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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
7
A Chicago Tribune snippet recounts a quirky meeting at an Indian village in Zdecola park between a Kansas City man and a St. Louis man. They exchange jokes and greet Eadsbridge before parting with a line about a hard road to travel.
Advertising copy proclaims a 16 ounce package of DeBance Starch guaranteed to be the best value with a money back guarantee. Customers are urged to try it now at a price of 20 cents.
A regional brief notes several suits of clothing and other household articles were taken or missing, indicating disruptions to the property of local residents.
The piece argues that dead stars outnumber living ones by vast margins and that dark, nonluminous stars could still emit heat and be photographed on spectrum plates, despite being invisible to the eye. It notes these objects may still radiate energy detectable by photographic methods.
Chauncey M Depew amusement turns tense as a party guest laughs at a joke. The senator frowns and asks for the quatter then quietly moves to the rear of the room, revealing a mood shift during the tale.
Senator Thomas C. Platt on his 70th birthday told reporters in Manhattan that a target politician is an egotist easily swayed by praise. He warned that praising any trait from coat cut to hat tip can twist the man, even suggesting such flattery would please him in death on his tombstone.
A Georgia woman recalls being a delicate spoiled child who drank coffee, suffered headaches and illness, and improved after using Postum. She reports weight gain, restored strength, and now drinks Postum with crackers after school. She recommends Postum to friends and notes the industrial source and promotional book.
The case features leading criminal lawyers arguing as the widow fainted when a blood-stained shirt was shown. Defense attorney Henry Furman, despite rheumatism, spoke kneeling then seated as he fought to stand. Collard, Kiowa postmaster, is accused after Bailey’s street-fight death while seeking peace.
Miss Mae C Wood a New York post office clerk returned from London with her lawyer to sue Senator Thomas C Platt for breach of promise to marry The story follows Platts announced marriage to Mrs Lillian Janeway of New York Wood an Omaha born woman about 30 years old is well connected socially and professionally a former Leslie s Magazine writer with European ties
The report explains construction in Sweden where workers heat sand for mortar to lay bricks despite freezing temperatures. The method allows continued masonry work during cold snaps and demonstrates adaptation to harsh winter conditions.
In Guthrie the widow of L M Mitchell of the Second United States Infantry challenges the official ruling that he died by his own hand at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. She alleges he was murdered by an enemy and notes his past role as judge advocate and his fears of a soldier he once punished. Her marriage lasted less than two months.
The Choctaw Townsite commission will sell unimproved lots at public auction this week in Stigier Whitefield Hoyt and Enter prise. Only a few small towns remain unsold and the commission expects to finish within a year.
Inspector Frank C. Churchill, long at Sulphur Springs, J. T., returned to report progress on adjusting government land requisition claims near Sulphur Springs. The filing references indicate Churchill will proceed with the next steps in the process.
A fragmentary line from the New York Sun describes hurried shorthand notes taken to record plans and hopes for the season. The text hints at preparations aimed at ensuring success and steady progress.
Mr Gottlieb Mill is credited with discovering a remedy for back pain and kidney troubles. He reports relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills and recommends them to friends. A clerical tongue slip recounts a Boston area misread pulpit announcement about the Bel lingham band.
A user from Vanburen Indiana lauds Pice's Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung affections. The note is dated February 10, 1900, and reflects a testimonial tone typical of patent medicine advertisements.
Mrs Anne Thackeray Ritchie writes to the Pilot arguing that while millionaires build libraries and institutions for cities they neglect providing air and light. She urges more open spaces to improve urban life.
A vintage advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the real remedy for burns bruises cuts and sprains. It promises penetrating healing and guarantees effectiveness with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents.
A Hungarian girl attempting to ward off lightning by entering a chapel in Staranovavesa was killed when the chapel was struck by thunder. The incident followed a local superstition urging immediate protection from the storm.
Defiance Starch is sold in an 16 ounce package for 10 cents, offering one third more starch for the same money.
Attendance at the established church in London continues to decline and now slightly surpasses the numbers attending nonconformist churches, signaling a shift in religious practice among the populace.
Claims by Mother Gray nurse at New York Children's Home that the powder cures constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm problems. Cites over 30 000 testimonials and sells for 25 cents with free Sam. Address A 5S O LeRoy New York.
A Newark physician claims Roentgen rays passing through a mosquito’s body will instantly kill it. He suggests the same method could be tried on boll weevils, sparking debate over this proposed pest control.
Local contractor listing for Sherman’s Specialities offers complete ginning systems brick plants mill specifications gasoline well drilling and pumping outfits boilers steam and gas engines steel beams architectural cast iron work and full steam and water fittings. Includes mill rolls ground and corrugated and a large foundry blacksmith and machine shop in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Crane and Friedlander report roasted coffee acts as a notably active germ killer. Their experiments indicate it destroys a range of bacteria including some of the most troublesome ones.
Reports indicate severe cholera outbreak in Birejik Syria a town of about 10 000 on the left bank of the Euphrates at the river head. The situation is described as raging fiercely with health concerns spreading among residents.
An advertisement claims Simmons' Liver Purifier in a tin box will improve health to aid business success. It promises relief from constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches and suggests a brighter mood to greet neighbors.
Oklahoma City placed an order with Jasper Sipes for 938 school casks in addition to a prior order for 38 desks and opera chairs. Enid Durant and Tishomingo each ordered 500 desks from Mr. Sipes. The Christian church at Ra id ordered 729 dollars worth of church furniture from Mr. Fives.
The report shows railway section men earning 50 cents daily, common laborers 30 cents, street car workers 60 cents, and dairy hands 40 cents. The top wage listed is one dollar per day for steamer engineers.
An advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to soothe teething pain soften gums ease wind colic and calm infants. The short copy is dated and uses 19th century language and spellings.
Nail growth is fastest in children and slows with age. It progresses more quickly in summer than in winter, with slower growth observed in the elderly.
An odd ad mocks medical cures while promoting Cheatham’s Laxative Chill Tablets priced at 25 cents with a bold no cure no pay claim. The piece riffs on extreme feats to sell a laxative product.
A Palmer Massachusetts man died from chronic arsenic poisoning linked to wallpaper colors in his sitting room. Local authorities report the poisoning occurred over time and led to his death.
An old advertisement touts Defiance Starch for its unmatched quality and quantity with claims of saving money and urging readers to try it now. The copy emphasizes superior value with minimal price.
The American Bible Society established its agency in the Philippine islands in 1899 and covers work across the archipelago. Circulation is mainly in Spanish and in Philippine dialects.
Advertises a one day cure for a cord condition using Bromoine tablets with a full refund if it fails. Mentions humorous claim Ha.
An old report states that on average ten minutes of human labor are needed to produce a bushel of wheat from start to finish and the labor cost is 3 1/3 cents. The figure reflects historical efficiency and wage assumptions of the period.
Readable lines promise speedy service at Putnam Dye Works with easy hour access and enhanced efficiency. The notice markets faster turnaround and convenient hours for customers seeking dyeing services.
A wine cask constructed in California can hold 97,000 gallons with iron hoops weighing 40,000 pounds. The project highlights notable capacity and heavy hardware.
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