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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
13
Miss Caroline Thummel argues in a Missouri context that women should ease divorce processes but avoid actions that would drive men away causing fewer divorces. The piece explains her stance and notes her reputation in state and federal courts.
An essay outlines how historical gender roles shaped marriage expectations and women’s independence. It argues for equal opportunities, singlehood until equality, and removal of restrictive norms. The piece shifts to Guthrie Oklahoma notes on 1910 tax sale procedures and municipal incorporation guidance from the Attorney General.
Dr F W LeFevre, specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat, provides glasses fitted perfectly. Office located in Duncan block Ada Okla.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills kill the “Appendi citis” murderer by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It promises relief from constipation headache biliousness chills and related discomforts with a sensational tone.
Guthrie Okla Oct 13 W A Coutant wanted in New Orleans on forgery charges is out on bond and still in Oklahoma City. Governor Haskell declined Louisiana s requisition due to faulty papers. This is the second attempt to move Coutant from Oklahoma on forgery charges. The prior hearing sought to take him to Benson Ariz.
Strayed or stolen yearling heifer branded K on left jaw and O on left ribs with a bar on left thigh and a slit in the right ear. She disappeared from Hurley’s pasture 5 miles south of town about two months ago. Reward of $5 for return to C. E. Cales, Ada, Oklahoma.
The pleasant purgative effect experienced by all who use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is noted. The remedy is advertised as safe and effective for digestive relief and liver support.
Melvin Crumley a prominent Allen druggist was arrested on a manslaughter indictment. Bondsman set at 750 dollars and posted. The case stems from the death of Mrs Fanny Reden of Alten, said to have occurred last winter after Crumley allegedly filled a wrong prescription.
The piece argues the proposed liquor measure favors the whiskey lobby over prohibition, detailing flaws such as unequal voting rules, town by town elections, possible license transfers, and lack of remedies. It contends local option has worked but questions statewide repeal and warns of disastrous effects.
R C Roland opened the prohibition campaign this afternoon in a Saturday Daily report. He analyzed the whiskey driven bill by sections, exposed inconsistencies, and urged voters to defeat it in the November election. A sizable crowd gave him attentive consideration.
Dr Cox advertises Painless Blister a guaranteed blistering product sold by druggists with money back assurance for dissatisfied customers.
Luther Harrison, state press bureau manager for the campaign committee, spoke to a sizable Ada audience on campaign issues. He contrasted Republican years in power with Democratic achievements of the past three years and criticized McNeal as aligned with corporations. He drew praise from listeners and may return before the campaign ends.
Judge John J. Carney sustained the grandfather clause as lawful amid an Atwater challenge to block Precinct A Fifth Ward election officials from denying his voting rights. Atwater’s petition argued the clause is unconstitutional and sought a restraining order to allow him to vote in November.
Miss Minnie Pickard of Altamahal North Carolina says her face was full of pimples and eczema scars but after using D D D Prescription three years ago there is no sign of eczema. D D D is famed for relief of skin diseases and clears up minor impurities like rash and blackheads. The formula includes wintergreen thymos and other ingredients praised as penetrating and safe for delicate skin. A 25 cent bottle offers proof of effectiveness from Ramsey Drug Company.
A historical letter questions Republican motives in Oklahoma elections. It alleges past fraud, cites Governor Haskell appointing J L Allen and the creation of a two man replacement slate including Jake Hamon, and accuses GOP leaders of pressuring for biased election oversight. It ties charges to Senator Gore and a 50 000 dollar bribe claim.
Luther Harrison of the state democratic press bureau tours the state delivering stump talks. Cruse Haskell Murray Owen and Col. Leslie Ross campaign across counties while the organization expands and voters are urged to turnout for election day.
R L Stoss in the Hird community north of Ada shows farming can pay with good management. Moss purchased land for 2200 on credit and planted sixty acres of cotton plus crops. His crop paid off debt and left him a corn surplus while he recently bought a neighboring farm. Also a health note praises Herbine for liver and digestion, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
A Katy railroad contract in Pottsboro Texas requires every passenger train and non through freight to stop in town. Although the road leased the through freight rights later, it has kept the stop rule for passenger service, resisting attempts to relax it despite a St Louis fair train incident where residents intervened.
Early hoarseness in a child indicates impending croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given promptly or after the croupy cough appears can prevent the attack. Contains no gotsom. Sold by all dealers.
Col. J. J. McAlester and George Henshaw spoke to a large crowd in Gaymon Oklahoma October 13. They described a broad campaign tour through Woodward Alva Buffalo Hooker Beaver City and surrounding points. They predicted a sweeping victory for Cruce and Fulton and noted many insurgents and independents will vote for them. Local candidates in No Man's Land appear virtually assured of election.
Four marriage licenses issued today in Prosperous Times. Judge H. J. Brown officiated at least one wedding, uniting Jim Roland and Olive Christian of Konawa, before courthouse departure.
Certificate states sale of Hall's Texas Wonder remedy in Ada Oklahoma for 60 doses at 1 dollar. Mentions bladder and rheumatic medicine and best sales claim.
In Bartlesville Oklahoma on October 14, four Osage country oil and gas interests totaling 28 000 acres and producing about 4000 barrels daily were transferred to Prairie Oil and Gas by H T Fancher for 2 million dollars The move signals an escalation in the Prairie versus Central Fuel Oil Company dispute as Central pays 1 5 million on a 6 million purchase.
A reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for persistent coughs. The notice urges trying the product for relief and mentions it is available for sale.
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