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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
From Friday's Daily the daughter of C. M. Groves at Vaness died from meningitis. Dick Jones, four miles north, is recovering after being stricken two days ago. No new cases are reported.
Washington reports a clash over a postal deficit. W D Brown, ex War Dept auditor, alleges Hitchcock failed to wipe out the deficit, claiming at least seven million dollars remains, while the Postmaster General cites a two year reduction of seventeen million.
A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest give it a trial and you are certain to be more than well pleased with the prompt relief it affords. For sale by all dealers.
Prof T W Kennedy longtime Collins Institute principal has bought O B Fischers lease on the Fisher hotel in Pontotoc County and assumes management. He is known locally and is expected to attract a steady patronage.
Sedentary living and poor digestion cause stomach troubles. Correct habits and take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regain health. For sale by all dealers.
Vuele G. Duncan traveled to Francis this morning for a brief stay. His cataract has progressed to total blindness, but doctors plan an operation soon with hope of restoring his sight.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy protects children from croup and avoids danger, encouraging purchase from all dealers. The snippet presents a parental risk claim and health product promotion in classic period marketing language.
Advertisement states Mebane's improved pure breed dogs available for purchase at W. G. Martin in Frisco Oklahoma with pricing listed as dollars and zero pence.
Washington dispatch traces the rise of a booming Southern movement promoting agriculture industry and commerce across states from Louisiana to Memphis and Birmingham. It cites experts like Dr Seaman A Knapp and claims the South can grow virtually all American crops year round with cheap land and sun. The Empire Builders network promotes rapid southward expansion via Southern Railway and national capital offices.
A guide to curing a cold is popular as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gains wide trust and high sales for its claimed cold cure. The product is available from all druggists and dealers.
Ernest Reed and Venus Vaughn wed at 10 30 this morning with Rev C L Brooks officiating. They plan brief honeymoon travels to Denison and Tishomingo before returning to Ada. The bride is noted for industry and charm, the groom a young businessman in W J Reed Son firm. The paper wishes them happiness. Also an ad touts Chamberlain cough remedy for pneumonia prevention and sale by dealers.
Ada News urges readers to subscribe for home news and also add the Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for one year. The deal costs 1.75 and provides three papers a week for the whole family with up to date reading material.
Duncan Oklahoma February 2 The community learns County Treasurer Gabe Fitzhugh has been missing since January 26. State Examiners Clayhill and Gerner began inspecting the office Monday and estimate a shortage of at least 10 000. Bondsmen for Fitzhugh and recovery action are discussed with County Attorney Sitton moving toward court proceedings.
Mules Horses Wagons Buggies and Harness for sale or trade. Cash or time accepted. Trade for good land. Call at Texas Wagon Yard or one block south half block east on 15th St J B CUMMINGS location listed.
The Enid Morning News reports emissaries canvassing for signatures on a petition to initiate a bill dissolving state schools west of the Rock Island line. The paper warns the plan would raise taxes and harm education, urging readers to reject the Akin bill as costly and detrimental.
J B Edwards, who recently purchased the Estes and Mackey bankrupt stock at Fitzhugh, was in town today on business.
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