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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
7
The crop report shows Oklahoma cotton at 70 percent of normal on May 25, with yield 195 pounds lint per acre and 984,111 bales produced. Wheat promising at 83 percent by June 1 with about 17 million bushels less than last year, oats and barley improving, and forage crops and pastures recovering despite earlier setbacks.
Coalgate welcomed Amos Hays a Chickasaw elder who spent 61 years near Stonewall and shared memories of Boggy Depot and early trading days. The 32nd degree Mason and Shriner spoke of old-time hospitality and the transformation of the country as he testified in a local heirship case in Ada.
The article explains headaches stem from constipation or a disordered stomach and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle, effective remedy. It promotes the tablets as easy to take and mild in effect for relief.
In Haskell county ten miles from Strigler Cole Shumaker a noted robber with a southwest wide record was killed in a gun battle with a posse yesterday afternoon near Muskogee Oklahoma Territory officers pursued him across the region ending in his death after a lengthy chase.
An advertising note promotes Herbine as a purifying and strengthening remedy for biliousness and constipation. It claims quick relief from misery and low mood. Price is 60 cents and the product is sold by Hensler & Story.
Report from Warsaw on June 14 says Bolsheviks are pouring into the Kiev region by the largest number of divisions the Poles have faced. Polish main forces are withdrawing, amid heavy movement and strategic retreat.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from a bad taste and digestive discomfort. It claims Herbine purifies the bowels aids digestion and sweetens the breath, sold by Hensler and Story.
The Associated Press reports a Santa Fe California Limited wreck near Reno Colorado killed at least two passengers. Forty injured were treated at Santa Fe hospital and most are expected to recover.
Itching diseases can be controlled and relieved by Bal lard's Snow Liniment. Relief is prompt and permanent. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by Hensler and Story.
Hon. W. H. Ebey announces he will not seek re election as Pontotoc county representative. He leaves for California for important business and will be unable to campaign, prompting his withdrawal from the contest and sending regret to his friends and supporters.
Democratic Senate hopeful Scott Ferris increases his schedule to six speeches daily across Tishomingo, Ravia, Bromide, and other Johnson County towns to address crowds totaling around 6,000. Supporters tout the tour as a landmark effort with 25 autos guiding the way and local leaders praising Ferris while Geers opposition and debate plans loom.
Charles Adams of Steedman pleaded guilty to assault and battery after a fight at Steedman involving Tom Hilton. Olen Westlake was discharged after authorities found he was distant from the incident. Adams paid 29 dollars in fines and costs.
Ada high school cadet band under Prof A L Fentem performed a pleasing concert Wednesday night in the Stonewall high school auditorium. All proceeds benefited the Methodist church seating fund, which was greatly appreciated by local Methodists.
An advertisement states a large supply of mowers and rakes is available through W. C. Rollow. It invites customers to contact when needing these machines and mentions International day presses.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. 8. I. Tobias of San Diego indicates they may relocate to California. Tobias owns Unique Electric in this city and would sell holdings here if they move, with son Joe and daughter Esther joining.
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families. Claims severe colic and cholera morbus attacks can be fatal before help arrives and asserts uniform success and prompt cures, presenting it as a staple trade item.
Samuel Gompers and Mathew S. Woll denounced the Republican platform as harmful to labor at the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal. They argued the platform defends enemies of labor and would grant new privileges, labeling it as an industrial slavery plan. The AFL also condemned Chicago delegates refusing labor demands, while announcing submission to the Democrat convention in exact form.
R F Erwin of Peru Indiana shares that a year ago he suffered indigestion biliousness and constipation. He bought Chamberlains Tablets after reading endorsements and they helped him promptly. If you have digestion troubles, try these tablets. they will do you good.
The Osage Cotton Oil company operates Ada’s local mill producing cotton seed oil and meal. Last season's output reached 452000 gallons of oil and 300000 in sales for seed meal while hulls added 25000 in sales. The plant employs two shifts of 40 men during season and about 20 for repairs, and is expanding with new cleaning machinery and a 500000 gallon oil tank under manager J H Patton who expects a strong cotton crop given favorable weather.
An analysis notes that ancient Greek masonry shared key methods with contemporary practice, including block shaping, mortar use, and success in durable wall construction. The comparison highlights consistency in stone cutting and jointing across eras, illustrating long standing building principles.
Professional card for Dr C A Thomas veterinary surgeon located on West 12th Street with phone 306. Includes a secondary ad offering framing by C A Cummins with image framing service.
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