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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
4
The Shawnee News prints a long list of Democratic candidates for August 2 elections including Governor Lee Cruce and Attorney General Clint Graham with others for various state and local offices. An editorial at the end questions Republican strategy and mocks dream-book advice.
A Shawnee News item from April 21 criticizes Democratic newspapers for spending more effort advising Republicans on nominations than backing their own candidates, suggesting weak hopes for victory.
Hon John D Rinard authorizes his announcement for re election to the office subject to the democratic primaries this summer August 2nd He urges voters to study his three years as county commissioner and notes his frugal business conduct and economical county management He is viewed as honorable not a politician but a capable citizen likely to be a strong re candidate Also mentions criticism of agricultural colleges and Texas A M College graduates entering farming or teaching agr culture with all grads to enter agricultural work and six animal husbandry specialists preparing to start their own businesses The final item notes Tafts scheme deserted by Aldrich and possible stock and bond provision removal from a railroad bill
Senate moves against the stock and bond provisions amid broad criticism. Aldrich signals surrender after Democratic objections and House opposition. Enid Oklahoma reports hail storms four to five inches, strong winds, and an electrical storm disrupting Wichita telephones.
Washington May 2 The Supreme Court hands down two sweeping anti trust decisions in Tennessee and Mississippi cases. Mississippi upheld price fixing by about thirty lumber firms with possible penalties up to 345 million dollars. Tennessee sustains the ouster of Standard Oil of Kentucky from the state under anti trust law. Justice Lorton writes for Mississippi ruling.
Court orders in Johnston Pontotoc and Grady counties authorize guardians to sell real estate of minors Elizavene Pettigrew Azile Hattox and Francis Cleo Hattox. Sales scheduled for May 16 1910 with court confirmation and cash terms, notices published in Ada Weekly News. Local county commissions also address road plats clerk salary and abstract company liability.
The article extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a grand remedy for liver and bowel troubles. It claims the tablets cure constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion and notes sales by all dealers with a hint to Farms Loans See Carlton Weaver.
Description of an Ideal Husband patient wife and a sales pitch for Electric Bitters as a remedy for female illness. Claims nervousness melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting can be helped. Endorsed with 50 cent price and Ramsey Drug Co satisfaction guarantee.
Found note indicates a sum of money to be described and paid for in an Ada national bank advertisement. The signer is R. E. Blanks, likely an Ada agent or bank official, directing payment and collection. The fragment suggests a financial notice or banking ad.
Guardian Willie Mae Prewett petitions to sell the real estate of minors Caroline and Richard Prewett. Next of kin and interested parties must appear May 21 to show cause why an order should not be granted for the sale. Proceedings dated April 22, 1910.
A lively description of a girl named Susie who climbs trees and fences and often gets minor injuries. Her mother applies Bucklen's Arnica Salve which quickly heals these hurts. The ad promotes the salve as a cure for boils ulcers eczema old sores corns and piles for 25 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.
Ada dealer M Levin advertises Globe Wernicke sectional bookcases Old Hickory porch goods New Home sewing machines and a large selection of new and second hand cook stoves and refrigerators offering cash or easy payments for customers.
In 1909 a five room house on a 100 foot corner lot on the south side was offered for 1800 dollars after a rejected 2000 dollar bid. Terms arranged through the Weaver Agency.
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