Tahlequah Wins State Championship in Debating
Tahlequah defeated Ada and Durant to claim the state debating championship played in Oklahoma City last evening. The east side was represented by Lena West and Helen Myers from Ada, while the west side featured winners from Weatherford and Alva. The Alva student won the decision with two votes to one. Prof. Briles praised Ada’s contestants. the piece notes a note on slaughter exemptions and includes an unrelated testimonial for Chamberlains Liniment with dealer availability.
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Tahlequah
Oklahoma City
Alva Normal
Ada
Durant
Lena West
Helen Myers
Weatherford
Alva
Briles
Attorney General Plans Gross Revenue Tax Law
Following a Supreme Court ruling that a gross revenue tax on some corporations is unconstitutional, Attorney General West drafts a Minnesota modeled bill. It will be circulated and likely voted on at the August primary or November election. It is believed objections have been met and the bill would be upheld on appeal.
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United States Supreme Court
West
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsed by Darius Downey
A Newburg Junction, N. B. man reports his wife uses Chamberlain's Tablets and finds them effective. The advertisement urges readers with stomach or bowel trouble to try the product, noting it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newburg Junction
N. B
Oklahoma City Selects Socialist Delegation for National Convention
Oklahoma's delegation to the National Socialist convention in Indianapolis next Monday was chosen by referendum from about fifteen candidates. Nominees include George E. Owen Oscar Ameringer R. E. Dooley O. F. Brandstetter John G. Wills Pat S. Nagle H. H. Stallard L. B. Irwin E. S. Hurt W. L. Thurman and J. T. Cumbie. The group is not pledged to any candidate and may back Eugene Debs or Charles Edward Russell depending on nominations.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
National Socialist Convention
Indianapolis
George E. Owen
Oscar Ameringer
Oklahoma Ciy
R. E. Dooley
O. F. Brandstetter
John G. Wills
Granite
Pat S. Nagle
Kingfisher
H. H. Stallard
Snyder
L. B. Irwin
Stillwater
E. S. Hurt
Madill
W. L. Thurman
Konawa
J. T. Cumbie
Cumbie
Eugene Debs
Charles Edward Russell
Mrs F L Maranville Dies at Poteau
Mrs. F L Maranville daughter of Mr and Mrs P T Drummond died Thursday night at her home in Poteau. Her parents were at her bedside and will bring the remains to Ada for interment. She was well known in Ada and visited her parents here. The community extends sincere sympathy to the family.
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F. L. Maranville
P. T. Drummond
Poteau
South Frisco
Ada
Maranville
New Federal Prison League Opens Three Teams
Leavenworth Kansas May 10 the Federal Prison League begins its first championship season with three inmate teams white Indian and negro. A regulation field grandstand and convict bleachers are ready for officials guards families and prisoners. Season tickets grant access for good behavior and managers predict a close pennant race.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Federal Prison League
Hobble Hobble Folklore Quip From Robstown Reporter
A Robstown Reporter quip mocks a skimpy skirt with playful verse. It likens the garment to a lively spark of hellish glare and ends with a caution that every jag must have its day before fading like a diamond in the sky.
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Robstown
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Improve Digestion
Advertisement claims poor appetite signals impaired digestion and that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and appetite. It notes thousands benefited and that the tablets are sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
J Roy Williams Aims At Speakership In Oklahoma House
Oklahoma City May 10 J Roy Williams a Comanche county legislator seeks the speakership of the lower house at the next session He served in the first and current sessions and campaigns for a free text book law He may face opposition from John Crawford of Ada a former tower house member both Williams and Crawford pushed bills they supported during the last session
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Oklahoma City
J. Roy Williams
Comanche County
Williams
John Crawford
Ada
Tower House
Crawford
Mortgage Offer From A F Cowling in Stonewall Okla
A. F. Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma advertises ready funds for a first mortgage and a clear abstract. He promises no delay and a low interest rate for five years.
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A. F. Cowling
Stonewall
Okla
John Davis Loses Child
Ruth Davis four year old daughter of John Davis and his wife Steedman died after a two month illness. The body was brought to Ada and interred at Rosedale cemetery with funeral services by Rev. Caldwell. The News extends sympathy to the parents.
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Ruth
John Davis
Steedman
Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Rev. Caldwell
McGees Baby Elixir for Stomach and bowel disorders
McGees Baby Elixir is presented as a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It is described as pure and wholesome and aims to prevent digestion problems, sourness, vomiting, colic pains, and diarrhea in infants.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Sold in Ada Drugstores
Advert reads Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Arkansas, sold by Mad Ox Drug Co special agent. A ten cent or twenty five cent box promises quick relief for indigestion and stomach issues, claiming to cleanse secretions and improve complexion. Free samples offered by Hot Springs Chemical Co.
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Ada
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Hot Springs, Ark
Mad-Ox Drug Co
Gardner of Ada Wins Third Prize in Oklahoma National Contest
John H. Gardner of Ada earned third prize in the Oklahoma National Life contest. He wrote 1360.90 in premiums, was issued 1270.58, and paid 1163.22. Gardner is praised as an early recruit and loyal representative, with aims to boost Oklahoma National's policies countywide.
