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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
3
A notice explains pricing for obituaries and resolutions of respect, stating free publication under 100 words and a charge of one cent per word for text over 100 words. Readers are urged to count words and remit with the manuscript.
The article describes the expansion of federal agricultural dem onstration agents in Muskogee and Wagoner counties. It notes J Daily as the current district agent with nineteen counties, the growth of county agricultural organizations, and the goal that every county eventually has a field demonstrator to improve farming. It cites census illiteracy reductions in Oklahoma and includes local commentary from the Muskogee Press.
Fragmentary OCR lists scholars and names across counties in 1913. Mentions 370 negro scholars and multiple individuals such as Allen, Hart Colberg, Roff, Laxton, Franks, Dees, and Sune. Details are garbled but indicate a school enumeration and local education notes.
The General Investigating Committee reports Dr J C Mahr, Oklahoma State Health Commissioner, defrauded the state of funds via personal expense charges and misused staff time. It urges his immediate removal, noting appointment by the governor and lack of reappointment under the current administration. Proxies were gathered to influence a Mid-Continent Life Insurance Company election and doctors were urged to attend a medical meeting to boost proxies.
The 1910 census shows Texas-born residents in Oklahoma at 205,462, followed by Missouri 162,266, Arkansas 132,768, and Kansas 101,179. The article notes Texans would explain why Oklahoma is a fine state.
The piece surveys multiple explanations for higher living costs. It notes trusts tariffs money supply and consumer habits as possible causes, suggesting each view reflects part of the truth while none fully explains the situation. It likens opinions to blind men describing an elephant.
The Ada community applauds ladies organizing a cemetery association to improve Rosedale Cemetery. Key needs are water for irrigation and a sturdy fence to protect shrubs, flowers, and tombstones. Funds will be raised by two De Soto theatre shows this Friday afternoon and evening to support these aims.
Senator Roddie urges a constitutional amendment to reduce the legislature to 60 House members and 30 Senators from 90 and 44 respectively. He argues a smaller body with higher pay would attract capable men and speed better laws, a view echoed across papers including the Chickasha Express. The proposal has drawn favorable comment as public sentiment favors less obstruction and stronger legislators.
The writer laments that many people take delight in hurting others and prying into private pain rather than offering comfort. He condemns the cruel act of digging up Family secrets and exposing wounds that should remain sheltered.
The passage cites William Jennings Bryan directing an elevator operator to quit on time. He argued officials should walk down stairs rather than wait for the secretary, signaling a shift away from flunkeyism under a Democratic regime.
A colony of vipers has been discovered in the Ramsey Fen and Raveley area of Huntingdonshire England. The viper, once widespread, is now the only poisonous snake in the country with a bite that is often severe but rarely fatal to humans. A want ad notes 1000 bushels of cotton seed for sale at 35 cents per bushel from ALFRED SUMMERS the gin man Maxwell.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Guardian A N Davis seeks court approval to sell ward Morris Stick real estate. Hearing set May 12 1913 at 10 AM with notice by posting in three public places and mailing to next of kin. Court date printed April 8 1913 by County Judge I M King.
About $5 000 is subscribed locally to build a Farmer's Gin in Stonewall. Citizens have organized with strong support and hope to proceed after a rousing meeting last Friday night and additional street speeches on Saturday. Subscriptions gathered that afternoon.
The Pontotoc County Medical Association held its regular meeting Monday with good attendance and strong interest. Members praised the organization’s growth and the instructive nature of sessions. Present were Drs. F. Warrison Stonewall J. T. Miller Sasakwa S. M. Richey Francis A. G. Austell Center.
The Pontotoc County Teachers association fixed dates for its next meeting on April 18 and 19 at Rofs. Highlights include the county spelling match and county field meet alongside the teachers program, with a full schedule to follow.
Rain amounts Monday night and Tuesday morning reached 1.45 inches, one of the heaviest falls this year. The rain could keep the ground moist for weeks and more showers are forecast for Wednesday.
John I. McCoole, postmaster and attorney of Francis, was an Ada visitor Tuesday night and this morning.
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