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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1907

Page

4

Oklahoma constitutional convention committee sails to Washington

The delegation from Oklahoma departs Oklahoma City at 5 PM over the Frisco to St Louis with Judge W A Ledbetter joining in Kansas City. They will travel via Big Four to Cincinnati and arrive in Washington Sunday morning to confer with Attorney General Bonaparte on the Oklahoma constitution and ratification issues.

Oklahoma City St. Louis W. A. Ledbetter Ardwife Kansas City Cincinnati Big Four Washington S. W. ‘Hayes Chickasha C. L. Moore Aid Ardmore Oklahoma Thompson Attorney General Murray Sturm Washington City Statehood Jamestown New York City Niagara Falls

Abbott Township Officers Clarified and Roles Listed

The News outlines township offices and duties including Township Trustee Clerk Treasurer Four Road Overseers Two Justices of the Peace Two Constables. It explains board composition, tax levies, road supervision, and pay rates for meetings assessments and warrants, noting bridges under 20 feet built by the township board.

Township Board Justice of Peace

Corn and Cotton Prospects in Spring Farm Outlook

A rural editorial urges farmers to plan land use for corn and cotton, noting cotton as a money crop and stressing the need for adequate grain reserves. It warns of potential high freight costs if grain imports rise and recalls Joseph’s stockpiling to weather famine, urging planners to keep ample reserves.

Farm Journal rTsat Pharoah Joseph

United Sons of Confederate Veterans to visit Jamestown

General Brant H. Kirk and his staff announce that a large delegation of Confederate veterans will visit Jamestown. The routing for the Jamestown Exposition trains is published with details on the M K and T and B and O lines, stops, and ticket prices.

United Sons of Confederate Veterans Jamestown Brant H. Kirk Jamestown Exposition Richmond S. C S. Louis Cincinnati Tvo Jefferson City St. Louis Oklahoma City Enor MK & T

Frisco Sued by Government Over Cruelty to Cattle

In Tulsa May 18, the United States government files a federal suit against the Frisco railroad for cruelty to animals. The petition alleges two carloads of cattle shipped from Texas to Sapulpa were kept without food or water for 36 hours and 16 minutes. Penalty set as fine from 100 to 500 dollars.

Tulsa I. T United States Tolitly Frisco Railroad Texas Sapulpa

First Warm Days Spark Spring Turnout Across Town

The piece notes the arrival of spring warmth as people shed heavy winter clothing and head outdoors. It comments on children enjoying the sun and the mood of the season, signaling a broader shift to outdoor activity and renewed energy.

Oklahoma constitutional convention envoys head to Washington

Ledbetter Hayes Moore and Thompson, representing the constitutional convention, depart Ardmore to present the convention’s stance to Attorney General Bonaparte. They aim to clarify the constitution and election ordinance while awaiting Supreme Court guidance and avoiding renewed convention sessions.

W. A. Ledbetter Ardmore S. W. Hayes Chickasha Charles L. Moore Enid J. B. Thompson Democratic State Central Committees Washington Bonaparte Constitutional Convention William H. Murray Supreme Court Pancoast Buford

Herbine praised as liver regulator remedy in Texas notice

Mr C of Emory Texas reports his wife and children have used Herbine for five years to treat constipation and malaria fever and finds it effective. G M Ramsey sells the product.

Emory Texas G. M. Ramsey

Political foes plotting to skew August election outcome

The Wewo Democrat claims machine politicians and bosses advocate irregularities to push the constitution through. It argues that genuine citizens are growing more determined to ensure the state’s success at the polls by opposing political rascals and supporting reform in August.

Wewo‘ka Democrat

Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Tops Health Crusade

The Life Insurance tuddle sparks public praise for Ballard's Horehound Syrup praised for coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary troubles. It claims wide use and invites readers to join the procession against sickness with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by G. M. Ramsey.

Tuddle Ballard G. M. Ramsey

Haskell Club Organized at Lovelady School

A Haskell political club formed last Friday night at Lovelady School house. The county’s largest democratic club saw all attendees pledge support for C. N. Haskell of Muskogee in his bid for governor, with one member abstaining. The movement is described as strong in the county.

Haskell Lovelady C. N.haskell Muskogee

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Rated Best Remedy

A historical ad claim touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as superior to all other remedies. The fragment suggests strong marketing language aimed at consumers seeking cough relief.

Kennedy

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