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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

16

Mexican Problems a Nation Learning to Walk

United Press dispatch argues Mexico must solve its own Indian, government, and social class problems. It depicts Yaqui tensions, Madero era peace efforts with Viljoen, and the need for a middle class, warning against outside intervention as Mexico remains a fragile baby nation with centuries of growth ahead. The piece contrasts American stability with Mexican upheaval, urging patience and non interference.

Vera Cruz Mexico United States Mexico City Sam

Englishmen Murdered In Mexico Tensions Rise

Washington reports a British note about English deaths at Guadalajara and the English Vera Cruz railway manager Coxon held by General Maas at Sotenad. Vice Consul Silliman is missing, possibly captured or murdered at Saltillo. Cabinet discusses Niagara Falls talks as Gen Funston faces a 20000 strong Mexican force. reinforcement proposal rejected to avoid meddling with mediators.

Washington Great Britain Guadalajara G. H. Coxon Vera Cruz Maas Sotenad John R. Silliman Saltillo Niagara Falls Funston

Wheat crop prospects from Pontotoc county farmer

Elmo Ellis, government agriculture agent for Pontotoc county, submits a report on R. N. Hounshell’s wheat at Ahola?o. Hounshell farms 30 acres and Ellis estimates a yield of 40 bushels per acre. He plowed deeply and follows scientific farming. success favors the proactive farmer.

Elmo Ellis Pontotoc County R. N. Hounshell Mr. Hounshell Ahloso Mr. Ellis Hounshell

Tested and Proven Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement

Ada readers have seen constant praise for Dean's Kidney Pills with local testimonials. E M Allen of Holdenville Oklahoma says kidney pains and rheumatic aches improved rapidly after use and she endorses the remedy. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props. Adv.

Ada Dean E. M. Allen Carpenter Tenth Cedar Streets Holdenville Okla Mr. Allen Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

East Central State Normal Defeats Oklahoma School for the Deaf

The East Central State Normal baseball team beat the Oklahoma School for the Deaf 15 to 3. Arthur Vernon from Frisco pitched well in his first appearance, limiting the Deaf team to four hits. Ralph McMillan led the Teachers with five hits in six at bats. A fuller game recap will appear Monday.

East Central State Normal Oklahoma School For the Deaf Arthur Vernon Frisco Ralph McMillan

Another Ship for Tampico Increases Navy Deterrence

The Monitor Ozark, ordered from Key West to Tampico, carries twelve inch guns and light draught. The navy department expects its arrival to protect the troubled oil zone.

Washington Key West Tampico Navy Department

Local medical and legal professionals listed in Ada area directory

Directory entry listing physicians surgeons and specialists including Dr L M Overton Fitzhugh Dr C A Thomas veterinarians attorneys at law with offices in Oklahoma St bank building and Reed Douglass Building chiropractors and notary public John Q Adams real estate and collections B Sander U G Winn Sanders and Winn lawyers with contact details and office locations in Ada Oklahoma

John Q. Adams Notary Public First National Bank

Trunk Thought to Hold Whiskey Opened in City

Sheriff Duncan and Marshal Steele investigated a trunk in the city believed to contain whiskey. The chest held two boxes with whiskey residues and several broken bottles, with a strong odor noted. The top contained children and ladies' clothing, suggesting a discarded stall use. no owner identified.

Sheriff Duncan Marshal Steele Mr. Duncan

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Healing

In the field of medicine there is no remedy to repair flesh damage quicker than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Ramsey Drug Co.

Ballard’s. Snow Ramsey Drug Co

PRIVATE PARKS PROBABLY DEAD

Washington May 9 From Secretary Garrison it was believed he received a report that Private Parks had been captured and executed by Federals at Vera Cruz Gen Funston confirmed the report that Parks and two homes belonging to Colonel Taggart disappeared beyond Mexican lines Funston said Parks fate unknown but the horses were seen in Mexican hands Also rumor that an American civilian unnamed was executed by Federals The rest of the text promotes a liver remedy HERBINE with price 50c Sold by Ram

Washington Garrison Parks Vera Cruz Funston Taggart

Conger Bond Approved as City Finance Commissioner

At a Wednesday session the city commissioners approved W E Conger s bond for the office of Commissioner of Accounting and Finance after his election by a clear majority of 25 votes. Conger demanded the former holder J H Jones turn over the office, but Jones refused. Awaiting Judge McKeown s return, proceedings may begin next week and Jones may offer a legal plea to delay the transfer.

W. E. Conger Mr. Conger J. H. Jones Jones

Girl Declares Refusal Yet Chooses Morbid Alliance

A terse cryptic line notes a woman who vows not to wed the finest suitor ends by aligning with a deceased man, a sharp reversal that hints at dark irony or a morbid social quip from the period.

Earthquake in Agrimale Sicily Kills and Wounds Hundreds

A strong quake at the base of Mount Etna last night killed at least one hundred people and wounded two hundred across several towns. Linera and Venerina were destroyed, hundreds of homes wrecked, and refugees fled to open country amid fears of eruption. Priests ministered to survivors as soldiers set up tents and hospitals at Acireale.

Agrimale Sicily Mount Etna Linera Venerina Acireale

Grain Privileges Puts and Calls Ad

An advertisement promotes grain options as the safest trading method on wheat corn and oats. It claims loss limited to the amount bought and outlines buy options for 10 puts or 10 calls on 10009 bushels for 10 dollars, or both for 29 dollars. Potential profits cited for price moves. Mail to Lock Box 1420 Columbus Ohio.

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Huiskamps Stevens-Wilson CO Ada, Oklahoma William G. Shepherd United Press Madero B. F. Viljoen Viljoen Viljeen Wilje Williams Williams Ifg. CO Props Cleveland Dhs Ramsey Drug CU Peter Schuttler Wagons Deering W. C. Rollow Ada, Okla Weber Wagors Adv Pophanm Maithie Williams Mfg. CO Fitzhugh, Oklahoma C. A. Thomas 12Th St Ueslie Maxey Dan M. Pendiem B. H. Epperson Epperson Maxey & Pendleton Attorneys At-Law Oklahoma Stau Bank J. W. Wimbish Drs. Ligon Oe ———Wimbish & Duncan Attorneys At Law Reed-Douglass Drs. Granger Granger Steed Wallis Hartman Conn DR. W. D. Faust J. M. Vaden W. H. Enloe Ata C. H. Cooper D.C. Minerva R. Cooper D. C. Cooper & Cooper Chiropractors W. 12Th St Ha. Mortimer A. Woodward Ada National Bank Isham L. Cummings Duncan Ridg B. Sanders U. G. Winn Sanders & Winn Lawyers Oklahoma MR. Feeder HESS Dr. Hess Mark Gwin & Mays Drug Co Cis Columbus Ohio C. G. Anderson Pontotoc County Abstract Co Ralphibrooks, Mgr
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