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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1912

Page

4

No Postponement of Republican Convention Report

Ardmore Okla Jan 9 Roy M Johnson editor of the Statesman and republican county committeeman says he knows nothing of the report that the Coalgate convention had been postponed and believes the Fourth district meeting will be held January 23. The local delegation has chosen G A Ramsey as its candidate for the national convention Ramsey came from Springfield Missouri six years ago and was an 1892 Missouri delegate to the national convention in Chicago had four years as land office receiver under McKinley Ramsey is a public spirited citizen and YMCA worker.

G. A. Ramsey Springfield Ramsey Missouri Harrison McKinley Anol Y. M. C. A

Horrific massacre in Portuguese Africa sparks punitive move

Dispatch from Angola reports revolts in the Maxima province with Portuguese officials captured and burned alive. Victims included white colonists and a British merchant maimed before killers. natives subjected captives to extreme mutilation and executions. The Portuguese government plans a punitive expedition.

Lisbon Via Frontier Portuguese Africa Angola Seculo Maxima

Balilard's Snow Liniment advertised for pleurisy and lumbago

An old advertisement claims Balilard's Snow Liniment eases pains below the ribs and in the back when rubbed in. It promises muscle relaxation and easier movement. Bottles priced 3c 5c and $1.00, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug O Ramsey Drug Co

Larger Amount of Liquor Is Seized

Fort Smith Arkansas January 9 One hundred and sixty gallons of whisky and other intoxicants were seized by Deputy Sheriffs W L Parker and T A Brashara of Haskell County Oklahoma. The liquor was being transported overland by three men en route to Checotah Oklahoma. The men in charge of the wagons were arrested near Whitefield and lodged in jail at Stigler.

Ft. Smith Ark W. L. Parker T. A. Brashara Haskell County Oklahoma Checotah Oklo Whitefield Stigler

Liver Stimulant Herbine Offered by Ramsey Drug Co

Herbine acts as a liver stimulant and purifier of the bowels. It strengthens digestion, restores strength and cheerful spirits. Price 50 cents. Sold by the Ramsey Drug Company.

Ramsey Drug Company

Ramsey Drug Co Reports Strong Showing at Meeting

Stockholders of the G. M. Ramsey Drug Co. heard a favorable report with business volume up 4700 dollars. A 10 percent dividend was declared and a surplus of about 25 percent was reserved as working capital. Directors elected were G. M. Ramsey C. H. Rives R. F. Smith C. A. Galbraith and R. B. Smith. Officers named G. M. Ramsey president R. B. Smith vice president Mrs A. L. Ramsey treasurer C. A. Galbraith secretary.

G. M. Ramsey Drug Co G. M. Ramsey C. H. Rives R. F. Smith C. A. Galbraith R. B. Smith A.L. Ramsey

Ballards Hord Hound Syrup for Lung Healing

A medicinal claim markets Ballards Hord Hound Syrup as a balm that quickly repairs lung and air passage damage from a dry hacking cough. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ballard Ramsey Drug Co

Daisy Whipple Visits from Union Hill School

Miss Daisy Whipple was in from Union Hill school today for an unspecified visit.

Daisy Whipple Union Hill

Record Cold Grips North America With Deep Subzero Readings

A sweeping cold wave grips Canada and the United States with widespread subzero readings. From Cook Minnesota to Edmonton Alberta temperatures plunge and forecasts warn of further drops and blizzards. Train service is crippled and food and fuel supplies run low.

St. Louis Canada Northwest Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Cook Minn Cusson Duluth Moorhead St. Paul Green Bay Wis Madison Wilwaukee Willston N. D Bismark Devils Lake S. D Havre Mont Helena Huron Marquette Mich Charles City Iowa Dubuque Omaha Chicago Gulf Coast Florida Mississippi Georgia Alabama Louisiana Atlanta Mobile Tampa New Orleans Atlantic Boston New York Washington Pittsburg Cincinnati Indianapolis el Paso Tex San Antonio Oklahoma Edmonton Battleford Winnipeg Maine New England

A Hero in a Licht House

J. J. Donahue of South Haven Michigan, longtime light house keeper and Civil War captain, credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and chills after other remedies failed. At seventy he feels fine and praises the tonic for dyspepsia and liver and kidney issues. Only 50 cents at G M Ramsey's drug store.

Donahue South Haven Mich G. M. Ramsey

Feeding Cotton Seed Meal Keeps Money At Home

The article argues that using cotton seed meal as stock feed saves money by avoiding high import costs. It states the feed's value is proven and emphasizes keeping money at home as self protection.

Frightful Polar Winds Spur Remedy at G M Ramsey’s

Frightful polar winds in the far north roughen skin causing red chapped hands and lips. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals skin, softens rough areas, and treats cold sores burns boils sores and cuts. Available only at G M Ramsey's drug store.

