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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
6
Leading farmer interests advocate for Taft in a coordinated campaign urging agricultural voters to support his candidacy. The push emphasizes policy stances on farm subsidies, credit, and rural development as pivotal to farmers' interests.
The piece details a letter from the Republican National Committee soliciting cash for Taft Sherman with signers tied to major trusts. Iowa readers reply with seven pointed questions about funding, trusts, the Philippines grant of a perpetual franchise, Roosevelt’s conduct, and Oklahoma electoral choices.
Dure expresses confidence in the election of Bryan and Kern. The report notes support across districts and emphasizes democratic victory as the campaign proceeds.
Shawnee Oklahoma October 2 United States Senator Gore says Republicans are divided everywhere and Democrats united, predicting a Democratic victory akin to 1884. He notes dissensions in New York Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota Iowa and Kansas, while Democrats stand unified. He highlights Democratic platform planks direct election of senators campaign finance disclosure anti injunction law and bank deposit guarantees. He laments GOP attacks on Governor Haskell and faults Oklahoma press coverage, urging unity. Bryan’s name will not appear on the official ballot.
The text attacks a so called freak legislation by the Oklahoma corporation commission and urges voters to back Bryan by stamping the rooster on the ballot. It cautions against scratching a ticket and explains that a single mark under the rooster will vote for all Democratic nominees including supreme judges in their districts.
A historic document notes a refusal to provide explanations about a bear shipment and details the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the inquiry and lack of fortifying answers.
A short note explains that saving one cent per mile on a 40 mph train turns into a dollar over 2.5 hours. It recalls a Republican three week long holiday last November when ten dollars was the weekly bank withdrawal limit.
In an August 1907 Oklahoma City speech, William H. Taft argued the working man did not lose a jury trial in equity, insisting the writ of injunction does not deny such rights and that juries were never guaranteed in equity.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 2 Republicans face cash incentives amid rumors of a fifty thousand dollar payment to Oklahoma party leaders and business captains. Cash Cade and Norris return from Chicago to push a national slush fund and ensure Taft’s Oklahoma support with a potential five million dollar backing from national donors.
Lemuel L. Curtis shot himself three times after breakfast near Geary Oklahoma reportedly due to marital troubles. Also advertisement notes for Preventics cold tablets and a local sale on Buster Brown Shoes with price drops.
The piece notes Mr Taft objecting to a clause forcing every corporation in Oklahoma to obey any law the legislature passes. It contrasts Taft's view with the public mood and mentions weather and health notices for readers, then includes praise for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and local drugstore advertisements.
Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing her severe cough and consumption after months of illness. She praises the remedy as life saving and notes three bottles completed her recovery. Trial bottle offered free at local drug stores F Z Holley and G M Ramsey.
Christ says you are a free man and must choose whom you will serve. G H Morrison proclaims a bold religious message offering struggle and victory. Ramseys sells window glass in all sizes for local needs.
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