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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
The Ada News published by Otis B Weaver and Co Ada Ohio announces advertising rates and directs readers to apply for pricing. Centered at the post office Ada Ohio 1 second class mail matter May 10 1901.
A letter argues prohibition is feasible and desirable with statehood for the Indian Territory while warning against tying fortunes to separate statehood or to a single brand. It criticizes anti liquor groups and calls for unity to avoid jeopardizing statehood prospects. The piece references Vinita and Washington May 13 as the context. It also notes the annual reunion of Union and Confederate armies starting in Washington with speeches from notable generals.
The president moves to block legitimate press coverage of his hunting trip while warning that papers may describe improbable feats like shooting flying bears on the wing, signaling a clash between official control and editorial independence.
Governor Johnston, in Denison, says he will distribute the patents he holds and then issue more. He claims compulsory action under the law and says he does not seek trouble, adding he doubts any arrests or drastic steps against the Dawes commission or the interior secretary will occur.
Mrs. A. L. Henson of near Francis Oklahoma seeks legal action after being ejected from a Frisco southbound train at Ada for lack of tickets by her two daughters Addie and Lena aged eight and six. The conductor insisted on removal despite her plan to pay for the children, while Mr. McNair helped secure funds for the children’s tickets and she later caught the next train.
Tishomingo Commercial Club offers Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railway a 50000 dollar bonus to build a line through Oklahoma City. The Canadian Valley and Western railroad plans a Lehigh to Chickasha route passing Ada Purcell and meeting Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf near Lehigh. Dorset Carter and J F Sharp led talks. maps approved. project possibly independent of trunk lines.
Foley & Co Chicago announces Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy with great merit and popularity. Warns against imitations and substitutes, noting mild laxative action no opiates, safe for children and delicate persons. sold by Clark Drug Co and Mason Drug Co.
Warning about health and kidneys notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. Claims it prevents poisons in the blood and serious organ damage. Sold by Clark Drug Co. and Mason.
South McAlester May 13 Deputy Fortune brought in Dr. J. H. Wilson from Wilburton on the charge of unlawfully practicing medicine. He has practiced five years without appearing before the Territory Medical Examining Board and is held on a $250 bond. This is the city’s second indictment for unlawful medical practice.
Advert says when the body is cleared for action by Dr King’s New Life Pills you can see health in the cheeks eyes and muscles. It promises improved buoyancy of mind and vitality. Sold at Clark's and Dr Holley's drug stores for 25 cents.
Confederate veterans reunion planned for Vinita Oklahoma was moved from July 8 9 and 10 to October 3 4 and 5 due to conflicts with other events. An unrelated note promotes Pineules as a remedy for backache kidney and bladder issues with a Clark Drug Co. listing.
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