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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
3
News from Lisbon reports republicans seizing control with a provisional government led by Theophile Braga. The royal family seeks refuge at Mafra while the populace watches the capital come under republican authority. The new flag flies over public buildings as battles injure and kill hundreds.
Washington reports that by Oct 5 about 700 cities filed formal requests to establish postal savings banks and 1,300 banks have shown interest, signaling broad momentum for the program.
Ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises corns sores boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and more. It promises relief for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles with a 25 cent price at G M Ramsey’s.
Frank Greer editor of Guthrie State Capital named defendant in a libel suit tied to Governor Haskell comments. Orville T. Smith, chief counsel to the governor, plans prosecution with County Attorney Wimbish leading. Smith says case not political and will be filed post election to elevate press standards.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed freight rate hikes from New Orleans to the North West and East for 120 days starting November 1 while an inquiry determines reasonableness. The planned advance averages about 10 percent across class and commodity rates, affecting most rail shipments via river gateways.
Public notice from Pontotoc County Abstract Co inviting residents to obtain prompt abstracts of title for any town lot or land in Pontotoc County. Office on North Broadway. Call or visit to verify title details and contact banks in the county.
Oklahoma City on October 5 saw twelve policemen led by a bold inspector surge from the station toward the Central Reserve bank after a blast report. The chase ended with a harmless photographer exiting the bank, deflating the dramatic pursuit.
Fifty spiritualists have sought the $10,000 prize from the Metropolitan Psychical Society by claiming to reveal the contents of a letter written by the late Prof William James. The secretary reports all attempts have failed to match his wording, with many copying old mediumist patterns and including incorrect references to relatives.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 5 C W Han cock secretary of the Oklahoma State Cotton Exchange issues a circular warning oil mills merchants buyers and others that shipments must meet standard bale weight. All lots must average 475 to 525 pounds per bale with dockage for light bales and for excessive bagging or bands.
Kansas City water works chief Mr. William G. Goodwin, Oklahoma Portland Cement president Adam Beck, City Engineer P. G. Ekman, and 25,000 Club president E. H. Lucas measured Byrd's Mill spring. They estimate eighteen million gallons per day enough for 100,000 people and propose a $75,000 pipe and pumping plan funded by a $100,000 loan. Goodwin will report to Ada Mayor J. L. Little. The notice also advertises Herbine for liver and bowel health at 50 cents.
Dr F W LeFevre, specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat offers perfectly fitted glasses. Office located in the Duncan block, Ada Oklahoma.
An Oklahoma cabinet maker J R Davis reports relief from severe back pains and kidney distress after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills cure kidney troubles and are sold by all dealers at 50 cents per box, with New York as the sole agent for the United States.
Ada Oklahoma declares long time sales of Hall's Texas Wonder as the best kidney bladder and rheumatic medicine. It offers 60 days treatment for one dollar by G M Ramsey Druggist.
Pontotoc County Abstract Co announces a limited supply of free blank loan applications from the commissioners of land office to farmers only at 5 percent interest on improved farms. Call at their office on North Broadway for more information. C. T. Angel, Sec Treas. Hoarseness in a child subject to croup is a sure indication of the.
County Clerk Kerr reports thirty four hunting licenses issued to date. The quail season opens next month and will keep him busy in the days ahead.
An examination of the office of State Treasurer Menefee by State Examiner and Inspector Taylor lists 1,423,838.30 in cash across funds as of October 1, with 589,211 in the general revenue fund. Banks hold state funds, the largest about 50,000. Top deposit banks include Commerce Trust Kansas City and Union National Bartlesville. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup ad follows.
George Washington Wimot aged 82 faced a Brooklyn police court and had his son Frank P Wilmot committed to jail as a habitual drunkard. The magistrate sentenced the son to six months on the island.
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