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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
A collage notes jingoistic or humorous quips from Oklahoma papers. It contrasts Japan’s war chest with its navy, praises Oklahoma cooking, and salutes local papers Johnston County Capital-Democrat Stonewall commercial club. It also discusses graft charges, railway rate fights, and a liquor search warrant ruling affecting eastern Oklahoma.
The exchange of compliments between Gov. Cruce and the legislature suggests that revealing private regard would require a prolix amount of dash marks in the newspapers.
J W Rushton sold his interest in the Star Democrat to C D Tanner and bought the Stratford Tribune. Rush has long been in Pontotoc county newsrooms and is moving. Tanner, after eight years in Ada printing, plans to continue his successful run in the future.
The News has no final judgment on the Granite reformatory matter but urges a thorough inquiry. Readers deserve the truth about what happened, who is responsible, and the current condition of the reformatory.
The state favors buying a building in Oklahoma City for temporary capitol use until a permanent structure is ready. Renting would cost more and dispersed departments hinder operations. The site could be sold later at a gain when Oklahoma City recovers property values.
The piece argues that further tax rate reductions will yield little benefit and may force deficits covered by bonds, creating ongoing interest costs. It cites Pontotoc County and other subdivisions and stresses efficiency in resource use, manufacturing, and marketing to meet 20th century demands.
The passage recalls fears that intensive cultivation would crush prices and ruin printers with new machines. It then notes printers are more employed today and wages have roughly doubled, countering the old doom. The comparison links agricultural optimism and technological change to the printing trade.
April 22 marks the birth of the Oklahoma Territory as it sprang into existence fully formed. The piece celebrates the state's youth vigor and long dream of growth noting nature's gifts and a future of expanding possibilities.
The article discusses a proposed California alien land law aimed at restricting Japanese real estate ownership, noting Texas enacted a similar measure over twenty years ago. It cites changes in West Texas, where land was subdivided into small farms, cattle quality improved, and many farmers gained homes. It concludes the law may aid change but its outcome remains to be seen.
The article notes the United States population around 96 million, compares world populations, and reflects on national growth driven by natural resources and opportunity. It cites long-lived residents and historical figures like a Washington observer aged 98 whose father fought at Bunker Hill, along with Henry Gassaway Davis and Charles Carroll in railroad history.
A Texas Farm & Ranch article urges farmers to organize co operative creameries in each community. It stresses farmers own and manage creameries with patron milk supply, proper handling, and home butter and cheese markets. Benefits include cash flow to merchants and improved rural life, roads, and schools through coordinated town country effort.
The annual memorial services of Wm. L. Byrd camp U C V will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Presbyterian church. Veterans meet at the courthouse at 2 00 p m and march to the church. Program includes Invocation Dixie Normal Orchestra Reports of Deaths Address Judge Tom D McKeown Male Quartet Address J W Dean Duet Maryland My Maryland Sermon Reverend M B Molloy America Normal Orchestra Benediction.
J. T. Sossaman publisher of News Cornelians NC writes that this salve helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Promoted as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by Ramsey Drug Co.
McCarty the white heavyweight claimant and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh will meet in a ten round bout at the St Nicholas Athletic Club in New York tomorrow night. Moran, smaller but anticipated to give a sharp contest, has fought in the west and Europe with notable success including a twenty round match with Gunboat Smith where he lost a decision after a full hundred rounds.
A druggist praises Dr King’s New Discovery for colds bronchial throat and lung troubles. A customer says it cured her husband’s severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. Keep a bottle for the family as a home doctor. Price 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by G M Ramsey.
Charley Long of near Bebee was spotted on the streets today still using crutches after injuries suffered when his team ran away with him near the O C depot.
J. F. McKeel and N. B. Haney returned Monday from a business trip to Long Beach and Los Angeles California. McKeel praised some spots as very beautiful but preferred Oklahoma overall. In Los Angeles he met Duke Stone who was prospering.
From Monday's Daily Deputy Sheriff Duncan went to Anadarko to bring back Grover Blackburn charged with theft of a cow from R. H. Austell of Center.
In Pontotoc County a guardian A N Davis seeks court approval to sell real estate for the ward Sophie Wright an incompetent. The county court orders a hearing for May 12 1913 at 10 00 AM and requires notice by posting in three public places including the courthouse and mailing copies to next of kin.
Chamberlains Tablets cited as a remedy for stomach disorders with many remarkable cures. Advertises selling points and availability through all dealers.
Wyatt M Jones by Mary E Crawford his next friend petitions the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma to grant him majority rights for contracts and to transact general business as if he were of legal age. Court filing dated April 28 1913 with first publication May 1 1913.
Sept 71 F Pierce is appointed superintendent of the Stone wall school for the coming year. He is described as one of the ablest educators in this section of Oklahoma and the Stonewall community congratulates itself on securing his services.
Reports from Wewoka indicate the oil well has reached nearly 1600 feet. An electric power plant is being installed and a steel cable was put into use yesterday. The forthcoming test is expected to be thorough.
The article asserts health as the key to a man’s success, noting regular bowels as a sign of well being. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation, appetite improvement, and better digestion, claiming they move the bowels and strengthen digestion. Sold by all dealers.
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