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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1914

Page

2

Cracow Battle Seen as War Turning Point

Paris dispatch reports Cracow battle may decide the war as Russians press German Austrian lines. A German victory could force peace terms while losses pile up on both sides and the war remains unsettled.

United Press Paris Germany Rome Petrograd Warsaw Cracow Lodz Kalish Roumania Bucharest Russia Bukovina Transylvania Crown Council London of Cracow Berlin Japan Tokio China Crown Prince

German cruiser sinks British tank steamer off Pacific coast

The Union Oil Tanker Elsinore, British registry and American owned, was sunk by the German cruiser Leipzig on September 15 off the Central American coast. The crew landed on the Galapagos Islands. rescue steps are planned. Also reported: the Bankfields sunk off Peru and the Kosmos brought survivors into Callao. Three British cruisers were noted at Punta Arenas.

San Francisco Union Elsinore Leipzig Central American Galapagos Islands Port San Luis Cal Valparaiso Union Oil Company Eliinore Callao New York Bankfields Peru Kosmos Marie

Great Loss of German Officers in War Letters

London reports from Oct 3 that German prisoners describe company actions starting with 251 men and ending with eighty, with no officers surviving. Letters suggest severe officer scarcity and multiple regiments reduced to two or three companies.

Paris Arras Amiens Austria London Official War Bureau

Chamberlain's Tablets Help Mrs Kallans Digestive Ailments

Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana reports belching sour stomach and headaches eased by Chamberlains Tablets. She says the remedies helped digestion and regulated bowels, leaving her entirely well. For sale by All Dealers.

Joseph Kallans Peru Ind Chamberlain

Bank President Commits Suicide at West Pullman Home

Chicago October 3 Charles Bounds president of the State Bank of West Pullman suicided at his home. The bank is closed pending state examiner review after a period of illness.

Chicago Charles Bounds State Bank of West Pullman Bounds

Herbine Promises Relief for Indigestion Ailment

When the chest feels on fire and the throat burns indigestion causes discomfort. Herbine is marketed to drive out badly digested food strengthen the stomach and purify the bowels. Price 50c sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Peru's 1913 Exports Value at 37 7 Million Dollars

Peru recorded exports valued at 37 722 960 dollars in 1913, reflecting the nation's trade activity for that year and its economic performance in the global market.

Peru

Hunt's Lightning Oil Offers Quick Pain Relief

Hunt's Lightning Oil provides rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches and promotes healing for cuts and bruises. A bottle in every home is advised and available at reputable drug stores in 26c and 50c sizes.

Hunt

Golden Gate Contest Spurs Renewed Ticket Purchases

The Golden Gate contest offers three gold watches to fourth to sixth place finishers, prompting renewed effort from contenders and friends who buy tickets. With the close approaching, more prizes will be awarded. Friday’s count shows Miss Mattie Stubblefield leading the over 100000 class and Miss Ruth Lundy moving into the over 100000 tier.

Mattie Stubblefield Ruth Lundy Miss Lundy

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Peru Reader

A testimonial from Mrs. O. E. Sargent of Peru Indiana endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as highly valuable. The ad urges readers to try the product and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

O. E. Sargent Peru Ind

Farm for Sale Near Ada 100 Acres Divisible

100 acre farm three miles southwest of Ada for sale by owner W H Ebey. Land includes good soil with some bottom land. Will divide into 40 or 60 acre lots. Terms available. Property upstairs in Rollow Building. 8-27-wtf.

Ada W. H. Ebey Rollow Building

For Sale 160 Acre Farm Near Ada

160 acres with 55 cultivated, rest wooded and pasture fenced with a four room house, well, small barn, apple and peach orchard seven miles northeast of Ada. There is a $1000 loan on the farm. Bargain offered for quick sale by T. A. Holman. October 1 installment.

Ada T. A. Holman

Apple orchard sells 3000 bushels north of Ada

Joe Rushing advertises about 3000 bushels of apples for sale from his orchard two miles north of Ada. He states the crop has been sprayed and is worm-free, offering good prices for large quantities. Contact via phone F-15. Date 9 15 6td Atwe.

Ada Joe Rushing

Monster suffrage parade in Cleveland marks campaign finale

A 3000 woman and 200 plus men parade filled downtown Cleveland. The event heads toward the November state constitutional suffrage vote with scenes from Joan of Arc on a white horse to a peace float and pioneer suffragists. Donations and wedding rings symbolize sacrifices for the vote.

