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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
Listing describes 120 acres seven miles east of Ada with 80 cultivated and 30 bottom priced at 8000 dollars. Also 110 acres near Knox schoolhouse with 65 cultivated priced at 2500 dollars.
The Civic and Cemetery association voted 60 dollars for the clean up committee in the clean town contest but frugally the committee spent 42.75 dollars. Contributions totaled 6.45 dollars and were used as well. The city shows impressive results for the amount spent. Also noted: water examination offered and a push against flies and junky premises. Herbine advertised as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator priced at 50 cents by Ramsey Drug Co.
Oklahoma City reports a marked drop in typhoid fever over three years. July 1911 recorded 525 cases and 83 deaths, 1912 had 608 cases and 44 deaths, and last July totaled 363 cases with 41 deaths. The water supply in reservoirs and wells was lower that year.
Gaston Dismukes received a card from W S Roddie at Allen stating burglars entered the house while Roddie was away for a night or two early this week and took a considerable amount of clothing and provisions.
An advertisement from G. M. Ramsey promotes Bucklen’s Amnica Salve. E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine claims it removes pain from cuts and injuries and acts as an equal healing remedy. Available for 25 cents.
Report from Pontotoc County describes extensive work on Byrd's Mill Road. Builders cut rock hills, added fills, and ditched slopes using shale to create permanent, turnpike like improvements. Dan Sarrett leads crews with plans to expand progress into next year.
Ardmoreite reports Miss Ma bel Carney emphasizes roads as arteries of life and growth, noting the mud tax and high costs of bad roads alongside calls for better roads and schools. She cites L W Page on extra hauling costs and cites Charles Sumner on combined power of schools and roads.
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted for backache and kidney trouble with Ada testimonials. Mrs. J. Baker of 304 W Sixteenth St Ada Oklahoma says the remedy helped her and she recommends following directions. The ad cites widespread local use and urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills 50c at stores, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A reader is urged to fix on Ballard's Snow Liniment for stiff neck and back pain after exposure to a cool draft. The ad touts it as the best pain reliever available, with bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
The city commissioners contracted for a Webb auto fire engine, gasoline powered with pumps driven by the same motor. It will throw two streams at 150 pounds pressure and include a chemical tank. Delivery in about three months. cost $8 250 with $500 reserved for the firemen's pension fund.
S. K. Smith reports a 14 hand bay mare with dim left shoulder brand and split left ear about 10 years old, plus a 2 year old light sorrel mare mule and a 1 year old light brown mouse colored horse mule, no brands. Ten dollar reward for delivery to Farm One Mile East of Lawrence.
Eddy, Bobby’s playmate, posed for a motion picture and played a pantry escape with jam. Bobby watched the film daily, praising the stunt and hoping to see the woman catch him, saying he wants to witness the fun.
Ardmore Ok Aug 23 contractors report Ringling railroad tracks within a mile and a half of Lone Grove by nightfall and say the line will reach the town tonight. One third of the track under the current contract with Mr Ringling will be finished aside from ballasting as graders push ahead beyond Hewitt.
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Ia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect and essential. He claims they regulate liver and bowels and guarantees every pill with a price of 2 cents at G M Rameey.
Jim Harlow charged with statutory rape was discharged in Justice Brooks Fort's court on motion by the county attorney. The state had turned him over from Pontotoc county with little evidence to convict any longer.
Teething babies suffer in heat with painful gums and upset stomachs. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach cools and quiets the bowels and aids digestion. Price 25¢ and 50c per bottle.
A band of ten to twelve families near Okemah plans to move to Western Africa this winter. Led by Clay Anderson and others from Weleetka, they belong to the Godites sect, claim divine law, and have had legal troubles. They are selling cattle and intend to depart after settling affairs this fall as reported by the Okemah Ledger.
Oklahoma City Aug 20 Geo T Searcy formerly of Coalgate member of the Fourth Legislature tendered his resignation as a representative to Gov Cruce today having changed his residence to Oklahoma City Searcy was also a member of the Third Legislature.
Directory snippet listing multiple professionals and firms with addresses and phone numbers including lawyers doctors dentists and surgeons in Ada Oklahoma. Names include Galbraith Epperson Maxey Akers Castleberry Cummings Granger Wallis Hartman Faust and others with office locations and contact numbers.
An 11 o clock call reported a fire at the old Davis barn near the Katy but firefighters found no blaze. The false alarm, likely from a practical joker, endangered bystanders amid a crowded circus parade and warned that similar pranks may lead to serious trouble if caught.
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