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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
5
The/A. S. BR. R. message hints at progress and local pride for Ada with upbeat calls to hold up heads and look toward better days. Community optimism centers on a railroad project and regional improvements mentioned in a brief cheer.
The piece notes hogs prosper when weather turns harsh while cotton suffers. It contrasts livestock resilience with crop vulnerability, highlighting regional farming dynamics and potential shifts in agricultural focus.
In rough markets, hogs at 5c per pound yield greater returns than cotton at 9c, with weather dipping cotton prices further. Analysts note meat demand stability and feed costs as key factors shaping shifts in rural farm incomes during adverse conditions.
The Chickasaw Medical Association will hold a two day meeting in Ada on November 11 and 12 with sessions likely covering medical practice and community health topics. The event gathers local physicians and related professionals for discussions and updates.
Report notes heavy rain curbed gate receipts and attendance at the Texas State Fair, while livestock exhibits and midway shows drew attention. The piece also lists local ads and shop notices from Ravia and nearby merchants, including drug stores, hardware, and barber shops, alongside promotional blurbs.
A column argues that newspapers must be profitable to serve the public, noting long hours and high responsibility. It defends earnings as necessary to fund community projects and sustain reliable reporting without burdening the public purse. It urges mutual support between readers, businesses, and publishers to keep quality papers alive.
South McAlester Oct 12 Congressman Charles Curtis of the Indian Affairs Committee conducts a personal investigation of the Territory. He favors granting the country a delegate in Congress and plans to press legislation in the coming session for country schools and roads. He also intends to devise a plan for probate courts at convenient locations.
Dr Bunyan announces the Chickasaw Medical Association will meet in Ada on November 11 and 12 at the Masonic hall. About fifty physicians are expected. Ada aims to host them royally and boost the town’s standing in the Chickasaw Nation.
The note requests all due accounts be called into the office and settled promptly by Dr. Yar borough as the author is away attending college, signed W. D. Akers.
The local company of the First Indian Territory Militia met at the court house last Monday night. Captain John W. Beard appointed the non commissioned officers including First Sergeant W. Babcock Second Sergeant Joe Mason Third Sergeant R. L. Woodhouse Fourth Sergeant C Weaver and Corporals Frank Moore Stan Mason Joe Clark Mount Morris A L Nettles A R Sugg and Jim Shaw. The company was dismissed by Captain Beard subject to a call issued by himself.
An Ada Oklahoma advertisement page offers to trade a survey for a buggy horse and lists prices from W C Talbott for Newby and Evans pianos. It promotes Emerson pianos with a short trial and urges past due accounts to settle, while promoting paints, wallpapers, flues, and stove pipes from local merchants.
W E Mooney offers a residence for sale at the corner of 15th Street and Raney Avenue with viewing arranged at Ada National Bank.
An 18 year old Ada Oklahoma prospect with 8000 dollars cash and a good farm seeks a moral 25 year old man. She desires companionship and practical help to purchase clothing shoes and furnishings from the Red Cross Store. She urges timely subscription.
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