Cleveland America Joan of Arc Ohio Woman Suffrage Association State Association Atlantic Seaboard Salvation Army

John Stewart badly hurt in interurban wreck

Readers learn of John B. Stewart's severe injuries after a Woodlake interurban collision between Denison and Sherman. The article notes multiple fractures, facial injuries, a hospital transfer, and family travel plans, with broader details on the Woodlake accident and casualties.

John B. Stewart Woodlake Denison Sherman Stewart Katy Dallas News Tex F. D. Hagen Texas Traction Company H. R. Horne Springfield J. H. Lawson Horne Ramsey B. Chapman

For Sale Good Seed Wheat Ad

Sale notice offering good seed wheat with contact persons Ed Granger and W F Schulte. Sale listing dated 3 27 tfw.

Ed Granger W. F. Schulte

Death of Three Year Old Ira Smith

Ira Smith died at home Friday afternoon at age three. Rev. C B James conducted the funeral service and the child was laid to rest in Rosedale cemetery. The bereaved parents Lee and his wife mourn a short life that bound their family with hopeful futures.

Lee Smith Ira C. B. James Rosedale Cemetery

Tested and Proven Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement

Ada reader E M Allen a Holdenville Oklahoma carpenter reports kidney pain stiffness and rheumatic pains eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes rapid improvement and confirms prior endorsement. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props Adv.

E. M. Allen Carpenter Tenth Cedar Streets Holdenville Okla Dean Mr. Allen Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y Adv

Cruce accuses McAlester of empty pardon promise

Governor Lee Cruce of Oklahoma, in St Louis returning from a cotton conference, said Lieut. Gov. J J McAlester violated an implied promise not to pardon or parole convicts without Board of Pardons recommendation. He plans to verify status in Oklahoma City and weigh action.

St. Louis Lee Cruce Oklahoma Cotton Conference of Southern Governors Washington Oklahoma City J. J. McAlester Board of Pardons Control Cruce Secretary of State Mandamus Supreme Court Criminal Court of Appeals

Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthy Pills Ad Promo

An old ad extols Dr King s New Life Pills for digestion constipation and overall tonic health promising purified blood and elimination of poisons. It notes a 25 cent price at the druggist. A French automobile feature mentions incandescent headlight lamps with reflectors on a horizontal bar over the radiator.

Dr. King

Battle Between Two Airmen Over Cambrai Fought by French and German

A wounded British officer recalls a dramatic air duel over the British lines at Cambrai as a French airman attacked a German observer and forced him down. The French pilot, after a swift ascent, struck with a quick firer and the German fell. In London a separate note tells of Mrs Strange of Mitcham with many naval relatives, including sailors and pensioners, all serving or connected to the fleet.

United Press Folkestone Eng Cambrai London Strange Princess Ladies’ Golf Club Mitcham Davenport Barracks Thomas Rees Davenport

The Magic Washing Stick testimo nial from Texas shopper

Mrs. Sarah Goodale of Preston Texas writes the Magic Washing Stick did as advertised leaving clothes white after scrubbing. The product is not a soap or powder and is sold by grocers and druggists as three 10c sticks for 25c or by mail from A B Richards Medicine Co Tex.

Sarah Goodale Preston Texas A. B. Richards Medicine Co Tex

Editorial praises Wilson and calls Oklahoma to support Democrats

The Po teau Weekly Sun editor D A Shaw lauds President Wilson's policies and urges Oklahoma citizens to register appreciation by backing the Democratic ticket in November. The piece argues a Republican win in 1912 would have led to war, praising Wilson’s peace policies and condemning past Republican and Taft foreign plans.

D. A. Shaw Poteau Weekly Sun Oklahoma Wilson Poteau Sun United States Oyster Bay Tropics Mexico Wm. Howard Taft

Hunt's Cure Skin Disease Guarantee Ad

An old advertisement promises a money back guarantee from the druggist if Hunt's Cure fails to cure skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ringworm and other troubles. It also claims cures for piles and old sores with no cost if it fails.

Hunt

County Attorney Roland Moves Office to Aldrich Building

County Attorney Roland relocates his office from the courthouse to the Aldrich Building. The move affects staff and client access as the new site provides improved reception and meeting spaces.

Roland Court House Aldrich Building

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