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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
9
The Oklahoma editorial argues against selling common school lands now, warning a sale would halve the future fund value and favor lessees. It cites district agent reform for Indian lands, details districts, salaries, and the drive to retain sections 16 and 36 for long term school support.
A dance hall incident ends with Dean killed and six suspected Black men jailed. John son is shot at his dining table. Perry Price confesses to killing Johnson, implicating Robert Wright. A mob overpowers the jailer, hangs five and shoots one attempting escape. Wright and the implicated man are moved to Beaumont under guard as Sabine County remains distant from rail and telegraph lines.
Paul Huston shows 1908 city valuation more than quadrupled from 1907 excluding public service firms. 1907 assessable value was 5.6 million, 1908 rose to 21.1 million with major additions from Oklahoma City Railway Pioneer Telephone and gas electric firms totaling about 24.1 million. Tax rate falls from 5.80 to 1.65 per 100, with potential 1.90 if revenues rise 40 percent. 1907 assessed at 25 percent of actual value.
Advertisement touts McGee’s Baby Elixir as a cure for crying babies and teething distress. It promises to calm nerves, improve digestion, and soothe bowels with no harmful drugs, selling for 25 or 50 cents per bottle through G. M. Ramsey.
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and general debility It strengthens digestion purifies blood and renews vigor recommended for back and kidney complaints Sold with guarantee at F Z Holly and G M Ramsey drug stores for 50 cents
The author contrasts two employee classes the Bunch who seek maximum pay and minimal effort and a loyal versatile class who work for the firm. He argues youth should avoid the twelve-dollar week Bunch and aim to be indispensable, ensuring steady work and wage protection while supporting the business.
Berlin reports say Ambassador David J. Hill impressed the Kaiser with ready replies and informal charm. Observers say Taft's election could raise Hill to a higher post, though Hill avoids specifics and speaks only of supporting Taft. A second item promotes Pinnules for backache with a 20 day trial offer.
The article warns Oklahomans to vote this fall on a bill proposed by state officials and school land lessees at Guthrie that would allow the sale of all school lands with no provision to sell partial lands or retain any portion for a period. It urges wakefulness before the election and compares inaction to locking the stable door after the horse is stolen.
In Cabine county near Hemp Hill Houston reports nine Black men killed by a mob after a murder. Names listed include Jerry Evans 22 Will Johnson 24 Mose Spellman 24 Cleveland Williams 27 William Manuel 25 Frank Williams 22 and others. Arm tensions rise as both races brace for further clashes.
Poem contrasts hope with fear and frost, envisioning a tomorrow of eternal land and blossomed dreams. The ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup, praised by mothers for relief of coughs colds and croup, with a gentle laxative formula sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
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