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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
John W. Kern of Indiana was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in Denver. The roll call led to an overwhelming Kern victory with all other aspirants withdrawn and the choice made unanimous.
Tom Taggart pledges to carry the state if Kern is the vice presidential nominee. Politicians call his boast warranted. Kern’s response shows he would sacrifice the honor if chosen for democracy, citing his means and rare candor among politicians.
Indianapolis July 10 Mrs John W Kern wife of the Democratic nominee for vice president expressed regret at the Denver nomination. She said she would prefer not to have him accept the honor due to concerns about his health and family priorities despite acknowledging the political value and honor for him.
In Lincoln Nebraska July 10 William Jennings Bryan stated after his nomination that he would not run for a second term if elected. He said the presidency demands sinless purpose and that duty to God and countrymen requires no personal ambition in a second bid. The note emphasized a people driven nomination and obligation to the public. An unrelated medical ad promotes Man Zan Pile Remedy priced at 50 cents and sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
Oklahoma Attorney General West travels the oil belt, meeting producers in Bartlesville and Tulsa. He says he is doing his duty, not apologizing, amid moves to force Prairie Oil and Gas to relinquish leases and restrict activity to running and refining oil under constitutional and anti trust grounds. The action could expand to three other pipeline firms with large land holdings.
Not a Social Lion and not a frequent clubgoer, Mr. Kern is credited as one of the state’s best mixers and cleverest storytellers. He displays humor, lively talk, and leadership in conversation within circles. A member of Indianapolis University Club, he uses intimate address to hold attention and pivots with ready stories when interest flags.
The piece argues that stores fail or succeed not by existence or quality alone but by active publicity. It notes that strong promotion drives traffic, interest, and sales, making advertising essential for commercial success.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal use cures blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any failure. Includes testimonial list invitation and Toledo address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Four thousand Indians from nearly all agencies in the north and south west are gathering near Calumet Oklahoma for a major pow wow event on July 15. Organizers expect ceremonies dances and cultural displays across the site with participation from tribes and leaders from multiple regions.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid experimenting with kidney trouble remedies and endorses Doan's Kidney Pills by W. W. Stewart of Muskogee Oklahoma Territory. He cites a decade of use and his wife’s relief, urging universal adoption. For sale by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. 50c. Remember the name Doan's.
Governor Haskell named James A Kirkwood of Guthrie as special representative to investigate Prairie Oil and Gas Company pipeline pipelines in Nowata Washington Tulsa and adjoining counties. The move follows injunction suits by Attorney General West and reflects Kirkwood s wide state connections. Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment ad insert follows unrelated medical product copy.
The July crop report forecasts winter wheat at about 416,514,060 bushels, spring wheat 276,000 bushels, and total wheat 692,790,000, with corn at 2,726,000,000 bushels on 200,996,000 acres and 82.8 as condition. The figures mark near records, with only 1901 1905 1906 surpassing recent wheat totals.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 13 W J Bryan and J W Kern greeted labor leaders and Indiana allies after nominations. Gompers pledged strong labor votes for Bryan in November while discussions covered injunctions in labor disputes and the political outlook with Iowa allies optimistic for Democratic gains.
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