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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
4
Prairie grass disappears in Kansas while blue grass spreads. In Illinois Indiana and Ohio prairie grass is nearly gone. Texas leads honey production with almost 7,000,000 pounds last year, followed by California with 3,600,000 pounds.
The market for Shetland ponies is rising as breeders who persisted through hard times begin to see rewards. Robust demand points to renewed interest and potential gains for those specializing in these small horses.
Many readers have been misled by self deception but adversity reveals the truth. The News notes that bond issues won broad support, especially the city hall and park improvements, which faced more opposition than other measures.
Ada faces daily arrivals unable to find housing. With profitable cottages and rental residences available and local citizens with capital ready to invest, it is expected that new homes will be built promptly to accommodate the need.
An accord between the country and Japan guarantees the integrity of China and settles the Eastern question. The open door policy and protection of all nations are assured as the American fleet of sixteen battleships sails from Manila home via the Suez Canal.
Hon Phil H Clements of Gold Waite argues Texas currently lacks a legislature and has only two government branches. The Dallas News notes Oklahoma faces the same vacuum, with some claiming only one branch exists, yet the state continues to get along “very nicely.”
Mississippi farmers weigh boll weevil battles and argue that planting less cotton and more of what it does not eat could curb pest damage. The idea echoes across editorials urging diversification, noting potential blessings in disguise for the region’s agriculture and economy.
In Pontotec County Oklahoma a guardian George W Latta petitions to sell the ward Willie A Latta real estate. A hearing is set for December 12, 1908 at 10 a m for interested parties to show cause why the sale should not be granted. Copy of order to be published in Ada Weekly News for three weeks. Joel Terrell, judge.
In the Eastern District of Oklahoma Ada the court announces the first meeting of creditors for B N Ross a bankrupt to be held at Ada Oklahoma on December 5 1908 at 10 a m Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business This notice is dated November 25 1908 and published by The Ada Weekly News as official paper in the proceeding.
Notice announces legal petition filed with Pontotoc County Clerk to lay out and establish a new public road from Maxwell Oklahoma following section lines through township 5 north range 4 east and adjacent areas including Bebee and Egypt Road, with viewers to begin November 30 1908. Includes signed seal and county clerk acknowledgment.
County Judge Joel Terrell notes procedure for adult full-blood Indians and heirs to petition for deed approval. Requirements include death details, heirs and blood lines, land description, government valuation, and sale terms with a $1 filing deposit. A hearing date is set with notice by publication, original deed retained, and deed cannot be approved before July 27.
Notice to Pontotocounty Oklahoma taxpayers that tax rolls will open to receive taxes for county state and towns. A penalty of 18 percent plus sheriff costs applies after January 15 1908. Real estate owners must bring lot block and section numbers.
The Denison Herald argues compulsory education may be undemocratic, while the Waco Times-Herald questions legislation guiding schooling. Both papers discuss tax funding for schools and whether compulsory taxes should guarantee a good English education for every scholastic age child.
A Philadelphia Record reflection notes that many successes come from unfair advantage and imitation. It argues some people seek to profit from others efforts, while lazy individuals may be labeled geniuses due to ease rather than merit.
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