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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

2

Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Health After Back Pain

A patient recounts severe swelling and breathlessness improving after three days on Dean's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims relief from Bright's disease symptoms and lists price and seller Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also notes sea water use abandoned in English towns due to damage to goods and paint. Simmons' Cough Syrup touted for instant relief with guaranteed cure. Daily US newspapers consume large paper amounts. Tarex bar soap signifies purity.

Bright Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Russia’s Mongo lia grows near three fourths of Russia

The report states Mongo lia is more than three fourths as large as Russia and about four times as large as Manchuria. It adds Mongolia and Manchuria together exceed half the size of the United States excluding Alaska and possessions.

Russia Mongolia Manchuria United States Alaska

Hamburg Chamber backs business trusts despite concerns

In its annual report the Hamburg chamber of commerce deprecates restrictive measures against extension or activity of commercial combines or trusts. It argues abuses by trusts can be corrected by legislation. The note cites consumer issues like starch brands and packaging as examples of market dynamics.

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Defiance Starch Advertises Cold Water Strength

An old advertisement touts Defiance Starch or ensahin as a cold water starch priced at four ounces for cents, claiming it beats other brands in cost. The line suggests a promotional claim aimed at shoppers seeking value in laundry starch.

New Warships lag by private yards after contract date

The warships under contract will be built in private yards and are twelve to fifty three months behind the completion date stated in the contract. If you enjoyed your neighbor's Thanksgiving dinner Okla Cooking Oil was used in preparing it with ten to one odds.

Electricity replaces hydraulic power in European equipment

Electricity is rapidly displacing hydraulic power in Continental Europe and gradually overtaking it in Great Britain, marking a shift in industrial energy use and machinery operation.

Europe Great Britain

Allen's Foot Ease Ended Foot Discomfort Says Swormstedt

Walter L. Swormstedt of Washington DC reports shoes and powder from Allen's Foot Ease gave him lasting relief after two boxes. The ad notes Druggists sell it nationwide. Also mentions Glamorgan steam coal from South Wales praised by world navies as superior, rival Pocahontas coal from West Virginia.

Allen Wm. L. Swormstedt D.C

Piso's Cure Praised By Indiana User for Lung Ailments

A user from Vanceuren Indiana writes on February 10 1900 that Piso's Cure is the best medicine for 311 throat and lung affections, praising its effectiveness and recommending it to others despite the unclear phrasing of the claim.

Piso

Water and Life's Essential Role in Nature

Water forms more than half the weight of most living things and drives internal chemistry. It exists in animals and plants as a solvent or suspension for other substances, sustaining life and environmental processes.

Japan executes orders for Alaska fishing nets worth $30000

Orders completed in Japan supply Alaska with fishing nets valued at thirty thousand dollars. The deal involves designated suppliers and expected delivery within a specified period. No additional partners or dates are provided in the readable text.

Japan Alaska

When You Buy, Starch My Defiance and Save

Bargain offer promises starch at 16 or 10 cents with emphasis on using only items described as Defiance. Promotion suggests best value on purchases and resale uses.

Bulgaria Sells Roses Essence and Buys Agricultural Implements

A terse note indicates Bulgaria exchanges only rose essence for agricultural implements with the United States.

Bulgaria United States

German observer credits climate stimulus for American mechanic skill

An appraisal by Herr Muller, sent from a German society to study U.S. methods, credits the climate as a key factor in American mechanical superiority. He analyzes how environment shapes skilled labor practices and productivity.

Herr Muller United States

Indian Territory probate courts urged in congressional bill

A Lakeland style push by Indian Territory lawyers seeks a federal probate system. Proposed act would establish probate courts for each recording district, abolish Indian courts, transfer guardianships, and allow appeals to the court of appeals. Law would grant four year terms, set salaries, and empower probate courts with broad legal and equitable powers. The effort also includes corn industry aims and a separate agricultural committee.