Bucklen G. M. Ramsey

Cory-Woods Nuptials Placed at Jarvis Residence

Yesterday evening at the Jarvis residence on East Sun street G M Cory of Deer Creek Oklahoma married Miss Katie Wade Woods of Shawnee by Justice Brown. The justice slipped into the water works extension ditch during the ceremony, though he downplays the mishap.

Jarvis East Sun Street G. M. Cory Deer Creek Oklahoma Katie Wade Woods Shawnee Justice Brown

Ada Normal Costs 944.90 Per Pupil

Aiken claims average pupil cost at state normals runs about $200. Ada Normal shows last year cost $27,513 for 612 pupils, yielding $44.90 per pupil, far below Aiken’s figure. Professor J Frank Lilly provides the figures to refute the exaggeration.

Aiken J. Frank Lilly

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad at New Orleans Banquet 1542

An old advertisement notes Dr King’s New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at G M Ramsey's drug store. The pills are pitched for stomach trouble vision and various organs including liver kidney and bowel disorders. The copy frames the product as easy safe and sure.

Henry Clay New Orleans Dr. King G. M. Ramsey

May transact official business on holiday ruling

Oklahoma Supreme Court holds state law does not require a suspension of official business on holidays. The case McLaughlin v Houston Hudson Lumber involved real estate sale advertised for Labor Day 1909. Sheriff sold the property the day after, sale confirmed then reversed, court deciding no law requires halting business on holidays.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Dunn George W. McLaughlin Houston Hudson Lumber Company Kennett Hudson Carter County Carter County District Court

Midnight Ride Guides Catskills Fire Warning Heroine

A young girl rides a horse at midnight to warn villagers of a forest fire in the Catskills, saving many lives. The piece promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung disease with a testimonial from W R Patterson of Wellington Texas claiming dramatic recovery and weight gain. Price details and trial offer included.

Catskills G. M. Ramsey

Cold Weather Across Regions Drops Below Zero

Temperatures plunged across the nation with Ada and many towns recording subzero readings. Data at 8 o clock Thursday night show readings from Malta Montana minus 50 to Sault Ste Marie Michigan minus 12, with Northern Canada registering as low as 46 below.

Ada Malta Mont Helena Duluth Minn Moorhead St. Paul Huron S. D Williston N. D Bismark Wyo Northern Canada Medicine Hat Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton Montreal

For Sale or Trade Mules Horses Wagons and Harness

For Sale or Trade offers cash or time terms. May trade for good land. Contact Texas Wagon Yard located one block south and one half block east of 13th Street. J. B. CUMMINGS.

Texas Wagon Yard J. B. Cummings

Harris Goes to Sulphur Springs Texas This Morning

J.8 Harris departed early today bound for Sulphur Springs Texas in a routine travel note from the local page.

Harris Sulphur Springs Texas

Relief for stomach distress with Herb ine cure

Heartburn and indigestion relief advertised with Herb ine. It purports to expel badly digested food and restore balance in the stomach and bowels. Price 50 cents. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Subscriptions Urged for Ada News and Dallas Farm News

The notice urges readers to subscribe to the Ada News and Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for one year at a total of $1.75. It promises three papers a week with wholesome up to date reading for the whole family and warns that delaying hurts both reader and publishers.

Ada News Dallas Farm News

Oklahoma Poultry Prospects Highlight State Short Course

Prof H A Bittenbender outlines Oklahoma farming institutes and demonstration trains as key to building a competitive poultry industry. He cites statewide facilities, climate advantages, and the upcoming Farmers Short Course at the A and M College Stillwater with experts like R Lawry D A Stoner and Geo H Hinds. Incubators brooders and coop displays will accompany lectures and breed demonstrations.

H. A. Bittenbender A. & M. College Stillwater Farmers’ Institutes A. &M. College Oklahoma United States Missouri State Board of Agriculture Frisco Poultry Association of Santa Fe R. ©. Lawry Yesterland Egg Farms Pacific Souri Middle West New York College of Agriculture D.A. Stoner Southwest Geo. H. Hinds Board of Agriculture

Ada Citizen Endorses Doans Kidney Pills Claim

An Ada resident asserts that statements by locals are more reliable than those by strangers. Mrs E D Price of Ada cites a family kidney complaint improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. Forsale by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Ada Cittizen E D Price West Fifteenth Street Okla Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. B. Wilson Lumber CQ Ada, Oklahoma Republican County Geo. A. Harrison E. F. Wortham Mart Walsh Dr. Holley East Main St Crescent Drug Co Cory-Woods Ramsey Dedu CO Drdg CO The Ada National Bank Comptroller of the Tom Hope Frank J Nes
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