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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
5
A list shows one dollar per year prices for the Democratic ticket including United States Senators Robert L. Owen and Thos. P. Gore. It also names Justice Supreme Court members R. L. Williams and others along with Oklahoma officials such as Governor C. N. Haskell Lieutenant Governor Geo. W. Bellamy Attorney General Chas. West Secretary of State William M. Cross James Menefee M. E. Trapp Clerk of Supreme Court W. H. L. Campbell.
District officers listed include Co. D Carter State Senator R. M. Roddie District Judge A. T. West and Fraternal Representative Edgar S. Ratliff in a formal local posting.
A concise roster shows county officials including Representative Frank Huddleston County Judge Joel Terrell County Attorney Robt Wimbish Clerk of District Court W D Lowden County Treasurer J C Cates Register of Deeds Co C Hargis County Surveyor George Truitt Superintendent of Schools T F Pierce County Weigher Charles A Thomas and County Commissioners Districts No 1 John D Rinard No 2 C W Floyd and No 3 G M Short.
A historical notice enumerates township officers by precinct. It names trustees, justices of the peace, clerks, treasurers and constables for Precincts 1 and 2, including R. C. Jester, H. J. Brown, Jas. R. Floyd, A. Gaylor, J. C. Rushing, W. M. Thompson, J. D. Price, and others. The list also includes names such as C. Sturdivant, G. A. Smith, Chas. Hopkins, and J. D. Looper among numerous officials.
The Tulsa World voices warning to Oklahoma leaders as tensions rise over statehood and the constitution. It argues the Republican central committee damages self government, urges immediate action for statehood, and condemns leadership for delaying the process amid party divides and carpetbagger influence.
Washington correspondence in the Commoner exposes a conspiracy to block statehood for 1.5 million people in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The piece calls it the most disgraceful chicanery in U.S. history and recounts a meeting with Oklahoma Governor Frank Frantz.
The Cotton Journal argues producers have long suffered an inequitable profit margin compared with spinners. It calls for organized grower solidarity, direct relations with manufacturers, and a peaceful campaign to secure a more equitable division of profits. The piece blasts speculators and parasitic interests, urging growers to unite and pursue a square deal through collective action and sustained effort.
The Oklahoma Democrat of Altus urges prohibition in the coming state election. It argues the saloon drains wealth and harms families, asking who truly benefits from saloon revenue and declaring the paper’s firm stance to defend prohibition.
Ada residents urged to close shops and dress in holiday attire for a grand July 4th celebration. The piece calls Ada a near county seat, proposing a yearly free barbecue and reception for Pontotoc county, with every resident responsible for a welcoming atmosphere. The Woodmen of the World are praised for starting the picnic movement, aiming to establish an annual county festival that draws all Pontotoc residents to Ada.
Otis B. Weaver, editor of the Ada Daily News and other papers, endorses statewide prohibition and vows vigorous advocacy for the ordinance separate from the constitution. Arguments for statewide vs local option will follow in later publications. A separate promotional note offers a diamond ring and a free recipe with a $2 payment.
The article notes the surface gas seen during the democratic primary has faded and now attention shifts to the main, long lasting resources tied to ancient oil deposits beneath the earth.
A reflection on Ada expanding with new industry and opportunities. The community grows as a cement plant brick plant pottery gas and oil wells arrive, signaling economic momentum and hope for residents.
Ada announces expansion plans including sizing improvements for pottery and increased capacity at the cannery. Officials tout refined clay quality as central to the effort.
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