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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
In Custer county harvests include five crops of alfalfa this season. Hobart cotton compress reports 3,650 bales received and plans to acquire 40,000 more before the season ends.
In a note from Checotah the new brick plant is now open as the 925 000 convention hall project advances. The opening signals economic growth for the town with local officials praising construction progress and job creation during the week.
Nineteen brick structures in Hobart near completion with brickwork finished. By December 1 these buildings will be completed and occupied, signaling progress amidst debates over railroad rate impacts.
J A Hargues of Barnett's Creek in Custer county claims ownership of the finest calf in Oklahoma. The seven month old Durham Shorthorn cross weighs 865 pounds and is described as possibly the prize calf of the state.
In September the Woodward land office processed 872 filings along with 79 soldier's declaratories and 51 war proofs, reflecting ongoing land claims and military related filings in the period.
A number of territory papers advocate decorating schoolyards and urge Oklahoma to adopt the idea for youth. The suggestion is described as beneficial and worthy of follow through to enhance school environments.
Under Sheriff Southerland of Blaine county is appointed sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. D. Marion.
The Indian Territory Teachers' Association will hold its next meeting in South McAlester during the last week in February.
A new town in northwest Oklahoma called Holy Temple Hill emerges with plans for a church inspired by the ancient temple in Jerusalem. The project signals a religiously themed community development in the region.
The United States grand jury at Vinita has found fifty five indictments against a Cherokee citizen for holding more land than his pro rata share.
The Vinita Chieftain reports that Delaware lands within the Cherokee Nation will be segregated once more, renewing previous policy rather than integration. The notice highlights ongoing territorial and jurisdictional disputes affecting Native and Delaware groups.
A local resident donated a gold medal to the school prize fund. The medal will be awarded to the pupil with the highest general average for the current term.
Scott Smith private secretary to Secretary Hitchcock visits the Indian Territory saying he is not on official business. He is the latest representative observed in the region amid ongoing territorial diplomacy.
A carload of ore will be shipped from Wildman soon if rail rate terms are favorable. Railroads plan excursions into the mountains from the north, and many people are expected to come for investigation shortly.
A post office is established at Bethany in Woodward county with Samuel T. Ownings appointed postmaster.
H P Robbins of the South McAlester News announces candidacy for postmaster of that town. The bid reflects local interest in the federal appointment and service to the community.
The town shows about 77 dollars per person on deposit in local banks, a figure likely never before reached in Walter's history. The record reflects rising savings and a strong deposit base among residents.
Five men and one woman accused of attempting to hold up the town of Waurika in Southern Comanche County are in Lawton prison.
Twenty seven applicants sought registration as pharmacists with eleven passing the examination at Enid. The board schedules its next meeting for January 12, 1904, at Anadarko to review results and issue licenses.
Members of the W C T U in several Oklahoma towns are drafting petitions to present to the United States Senate at congress convening. The petitions urge the Senate not to seat Reed Smoot, the senator elect from Utah.
Tulsa awards George G Bayne of Joplin a waterworks franchise with ongoing annual payments and a 60 year term, signaling a long term municipal utility contract.
Elicite moves forward with a new bank project amid ongoing construction. The site has commenced work on the building, signaling the start of the financial institution’s presence in the area.
Dolores musters courage to leave the hospitality of Mrs. Green and Mrs. Allen. She longs to reach her ailing father by midnight train, while tensions rise as Green, his mother, and Dora balance duty, love, and secrecy in a fragile household.
Dolores hears how Green and Hal tracked two thieves who stole his mare. They caught one man and pursued the other, leading to swift trials. The mare’s plight and her father’s death are linked to the case, with sentences imposed and justice pursued.
Laborers uncover arches of the Old Bridge along the White Sands while digging a new drain. An arch near the current bridge is well preserved though its crown is exposed under pavement. The discovery traces to ancient river beds and later road construction through Dumfries. The Scotsman.
The British government moves to end indiscriminate elephant slaughter in African possessions. Thousands are killed yearly for ivory as governors are ordered to ban killing by all means to prevent elephant scarcity.
George J. Laporte of Shrewsbury Mass reports three old coins unearthed while grading around the new Howe memorial library. The trio includes a 1817 penny and an 1803 half dollar clearly dated. A badly mutilated three cent silver piece lacks a readable date.
A terse item notes an ins recent German report on Egyptian cigarettes. The fragment hints at a study or finding involving production or health implications but provides limited detail for fuller context.
A fragmentary note references relief efforts connected to JM Lawes, sparking mixed reactions among residents and prompting calls for more details on the outcome and next steps.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions F. J. Cheney 15 years known and asserts trust in financial transactions and obligations. It references wholesale or drug terms and a family claim, with unclear product details and authorities. The text is garbled, lacking clear action or location.
The New York health department reports a 40 percent drop in consumption deaths over two years since launching its crusade against the disease. Medical officials credit improved public awareness and preventive care campaigns in city hospitals and clinics.
An old advertisement touts Cheatham’s Laxa tive Chill Tablets as combining the qualities of the best liquid chill tonics. It promises a ready dose that is always the same and offers a no cure no pay guarantee.
The article compares hand shelling with steam-powered shelling noting it would take the entire U S population to shell by hand 100 days. A steam sheller can shell a bushel per minute while a practiced hand needs about an hour and a half per bushel.
A historic promotional line reflects consumer demand as Allen Brothers restate their foot powder, promising relief for weary feet and renewed confidence in a crowded care products market.
Paris police have passed exams as motor car drivers and will soon be on duty with fast cars to overtake and arrest any other drivers of vehicles traveling at excessive speed.
An 0 cent offer promotes Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for Itch Ringworm Eczema Tetter and similar skin diseases. The copy emphasizes cure and price with a strong endorsement.
The notice offers Defiance Starch with a promise of one third more value for the same price and instruction to return it to the dealer if not satisfactory. It asserts the starch will please, provide satisfaction, and not stick to iron.
Viennese journalist recalls a brief exchange with Lord Milner noting only one line: For six years and a half I have worked like a slave. The quote suggests Milner’s fatigue or frustration amid South African duties.
A small note notes clear white clothes as a sign and mentions a Large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents, attributed to a housekeeper at the Cross Ball Beuc. concern.
The article notes American ties to Turkey show $6.5 million invested in religious and educational institutions and more than $20 million spent on mission activities over nearly a century. It highlights sustained overseas cultural and charitable engagement by U.S. groups and individuals.
An old consumer promo claims Red Cross Ball Blue can whiten clothes turning yellowed fabrics to white as snow. The packaging shows 32 ounce versus 5 cent pricing and urges shoppers to buy for brightening results.
The report notes electrical railway companies covered eleven times the earth sun distance last year while injuring 47 429 people and killing 1 218. It also advertises Hunt's Lightning Oil claiming cures for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts burns bruises and insect bites at 26 and 60 cents.
Population extending as thirty seven percent of the American people now live in cities with more than four thousand inhabitants. The rise signals continued urban expansion and shifts in living patterns across the nation.
In Washington Kansas a couple sitting together on a settee beneath a maple are jolted apart by a lightning strike that splits the tree. The girl recovers first urging George to run as their fear gives way to relief after the shocking event.
An advertisement proclaims Defiance Starch is for sale nationwide with claim of unmatched quality and quantity, urging buyers not to miss the opportunity to purchase the product.
The record notes a rising trend in average age life among Englishmen from 1854 through 1890. It cites improving living conditions and health, suggesting longer lifespans as urban reforms and medical advances take effect.
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