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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
The Ada News promotes the Ada native community and Indian Territory interests. It invites readers to prepare for the July 3rd and 4th picnics at Apa the Mecca, and asks when the street sprinkler will be in operation, aiming for July 3rd.
A mass meeting is called for Saturday night to act on the statehood question as Shawnee hosts discussions. The scene mentions local figures and a gambler incident toward a balcony, with Ada bounded by gas oil coal asphalt and silver, all reflecting small town concerns.
At the recent meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year W. S. Carter Thrice Illustrious Master G. T. Lancaster Illustrious Deputy Master G. N. Mc Knight Principal Conductor of the Work J. L. Barringer Treasurer Dr. Breckenridge Recorder Frank Jones Captain of the Guard G. H. Angelly Conductor of the Council R. J. Ross Sentinel.
About 3 miles south of town Mr. Herz drilled for oil and last week struck natural gas in a considerable quality. The gas burns well and indications suggest oil nearby. Mr. Herz believes the gas quantity has value.
Ambiguous phrase in a helmed message suggests a choice between aiding the army or risking personal peril. The fragment hints at a wartime mood with demands to give in or stand by in the face of conflict.
The community has not reported new developments on the waterworks proposition as rainfall wanes, leaving residents awaiting updates on funding and plans. Officials have not released statements or timelines since the rain stopped.
The old home county in Texas, Franklin, went dry last Saturday by a clear majority. Supporters celebrate the result as a defining shift for local policy and daily life.
Anheu ser Busch faces potential use for irrigation as beer runs scarce in Texas districts with drovurus reported widely. Authorities weigh impact on supply and local agriculture as regional districts monitor spread and response.
A jumble of invented or altered words and phrases appears to express farewells to various nonspecific names and items. The readable content lacks coherent event or identifiable subjects.
The Gomme club plans a big gun shoot next Wednesday expecting visitors from several area clubs. About 375000 added money plus special events and merchandise prizes are offered to attract participants.
An unsigned note circulated as a receipt for opposing progress and steering people away from civic investment. It urges hostility to local growth, urging refusal to subscribe to the town paper and to buy property elsewhere while suggesting harsh criticism of anything not of interest.
A jumble of local tidbits: Sam Sidney drew a crowd with a yell while a jury debate rumbled. Dr Nowlin may gain an assistant as Dukesow hints a track mishap with ten. Ten thousand visitors expected on the third and fourth. McKnight spent 1.65 on Pashora and wind expert Gregg praises it. Kotsch eyed lots, Ada aims to be clean, Otis Weaver retires, Commercial Club active, Ada band ready, marshals cautious about play. Holley’s cream a dime, Judge McIntosh rules on theft, Joe Clark praised cream soda, organ bellows leak noted, Boston to showcase shooting on the 24th, bol weevil hits Chambless cotton, drugstore sales set to fall.
The article describes a city council member carrying a News issue and highlighting a passage by Sam Sidney Sikes. It argues the piece targets the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, insisting the council does not wield executive power and that enforcement rests with others.
A speaker recounts attending the Philadelphia and St Louis Embalming schools from April 26 to May 4 1903 and offers to prepare and ship bodies for public funerals worldwide. He claims expertise in restoring discolored and mutilated remains and holds certificate No 40.
The Red Cross promotes a full line of men and boys clothing through Davenport Jones Co with Louisiana Syrup and Bran and Chops at Little Bros. The land office warns citizens and non citizens to surrender excess lands and forfeit this year’s rents, urging residents to seek savings and money from past labor.
The Ozark regions of Missouri and Arkansas report earnest fishing season with phenomenal daily catches. For best localities and rates, contact Bryan Snyder Passenger Traffic Manager Frisco System St. Louis.
The American Cotton Co has just finished a new well in the west part of town. It is 33 feet deep, 12 feet in diameter and rises 20 feet in water. Capacity is 1500 gallons per hour.
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