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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
5
A mixed set of quotes and notes discusses postal rates and parcels post rules, urging local spending within state lines and criticizing delayed fruit from bandwagons. It includes remarks on Colonel Bryan, and several regional newspaper quips about mail, credits, and perception of progress.
An Atchison drummer recalls near mobbing in Kansas City as midnight crowds trod barefoot through the era. A New Jersey man left a suicide note blaming bondage to his wife for his death by action.
Reports show Murray Thompson and Weaver will receive only small shares from pie counter apils. Home county post offices appear largely conceded to them, prompting calls to speed up the state's redistricting.
A Tulsa fireman who just won about $20 000 says he will remain at his job. He plans to invest and not waste the fortune, noting a steady head will serve him well as he ages and faces future needs.
Joe Bailey complained that newspapers threaten public peace and hastened his Senate exit years ago. He remains sore and wants to balance the score, though he is unsure how to proceed.
The piece argues the California alien land law is unnecessary and mocks Japan. It claims U S and state governments serve Americans not foreigners and suggests Japanese should leave or stay home if unhappy. The dispatch mentions Cher okee Kansas with notable numbers.
A humorous note from Interstate Farmer argues against overproduction theories, claiming increased yield per acre reduces total acreage. The writer jokes about widows and bachelors in a regional population remark, suggesting men avoid marrying to delay widowhood and preserve lineage.
Ardmoreite reports the Ada News claims seven springs exist in Oklahoma. A reader plans to search Ardmore next trip to find the springs, noting a local dealer with nearly that many in stock and mentioning Cedar Brook.
The Remonstrator editor Veatch reprints his controversial piece on Wayland's death by suicide and declares he will prove every word if cited in court. The Rocky Record notes his fearlessness and predicts continued publishing despite attacks and public scorn.
The article notes seven springs in Oklahoma and declares the current season the most favorable yet with sunny weather driving crop growth. Farmers are thriving, reporting the best workload in memory and optimism for a bumper harvest to elevate the region’s status.
A newspaper notes that French authorities consider using a bomb to render a defiant criminal unconscious until capture. It suggests a 45 caliber bullet might be a swifter, more certain method to compel surrender. The piece reflects on harsh policing options and public safety concerns.
The Regal in Paris prints nourishment for readers on thin dough sheets with non poisonous ink. Lum inaria in Madrid uses phosphorescent ink so content glows for readers. Le Courier des Baigneurs and La Naide in France publish on waterproof paper for seaside baths. Le Mou choir in Paris uses special printable paper.
The Baltimore Sun notes napkins of Japanese origin may serve as handy handkerchief substitutes when readers forget or lose their handkerchiefs.
Italy News-Herald and Dallas News State Press compare steady courting to consistent advertising. They argue a monthly ad fails to win trade just as a shy suitor fails to attract a bride, while regular, proactive effort strengthens results. Winnipeg painters face wage demand refusals amid abundant non-union labor.
The Training school offers a public program on May 23 as enrollment grows with seven yesterday and four today. Mr Perkins returns from Chicago to lead the school with Miss McLain, and Miss Francisco heads the domestic science department. YWCA study class meets on Western Women in Eastern Lands while plans for Estes Park delegates proceed.
The record shows farm wages with board in the United States rising from 10 dollars a month for men in 1866 to 13.53 in 1875 and 20.00 in 1909, reflecting gradual wage growth across the period.
Sherwood Hill, a Pontotoc county farmer, tends a two acre Klondyke patch that has turned profitable after initial losses. He expects about 500 dollars this season with future shipments possible, and plans to market under his own label to prevent misbranding. The Aroma variety will soon join harvest as he proves Ada County can ship berries in carload lots.
Agent Reynolds revised figures from $5 to $6 per acre to about $8 per acre for Pontotog Company land sales. Some parcels fetched as high as $11, with this being the third or fourth sale as all desirable land had already sold.
Wyatt M Jones by his next friend Mary E Crawford petitions the Pontotoc County District Court to grant him minority to majority rights for contracts and general business, filing date May 15 1913, notice dated April 28 1913.
In Pon Totoc County the guardian A N Davis petitions to sell real estate for Sophie Wright an incompetent. The court sets a hearing for May 12 1913 at 10 AM requiring next of kin and interested parties to appear and show cause why an order should not be granted.
Notice to singers invites district delegates to attend the Lula singing class session on June 14 and 15 1913 with Lannie Black secretary urging all district classes to send delegates and welcome out of district singers.
Mr. McMullen of Hickory and Miss Louella Zumbro of Fitzhugh wed Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Gayne on West 13th street. Rev C L Brooks officiated. The couple plan to visit Dallas then settle there after about two weeks.
Pontotoc county farmers growing crops to be exhibited at the International Dry Farming Congress in Tulsa next October may learn details of exposition plans Friday May 9 in Ada. Exposition commissioner J E Sidwell will speak to farmers and businesspeople and present an evening meeting on the congress value and county representation. Special prizes exceeding 500 dollars are expected for county winners in cotton Kafir Milo feterita peanuts and similar crops. County committee members J L Barringer Clint Palmer and R W Simpson of Ada may be joined by others.
M. L. Hunt from Oakman says his section received less rain than Ada yet enough to aid crops. He notes the weather was just right and the rainfall has spurred promising conditions for harvest.
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