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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
4
The old reliable cotton market drew fifteen thousand people to the Queen City Wednesday. Apa showcased a 598 meal, calling the show a rare treat for attendees. Tams reported to Washington that the Indians were not rehired, prompting questions.
A subscriber or advertiser may request an extra paper free of charge but no person has a right to demand another’s wares on moral grounds or friendship.
R W Dacx, Ardmore mayor, urged a convention at South McAlester in 1903 to petition Congress for an Indian Territory delegate. The proposal contrasts Hawaii and Puerto Rico with delegates, cites Oklahoma’s gains from a delegate, and urges broad district participation despite statehood uncertainty.
The notice asks readers to overlook this week’s EWS issues due to illness affecting staff. It pledges to improve and resume normal service soon.
A series of storefront promotions from Sprague’s and Woodard Hardware Co to Crescent drug store advertise goods from engraving to hardware to school supplies. The page also lists United States court terms by region and dates across Indian Territory from Aug 1902 to May 1904 with cities like Vinita Tahlequah Miami Nowata Pryor Creek and Muskogee.
A notice from Dr. W. D. Akers requests debtors call the office and settle amounts due at once. The sender notes being away at college since 1 am.
Ada National Bank presents property at the corner of 15th Street and Raney Avenue for sale. W. E. Mooney is connected with the listing.
Advertisement offers sewing machines for rent at 75e per week. Listing credits Lee Smith of Ada J and F as contact references for the rental.
Market advancing as cotton prices rise across grades including Good Ordinary and Middling. Futures quotes show declines in some contracts while Spot, Middling, and Seed Cotton prices remain firm. Oct. 15 market activity notes overall upward movement.
Wanted to exchange a good survey for a gentle buggy horse. Nance Ada and Talbott offer Newby and Evens pianos. Davenport Jones & Co sell a 30e washboard. Housley paints and wallpaper. A L Nettles crafts flues and stove pipe to order. Emerson piano demo promises its features. Credit terms sparse. readers urged to settle past due accounts.
An 18 year old woman with $8,000 cash and a good farm desires the acquaintance of a 25 year old man with moral habits and loving disposition. She would purchase clothing shoes and furnishing goods from the Red Cross Store. If interested contact Jo W Beard at Ada National Bank or Otis Weaver at the News office. Subscribe now.
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