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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
4
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The text notes Christmas headaches fading before 1913 resolutions. It cites aviation fatalities since 1908 with 111 deaths this year and 221 in five years, and reports Taft protesting Mexican treatment of Americans. It hints artillery might threaten revolutionary violence as a warning.
Chattanooga Okla Dec 26 6000 bales of cotton have been shipped here. Local cotton men believe 1000 more bales will be marketed before the local crop is cleaned up. Recent rains and snow render the late crop of inferior quality.
Ida bel Beacon reports John P. Crawford of Ada will be Speaker of the House in the upcoming Fourth Legislature. Editor Knight, who served with Crawford, offers a confident prediction of the likely outcome based on current events.
The Guthrie Star, once central to Oklahoma's capital area press, has issued its last edition unless a wealthy Republican philanthropist steps in to clear the financial clouds. Republican papers in Oklahoma struggle with rough sledding and diminished humor as editorial support wanes.
Twenty years ago Oklahoma inhabitants labeled boomer were derided, likened to desert chasers, yet now those border crossers travel home by auto. The boomer, once mocked, is seen as more foresighted than many in his era.
Speculation grows over Hearst’s cost for obtaining the Archbold letters. William seems satisfied with the bargain as Pete Hanraty loses his bid for mayor of Mec Alester after a recall by voters. Pete, once a populist, appeals to courts when the people oppose him.
A Democrat notice announces the play Freckles will be presented in Durant on December 20. The item clarifies the title is a theatrical production, not a commentary on the local girls.
The discussion asks if a woman who withholds marriage unless a man pledges to vote a chosen ticket commits bribery. It questions whether offering marriage as a reward constitutes bribery under existing election laws.
The corporation commission reports since statehood Oklahoma has built 606.5 miles of railroad. In the past three years the state led all others in new mileage, suggesting that Oklahoma laws are not a major obstacle to railroads.
The Kansas blue sky law requires stock offerings to gain the state bank commissioner's approval before sale. Proponents call it simple and effective, aiming to curb fraudulent schemes that drain tens of millions from investors yearly with dreams of easy riches.
A harsh editorial blasts con men preying on widows and orphans in the arid west. It urges strong state laws to curb oily tongue swindlers and protect vulnerable investors, calling for federal post office action and persistent government pursuit.
The Frisco joins major corporations in adopting pensions for elderly and disabled employees. Employers recognize the benefit of rewarding long service with old age security, improving loyalty and performance.
A long range calendar presented by the M. & P. bank is given to A Classy Calendar, The News. The daily leaf puller item suggests the bank incurred a neat cost to provide the supply each morning.
Political pundits predict President Wilson will name Thomas Nelson Page ambassador to Great Britain. Page, a Virginian and writer, is praised for his historical depictions of the Old South and his nationally significant literary contributions.
The article argues reformers settle for removing tobacco from its lurking place or flee when faced with mobsters, leaving the evil in possession of the field. It compares reform effort to an inexperienced hunter who smells a skunk and retreats, allowing the problem to persist.
President elect Wilson says provocations to profanity are frequent in public life and that the dictionary lacks words to express pent up feelings. He notes that with more printing experience he might view the frailties of others with broader charity when emotions run high.
Buffalo, December 24 J Frank Hickey convicted of second degree murder in the killing of 7 year old Josephs Lackawanna boy Josephs on October 12, 1911 was sentenced to Auburn State Prison for an indeterminate period the minimum twenty years maximum life.
The Muskogee Times-Democrat urges the election of Mr Harv Maxey as speaker noting Hop William Durant will not accept the post. It laments the lack of two speaker ships so John Crawford could hold one.
A father’s letter from El Paso describes a trip to Juarez, Mexico. The visit covers the old Mission church built in 1549 with its ancient bell, hand carved beams, and thick walls scarred by 1910 insurrection bombs. The account notes dusty streets, markets, a forthcoming bullfight, and postwar ruins including a destroyed post office.
Southeast Oklahoma farmers embrace peanut cultivation as a high earning crop on poor soil. William Carter of Oakman harvested 200 bushels and five tons hay from four acres at 90 cents per bushel, earning about 230 dollars, with plans to expand acreage and acquire a peanut picker next year.
A nostalgic portrait extols Southern women as guiding forces in the Civil War era. The narrative praises their domestic labor, endurance, and compassion, recounting acts of care in hospitals and homes, and celebrates their role as steadfast supporters of the Confederate cause.
The narrative extols a woman who supported Confederate armies with hands on work and steadfast courage. It lauds her sacrifices, leadership, and resilience amid hardship as she sung to a cradle and guided efforts during wartime, signaling ongoing saga to be continued.
The Woman's Democratic club plans a noon reception and 1 PM breakfast at the Waldorf Astoria in honor of Mrs Woodrow Wilson and her daughter. Notable attendees include Mrs Grover Cleveland and Mrs Oscar Underwood. The dining room will feature red white and blue decor and an orchestra with four regional singers. Twenty four club daughters will present Mrs Wilson with roses symbolizing each state.
A local business owner expresses deep gratitude to customers for their generous Christmas patronage and extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Partial reading indicates farmers face land loss this autumn and fear losses beyond past years. The fragment mentions limited improvements and a sense of financial strain among agricultural communities.
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