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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

2

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health

Ada resident Mrs. Catherine A. Carter endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief. The ad explains kidneys filter blood, warn of irritation from illness, and notes the product’s 50 year track record and 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean Catherine A. Carter S. Stockton Ave Ada Okla Doan Carter Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Heavy rains worsen floods and rescue efforts in Oklahoma and Texas

Thunderous storms flood plains across Oklahoma and Texas with rail delays and washed out bridges. Dozens stranded or rescued from treetops as authorities confirm possible fatalities. In Mexico City, a large foreign defense movement forms with British, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and American volunteers gearing to arm and defend embassies amid unrest.

Dallas Tex Oklahoma Texas Geary Mexico City Colonia Roma Madero Vera Cruz Mercan Pacific Coast

City commissioners sworn in. Jones resists handover to Conger

The city commission elect W. E. Conger as successor by 25 votes. J. H. Jones refuses to surrender his office prompting delay until Judge McKeown returns. Jones seeks recount of wards two and four ballots alleging 14 illegal votes in ward two and two in ward four credited to Conger. The 1911 primary law allows recounts only by district judge order.

Department of Accounting and Finance W. E. Conger McKeown Conger Jones County Election Board

Board Refuses Recount in Two Wards Amid Primary Rules

The board declined to recount the two wards noting the statute covers only primary elections and says nothing about final elections. The decision leaves the outcome in place under the current legal framework.

KC Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe Tips

Instructions for making baking powder biscuits with KC Baking Powder detailing amounts, mixing steps, shaping, and baking guidance. Mentions Jaques MFG. Co. Chicago and a free Cook's Book offer with certificate from 25-cent KC can.

Jaques Mfg. Co Chicago

Cotton Seed for Sale Jackson's Improved Round Boll

Cotton seed for sale Jackson's Improved or Round Boll priced at $1 per bushel. Seller Clint Palmer located 3 12 miles north west of Ada. 39-18th pd.

Jackson Clint Palmer N. W Ada

Homer Wood and Bessie Owen wed in Ada

The marriage occurred at 10 30 Sunday morning at the home of R T Couch and wife with Rev C B James officiating. The couple will reside in Greenville after leaving on the Frisco south. The bride, daughter of Mrs J S Warren, grew up in Ada and is described as modest and lovable. The groom, a valued young man, works for Waples Platter Grocer Co in Greenville Texas.

Homer Wood Bessie Owen R. T. Couch Rev. C. B. James South Frisco Greenville J. S. Warren Ada Waples-Platter Grocer Co Texas

Hunt's Cure Skin Remedy Promises Complete Cure

An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed treatment for all skin diseases with a full refund if not cured. It claims wonderful results and mentions curing cases unresponsive to other treatments, urging readers to ask their druggist.

Hunt Deering

May Rainfall Totals Climb Early Record Storms

May opens with heavy rainfall as Sunday night storms dump 11.00 inches and Saturday adds 54.00 inches. Through the first three days the month reaches 29.10 inches with afternoon rain bringing May to 290.10 inches. April’s total rainfall is noted as 295.10 inches.

May

Suffragette Hurls Hammer at Henry James Portrait

London on May 4 a suffragette threw a hammer at a Henry James portrait by Sargent in the Royal Academy, shattering the glass and tearing the canvas. She was overpowered and arrested.

Royal Academy London Sargent Henry James Royal Academy Today

Simmons Liver Purifier Ad Claims Pleasant Action

An antique ad extols Simmons Liver Purifier in yellow tins promising relief from constipation and biliousness. It urges trials with the slogan Tried once, used always and notes availability at all druggists.

Simmons

Cole Younger Shows Slight Improvement in Missouri Home

Cole Younger, dangerously ill at his Lees Summit residence, was said to be slightly better today. Doctors report malignant heart trouble and Bright's disease. He has been ill since returning from a lecture tour through Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky. He planned to travel to Clarendon, Texas for the Shelby Quantrell reunion next Monday.

Lees Summit Cole Younger Bright Younger Texas Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Clarendon Tex Shelby-Quantrell

Jacksonville reunion sponsors and maids named

Sunday's Oklahoma notes cuts of Mrs J W Bolen and Miss Leona Chauncey Mary Price and Elizabeth Banks Ada and Miss Bessie Brown Francis among sponsors and maids of honor for the Jacksonville reunion.

Jacksonville J. W. Bolen Leona Chauncey Mary Price Elizabeth Banks Ada Bessie Brown Francis

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