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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
6
The passage promotes a strict saving rule inspired by Andrew Carnegie, advising readers to start with small income and open a bank account to accumulate wealth over time. It emphasizes consistent, disciplined deposits as the path to financial growth.
In Talala Oklahoma Judge Henry Furman receives strong local backing as a candidate for the United States Senate. The letter-writers cite his plain dealing, justice for all, and dedication to the masses, urging Pontotoc and Seminole counties to support his bid and endorse the judge.
The article urges careful choice for district court judge and notes Judge J A Baker of Wewoka as a candidate. It stresses the high importance of the office and calls for close scrutiny of the aspirants qualifications.
Judge Henry M. Furman tours the region once seen as Robert Owen territory. Reported crowds welcome him as Owen’s lavish spending and graft allegations hurt his standing. Voters in the area rally to Furman, viewing him as the dependable choice for the United States Senate from the East Side.
An old time store advertisement lists White Rose and Old Fashioned Butter Milk Soap at 5c per cake, Grandpa's Wonder Soap at 5c, Long Bar Hard Water Soap, Eagle Lye in 4 cans for 25c, petroleum jelly in 2 oz at 5c, talcum powders at 5c and 10c. Arm and Hammer soda 4 for 25c, extracts lemon vanilla orange strawberry at 10c per bottle, nutmegs 2 for 1c, Red Cross Bluing 2 boxes for 1c.
A letter from E. S. Ratliff in Valley View Texas explains the birth of a daughter and his wife’s serious illness. He plans to return to Ada and resume his bid for flo torial representative, citing his campaign pause due to family health.
The Ada Weekly News prints an explanatory letter from R L Williams to S C Treadwell dated May 20 1907. Williams rejects partisanship in a bid for a high judicial position, stresses impartiality, and offers to debate issues in a joint canvass at Durant and Tishomingo while affirming his commitment to democratic ideals and the will of the people.
Bank balance sheet from Pontotoc County shows total resources of 207 547 93 with assets including reserves notes and deposits. Frank Jones cashier attests to the figures dated May 24 1907 with notary B K McKinley and directors Tom Hope J F McKeel John W Beard approving the statement.
Chelsea I T May 29 Henry M Furman spoke to a crowded house. Voters left convinced he is the man Rogers County should back for the United States Senate. The crowd grew enthusiastic as they heard Furman’s message and his fit for the role. Meanwhile Police arrested an intoxicated Indian man on Main Street and after a chase he avoided further trouble by leaving town. He was later captured and returned to Ada where he remains in the city jail awaiting further action.
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