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John HH. Gardner
Oklahoma National
Pontotoc County
Gardner
Oklahoma National Life Bulletin
Chambriain's Cough Remedy Gains Popularity
The notice highlights rising sales and voluntary testimonials for Chambriain's Cough Remedy. It urges readers troubled by coughs or colds to try the product and mentions it is for sale by all dealers.
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Chambriain
Liver Stimulant Herbine Promises Quick Bilious Relief
Advertises Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant for torpid liver symptoms including dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence. Claims a dose or two will dispel bilious symptoms and offers 50 cent price through Ramsey Drug Company.
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Ramsey Drug Company
Pierce for County Superintendent
Prof. T. F. Pierce seeks re election as County Superintendent. A native of Alabama he earned A B and A M from LeBanon College and attended University of Chicago summer terms. He inherited unorganized county schools and now oversees 61 flourishing schools with active teacher contact and ongoing improvements.
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T. F. Pierce
Alabama
Lebanon
Ohio
University of Chicago
Pierce
Roff
Pontotoc County
Durant Postmaster Earley Confirmed in Oklahoma
Clarence Earley received official notice of his confirmation as Durant postmaster succeeding Ed Butler who served two years. Butler had never been confirmed and opposed delegates to the West. Earley led the Taft faction in the county while Butler fought the Taft supporters.
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Durant
Okla
Clarence Earley
Ed Butler
Butler
Earley
Taft
Durant Votes On Commission Government Charter
Durant Oklahoma sets May 15 as the election date to adopt a new charter. Two free holders from each ward will draw up the charter. first ward W W Reynolds and Alf Wooten. second ward J T McIntosh and A L Severance. third ward Jesse M Hatchett and Charles McPherson. fourth ward Horace Marshall and Wade Dougherty.
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Durant
Okla
W. W.reynolds
Alf Wooten
J. T. McIntosh
A. L. Severance
Jesse M. Hatchett
Charles McPherson
Horace Marshall
Wade Dougherty
Oklahoma Elks Close Fifth Annual Reunion in Muskogee
A May 10 Muskogee parade of about 2000 Elks and decorated cars marked the end of the fifth annual Oklahoma Elks reunion. New officers elected include President George W. Lounsberry and officers O H Perkins, Joe Porter, Dan Williams Claud Mills and C H Caneman. Oklahoma City chosen as the site for the 1913 reunion.
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Muskogee
Elks
The
Oklahoma Elks
George W. Lounsberry
McAlester
O. H. Perkins
Durant
Joe Porter
Enid
Dan Williams
Guthrie
Claud Mills
C. H. Caneman
Chickasha
F. H. Grubbs
Sol Simon
Hobart
Thomas P. Cardwell
Coalgate
Oklahoma City
BOP WINS CHAMPIONSHIP IN STATE SPELLING CONTEST
Oklahoma City May 9 Lee McMahon an 11 year old boy of Medford Ok was pronounced the champion eighth grade speller of Oklahoma in a state wide contest today Miss Ruth Wilkie aged 15 of Moreland was awarded second honor The prizes a gold and silver medal respectively were awarded at the end of eight and one half hours of spelling Forty two contestants from as many counties took part in the contest The state contestants previously had been selected through other contests to determine the championship in the various counties.
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Oklahoma City
Lee McMahon
Medford
Oklahoma
Ruth Wilkie
Moreland
Ada Weekly News Tulsa World Joint Mail Offer
For a short time Ada Weekly News and Tulsa World offer a one year mail subscription combo at $3.00 total. The World costs $4.00 and the News $1.00 separately, but a single $3.00 check gets both by mail for a year.
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ADA Weekly News
Tulsa Daily World
Tulsa World
Oklahoma
the World
Old Ladies Discuss Husbands and Providence
A pair of elderly women share a dark joke about marriage and death. One says she married three times and all husbands died and were cremated. The other, a lifelong spinster, quips that Providence has kept her from husband trouble while the first faced burned brides.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises swift flesh healing
Medical claims highlight Ballard's Snow Liniment as a fast remedy for cuts wounds sprains scalds and rheumatism with strong healing and penetrating power. Available in 25 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Ballard
Ramsey Drug Co
Heavy Rain Soaks Ground Deeply Promising Large Crop
From Friday's Daily the rain was among the heaviest of the season, with the gauge showing over an inch. The soaking has reached a depth unseen in four years and officials say a prolonged drought would not prevent a heavy crop.
Charley Rushing Accepts Post with Hale-Halsell Group
Charley Rushing departed this morning for Coalgate to begin a new position with the Hale-Halsell people.
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Charley Rushing
Coalgate
Hale-Halsell People
Help the Kidneys Ada Readers Learn the Way
An Ada Oklahoma reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy. The ad claims 75 years of cure, endorsement by 50 000 people, and a personal testimony from J L McFerrin about backache and weak kidneys five years ago. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Ada
Bright
Doan
J. L. McFerrin
Thirteenth St
Townsend Avenue
Okla
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Unite States
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TF. Pierce
Durant Postmaster
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