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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
For sale by Crescent Drug Co sans appetite weakness nerve pain and sour stomach symptoms. Retulsn for dyspepsia relieves indigestion and sour stomach. Kodol cured me and we are twenty years free from trouble. Also promoting kidney and bladder pills by O DeWitt & Co.
A Michigan business friend's letter lauds Oklahoma and Ada Oklahoma for a square deal, fertile soil, and progressive constitutional principles. It foresees agriculture as a core industry and notes the state’s unique governance as a model for other states.
Washington reports the Littlefield anti liquor measure losing momentum as the House Judiciary Committee contemplates further hearings. Members fear delays may prevent passage, while some opponents press for state impact analysis and witnesses including California wine growers. The storm time note adds local weather context and travel disruption.
Guthrie Ok Feb 12 The house passes a third reading on a bill by Senator Blair creating a state Board of Agriculture with a 100 399 annual maintenance budget through June 1909 The president earns 2500 secretary 1800 and livestock inspectors 30000 for expenses The measure includes cattle quarantine powers and state sanitation provisions A debate over salaries occurs Lincoln birthday eulogy session honors Lincoln with remarks by Speaker Murray and several representatives New measures include Guymon incorporation and railroad crossing provisions Senate considers public administrator offices and a supreme court jurisdiction bill A state library bill by Senator Billups is proposed for the capital
The Chamber extended an invitation to legislators to spend next Tuesday in the city as guests of business men at a dinner to discuss moving the legislature here. If accepted, lawmakers will ride a special train to this city. Business leaders will push to secure the state capital location locally.
Washington February 13 the senate committee on Indian Affairs reported adversely a bill by Senator Owen to appropriate 200000 dollars for a government school in Oklahoma to teach Indian art including bead work and basket making aimed at Indian children.
An advertisement touts Ring's Liver Pills as a remedy to wake lazy livers, cleanse the system, and clear the skin. It suggests use for indigestion and sick headaches and prices them at 25 cents.
Norman Oklahoma February 12 For the first time in the state history Oklahoma university enrollment exceeded seven hundred during the opening days of the spring term. The university reported a total enrollment surpassing 700 as classes began.
Petitions circulate in Tillman county to memorialize Congress against Congressman Ferris ROW set at 120000 dollars. In Guthrie Gov Haskell signs amended banking law requiring insurance of National bank deposits in Oklahoma without reference to the federal controller.
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