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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
1
Col T M Campbell of Texas criticizes the contract system for convict leasing to private parties. He advocates using short term convicts for public road work to reform the system and repair public roads, especially near the Indian Territory, arguing it avoids private slavery and benefits labor and public works.
The three day convention concluded Saturday, productive and uplifting. It fostered closer ties between Ada town and Ada country, uniting farmers in a broad spirit of neighborliness and shared interests, and launching an era of utmost good feeling.
Insurgent Republicans threaten amending rights as they oppose rapid passage of the statehood bill. Oklahoma and Indian Territory separation from Arizona and New Mexico may be pushed, with Cannon and Hamilton aiming to railroad the measure. Mutiny hints arise as insurgents demand amendment privileges, while the Ada stop and Wyoming death linked to New Year cocktail cautionary note are noted.
DerEn’s New York friends mock the idea of him re signing his Senate seat while simultaneously voicing concern for his health, a paradox that underscores the tension between political plans and personal wellbeing.
In Houston Texas Carrie Nation smashed a local saloon over its use of her name. The proprietor defied her remonstrances and the saloon was demolished, with the saloonkeeper later wiping out the remaining sign. Some view the act as a justified response to Nation's blunt campaign.
S. O. Dawes, recently the Oklahoma and Indian Territory Division president of the Farmers Cooperative Union of America, will speak at the Union’s quarterly meeting in the United States court building tonight at 8. The public is invited to attend to learn about the Union’s aims and meet its delegates.
A Texas reader reports Electric Bitters cured his brother of severe malarial fever and jaundice, noting it as a pure tonic with fewer aftereffects than quinine. Clark Drug Co. and Dr. F Holley advertise the remedy, priced securely.
Henry Kroth, abducted as an infant by relatives, found his father in Arik ANSAS after 20 years. The two discovered they had been near each other at times while searching. The father, a well to do farmer near Antimony, plans a visit soon.
In many homes consumption and pneumonia threaten, but proper treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery prevents tragedy. A testimonial from EF Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana claims his wife recovered after doctors gave her up. The remedy kills germs and relieves coughs and colds with trial bottles and guaranteed prices.
Office Deputy U. S. Marshal Brents declares a toy pistol nuisance must be stopped. He vows to arrest any boy caught with a pistol that shoots missiles, calling them dangerous and unlawful weapons and urging boys to discard them now.
Advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for liver bile secretion problems and constipation. It claims to tonify the stomach liver and kidneys, improve digestion appetite and complexion, and restore vitality. Sold by the Clark Drug Co. for 50 cents a bottle.
Bob Cummings received a noon telephone message announcing his youngest sister is dying at Lone Grove. The call came in the forenoon but he was not notified until after a Frisco southbound train left. Officials fault the phone company for delay and he must take the E. T. to Oklahoma City then south over the Santa Fe, causing hours of suspense.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a medicine for stomach and liver troubles. It urges readers to buy at Clark Drug Co. and Dr F Z Holley for 25 cents with a guarantee.
Our neighbors the farmers and city residents unite in a warm greeting to the district Union convention attendees. The message stresses harmony between country and town, hospitality, and mutual respect, inviting guests to enjoy their stay and feel at home during the gathering.
Chicago's St Vincent's Infant Asylum shelters nearly 490 babies awaiting adoption. Sister Julia praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup, noting it contains no opiates and is safe. Clark Drug Co and Kason Drug Co are suggested suppliers in this notice.
In Culla Indiana Territory on Wednesday night Deputy U S Marshal Teel was slashed on the leg by a razor during a clash with a negro, who fled and remains at large. The notice also touts Foley s Honey and Tar for coughs and pneumonia with endorsements from Dr. Bishop of Agnew Michigan and local drugstores Clark and Masot.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt announced the wedding of Miss Alice Roosevelt to Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati. The ceremony will be on Saturday February 17 at 12 o'clock noon in the East Room of the White House.
Doctors here endorse Dr Mendenhsil's Chill and Fever Cure noting they sold over 700 bottles in one season. Physicians prescribe it and former users reportedly prefer it above all others. Clark Drug Co. distributes the remedy.
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