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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

11

Democrat Women In Convention Last Saturday

The Pontotoc County Democratic women met in Ada Saturday at 2 pm behind closed doors to elect delegates for the state convention in Oklahoma City. Mrs Arden L Bullock was chosen chairwoman and Mrs Marvin Brown secretary, with a slate of 20 delegates and alternates named, plus endorsement of D A McDougal as district delegate and a resolution affirming the importance of suffrage.

Pontotoc County Ada J. A. Deen Democratic Central Committee A. R. Sugg Tom Hops Marvin Brown Arden L. Bullock Ben Lafayette Hope Brown Jessie Rogers Oklahoma City Clay Jones Rofs Russell Kolt Y. McCammon Horseshoe Ranch Byron Norrell Ghas. Aldrich Busby Alien Mesdames W. W. Gaines Z. McCoy Stonewall Jane Derick Francis L. M. Ovarton Fitzhugh Duvall Oakman Willie Stanfield Gus Bobbitt Lawrence Dick Robison Tom Suddath Roff George McKay Mes Orville Snead John P. McKinley Rowena Moore Tom Hope D. A. McDougal Sapulpa Fourth San Francisco Fontotoe County Mass

Democratic Convention Adopts Pledges At Ada Meeting

The Ada political gathering, cited as the largest convention in recent years, ended with pledges to pursue reason over faction, to favor decency in administration, and to back only candidates of clean lives while remaining open to cross party support if rivals are unworthy. Adjourning, the chairman may appoint a rules committee to be announced later amid travel obstacles.

Democratic Party Ada

Mexican Muddle and Allied Refugees in Mexico

Dr. John Hunter testified before a senate sub committee that Americans in Vera Cruz were in refuge under the British flag while Mexican forces were reported to be advancing on El Paso. He recalled newspapers claiming Mexican prisoners at Fort Bliss killed many Americans and that Mexicans urged attacks on Americans, prompting mass evacuations northward as pursuit intensified. The ad then promotes Herbine as a liver stimulant sold by Bart Smith.

San Antonio Tex Mexico Vera Cruz John Hunter Senate Guadalajara Hunter el Paso Fort Bliss

Air Money tale sparks renewed interest in finance

Cartoons Magazine revisits a playful yet insightful Air Money tale, inviting readers to explore quirky finance concepts through humorous cartoons. The feature highlights character antics and wry commentary on economic ideas, encouraging fresh chances for engagement.

Cartoons Magazine

Carnival Great Success and All Are Well Pleased

Saturday night marked the close of the Chamber of Commerce Carnival in Ada Oklahoma. The executive committee praised J M Coleman Ada Motor Co and William Newton Honest Bin Shows for staging the event, declaring it the best home talent performance yet. Receipts for six nights totalled 1942 80 with a Saturday night matinee and fine settled for P A Norris who paid 57 20 after illness prompted attendance.

Chamber of Commerce J. M. Coleman Ada Mator Co William Newton P. A. Norris Norris R. C. Roland Ada, Okla R., C. Roland Jas. M. Coleman

Borozone Advertises Ideal Antiseptic For Emergencies

Surgeons say first treatment is key for cuts burns bruises and wounds. An efficient antiseptic applied promptly prevents infection and starts healing. For man or beast BoroZone is pitched as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent sold by Bart Smith.

Bart Smith Adv

Spanell Freed by Texas Jury on Third Trial

Harry J. Spanell was acquitted of murdering Col. M. C. Butler by a Brownwood district court jury after two hours of deliberation. The case, moved from Coleman on venue, marked Spanell’s third murder trial related to the Alpine incident of July 20, 1916. The verdict acknowledged his prior wife murder acquittal and did not officially determine Spanell’s guilt or innocence in Butler’s death.

Associated Press Brownwood Texas Harry J. Spanell Col. M. CG. Butler Brownwoodrom Coleman Tex Spanell Coleme Butler Alpine Colonel Butler

Oklahoma Climate From Old Jefferson Rustler Editorial

An 1895 excerpt from the Old Jefferson Rustler extols Oklahoma climate as sunny and mild with rare cold winds. The humorous piece notes frozen ink, ice curiosities, and children unable to grasp rivers freezing, ending with a wry farewell to the land’s advantages.

Jefferson Jefferson Rustler Oklahoma Dale Vale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrat Zensal CO Mels Darling Stauffer’s Business College E. Main Ady Pontotoc Ballard Merchants & Planters National Bank of Ada M. BA. Chelcutt Leslie Princh H.W. Wells P. & Case First National Bank of The First National First National Bank J. A. Smith P.A. Norris M. D. Timberlake Tom King
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