Indian Territory Congress United States Bar Association of the A. Eddleman Ardmore Robt. L. Williams Durant J. G. Rallis Atoka Ediaieman Senate House of Representatives Probate Court Mansfield Arkansas Itv Treasury Court of Appeals

National Republican Convention Sets Chicago Start Date

The Republican National Committee decided the convention will begin in Chicago at noon on June 2. Pittsburg and St. Louis offered cash incentives, but Chicago won with 75 000 dollars. Pittsburg 600 dollars and St. Louis 40 000 dollars. Delegates: four at large per state plus two per district. territories six each. Delegates must be chosen by May 2.

Washington Chicago Republican National Committee Pittsburg St. Louis Territories

Population Density Gap Between Manhattan and London

The note compares densities with Manhattan averaging 132 people per acre while London density is not stated, highlighting urban density contrasts between the two cities.

Manhattan Island London

Ex Governor Seay III Attends Opening in Kingfisher

Ex governor A J Seay formerly of Steeleville Missouri visits Kingfisher Oklahoma for the opening event. He is described as Oklahoma's second governor, now a prominent banker and Republican activist active in state hood advocacy.

Oklahoma Steeleville Kingfisher A. J.seay Bis Vile Meo

Negro to be Executed in Vinita Jail Yard

George Shelton a colored man was sentenced to death for criminal assault on Elien Taylor at Lynch's prairie near Vinita. A Pryor Creek jury condemned him with Judge Gill setting the execution date for January 15, 1904. No appeal was filed.

Gill Vinita George Shelton Pryor Shelton Elien Taylor Lynch’s Prairie Pryor Creek

Will Pay Creek Claims in Muskogee Effort

The loyal Creek claim of 400000 is to be paid. Indian inspector Major James McLaughlin was instructed from Washington to send the rolls there for approval. He had urged payment to those proven as many are in need. So far 1200 claims proven, including heirs, totaling 6000 beneficiaries. Only 318 claims remain to reach about 80 percent of the 5100000 award Congress now enacts.

Muskogee James McLaughlin Washington Congress

Indicted Officials Charged in Oklahoma Bribery Case

Guthrie reports former Mayor Tom Hensley of El Reno indicted on eight counts and ex City Marshall Sen Crosby on two counts for bribery and doodling in office during the last two years. Attorney General Robberts, at Gov Ferguson's request, leads the prosecution.

Guthrie Tom Hensley el Reno Sen. Crosby Ferguson

Saloons Indicted in Enid Over Sunday Violations

Twenty of Enid's twenty two saloon owners face warrants on charges by an anti saloon league formed by church workers. Saloons allegedly stayed open Sundays sold liquor to minors used screens and were identified by labeled bottles as evidence. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars for Sunday operation 25 dollars for screens and license revocation for minor sales.

Enid McKeever

Bank Fixtures to Be Sold at Tishomingo Bank

The receiver of the Bank of the Chickasaw Nation at Tishomingo seeks a sale order for the bank’s furniture and fixtures. The action follows plans to start a new national bank and the fixtures may be sold to finance or facilitate reopening in the old building.

Denison Tex Bank of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo National Bank

Receivers Discharged in Zion City Bankruptcy Case

Creditors moved for discharge of receivers Blunt and Currier after Dowie settlement terms were approved by Judge Kohlzaat. Receivers relieved while bankruptcy proceeds may end. creditors' committee will report on whether to accept Dowie plan to settle merchandise accounts within a year with 5 percent interest on notes. Dowie to pay all receiver expenses. secured creditor Samuel Stevenson protected.

Kohlzaat Dale Sats Ceivérs States District Court Jo Kohlsaat Blunt Currier Zion City Dowie Ettleson Apmadoc Samuel Stevenson

Langley Airship Test Ends in Complete Wreck near Washington

The Langley aeroplane failed during a trial near the Potomac river as it broke apart after leaving the tramway. Prof Charles M Manley operating the craft fell into icy water but was rescued by an assistant. Langley watched as months of work and money were lost in the wreck. Also note: about one tenth of New York wholesale buyers are women.

