20 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
1
The article endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croppy children with croam and croup. It warns against trial of other remedies and urges using the medicine as directed, promising quick symptom relief. Clark Drug Co. sells the product.
The paper thanks Miss Lillie Reed of Scarbrough Institute for providing school notes this week.
Local ad copy touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel as a universal remedy for cuts burns lacerations eczema and skin diseases. Warns readers to look for the genuine Dewitt label on the package and warns that cheaper counterfeits are worthless.
Mr F M Huddleston delivered to the News office a giant yam measuring 12 inches in length and 20 inches around, weighing about seven pounds. The tuber, grown in Ada Oklahoma Territory, marks a remarkable produce find for the season.
Nashua Indiana resident J N Patterson writes that after a bad cold and ineffective medicines from two physicians a friend recommended Foley’s Honey and Tar. He says two thirds of a bottle helped greatly and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
J R Young sold the lis stone building at Broad way and 12th to Gov Byrd and Denton and Rudell sold their groceries stock to the same. The governor intends to open a full general merchandise stock. It is not yet known if he will move to town but residents hope he will, valuing his addition to the city.
Advert suggests biliousness relief with DeWitts Little Early Risers, a bowel cleansing tonic from Clark Drug Co. The copy claims overnight relief and tonic benefits for liver and glands, authored by F. Z. Holey.
Mrs Lacy Bartholomew travels from Center to Laurel Mo after her daughter dies before arrival. An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup bronchitis whooping cough pneumonia asthma la grippe and throat chest troubles with customer testimonial from Gertrude E Fenner Muncie Ind and weight regain after treatment.
The Dallas News announces a subscription reduction to 75 cents a month starting December 1 1902 for both carrier and mail delivery. It pledges a superior paper, independence, and advocacy for readers while thanking subscribers for past support and pledging continued prosperity for Texas journalism.
Ada News reports a wanted notice seeking 25 loads of wood on site. The item lists no further details on location dates or payment terms.
The statement pledges continuous work to maintain the News as a top source of clean journalism with every effort focused on preserving its ranking and integrity.
Clark Drug Co. and W. M. Freeman & Co. will swap store buildings on January 1. Clark Drug Co. moves to the Freeman stand and Freeman & Co. relocates to the Latta building they own. Freeman & Co. will extend the Latta building to the alley to 140 feet, creating one of the citys largest store facilities.
Bruce Higgins Roy G Bruce a young attorney and Miss Susie Higgins daughter of pioneer Higgins family were married on the road between here and Roff Tuesday evening November 9th. Rev J B McDonald officiated and the couple returned to the Commercial hotel then boarded the northbound train to Conway Arkansas for their future home.
Manager A. H. Constant completed an addition to Laidlaw Lumber Co. office, increasing comfort and convenience for staff and customers alike.
The gold medal contest Friday night, supervised by Mrs L J Crowder, showcased thirteen Ada students many new to music. Judges Miss McGill Miss Warren and Rev Wesson awarded medals to Mayme Rogers and Hattie Collins while praising the class. Mrs Crowder lauded as pianist and teacher as students performed with Miss Akers’s reading and a Taylor duet.
A call signed by pastors of four churches urges gospel ministers in the Indian Territory to attend a convention at Holdenville on the 22nd. The aim is to discuss strategies to memorialize Congress for needed federal legislation affecting the Indian Territory. The organizers anticipate a major and beneficial gathering.
Advice urges calm when outside control and action when within reach. It mentions using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during a cold and earache attack, suggesting careful use to ease symptoms.
This brief note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops coughing and supports lung health while advising against substitute products.
Rev. J. M. Vernon and wife were tried and convicted yesterday for forcibly taking possession of real estate. They were fined $50 each and sentenced to one minute in jail. Mr. Loman faces trial today for shooting Taylor Polk's stock. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Clark Drug Co sale.
Stolen on October 7 a six month old white and blue pointer puppy with vet notes. Liberal reward offered for return to Woodard Hardware Co.
A mother’s anxious moments arise when children suffer croup and Foley's Honey and Tar is praised as an effective safe remedy. The product is described as a household favorite for throat and lung troubles because it contains no opiates or poisons, promoted by Clark Drug Co.
A. B. Kirby from Seymore Texas arrived last week and will reside permanently in Ada. He has accepted a position with E. L. Steed for now, and his family will follow soon. The community is glad to welcome Texas men to the city.
W A Hernen of Finch Arkansas reports Foley’s Kidney Cure cured a severe kidney and bladder ailment after two doctors had given up. Glark Drug.
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