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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
2
Advertising rates furnished on application. The Ada News quotes sensational claims about the President and Standard Oil, notes Ada Commercial Club stagnation, suggests a Trade and Sales Day, and urges the club to convene. It discusses national issues, local business vigor, and calls for optimism amid hard times.
Secretary Filson of Oklahoma uses a farmer's blunt illness anecdote to illustrate the wearying statehood bill. He notes the bill is a great worry to Oklahoma and jokes he would like to see it pass or something, highlighting frustration with territorial apprentices.
Postmaster at Riverton Iowa Robbed and severely injured in a criminal incident but credits a final recovery after twenty years of chronic liver complaint and jaundice. He reports Electric Bitters as a sure cure for biliousness neuralgia and stomach liver kidney and bladder issues. Available at G M Ramsey and Dr F Z Holley drug stores for 50 cents.
The article advises careful adjustment and cleaning for lawn mowers, noting that blades self sharpen with use, oils suitable for smaller machines differ, and clipping management affects grass health. It recommends twice weekly mowing in warm weather to avoid smothering grass and suggests thorough seasonal disassembly and oiling.
Oriental poppies with large peony like blooms brighten late May and early June and can be transplanted with care. Foxgloves and Canterbury bells come in white pink blue and purple and are biannual. Marigolds and zinnias offer late season color. Ida D Bennett reports salvia splendens reaching five feet with ample watering in marsh soil.
Peel wash and slice potatoes very thin then soak in cold water until firm. Dry thoroughly in a clean cloth. Fry in smoking hot lard until delicate brown. Lift out with a wire spoon and salt while warm. Best when fresh. damp weather reduces crispness.
A historical baking instruction describes mixing black molasses buttermilk water salt soda and baking powder with flour and graham flour to fill three one-pound baking powder cans. Divide evenly, seal with lids and bake one hour in a moderate oven.
Instructions detail making peanut butter at home by grinding roasted shelled nuts until creamy. The natural oil suffices. add pure olive oil if needed and salt to taste. Pack the mixture in small jars for storage.
Insect bites are best treated with a dampened salt compress bound tightly over the affected area. The remedy aims to relieve pain and promote rapid healing.
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