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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1912

Page

12

Hard Position for a Girl to Occupy in Home Problem

In a December Woman's Home Companion column, a reader asks about breaking an engagement while feeling weary of village life. Editor Mrs. Virginia Henry urges frankness and timely release to spare the fiancé greater hurt, noting propinquity often fuels love and suggesting he will find another partner.

The December Woman’s Home Companion Middle West Pacific Coast Virginia Henry

Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure for Children

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a rapid cure for colds in children and a preventive against dangerous diseases like whooping cough and scarlet fever. It claims no opium or narcotics and asserts safety for children and wide dealer availability.

Cuanberlain

Land for Sale in Pontotoc County Tracts up to 180 Acres

For gale, three 80 acre tracts and one each of 110 150 180 and 50 acres offered at from 10 dollars. Small cash payment with balance on easy terms. See owner Ed or George Harrison in Ada.

Pontotoc County George Harrison Ada

Fredericksburg Battle Centenary Recalls Civil War Clash

Washington D C December 13 Fredericksburg marked fifty years since the Civil War clash near the Rappahannock. The note recounts Burnside crossing the river on December 11 1871 and the days of heavy fighting ending with Confederate reoccupying Fredericksburg on December 16. Casualty totals for both sides are given and the article notes the command changes that followed. It closes with an advertisement for Chamberlain s Tablets for constipation.

Washington, D. C National Capital Fredericksburg Rappahannock River Richmond Washington Acquia Creek Potomac Antietam McClellan Army of the Potomac Harper's Ferry Lee Rappahannock Warrenton Ambrose P. Burnside McCrellin Hoeffer Simmer Iraniziin Burnside Fredericksbucg Generale Franklin Summer Hooker

Publisher's Report of the First State Bank of Vaness Oklahoma 1912

Bank examination shows assets including Loans and Discounts 12135.38, Cash in Bank 2100.00, and Real estate holdings with total resources 29366.82. Liabilities list capital 10000.00, surplus and profits, deposits, and other items. cashier J B McCauley swears accuracy before notary J W Bohannon on December 7 1912.

First State Bank of Vaness Oklahoma State of Oklahoma of Pontotoc I. J. B. McCauley C. M. Means Allen Okla C. T. Angel Brians, Means & Angel Ada Pontotoc Hughes Coal Seminole

Bargain Prices On Calicoes And Wearables At Center Market

We offer 30 days of special bargains for cash including calicoes 10c per yard outing 8c per yard and men and ladies fleece undergarments from 50c to 1.75 with large discounts on sweaters shirts and shoes plus groceries at reduced prices and bulk flour deals.

Limb er neck disease in poultry causes heavy losses

The article details limb er neck, a disease in poultry caused by consuming decaying animal matter. Symptoms include limp neck, head droop, and feather loss indicating poisoning of muscles and nervous system.

Heartburn Remedy Claims Instant Relief

An ad touts HERBINE for indigestion and heartburn claiming instant pain relief. It promises rapid bowel action and a feeling of vigor and cheer with a 50 cent price. Sold by the Ramsey Drug Co. adv.

C. F. Simmons Medicine CO ST. Louis Ramsey Drug Co

New Tulsa Oil Firm Organizes as Long Green

A Tulsa based oil company incorporates under the name Long Green. The name likely signals expected large profits from the venture.

Tulsa Long Green

Oklahoma Senate adopts info push on leases and spending

Oklahoma City December 12. The senate adopted resolutions seeking more information from the agriculture department including all leases on oil gas sand and gravel and minutes of related contracts. A January 6 session will hear reports from investigation committees and the Aycock Langston contest panel.

Oklahoma City Department of Agriculture Senate

Sherif and deputy arrest Matticks for booze in round Wednesday

On a small Wednesday night patrol Sheriff Michell and Deputy R E Dun can arrested Dan Matticks and seized thirty seven pints of alcohol. The report states Matticks was alleged to be the proprietor of the liquor.

Sherif Michell R. E. Duncan Dan Matticks

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EWING Ain ST. Ada J. W. Davis Texas Department Store Beck East Main Mart Walsh Dr. Holley’s. Drug Store East Main St Crescent Drug Co Texas Traction Company Denison-Sherman Dallas Denison—Sherman—Mckinney Waxahachie Ft. Worth Cleburne Pewela G.P. A. Dess Om, Texas Jas, P. Grspfin Dallas, Texas Redericksburg Longstreet Mary's Hill Stonewall Jackson Resources J. B. McCauley J. W. Bohannon J. & McCaulay Anderson Copeland & Sloan Center Mier Poincare Paul Doumer Wilson West Board of Education Board of Agriculture Clark District Court Bessie Cleveland Francis Rou Cardui Effie Graham Willard, Ky Tts A. Sanders & Son R. E. Brians Ceili W. B. Hays, Cr
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