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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
5
The Register of Deeds list includes A. C. Bray, Gary Kitchens, C. C. Hargis, and A. L. Miles as office holders. The article notes their roles within the registry and outlines duties tied to public records and property documents.
Roy Hoffman reports that leaders press to avoid delay in statehood vote and hold over until August 5 to answer any constitutional objections. Delegates refuse adjournment without pay, warning of potential flaws being found but asserting statehood will prevail and democracy is served by the effort.
The article notes the United States Senate race from the Oklahoma side awaiting the outcome of the Democratics primaries held on May 23, 1907. It highlights party contention and the electoral process in early Oklahoma political history.
The notice will not appear until Friday and is expected in next week's weekly issue. It notes the timing and placement in the publication for readers seeking election details.
G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri recounts a four year old incident when a jimson bar pierced his thumb. He refused amputation and treated the wound with Bucklen's Arnica Salve which he says cured it. Available for 25 cents at G M Ramsey's Druggist.
T. J. Smith of Roff declares he is still in the race for sheriff and intends to be elected despite contrary reports. A candidacy writeup appears in this issue with more details to come next week.
The piece reviews promised labor protections in Oklahoma's postwar constitution. It highlights eight hour workdays extensive safeguards for minors and women, injury recovery, arbitration boards, and state labor oversight, urging voters to choose lawmakers sympathetic to workers while balancing capital interests.
The piece argues Republicans accuse the constitutional convention of delaying adjournment to avoid fixing a flawed document. It says judges and corporate interests threaten statehood, while makers of the constitution push a public vote on August 6 amid injunctions and political pressure.
Stop grumbling if you suffer from rheumatism or pains for Ballard's Snow Liniment will bring quick relief. It cures sprains contracted muscles and all pains with prices 25c 50c and 1.00. C R Smith Tenaha Texas endorses it as a remedy for chest pains. Sold by G M Ramsey.
J A Sutton, the familiar figure in town from Francis, announced Wednesday that he will seek the office of constable in precinct No 3.
An advertisement urges mothers to buy White's Cream Vermifuge to rid babies of worms and calm crying. It claims many babies have worms, promotes a pleasant cleansing effect, and notes a 25 cent price sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Otis B Weaver, candidate for state senate, presses for a law criminalizing any contract where products are bought with no intended spot delivery. He notes Georgia and Texas have already banned such bucket shops and argues agriculture hinges on fair price signals for cotton and corn.
An old medical advertisement touts Herbine as a universal remedy for constipation malaria chills and liver complaints. A testimonial from Mr C of Emory Texas claims it cured his wife and children over five years and it is sold by G M Reamesey.
E D Rowlett and family arrived from New Mexico last Monday. They praised clear water and dismissed winds and prairie dogs. A new mill nears completion with plans for machinery that will make Franks a top regional facility. Byrd lays a three 60 saw gin foundation. Cooke will finish the town survey this week as Cameron arrives to accelerate development.
My Best Friend Alexander Benton from Fort Edward N Y praises Dr Kings New Discovery as curing asthma six years ago and relieving incipient consumption in his son's wife. He claims the medicine ended a terrible cough and left other symptoms gone and guarantees it through G M Ramsey with 50c and 1 00 price and a free trial bottle.
E H Hinkle began cotton planting on May 1. Most who have planted already will need to replant. Jess Graves' baby died last Saturday and was buried in Box X grave yard. There was preaching Sunday by a Freewill Baptist from Center.
A letter from N A Adams of Henrietta PA shares that after five years with eczema and failing hope from local doctors, Electric Bitters cured the child. The testimonial claims complete recovery after using several bottles bought at G M Ramsey's drug store for 50 cents.
Public enthusiasm grows as Ballard Horehound Syrup is hailed for coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary troubles. The ad claims wide use and urges readers to join the procession against illness with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
A satirical ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming they keep bowels regular so the appendix will have no complaint. It promises gentle action with a humorous hook and guarantees by G. M. Ramsey, druggist, for 25 cents.
B F Crocker aged 84, longtime justice of the peace at Martinsburg Iowa, reports severe sciatic rheumatism in left arm and right hip. He used three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm and says it did him lots of good. Sold by G M Ramsey druggist.
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