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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
3
Deputy Sheriff L M Chandwall led a raid at Roff resulting in the arrest of an alleged owner Jim Good. He was jailed and posted bond at the county court as investigators report the operation is in progress. An advertisement for BINE bowel remedy claims multiple health benefits.
A Central Convention notice invites members and the public to attend sessions at Lightning Ridge on July 21 and July 26. It requests electing a full quota of delegates and extending invitations to nonmembers to join the gathering.
Following a supreme court decision that the road district law is unconstitutional, Oklahoma officials plan to push a new law in the next legislature. The proposed measure would use a benefit plan similar to drainage projects and may include state aid to focus work on key road segments rather than scattered township projects.
Children harmed by worms appear pale and sickly and risk fatal disease. White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and helps restore health. Price 25 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
J. A. Hart from Fitzhugh reports a fine rain Wednesday night that alleviates fears of breuth damage for some time. Only a light sprinkle fell Thursday night, bringing relief to residents.
If you have the itch, dont scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
Oklahoma City Oklahoma June 14 A state board order closes the Con nors District Agricultural School at Warner and releases the staff for the next year. The property may pass to J S Murray brother of William H Murray of Tishomingo, who has led the school. The action is described as punishment for Campbell Russell and to save state funds. The school building and large farm represent its value.
This morning Mrs. S. T. Tobias submitted a branch from a plum tree carrying ninety eight large purple plums. The limb spans three feet and the fruit clusters densely. The plum is described as delicious when ripe amid an expected massive county fruit crop and a challenge to use and dispose of it.
Abilious half sick feeling and constipation eased by Herbine. First dose shows improvement and a few doses restore vigor. Price 50 cents. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
A speaker urges citizens to improve land and develop the town. He warns a passive farmer or citizen will end up with nothing but weeds, stressing proactive effort to boost local prosperity.
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with painful gums and upset stomach. McGees Baby Elixir is advertised to correct sour stomach, calm the bowels, and aid digestion. Available at 25 and 50 cents per bottle from Ramsey Drug Co.
From Thursday's edition the report states Ora Sumner died after being overcome by gas while digging a well. Earl Sumner received a telegram confirming the death. The body is en route to Ada and will be buried either there or at Fitzhugh, where he once lived.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a tonic for women, claiming it improves nerves, complexion, sleep, vitality, and vigor. It asserts benefits include relief from indigestion, backache, headaches, faintness, and dizziness, and invites readers to try the remedy at Ramsey's drug store for 50 cents.
Theodore Roosevelt announced via Judge Ben B Lindsay that he favors woman suffrage and that his Chicago platform will contain an unequivocal declaration. He previously said the issue should be submitted to the people for decision, reflecting a decisive stance on the matter.
George Franklin Corn, son of Mr. and Mrs B J Corn, died at about 4 am aged under three. He was a bright child valued by his parents who planned a bright future. Remains will be taken to Monpelier Indiana for burial. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Mrs N B Shands dies in Dallas at 4 pm yesterday and will be buried in Forney Texas. She had lived in Ada for years and was described as cultured refined and devoted to her husband and children. The Ada community mourns her loss and the newspaper offers sympathy.
A vivid ad claims police threaten and a miner shouts to move on as bowel discomfort rises. The copy claims Dr Kings New Life Pills ease congestion gently and lead to health, priced at 25 cents at Ramsey's drug store.
Prof Ralph J Brooks former chair of physics and chemistry at the normal is in town to oversee property interests. He now serves as superintendent of Walters public school and has been re elected. He notes dry weather reduced the grain crop slightly in the area but two nights of good rains brought relief.
When a child suffers from whooping cough use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to loosen cough and ease expectoration. The remedy liquefies tough mucus and aids clearing the airways. It has been used successfully in epidemics and is safe and dependable. For sale by all dealers.
Miss Josephine Clark daughter of the late Sidney Clark visits Oklahoma City after Ada teaching term and will travel to Chicago to spend the summer studying at the university.
Private money lender offers five year mortgage loans on farms and lands in Pontotoc County. Helps buyers purchase homes and stop renting. Can lend near full value on unallotted lands bought at government sale without payoff. Taxes and interest saved. Write for full details.
B C King reports crop prospects are highly favorable in the county's south end with heavier rainfall and thoroughly soaked ground compared to Ada.
An offer combines Ada Weekly News and Tulsa World subscriptions for one year by mail at a bundled rate. Payments advertise $3.00 for both newspapers, with World at $4.00 and News at $1.00, urging readers to act promptly.
J W Chilcutt returned from Fitzhugh with four to five inch wheat heads from his son L S Chilcutt’s crop. The heads are well filled and promise a heavy yield, just ready for cutting, ensuring the family will not go hungry for biscuits next year.
An advertisement claims that at most one in ten rheumatism cases need internal treatment. It promotes free external use with massaging at each application and asserts rapid relief from pain and soreness. Sold by all dealers.
This afternoon J. W. Whipple brought in several cotton stalks from his Center area farm. The stalks appeared fine, nearly knee high and close to blooming within a week. They came from a field of new ground Whipple is cultivating.
Judge C. T. Barney left today for Chicago to serve as a Taft delegate from the Fourth district. Before departing, the News reporter advised him to make his will and secure ample accident insurance.
A promotional appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Ada News and add the Duallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for one year. The offer promises three papers per week and wholesome up-to-date reading for the whole family at a total price of $1.75.
This morning Justice Brown joined J. Y. Hord of Waco NC and Mrs. E. J. Calhoun of Sulphur in marriage. He is 72 and she eight years younger. Once sweethearts who married others, they reunited after both spouses died and recently resumed correspondence leading to their wedding. They departed this afternoon for a North Carolina home.
A column touts decisive results and assertive coverage as it positions itself as a trusted agent for readers seeking bold, reliable news. The piece emphasizes prompt updates and clear, outcome focused reporting.
The Madox Drug Company has purchased stock in Ponayo Drug Co of Kansas City Missouri and East Orange New Jersey for 75000 dollars. The Ponayo firm operates as a cooperative with a single stockholder in each town who holds exclusive sales rights and offers a full line of remedies with a satisfaction guarantee. The Madox arrangement positions it to rival leading national drug concerns.
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