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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
12
A brief item notes leadership roles with titles President and Editor, plus Vice-President and Business Manager, indicating terms of six months and three months respectively. The fragment implies appointment or interim governance for a small organization or publication.
The News publishes an authorization of announced candidates subject to Democratic primary action on August 4. Names cover State Superintendent R H Wilson seeking re election, Congressman R M Roddie, Supreme Court Robert M Rainey, State Senator J W Davis R H Chase, District Judge Tom D McKeown, Representative Sam H Hargis, Sheriff several names including Mart Walsh, J B Sloan, Bob Duncan, D Farmer, W C Bolin, County Clerk J W Swafford A L Miles re election, County Weigher H P Merryman John Ward W J Walker Oscar J Lee Chas E Daggs, County Treasurer Lee Daggs J B Parker W C Lee, County Attorney Arden L Bullock R C Roland re election, Court Clerk J W Westbrook, Commissioner Dist 1 Henry Kroth re election, R Treadwell. Dist 2 J D Garr I R Gilmore J L Joe Foster.
W D Little joins the News as secretary from August 1 and will assist the editor and manager. He has prior newspaper experience in North Carolina and has purchased stock to make the paper his permanent home. Byron Norrell president. The piece notes C M Allen’s campaign claim that the State Board of Education civil service policy preserves incompetent appointees and asks Mr Allen for response.
The Ardmoreite-Chandler Tribune excerpt endorses R H Wilson for a second term as state superintendent, praising his handling of rural schools, consolidation efforts, and removal of political influence from hiring. It claims cost savings, reduced office expenses, and strong federal aid push while noting his limited campaign presence.
On July 9 1914 the wife of Paul Middleton of Steedman Jocie Middleton died after several weeks with typhoid fever. She was a member of Steedman Grove No 381 Woodmen Circle and leaves a husband eight children. The Steedman Grove mourns a loyal worker and offers condolences to the family with a memorial verse on loss and love.
Indigestion relief claims promote Electric Bitters as a spring tonic that boosts appetite, aids digestion, and cleanses the system, with testimonial support for Mr. T. D. Peeble's stomach troubles. Available at druggists in 50 cents and 1 dollar. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also advertised for eczema.
Ed E Cross traveling in Virginia and the South fell severely ill with colic. A merchant recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at the first store. Two doses cured him. He advises travelers to carry a bottle. For sale by all dealers. Watch the News want ad column.
Oklahoma City July 22. The Oklahoma Supreme Court holds no constitutional sex distinction in holding the office of county clerk or district court clerk. The decision, written by Justice Turner, reverses the district court and mandamus is to be granted. Mrs John Stone of Washita County sought to appear on the ballot for county clerk. election board denied.
New York July 22 Becky fid elson, the anarchist hunger striker, faces a coalition of female officials including a corrections commissioner, a doctor, a nurse and jailers. She has refused food for over 50 hours. Forcible feeding may be used, but Commissioner Katherine Davis believes she will eat voluntarily soon.
Herring dominates campaign events with the largest crowds of the season. A rally in Oklahoma City last Saturday drew one of the year's biggest audiences, noted by the Daily Oklahoman. Adv paid notice.
An advertising notice touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liver remedy that replaces calomel, claims safety for children, and offers refunds. Also promotes Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid as a versatile flesh healer and disinfectant with a 50 cent price, plusSinger Sewing Machines offered on installment plans from Ada, Oklahoma.
R H Wilson state Superintendent of Public Instruction and re election candidate spoke to about 500 students and citizens in the East Central Normal auditorium. He outlined reforms in Oklahoma education including six month schooling for every child, rural teacher certificates, and reduced politicization of state institutions. He urged closer school home farm coordination and a multi year teaching term to retain staff. Ada teachers and students warmly endorsed his plans and welcomed his visit.
A tonic marketed for women claims to end nervousness headaches stomach sickness irregularities languor and bad breath. It is described as especially adapted to the delicate female organism and purports to banish suffering and restore strength. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
Dallas on July 18 John Bowman former secretary to Governor Campbell suicided today by taking carbolic acid. Despondency due to continued illness is thought to have been the cause of his rash act.
A short notice endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for stomach and bowel upset with a testimonial from Sam F Gunn of Whatley Alabama. Also promotes McGees Baby Elixir for feverish, hot weather related bowel disorders, priced 25¢ and 5¢ per bottle. Ramsey Drug Co. sells both.
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