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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
5
The Ada news notes critique a candidate for state office who sells goods while campaigning, praising the practice as honest if universal, and suggesting better nominees would arise if candidates funded campaigns themselves. The piece contrasts political tactics with past editors and weighs the records of Judge Williams versus unnamed opponents amid county politics.
The News lists announced candidates for various offices subject to the August 4 Democratic primary. Names include R M Roddie for Congress Fourth District, Robert M. Rainey for Justice, J W Davis for State Senate, multiple candidates for Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Attorney, Court Clerk, and two County Commissioner districts with re-elections noted for A L Miles and Henry Kroth.
A narrative on a punch game frame shows persecution and a conspiracy to ruin a man. Even without defenses he may still cast dust into the public’s eyes, revealing a pattern of manipulation and subterfuge.
A county fair is almost certain to be held at Ada late in the summer or early fall. It will serve as a modest first effort, showcase Ponotoc county’s agricultural products, and supply exhibits for the state fair in Oklahoma City. Citizens are urged to support the movement and the volunteers who drive it.
In Salina last week the United Commercial Travelers of Oklahoma and Kansas adopted a national prohibition resolution. The article asserts traveling salesmen as a liberal, independent, and politically informed group whose stance on prohibition carries weight beyond church support, highlighting economic and moral grounds and citing Becker’s case as part of the sentiment.
Conan Doyle warns of growing exasperation with suffragettes and hints at possible violent reactions. Roosevelt faced public doubt over his explorations, while Dr. Cook’s polar claims also faced skepticism. The text suggests they could unite for a lecturing tour.
The Iola Register notes that a man with some education soon realizes what he missed by not pursuing more learning. A trained person is far ahead of the untrained, and fifty years ago a spelling book could suffice, but today a youth cannot achieve success without finishing education. If you plan to succeed without finishing school, stop planning and get a section job.
Sunday dispatch notes crops along the railroad showing good wheat and oats with corn and cotton promising after sun. It also reports Tennessee Democrats backing continued state prohibition and mocks a candidate named Rye, warning crookedness follows a man wherever he goes.
One of the best spectacles at the normal in years was Capt Racket directed by Miss Spriggs. Cast included Maike Cassidy as Tim Tolman, Owen Jennings as Capt Racket, Sadie Lovelace as his wife, Ashley Tanner as Obadiah Dawson, Nell Hodge as Kitty, and Prof. E C Wilson as the old man with Keller's orchestra providing music.
A man declines to recommend a distant acquaintance for a position, fearing his own reputation would suffer if the other continued past ways. The tale underscores Solomon on the value of a good name and warns that failing to build solid character leads to later woe.
Sheriff Duncan escorted Eliza Walker to the Norman insane asylum. He reviewed yearly figures showing rapid inflow with 415 received and 240 discharged or died. Monthly totals reveal rising admissions from January through June, including seven from Pontotoc County, highlighting concern over growing insanity statewide.
Washington June 1 The senate will vote on the tolls exemption bill before Saturday night as leaders push to conclude debate. Supporters and opponents agree there is no need for extended speeches and action will follow on the bill and amendments. The house aims to finish anti trust bills by week’s end to pave the way for July adjournment if senate leaders agree on needed trust legislation. Appropriation bills may pass in both chambers in quick order, with the trust program mainly delaying July 20 adjournment.
The MacThwaite well No. 3 on the Floyd place at Egypt was spudded in Wednesday. Drilling will be pushed rapidly and early developments may be expected. The Cornish well near 1,100 feet after being shut down for cave-ins. The Kurtz group started a new well reaching about 600 feet and aims to bring in a producer in the same sand. A Donaghey allotment well will begin soon to reach 1,600 feet if needed. The Springbrook Oil Co plans to seek Stratford gas franchise if gas proves sufficient for heating and lighting. Bromide drilling resumed with depth near 1,500 feet and little oil indication after a three-week pause due to machinery break.
Redding California June 2 Thus far Mount Lassen in Shasta county has done no damage by the sudden eruption beginning yesterday Further activity of the old volcano will endanger millions of feet of timber and threaten surrounding areas.
Eastern syndicates bid big for proven territory in the Healdton oil field as Skirvens holdings draw offers. Bayou 1911 firms refused 1 225 000 for 130 producing acres. Coline rejected 25 to 1 for all stock. Rex Co sold 100 acres in northwest 9-4-3 with seven wells at 2 300 barrels daily for 300 000. Directors include Oklahoma City judge Rowland and James McYoung of New York.
Mrs. Glennie Corvin of Walnut Grove delivered an excellent paper read on Decoration Day. The notice was prepared for publication but arrived too late for this week’s issue and will appear in the next.
Dave Jackson arrived back Friday afternoon following a business trip to Monett Missouri and Shawnee.
The Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition track hosts top drivers in the eighth annual meet September 22 to October 3 in Oklahoma City. Champion Louis Disbrow, driving the Simplex Zip, aims to break dirt track records after a mile in 1 minute 5.35 seconds last year.
Washington debates 1916 presidential possibilities as Wilson, Roosevelt, and Taft contend for dominant roles. Beveridge, La Follette, Borah, and Cummins are named as potential Republican contenders, with Underwood Folk Glynn and Bryan lurking as influential figures. John Butler the long serving State Department messenger remarks on aging mediation staff as Niagara Falls talks unfold.
Marriage licenses recorded for W. B. Davis of Stratford aged 22 and Marion Noel Roberson of Vaness aged 17. Roy Wyche of Franks aged 19 and Serena Colbert of Franks aged 19.
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