the city Seventy prisoners work six days a week with ten skilled brick makers directing them They live in a dormitory have a baseball diamond a local league a band and even a mock trial Output capacity reaches 30000 paving bricks or 45000 building bricks daily Five more kilns planned and more prisoners to be employed State utilizes entire output with food and fuel costs at about 900 dollars monthly

Columbus Ohio Goble

Marriage Licenses List From Ada and Nearby Areas

Jessie Roberts Bebee Maud Ir win Bebee P A Thompson Ada Marinette Ross Ada David Parker Allen Ellen Ship man Allen J B Barnes Ada Myrtle Horton Ada G O Taylor Stonewall Myrtle McGee Stonewall.

Jessie Roberts Bebee Maud Irwin G. O. Taylor Stonewall Myrtle McGee

Indictments Expected in Food Price Inflation Probes

Washington reports indictments expected against men who raised food prices. Government investigations found evidence suggesting much inflation was artificial. Also contains an editorial note and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets with a testimonial from Mrs Sosie Rish of Wabash Indiana praising their effect on stomach trouble.

Washington Sosie Rish Wabash Ind Deaters

How Children Can Earn Good Livelihood

Eugene Oregon August 22 Any child can save a thousand dollars by age 21 if parents or others loan a 50 by 50 foot land plot and the community provides instruction guidance and encouragement in using the land Dr C F Hodge University of Oregon a pioneer in the school garden system says such nature work should be part of a child s education with about 50 yearly profit put at interest The Cleveland girl who earned 250 83 last year from a 50 by 52 foot backyard patch demonstrates high profit with optimal land direction and markets General profits from gardens vary but special crops can yield significant returns mint watercress or seeds and high bred poultry offer possibilities on small plots

Eugene Ore C. F. Hodge University of Oregon U. S Worcester Mass Clark University Hodge Cleveland

How to cure 42 Sprain with liniment advice

A sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and observing the directions on each bottle. For sale by All Dealers.

Chamberlain

Judge BROWN clears three cases in Friday session

Justice H J Brown disposed of Layne Mitchell for larceny of domestic animals with bond set for district court. Bob Peters was found not guilty of false pretense. Eddie Walls, guilty of larceny, received freedom on the charge but fined 25 dollars for carrying concealed weapons and jailed when unable to pay.

Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown Layne Mitchell Eddie Walls

The Case of L L Cantelou in Clarendon Texas

The case mirrors many similar bowel troubles. after months of doctors and medicines, a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his wife. Sold by all dealers.

L. L. Cantelou Clarendon Texas Chamberlain All Dearlers

Ugly Case Tests Ada Area Justice Court

Dick Golden of the Ada area faced two charges before Justice H J Brown yesterday. He allegedly persuaded a sixteen year old girl to travel to Holdenville and Shawnee where she was found by officers. Bound over to district court on rape with a $1000 bond and to jail on spreading contagious diseases after failing to post bonds.

Dick Golden Ada H. J. Brown Holdenville Shawnee

Jail Break at Sulphur Reported by County Attorney

County Attorney R. Roland reports three men sentenced to McAlester state penitentiary escaped from Murray county jail in Sulphur last night around nine o'clock. No trace found this morning, with suspected escape by automobile leaving the city.

Roland Ada McAlester Murray County

Tax Valuation of Pontotoc Districts Certified

The state equalization board has completed and certified tax valuations for Pontotoc county school districts to the county assessor. The county excise board will meet Monday to canvass the estimates and order elections for additional levies. Thirty districts have been approved with no special elections needed.

Pontotoc County State Equalization Board County Excise Board

White's Cream Vermi Fuge for Worms in Child Growth

A child with intestinal worms is described as handicapped in growth. A few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge are said to destroy worms and cause immediate improvement and thriving. Price 25 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Ada Police Court Finds Indian Man Guilty of Drunkenness

In Mayor Ratliff’s absence Commissioner Conger acts as mayor and handles emergency cases. He tried William Monroe, an Indian from Stonewall, for drunkenness in Ada and fined him 19 dollars and 75 cents.

E. S. Ratliff Stamford Texas W. E. Conger William Monroe Stonewall Ada

Purge Bath Tonic Promoted By Local Drug Co Sale

A small tonic bath product named Darby’s Pro Phylactic Fluid is advertised to cleanse the skin and refresh the bath. A large bottle is priced at 50 cents, sold by Gwin & Mayes Drug Co.

Darby Gwin & Mayes Drug Co

For Sale Or Trade Land Lease Near Steedman Oklahoma

For sale or trade a 4 year lease on 185 acres with 85 acres in cultivation. Able to sow 35 acres and 190 acres in pasture. Located 1 to 2 miles from a good school and church with ample water. Contact H. D. Lambert Steedman Oklahoma. 8-6.

Singer Sewing Machines on easy pay terms sold here

Sewing machines offered on easy payments for 1-3 fall 1914 1-3 1915 and 1-8 1916. Purchasers may buy one of these famous Singer Sewing Machines. Address Singer Sewing Machine Co Ada Oklahoma.

Singer Address Sineger Sewing Machine Co Ada Okla

Doan's Kidney Pills Ad From Ada Oklahoma

Ada citizens testify to Doan's Kidney Pills easing backache and kidney troubles. Mrs. S. T. Williams of Ada reports a complete cure after using the remedy. many Ada residents endorse it. Buy 50 cents at stores Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY backs the claim with home testimony.

Dean Ada S. T. Williams West 13Th St Okla

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Nationaal Officers of Association Association Johnson County Isaac Sparks Mill Creek W. J. Rogers Connerville Ed Burgess Bromide Hughes County T. T. Godfrey J. H. Kennedy Wetumka B. Griggs Yeager Creek County G. C. Hughes Sapulpa L. B. Brown J. H. A. Cobb Okmulgee W. O. Bassett J. W. Sullivan Henryetta Thos. Chism Beggs Pontotoc C._ S. Wilkerson Roff Dr. Overton Fitzhugh C. R. Brass H. G. Barnett Hickory O. A. Gaither William Mosely Seminole County Luther Harrison Wewoka Walter Ferguson J. F. Fleet Sasakwa Ister South Canadian Ross Commercial Club Leona Sherill Sophia Crane Laura Smith Leona Copeland Johnnie Lucas Hanna Harris Opal Armstrong Myrtle Sutherland Jewell Roland Esther Wood Lara Anderson Lois Kerr Ethel Burton Ina Salee Alta Barringer A. M. Bailey Lillie Perry Ina Gray Helen Loyd Hattie Cole Ella Hays Gussie Levin Mary Price Ruth Lundy Gladys Smith Lillian Gibbs Edna Sloan Faye Cole Goldie McCormick Annie Middleton Ethel Lee Ollie Neal Lurline Chisler Pearl Kenny Willie Mae Enloe Sallie Oliver Betsy Faust Mattie Stubblefield Winnie Jones Lena West Ruby Viney Mrs Melissa Bills Golda Donaghey P. A. Thompson, Ada Marinette Springfield Wagons Studebaker Buggies Weber Wagons Studebaker Peter Schuttler Ollow Justice Brown Trict Bob Peters Paris Belgium France England H. D. Lambert Steedman, Okla Wtf Denison Sherman McHinney Dallas Waco Corsicana Ft. Forth Cleburne N. C. Calvert, Jas. P. Griffin D.P.A. Denison G.P.A. Dallas Chas.t. Angel H. T.douglas Bidg E. Main St
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