This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
2
Guthrie protests state wide prohibition as part of the constitutional election, arguing the convention adjournment, invalid returns, and improper transmission to the canvassing board. He warns of seeking Attorney General Bonaparte and Congress if needed.
The notice lists dates and places for a series of events across Indian Territory from Ard more to Vinita and Pryor Creek in November. It mentions a track or race sold by G. M. Ramecy and references William E Johnston leaving Muskogee for Washington to seek work instructions and attend the Mohawk conference in the Catskills.
The text quotes Chas Hunter urging investigation of the congressional results to delay statehood. It argues that only Congress can judge elections, calls for prosecutions for fraud, cites the enabling act extending Oklahoma election laws, and denounces obstructionist tactics as harmful to the state’s path forward after a 100,000 vote majority.
Guthrie Leader reports the Oklahoma Development society formed in Oklahoma City aims to unite cities, boost the state’s opportunities, and attract business. Immig ration commissioner C. B. Schmidt praises a cooperative approach to develop municipalities and pull Oklahoma into a leading national position.
A Mobile merchant, G. M. Ramsey, testifies Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures coughs and pulmonary diseases. He says his family has not suffered winter coughs for five years thanks to the syrup.
Oklahoma cotton ginned up to October 1 totaled 13 382 bales in Oklahoma and 17 346 in Indian Territory, with indications of a larger final yield than last year. Guthrie reports Democrats struggle to certify constitution and prohibition returns amid Republican objections led by James R. Cottingham as county clerks deliver records to the state returning board.
The article profiles Claudia LeBlanc a former mill girl from Lowell who became a successful Fall River and Lowell real estate owner operating sixty one tenements and six stores. It notes her rise from fruit store work to hosiery mills and a commercial college education followed by brokerage offices and meat house blocks. She emphasizes self belief and education for women.
Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment. He has used it for years and recommends it to friends who agree. Sold by G M W Ramsey.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.