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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
3
Research notes cane sugar molasses as a digestible feed for work horses. Fiji Islands trials fed up to 15 pounds daily with 3 pounds brac and 4 pounds maize, plus green cane tops. Health stayed excellent, constipation avoided with bran. a per head saving noted, contingent on waste molasses and tops.
Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department convened with five Indian chiefs to discuss leases and enforcement of cultivation on tribal lands. Creeks seek protection against lease promoters while Choctaws press for coal expertise and timber protections. Cherokees request moving the land office back to Vinita and a strong world’s fair exhibit.
Indian Agent J Blair Shonefelt reports $20,000 will be paid on Chickasaw school warrants May 15 though warrants exceed this amount. Officials fear paying only part may force schools to close, harming teachers and contractors who rely on timely funds from coal and asphalt royalties. The treasury holds substantial money due, but full payment remains uncertain and hardships loom if warrants are not honored.
Walker a soldier was arrested for overdriving a horse hired from Aber gola's stable. The horse died and its mate was said exhausted but pulled through. Trial delayed due to the absence of attorney Bilis in the city.
A large crowd of about two hundred people from Iowa Missouri and Nebraska attended the lot sale in Thomas. One thousand lots were sold and the top price reached 81000. The Thomas band played and Indians performed dances bow and arrow contests foot races and other visitor attractions.
Oxianoma Crry D F Harness Dr Threadgill F B Gaines formerly of Burton Gaines Gene Barnes and AB Abernathy of Lexington join other investors to establish an extensive wholesale dry goods establishment. It will be the largest in the area and aims to serve a broad trade.
A short, humorous dialogue depicts Harold's mother lamenting aches and the child quipping about a father’s extra pain. The exchange plays on domestic worry and affectionate mischief with a light tone.
Morning After the Ball scene shows Wifle and John reacting to a cook’s admonition while a playful exchange about who runs the hat and a second artist in the same building unfolds. The dialogue hints at a lively artistic atmosphere with humorous miscommunication.
Prof W J Fraser notes success in hog production hinges on post weaning care and feeding methods. Indigestion and fattening can weaken pigs, cause skin and tooth issues, and threaten profits. proper food and exercise prevent and remedy fat related deaths.
Worms live in underground halls lined with worm glue to prevent collapse. They dig deeper in cold or dry weather, seal doors in winter by dragging plant stems, and store leaves and stalks for food. They emerge at night or during rain, avoid sun, and can perish in dry air yet survive weeks underwater. Young worms imitate the adults in building and foraging.
A fragmented pamphlet asserts Nebraska farmers are more divided than the steel trust, but the readable text offers no clear dates or names to verify the claim. The snippet focuses on regional agricultural tensions without concrete details.
A repentant lover asks to be freed from a betrothal offering a gold watch with a diamond encrusted case as the price of release. Miss Oldgyrie seeks more time to consider the proposal while the suitor presses for a decision.
A reader debates suitable names for a Boston bull terrier after a sad experience. Options include Pompey Scipio Caesar Agrippa with Edna and Arthur weighing the best fit.
A witty dialogue contrasts indulgence in marriage and fashion. Mrs Muggins asks if Mr Guzzler is an indulgent husband and Mrs Buggins confirms he indulges. A second sketch turns on a spring suit exchange where cost determines sentiment about the garment.
Mrs Bumble notes strawberries in the market while Mr Bumble confirms their presence as the best local source for fresh fruit. The exchange highlights a simple, everyday shopping moment.
A witty exchange unfolds as she laments great men are dead while he retorts that beautiful women endure. She admits the remark was contrived to be contrary and not truly believed, revealing playful tension between the duo.
A conversation reveals a doubt about a recent marriage. Catherwood responds that the union occurred only after the claim surfaced, noting the timing was not within a minute of the earlier statement. The exchange highlights a miscommunication about the marital status.
The author divides bores into gimlets and augers, noting gimlets bore a person alone while augers bore a crowd. The quip frames social irritation through a concise dichotomy and witty contrast.
A benevolent man questions Meandering Mike about a wife and three children. Mike replies that if he had a wife and children he would not leave them to work while he travels the road himself.
In Stray Stories, Ethel resents the idea that her marriage grants her angelic status. Mabel argues the husband treats her as an ideal angel, neglecting to buy her any clothes or comforts. The dialogue contrasts perception and reality in a domestic satire.
Not Much to Eat. Little Ethel fears shortage as she laments inviting many children to tea. Little Dot agrees the situation is dire and suggests renaming the gathering an at home event.
A saloonkeeper jokes about a Roman punch recipe by calling the judge a liar. Two points of view feature Jack reporting meeting Miss Upton at a reception and Tom disagreeing as he says she cuts him each time they meet.
A fragment shows Miss Cutting remarking on a dog’s intelligence and a remark about not beginning to tell everything. The dialogue echoes a casual social exchange with implied humor and character interaction.
A fond vegetarian courts a handsome lady with jewels and gay dresses. She retorts cannibal and proclaims I am a grass widow in a playful exchange from the scene.
Silas and Cyrus argue over a hat in a rustic exchange. Silas notes the hat belongs to Silas-Mary Ann, trimmed with rooster feathers and cherries. Cyrus warns it’s not fitting for the meetin house, joking about cocktails and cherries.
Clancy speaks in dialect asking Mortality if a dog’s growl and wagging tail could mean he should leave. Mortality answers that he will indeed depart the front end, signaling an exit.
A teacher asks why we should honor the elderly and Robbie replies that older men often hold most of the money. The exchange hints at views on age and wealth in society.
A dialogue about extreme cold killing many sheep prompts the slow wooer and a skeptical girl to banter about venturing out. The exchange highlights patience, caution, and the harsh winter’s impact on livestock in a rural setting.
A playful exchange centers on romantic tension as a man jokes about lighting a match while a woman quips that she is in the dark. The lighthearted flirtation captures a moment of humorous courtship.
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