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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
11
The passage describes extreme cold effects in Alaska and advises on handling frozen foods and body parts. It cites Mr. Tennant on thawing with coal oil, warns against touching metal objects with bare skin at low temps, and notes kerosene behavior, fuel solidification, and lamp performance in severe frost.
The Aquarium's hatchery has produced yellow perch for restocking city park waters and placed many in Prospect Park Lake. Earlier, salt water smelts hatched from Cold Spring Harbor eggs were released into the Hudson after seeding state waters with young whitefish rainbow trout lake trout and humpbacked salmon. Eggs yet to hatch include pike perch from Vermont black spotted trout from South Dakota and grayling trout from Montana. The hatchery displays eggs in troughs and hatched fish in tanks, drawing visiting interest.
French children play on the seashore with elaborate sand sets including miniature sand screens, hand sieves, a pan, shovel, sand scoop, rake, tin molds shaped like fish and shells, alphabet letters, and a skipping rope. The piece mentions Eva-Catharine and Edna-Ah with a punchline about a heavy husband in a Chicago Daily excerpt.
A medical note argues precocious senility is rare and merits attention to prevent decay. It cites cases of six year olds with arteriosclerosis and questions why some organisms age faster, referencing Metchnikoff and the quest to extend life.
The New York World notes Paris and London show stronger public welcome for contemporary art than New York. It cites Sargent, Whistler, Chase and others in Paris, while the Metropolitan Museum previously resisted American works. Reforms include Sir Purdon Clarke’s push for a national collection and Hearn’s donation for buying American art.
An ancient rite unfolds in a forest clearing as the Shapkallalla king dies and is laid in state. Warriors chant and dance, cow bells ring, and an apparition in leopard skin leads the crowd before the new king is chosen.
Augustus Wadsworth states experience shows cold is only a minor predisposing factor for pneumonia. Close quarters and crowding are far more important. Treatments vary in ease, and strong emphasis is placed on prophylaxis for the digestive tract. No effective antitoxin for pneumococcus exists yet, but hope grows as antiseptics and antisera research continue.
A London scientist argues metropolis life sharpens young minds but harms deep cleverness. He says urban children develop brains unnaturally, becoming superficial, excitable, and blase, seeing more yet grasping less and lacking time to reach the roots of overwhelming experiences.
Maybelle reports the Flossie Skimmer born linen shower turnout was poor due to a nasty drizzle that kept nearly everybody away.
Story in Forest and Stream recalls a legendary turkey hunt near the Rappahannock River. Captain Pete, a sailor and avid sportsman, touts his dog and gun while recounting a 40-pound wild turkey with an 18 inch gray whiskered breast and a wooden leg. The tale includes a feast shared by 18 fellows from the hunt.
A Korean gardener formed a natural arm chair by twisting a vine into shape and embedding gingko seeds. After curing it was cut, dried, and polished to resemble mahogany, standing 8 feet 4 inches tall, 25 inches wide and weighing over 100 pounds.
Lord Northcote governor general of Australia attended a banquet in a coal mine at Newcastle New South Wales. The banqueting hall lay 300 feet below the surface with guests dining in the underground hall.
A Washington Star quote portrays a girl asking about a favorite play and a long haired youth replying with a witty line about enjoying a baseball steal of second base. The exchange blends literature with sport humor.
The text describes Flower Island south of Lake Gupetin cany, home to the Pillager Indians and their long sequence of rulers. It notes cedar bark graves, carved heraldic insignia, and ritual offerings for the dead, including mahno min, fish, and berries brought by kin.
A sepia toned home souvenir album lists numerous Ada area locations and sights including interiors Harrie hotel street scenes Cumberland Pres church schools lumber yards fire departments banks stores and various offices. It names numerous residents and local firms among the pictured views and business stamps.
In late March or early April gray geese from the Outer Hebrides gather in a vast flock. The king goose leads flight in wedge formations, thousands joining in, until only 300 veterans remain to escort him homeward. They will head to the Arctic nesting grounds and return in October.
Portsmouth Judge Calvin Page a noted New Hampshire figure is recalled in a humorous anecdote from the Eagle hotel rotunda in Concord. He sat engrossed in politics while his new overcoat vanished under a stranger's claim the coat was his as the judge apologized and the man departed with the garment.
A New Hampshire girl, seven year old Ethel, prayed for God to smash her brother Willie's bird traps. She admitted she had already broken every trap herself just before bedtime, prompting a motherly correction and a smiling, self serving explanation.
A New Yorker recalls a London shopkeeper tale from Success Magazine about a buyer who ordered a jewelry set C O D but the pieces arrived prepaid with each item engraved C O D. Also a quip from the Philadelphia Ledger about a daughter eloping and a husband pleased by a bold son in law.
The article notes a 131 mile atmospheric height via sunset blue vanish and compares with a 109 mile estimate from shooting stars. It discusses twilight's link to racial energy, claiming lazy climates lack twilight and deter immigration. A comic sketch about a mother fearing her mute child and inviting the minister follows.
Fragmentary lines reveal a personal vow about marriage and a misgiving that changes after a later event. The fragment hints at social expectations and choice, with uncertainty about commitment. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable.
Migrant travel listings show round trip rates from Ada and other cities to destinations including Minneapolis Mexico City Galveston St Paul San Francisco Chattanooga Portland Springfield Omaha Denver and more with varying travel dates and prices ranging from 17.10 to 52 dollars. The entries cover multiple months from May to September and list itineraries in 1910 era style with dollar values.
An advertisement from Cuero Texas dated May 23 1905 promotes Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure. It claims superior results over other chill tonics and notes four years of steady sales through G M Ramsey, a local druggist.
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