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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
6
A review of Ada's 1909 progress notes major spending on sidewalks and paving, a new $40,000 sewerage system, $13,000 water works extension, $3,000 park expenditure, a $20,000 city hall, $10,000 in street crossings, a chemical engine and hose, two firemen, a $500 fire team, and a $250 concrete bridge, signaling a prosperous year with plans for 1910.
Ada residents may hook onto the new lateral sewer with no charge as the $25,000 contract digs 18 foot holes, moving from Ninth and Tenth streets toward Cherry street and MM K&T railroad right of way. A 60 man crew will work day and night toward a February 1 completion, with about $1,500 weekly payroll spent in Ada.
New York December 30 reports a rumor that E B Thomas is resigning as president of the Lehigh Valley railroad company and that H A Mudge, president of the Rock Island, is under consideration as his successor.
A 9 year old boy, Joe Fowler, shot 14 year old Richard Reed in the right shoulder at the corner Main and Johnson streets this morning. The rifle misfired near a post while the boys examined it for a target rifle, and the physician said the wound did not hit the lung.
In Topeka Governor Stubbs pressed George J. Gould's representative for two disclosures about the proposed $19,000,000 Missouri Pacific bond issue. He seeks the exact financier fees and how much bond proceeds will fund Kansas road improvements. The demand follows a recent telegram exchange deemed unsatisfactory.
Two men died in a crash between a snowplow and a freight train on the Chicago and North Western near Northfield Illinois. The collision occurred during a heavy blinding snowstorm.
New York December 30 The general committee of Tammany hall reorganized for 1910 with J Sergeant Cram re-elected chairman. The move sets the tone for party leadership and future policy directions.
Murray Ayers of Tran sit Bridge New York recounts a near death from liver trouble and wasting away. He credits Electric Bitters with curing him, restoring 40 pounds and health. The remedy is advertised as superior for stomach liver and kidney issues available at G M Ramsey’s for 50 cents.
David Lloyd George argued that unemployment is higher in protectionist countries than in England citing the United States as a paradise guarded by customs where hunger and lack of work exist once inside. He noted May 1908 unemployment of 30 percent in New York state versus 7 percent in England.
Three people died and at least three were seriously hurt when Rock Island passenger No 3 The California Special wrecked two miles south of Trenton Missouri at 8 30 this morning The dead include C P Lininger fireman Trenton Mrs Gertrude Barnes Armourdale Kan and an unidentified woman Injured include W S Millington engineer Trenton scalded and Stephen Howard Cherokee Ok with broken legs
Washington action ends debate on General Robert E. Lee statue remaining in Statuary Hall with no formal unveiling. Virginia would withdraw Washington if Lee rejected. relatives favor no ceremony and lawmakers expect no immediate vote.
An article discusses cures for eczema noting that salves clog pores and do not reach the inner skin where germs lodge. It highlights oil of wintergreen in D D D Prescription as effective and offers a trial bottle at 25 cents. Includes a list of injuries from a train wreck with heroic rescues and casualties.
The 1910 Water Wagon left on time after days of preparation. The car carried ample supplies and a sober crowd, with some riders choosing to stop en route rather than continue to Ada. The wagon was freshly painted, tires fixed, and ready for the journey, hoping for a smooth ride and a new record turnout. Botanic Blood Balm ad follows.
Frisco announces a new time card effective at 12 01 a m January 2 1910 North bound trains move earlier and south bound later Meteor due at 9 22 a m will be 10 15 a m No 508 moves from 10 57 a m to 10 32 a m 27 minutes earlier No 514 moves from 5 56 p m to 6 04 p m 52 minutes earlier South bound No 509 at 10 05 a m and No 507 at 5 27 p m also adjusted Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended for early treatment and to avoid trouble.
A Wild Blizzard brings danger and illness with grip striking thousands. Notable signals include suffed up nostrils chills fever and a throat grip cough. Dr King s New Discovery is urged with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi claiming a three week recovery. For sore lungs hemorrhages coughs colds whooping cough bronchitis and asthma it is offered 50c or 1 00 guaranteed by G M Ramsey.
The 1909 construction program adds a new East Central Normal building and remolders the North Side school to a two story ten room facility. The East Side has eight rooms. the High School and North Side total 21 rooms. Texas Construction Co. of Fort Worth contracted the State Normal at about $100,000 with a May 1 completion. Total public school expenditure near $65,000.
San Francisco December 30. Mrs ElizabEth Murray Newman a magazine writer was convicted in the police court for defrauding an automobile driver. She received a fine of $60 and 0 days in jail. Newman is known in literary and social circles.
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