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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
4
The Fort Worth Record reports Texas desires a highway commissioner while Oklahoma lawmakers imply Oklahoma lacks one. The Bull Moosers plan a Newport birthday celebration for their party despite some Sessimists arguing the festivity should not be repeated often.
A Stonewall News item argues against abolishing state normal schools. It notes 450 to 500 summer students who study there while teaching in winter terms and stresses teachers must stay current to educate effectively. The piece contends low tax impact and ongoing good work justify keeping the Normals.
The Idabel Times Beacon and Stratford Tribune clash over school performance and funding while Oklahoma weighs amendment to Section 9 Article X. Supporters urge closing failing schools and expanding others, linking progress to broader railroad growth and reduced two line haul costs.
Oklahoma enacts stricter liquor regulations to curb bootlegging and illegal sales. The reform targets illicit suppliers and expands enforcement measures across counties.
The county attorney must prosecute bootleggers convicted in city court under a new statute, ensuring a second potential action even after local conviction. The federal court in Eastern Oklahoma may also pursue the offender, making the path less inviting for violators.
The 1912 Pontotoc county tax rolls show four railroads carrying a large share of assessed value. If the D C passes to a stronger company and is improved, the line would owe more taxes and promote new road building, easing burdens on other taxpayers. The amendment benefits voters and none are helped by the current setup.
Guardian George W Latta will privately sell the real estate of Jeff Latta a minor in Pontotoc County Oklahoma after July 18 1913. The property describes part of section 5 township 3 north range 6 east totaling about 38 76 acres right of way of the Choctaw and Chickasha Railroad. Sale terms require cash at confirmation or partial cash with mortgage security.
An 1870s style advertisement promotes Dr M A Lemmon’s Liver Medicine claiming to purify and strengthen the liver regulate the bowels sweeten the breath and restore a ruddy complexion. It lists a 25 cent price per package and sales at Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
A Bureau of Education bulletin based on Worcester Mass. finds one-half to three-fourths of girls in factories could have stayed longer in school. Dislike of school or teachers, family money pressures, and temporary distress cause departures. many girls aged 14 to 16 leave early, limiting future earnings and training.
An ad promotes Dr Simmons’s Squaw Wine as a woman specific remedy for nervousness headaches stomach sickness irregularities languor and bad breath. It claims to rebalance the delicate female system and ends with a price of 1.00 per bottle and sale by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
A brief notice states readers can rely on NEWS WANT AD to locate missing articles with forthcoming assistance. The item emphasizes prompt action and dependable service to recover misplaced newspaper content.
Ada has been entered in the Clean Town contest conducted by Holland's Magazine. Secretary Haraway of the Commercial Club completed the formalities to place Ada in the race. Local ladies support the effort and citizens are urged to act as personal committees to keep premises in order.
Mrs. G Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey reports four months of stomach distress ending after using Cham berlins Tablets. She says she can now eat almost anything after taking nearly three quarters of a package. For sale by all dealers.
In the matter of the guardianship of Clarence Crummey, a minor, the Jefferson County court will sell at private sale the minor's interest in several described parcels in Pontotoc and other counties. Bid in writing and filed in Jefferson County Court or delivered to Geo. W. Crummey in Waurika. Sale on July 21, 1913 at 10 a.m. cash on confirmation of sale.
A testimonial style ad touts BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as the remedy for back stitches and strained muscles. It promises penetrating power to ease pain and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Ramsey.
Long standing contest between Henry Young and P A Norris to raise the most on adjacent acreage. Young reports 25 bushels from his field. Norris claims 29 bushels on one patch but other patch yields lower, averaging 23 bushels.
The Ada weather summary for June 1912 reports a maximum of 99 on June 3 and a minimum of 54 on June 13, with rainfall between 0.77 and 1 inch. There were 11 clear days, 13 partly cloudy days, and 6 cloudy days.
W S Luther will open a new combination steam and hand laundry on East 10th Street next Monday. He recently traveled to Stratford to bring back the machinery and will install it immediately. Luther is an experienced laundry man and expects strong initial patronage.
W D Magli a well known merchant in Whitemound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlain’s medicine to sell to customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
President Wilson signed the Indian appropriation bill carrying 11 million dollars for the new fiscal year. The measure includes an amendment requiring secretary of the interior approval for any contract with Indians relating to tribal funds.
Sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation a torpid liver worry and anxiety overeating partaking of unsuitable food and drink Take Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon be well again For sale by all dealers.
County clerks report many applications for widows pensions under the new state law effective today. The pension is nine dollars a month for widows with one child under sixteen. fourteen dollars for two children, plus four dollars for each additional child under sixteen.
The criminal court of appeals reverses the district court in John Allen of Ahloso case. Allen was given a five year sentence for assaulting his daughter but the court finds the daughter’s testimony insufficiently corroborated and the evidence inadequate for conviction.
Mrs. William Orvis of Clare Michigan praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after its success in curing her dysentery plagued daughter. For sale by all dealers.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania June 30 opening day of the Gettys burg peace jubilee featured greetings between the North and South. Governor Tener Gen Alfred Beers of Connecticut and Gen Bennett Young of Kentucky led the ceremonies as peace celebrations drew crowds and veterans toured the battlefield memorials. Special trains brought thousands of visitors and old soldiers explored Stirling incidents from fifty years ago.
An ad touts McGees Baby Elixir as a remedy for feverish conditions and bowels disorders in infants. It claims to reduce fever, correct stomach upset, and check looseness with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
For sale or trade an E M F thirty passeng er automobile in first class condition. Used very little and available for cash bargain or trade for land. Address Auto care Ada News.
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