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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

8

Let Mexico alone in face of its long road to nationhood

William G. Shepherd argues Mexico is a baby among nations and should solve its own Indian and governmental problems. He likens intervention to strapping Mexico in a go cart and warns of the harsh path of reform as Yaqui protests, educated youths seeking government posts, and social divides shape the young country.

Vera Cruz Mexico United States Mexico City Wilje Sam

Wheat crop shows strong yield prospects in Pontotoc

Elmo Ellis, government agriculture agent for Pontotoc County, sent a sample of R N Hounshell’s wheat from Ahloso. Hounshell farms 30 acres and Ellis estimates a potential 40 bushels per acre. He plowed deeply and uses scientific methods, stressing effort to meet success on halfway ground.

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

ADA READERS PRAISE DEAN'S KIDNEY PILLS

E M Allen of Holdenville Oklahoma describes chronic kidney pain and rheumatic aches easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes rapid improvement and confirms earlier endorsements. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the ad.

Ada Dean E. M. Allen Carpenter Tenth Cedar Streets Holdenville Okla Mr. Allen Foster-Milburn Co Props 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 as Arthur Vernon of Frisco pitched effectively for the Teachers and Ralph McMillan collected five of six at bats. A fuller recap will appear Monday.

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

British Note on Mexican Turmoil Highlights Foreignman Killings

Washington reports a British protest over the murder of Englishmen in Guadalajara and the detention of G H Coxon, Vera Cruz street railway manager, by General Maas at Sotenad. The disappearance of Vice Consul John R Silliman at Saltillo is also noted as suspected murder.

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

Another Ship for Tampico in Oil Zone Protection

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

Washington Key West Tampico Navy Department

Professional Cards for Ada Oklahoma Professionals

Directory listing physicians surgeons veterinarians dentists chiropractors notaries real estate lawyers and partners. Names include L M Overton C A Thomas Wimbish Granger Granger Reed Douglass Cooper Cooper Woodward Isham Cummings Adams Sanders Winn with offices in Ada Oklahoma and related contact details.

Trunk Found With Whiskey Likely From Stall

Sheriff Duncan in the city on Monday investigated a trunk believed to hold whiskey. Marshal Steele opened it and found two boxes with whiskey remnants and broken bottles. The odor was strong. The top held children and ladies clothing suggesting discarded stall use. No ownership clue available.

Sheriff Duncan Marshal Steele Mr. Duncan Francis Wigwam

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Remedy

In the field of medicine there is not a healing remedy that will repair damage to the flesh more quickly than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It treats cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary healing and penetrating power. Available at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle from Ramsey Drug Co.

Ballard Ramsey Drug Co

Private Parks Probably Dead

Washington report says Private Parks may have been captured and executed at Vera Cruz by Federals. Gen Funston confirmed Parks and two Colonel Taggart property losses beyond Mexican lines. fate unknown but horses in Mexican hands. A rumor also speaks of an unnamed American civilian executed by Federals.

Washington Garrison Parks Vera Cruz Funston Taggart

Conger Bond Approved by City Commissioners

At a Wednesday afternoon meeting the city commissioners approved W E Conger’s bond for the office of Commissioner of Accounting and Finance after he was elected by a clear majority of 25 votes. Conger demanded the transfer from former officeholder J H Jones, who refused. No further action occurs until Judge McKeown returns and court proceedings may begin next week.

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

Girl Declares Refusal Marries Notion of Best Man

A witty line about a girl who vows not to marry the best man she knows, only to end up with a deadpan twist as she defies expectations and faces an unusual outcome.

Earthquake Strikes Sicily Destroys Towns Near Etna

A powerful quake at the base of Mount Etna last night killed at least one hundred people and wounded about two hundred. Linera and Venerina were destroyed. Many towns suffered wrecked houses and refugees fled to open country as Etna remains active. Five hundred soldiers reached Acireale to set up tents and hospitals.

Agrimale Sicily Mount Etna Linera Venerina Acireale

Grain Privileges Puts and Calls Trading Ad

Unsafe investment pitch offers limited loss on wheat corn or oats with 10 puts or 10 calls on 10009 bushel grain for 10 dollars and $20 to buy both. Claims profits on small price moves and solicits bank references from the New First National Bank Building Columbus Ohio Lock Box 1420.

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Huiskamps Stevens-Wilson CO Ada, Oklahoma William G. Shepherd United Press Madero B. F. Viljoen Viljoen Viljeon Williams Williams Ifg. CO Cleveland Dhs Ramsey Drug Cho Peter Schuttler Wagons Springfield Wagons Deering W. C. Rollow Ada, Okla Studebaker Wagons Adv Ram Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland, 9 Fitzhugh, Oklahoma C. A. Thomas Yeslie Maxey Dan M. Pendieiosi B. H. Epperscon Epperson Maxey & Pendleton Attorneys Oklahoma Star Bank J. W. Wimbish Drs. Ligon Wimbish & Duncan Reed-Douglass Drs. Granger Granger Steed Wallis Hartman Conn W. D. Faust J. M. Vaden W. H. Enloe Atia C. H. Cooper D. C. Minerva R. Cooper D. C. Cooper & Cooper Chiropractors W. 12Th St Ha. Mortimer A. Woodward Ada National Bank John Q. Adams Notary Public Real Estate and Collections Office First National Bank Building B. Sandders Uv G. Winn Sanders & Winn Lawyers First National Bank Oklahoma MR. Feeder OR. Hess Stockfood Dr. Hess Mark Gwin & Mays Drug Co R. W. Neumann Columbus Ohio Co. G. Anderson Pontotoc County Abstract Co Ralphibrooks, Mgr
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