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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
12
The News lists candidates subject to the August Democratic primary. D W Swafford and G Kitchens as Register of Deeds. H J Brown for Justice of the Peace Ada Precinct. J W Westbrook and A L Miles for County Clerk. L E Mitchell for Sheriff re election. Frank Huddleton for Clerk of District Court. Nick Heard for County Assessor.
Joe Folk exits the Missouri presidential contest and urges supporters to back Clark. Observers say the move solidifies Folk position by aligning with Clark and avoiding further derailment.
Ada is given a lemon shaped as a business college by Sulphur and must keep the account straight. A refined lemon like him inspires Ada to want a few more such citrus objects.
A spirited message extols a communal remedy that surpasses prior efforts to clear men’s bile and lift spirits, praising its simple effectiveness and hometown pride.
The Tulsa World notes Taft spoke in New York delivering defiant remarks toward the Democratic party. The passage recalls Homeric images of Ajax and lightning, suggesting Taft’s fate may influence his political stamina.
The piece argues editors fail as public figures because they focus on enriching their allies and harming opponents rather than pursuing their own interests. It critiques sectarian behavior and advocates for selfless political service.
A remark by Dell Valentine on romance frames the idea of marriage across social classes with a note that the speaker himself has never married. The excerpt suggests a commentary on social boundaries and personal choice.
A Congress bill proposes free mail delivery in every town with 1 000 or more residents regardless of post office revenues. Proponents say rural carriers and large cities already enjoy free service and similar benefits should extend to smaller towns.
W. R. Hearst buys the Atlanta Georgian, a leading Southern paper, expressing pleasure at realizing his ambition to own a paper in the South as part of his network of newspapers across the country.
On Monday the Pontotoc County Farmers Institute will hold a meeting conducted by state agriculture experts. The agenda includes discussions on organizing a county fair at Ada next fall and other topics of broad interest to farmers and nonfarmers alike.
The paper comments on the American Brewers' Association year book, joking that an editor would need liquid inspiration to do it justice. It urges not to send the bottle to a man after the other fellow has emptied it, comparing taste to a lost supply of drink.
The text argues California runs a high cost state government with a per capita expense of 5.90 and an annual total of 13 million dollars. It claims if Oklahoma followed California's policies Democrats would save about 7.5 million annually, while Republicans would pay a roughly 9.25 million premium for governance.
Woodward county becomes the first in the state to hold its county convention and endorses Haskell for the Senatorship, with Haskell replying promptly Here no second call was needed this time.
G Kitchens, announced via eNews, seeks the Democratic primary nomination for Register of Deeds in Pontotoc County. A longtime resident with Conway and Stonewall ties, he cites public dealings and business experience as a basis for strong candidacy and promises of efficient service if elected.
Large crowds welcomed the Farmers Institute lecturers on a southwestern Oklahoma trip ending in Erick on February 10. The eastern leg began February 14 at Okemah and runs through March 7 covering Okfuskee Hughes Pontotoc Coal Johnson Marshall Bryan Atoka Pittsburg and McIntosh counties ending in Checotah. Participants include F L Haymes A M College experts C Hartenhower George Wilson and Miss E A Durant with demonstrations in cookery and domestic science.
Dolph Love, arrested in Durant on a horse theft charge dating three years back, was released after a brief preliminary examination and returned to Ada. A hotel boarder, partly known to Love, brought the horse to Durant and sought a buyer. the other man fled after posting bond, and Love had no involvement.
Mrs. W H Horton died of meningitis this morning at 12 05. Funeral services were held at Rosedale cemetery by Rev Stubblefield and C L Brooks. She was the wife of W H Norton who moved from Leland Mississippi to Ada about a month ago. Survived by five children aged nine to two. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
The school board sold the two parcels at the corner of 14th and Stockton where a temporary schoolhouse burned three years ago to W. M. Baer formerly of Denison for 1000 dollars. He plans to construct a neat residence and engage in business on the property.
A political notice presents Frank Huddleston as a Democratic candidate for clerk of the district court. It highlights his long county residence, honesty, prior legislative service in Pontotoc county, and asks voters to consider his qualifications.
A spring poet known for cynicism quips that a man brave enough to wish to marry the modern girl has proven his courage already. The remark reflects a sharp social jab on contemporary courting norms and gender expectations.
The schedule for next Friday’s basketball game with State University is postponed due to the meningitis scare. Practice continues, season tickets are planned, and the team, led by Coach Little, shows strong prospects with last year’s 714 winning percentage.
Mrs. S. T. Williams of Ada Oklahoma reports rapid relief from kidney trouble and backache after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She says a complete cure followed and urges others to take Doan’s, sold by all dealers for 36 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
The Ada district reports season cotton receipts well above 12 500 bales. The county weigher processed 10 938 bales and the round bale gin produced 2 728 or 1 364 square bales, totaling 12 302 bales. About 400 bales were shipped by gins, making roughly 12 700 for the season, the largest since 1904.
A government demonstration man A L Kennedy funds subscriptions for a county prize fund to pay premiums to boys and girls who best raise farm products. The Cotton Seed Crushers Association aids the effort. Exhibits include fall farm products and poultry with Rhode Island Reds donated by John Thrasher Ada for the best pen of chickens.
A L Miles announces his candidacy for county clerk subject to the democratic primary. The under sheriff cites faithful service and urges voters to examine his record before voting.
Classified notice lists crops and seeds for planting including good seed corn 000 bushels and various seed like cane millet oats. Advertises Rinard’s seed business at old stand East Main and a pound sack of oats. Also promotes Madam Leon clairvoyant readings at 109 Broadway corner of 14th street with special readings this week.
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