Langley Washington Potomac Charles M.maniley Manley Prof New York

Seld Mortgaged Property and Larceny Charge In Wagoner Case

T J Welch testified before Clinton Rogers Woodruff about a suspected Dawes commission and real estate agent collusion. He was arrested at Wagoner by Deputy U S Marshal J S Brown on a grand larceny charge. Wagoner National Bank stockholders filed the complaint alleging Welch disposed of horses and cattle mortgaged for 395 dollars. Welch failed to give bond.

Muskogee T. J. Welch Clinton Rogers Woodruff Dawes Commission Wagoner United States J. S. Brown Welch Wagoner National Bank

Men Not In Business Will Soon Need a Doctor

A terse editorial notes that men not in business for health will soon require medical care as risks rise. The piece implies workplace health and preventive care become essential for idle or non-employed men.

Auditing the Protests Guthrie Board Faces Hearing

The school land board of equalization in Guthrie is auditing protest filings from lessees. Secretary Fred Wenner says about four hundred protests exist and hearings will cover even minor letters. Each case will be examined, rent values checked, details recorded, with about half likely to be acted upon favorably.

Guthrie School Land Board of Equalization Lesaces Fred Wenner School Land Leasing Board

Money in the Pocket Versus Wealth Backing Friends

A proverb notes that having cash in hand attracts more allies than wealth stored elsewhere, underscoring social value of immediate spending over hidden means.

Shot Wounded Robber Near Ripley by Local Farmer

W. C. Broyles of an allotment near Ripley fired at an unknown man believed to be a highwayman who approached his back door in the early morning. The farmer used his shotgun and fired after awakening to a figure with a revolver, then traced a blood path but could not capture the assailant.

Ripley W. C. Broyles Broyles

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Offer

A testimonial from Mrs Proseau describing health decline due to irregularities and uterine troubles. She notes her mother used Lydia E Pinkham’s product and, after use, her back and side pains eased, menstruation became less painful, she gained weight, and she felt healthier, recommending the medicine.

Dean Mrs. Proseau Lydia E. Pinkham Janother Club Mrs. Flaule Edgerton Wis

Goop HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best

Goop HOUSEKEEPERS use the best product Red Cross Ball Blue. Available at leading grocers for 5 cents.

Red Cross

Faceless Dye Offers Easy Home Coloring for All

Pitnam Face less Dye markets simple home color kit with no experience required. The ad emphasizes quick results and user friendly steps, inviting first time dyers to try the product without prior training.

Pitnam

European Machinery Rebuilds Cuban Sugar Mills

A large portion of the equipment used to rebuild destroyed Cuban sugar mills is flowing in from Europe. The move underscores European involvement in Cuba's post disaster reconstruction efforts and signals a shift in supply chains for the industry.

Cuba Europe

Cough Syrup Guarantee Claim From A. C. Simmons Co

An advertisement states that every bottle of cough syrup from A. C. Simmons Jr. Med Co. is guaranteed to cure or money refunded. The offer insists no other guarantee. The price listed is 25 and Sc.

A. C. Simmons, Jr. Med. Co

Chicago scientist colors diamonds with X rays

A Chicago experimenter has colored diamonds in several tints using X rays but has not increased the stones commercial value yet.

Chicago

Best Results in Starch Achieved with Defiance Starch

The article promotes Defiance Starch as producing the best results in starching with no cooking needed. It claims customers can earn four or more for some payment, emphasizing convenience and quality.

Lawton Plans New Flour Mill With 200 Barrel Capacity

Lawton officials announce a forthcoming flour mill project with a capacity of 200 barrels per day. The mill aims to boost local grain processing and provide jobs, reflecting growth in the town's agricultural sector.

Lawton

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