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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
13
The News publishes an authorized list of candidates for Democratic primary offices on August 4. Includes R H Wilson for State Superintendent, R M Roddie or Robert M Rainey for Justice of the Supreme Court, J W Davis and others for state and county offices, with several re elects noted.
State Senator Reuben M. Roddie spoke to a large crowd at Ada City Hall in the effort for Congress from the 4th district. The Seminole county ally is optimistic on his chances as Republicans target Supt. R. H. Wilson. In Pontotoc County notices, a real estate foreclosure sale is set for August 12 and tax deed threats loom for 1910 delinquent property. County budget estimates for 1914-15 list funds for courts roads Poor Fund and more.
Chickasaw Township Pontotoc County Oklahoma presents its financial statement for the year ending June 30 1914 and estimated needs for 1915. The document lists general needs sinking fund and bond figures with certificates from township directors Henry Kroth G W Montgomery and H D Richardson noting the meeting date and first publication on July 16 1914.
Pontotoc County Oklahoma commissioners met July 6 1914 with full board. Reports of justice of peace clerks and road supervisors approved bonded officials named and resignations and disallowed affidavits handled. Various claims examined and many disallowed while several funds allocations shown and tax ferret contract concerns resolved. Adjourned to July 9 to continue fiscal year estimates for 1914 1915.
Dodson's Liver-Tone offers a safe pleasant remedy for a torpid liver claiming to avoid calomel’s harsh effects. The advertisement touts its vegetable formula ease on the liver and suitability for all ages with a money back guarantee from Ramsey Drug Co if not satisfying a perfect replacement.
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a cure for insect bites headaches neuralgia rheumatism and itching. Separately Mrs G W Nesmith of Booneville Arkansas returns home after visiting her parents E F Messenger and wife.
J C McClelland is presented as a trustworthy, hardworking candidate for State Treasurer. The piece praises his forty years in business, reform of the Auditor's office, and insistence on honesty and efficiency, urging Democratic voters to elect him. It emphasizes his self-made rise and proven public-spirited service without claiming political sensationalism.
A vintage remedy touting Hunt's Light ning Oil promises quick relief from neuralgia and rheumatism. The advertisement claims instant or rapid pain easing and notes availability at all druggists.
Hugo based candidate Judge Summers Hardy promotes a justice for all platform pledging equal administration of justice without sale or delay. He argues the law should spend to obtain justice for the poor as for the rich and that technicalities must not defeat substance.
Democratic governor candidate Hon. F. E. Herring will address Ada residents Friday evening July 17 at 6 o'clock and again at 8 o'clock at Rollow corner. The appearances mark campaign efforts ahead of the election season.
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