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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
5
The News lists candidates for county offices in the Democratic primary. Notable names include Conway Barton and I M King for County Judge, J W Westbrook for County Clerk, A D Tanner for Clerk of District Court, Sherwood Hill for County Weigher, Rit Erwin for County Treasurer, W H Braley and C T Angel for State Committeemen, and many others across offices from Sheriff to Superintendent and judges.
A Rocky Record admonishes youths to avoid ego and degradation. It warns that prosperity fades like mist, and urges upright conduct, warning that wealth and image temptations can ruin character and future.
A Wapanucka Press critique quotes a reformer saying reformers are cautious outsiders who seek power by reforming incumbents. The pattern repeats as soon as the reformer gains office and allies with the ring, only to see another reformer arise to reform him.
A reflection on kindness and trouble showing that good deeds do not always yield gratitude. The text argues that people often receive the opposite of what they sow and implies caution in expecting repayment.
The Lorimer case dragged on for years with party lines blurred as Democrats and Republicans split on the trial. The final vote deprived the senator of his seat, marking a turning point as voters demand honesty in public life while Lorimer’s personal appeal and rise from poverty are acknowledged.
The piece argues the Wilson movement gains momentum while Roosevelt’s appeal declines as he clings to control, alienates allies, and orders followers to break from the Republican Party. It predicts Wilson advantages and a Democratic return to power next March.
A meditation on how honest counsel rarely earns thanks. Even Jonah’s warning to Nineveh met with reluctance, as men prefer flattery to hard truths. The text warns that praise softens resolve and profiting from frank speech is seldom rewarded.
The Democratic administration in Oklahoma spends about 2.5 million dollars annually to run state government, while Republicans fault the expenditure as extravagance. The Republican Indian Bureau uses about 1.308 million dollars yearly to fund the machine contingent with jobs, yet no Republican protest has emerged on this.
The excerpt notes that when watermelons become plentiful, summer days lose monotony and a summer without watermelons is a failure. It speaks to the cheerful impact of fruit availability on seasonal mood.
Jake Wolters, candidate to succeed Joel Bailey in the U S Senate, has filed his campaign contributors. The filing reads like a census style roll of donors, reflecting a broad base across regions and sectors.
The Greeks have been placed in the back row as the Stockholm games proceed. The Americans lead with 100 points to Sweden’s 71, while Greece has managed only 3 points so far in the events originating in Greece over 2,000 years ago.
La Follette may avoid stigma by supporting Wilson yet plans no protest against friends who back Wilson. Charles R. Crane, his main financial backer, and University of Wisconsin President Van Hise have announced they will vote for Wilson.
In a day or two the petition to relocate the state capital to Guthrie will be filed. The backers claim over 50 000 signatures, about twice the required amount. The initiative faces a November vote but is not expected to spark heavy discussion.
The Rocky Record argues that economic harm prompts action not complaint. If a town declines, delaying work wastes money. once a breach appears, immediate steps should be taken to stop losses and protect profits.
A brief period piece from the Commercial Appeal notes a lighthearted quip at public pie counters as autumn snow falls. The verse plays on thrift and politeness with the line kindly pass the crow.
F Hopkins new Frisco division superintendent spent a brief afternoon in Ada and said he would return soon to become better acquainted with Ada citizens.
A voice lashes at self proclaimed champions of press independence accusing them of hypocrisy when a paper shifts from praise to sober critique of a favored cause. The broad claim targets those who demand liberty yet condemn dissenting views from editors.
The McAlester News-Capital notes that General Coxey showed a leader can attract followers for any cause, especially when free food is promised.
A proverb-like remark compares self view to a mogul engine, noting many men imagine themselves powerful when they are merely ordinary box cars. The line uses a railway metaphor to critique inflated self-importance.
Read the issue’s ads for stunts by Simp son and other promotions. Ada Nursery buys peach seeds from readers, with C W Zorn listed as proprietor.
This morning B Aldrich living a mile south of town showed a broom corn stalk twelve feet high promising about 9800 pounds per acre. At 125 dollars a ton that equals fifty dollars per acre. He farms twelve acres with minimal work and notes past crops suffered from cotton skinning.
Miss Florence Bazemore Gertie Earnest Mrs Pate Earnest Myrtle Dallas Jones Dorothy Rushing Ethel Lea Ada Kimbrel Maud Click Walter Rushing John King Albert Harris and others feature in Colbert notes. People attend picnics ice cream and horse back rides while talk of travel and missing items fills the town page.
Farmers praise the Monday rain and haying days. Protracted meeting, led by Rev. Steele, draws attendees. Visits include Rev. Mitchell of Franks to Prof and Mr Townsend. O C Jones and family return from Fay Oklahoma. Mrs. Mitchell visits Mrs. Pratt. Townsend and Pratt span Ada trip. Lillian Burris of Stonewall visits her brother Marvin. Townsend family guests of Mrs. Pratt.
Local column reports fine corn in the area and no cotton pests yet. Rev Curry and family visited Mr Noe's Saturday night and Sunday services drew good attendance. younger and older parishioners alike joined in Sunday school. A farm anecdote describes fishing for a sucker with a white worm and a tale of excitement.
threshing machines at work near Fitzhugh. grain crop better than expected. Miss Myrtle Jones returns from Stratford to visit Mrs Russell. Judge Barton spoke in town last Saturday to lively audience. W O W picnic planned for Saturday July 27. I L Smith on business trip. J W Hattox builds rat proof granary. Prof Chance trips to Francis and back.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday with the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Ma Loss Henry and wife visited cand in the Pecan Grove settlement Saturday and Sunday Reuben is trying to sell out and leave worms have struck his button Better stay Read and save coming back Bashful Ned.
AHLOSO reports farmers crave rain for late corn and cane. School opened July 15 with good attendance. Miss Lillian Fain from Ada visits. Rev. Dupree of Ada failed to fill Sunday appointment. Byrd’s Mill picnic drew crowds. Mrs. Palmer and family visited Mrs. Perry. Fess Little bought tweezers to tend cotton in the dirt. Four girls rode Sunday evening. Sunday school considers a August picnic. Dan Shipman may import geese to clear cotton. Mrs. O F Herrin visits mother Mrs. F E Stout. Fent Moore thrashes 100 bushels of wheat and swaps for booze. Panels of social visits noted. Pat Grigsby’s Dallas-based father visiting.
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGees Baby Elixir on hand for sour stomach wind colic and diarrhea. The remedy contains no opium or morphine and is sold by Ramsey Drug Co at 25 or 50 cents per bottle.
A short political appeal urging support for Lindsey in the District Clerk race highlighting expected diligence and efficiency in office. The message targets voters seeking reliable administrative service.
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