27 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
1
A descriptive piece detailing the city’s business leaders with influence over commerce. Includes a brief history of its development and notes on industrial progress, highlighting prominent tradesmen and their role in shaping local commerce.
The issue extols Ada as a growing city with strong educational and religious resources. It highlights eight churches and ample residential and business incentives, urging families to observe prosperity firsthand and consider Ada as a thriving place to live and raise a family.
The Ada Pontotoc county area supports Jackson Bros Furniture Store at 111 West Main with a wide stock of furniture and carpets, a mail order catalogue, and easy terms for households. Ada grows as a trade center with modern streets, waterworks, schools, and a confident citizenry, while local firms like L T Walters Music House expand offerings in pianos phonographs and art goods.
Ada presents a thriving retail scene with numerous up to date stores led by experienced merchants. The edition showcases reliable curb appeal and low prices, promising courteous service and complete stock across all lines.
L T Walters runs a large local shop selling pianos and musical instruments along with sheet music sewing machines pictures frames and related items to residents seeking musical and household goods. He serves customers from the city and surrounding area.
A criticism of the so called self made man who boasts of his work and spends much time admiring his own product rather than others. The piece cautions against vanity and self importance in achievement.
Alva D. Coon of Ada operates a premier jewelry and optical shop at 105 West Main. A native of Indiana, he moved to Ada after early stints in Ross and Stratford, earning wide respect for repair engraving and properly fitting glasses. He is listed among Ada’s progressive citizens who support local advancement.
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