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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
3
Oklahoma City October 21 Special. County superintendents urged to hold January school officers meetings to explain the new school code provisions. The reform assigns district funds custody to the county treasurer and standardizes governance for four year high schools in incorporated towns. Mary Woodson to speak October 30 to raise funds for the Oklahoma Panama exhibit.
Marie Woodson, walking advocate of the Oklahoma Panama Commission, plans a fundraiser in Ada on Thursday October 30 1913 arriving from Roff. The public is invited to greet and support her fundraising walk.
The Ada News announces a rapid nearing booster edition closing Oct 29 that will feature illustrated material on Pontotoc county including Mercantile and Commercial, Agricultural, Horticulture, Stock and Poultry, Mineral, Gas and oil resources, and local schooling and industries. It urges local business and professionals to join the effort and distinguishes doers from those who oppose booster proposals.
Ada Oklahoma October 18 1913 County Clerk A L Miles urges sportsmen to buy hunting licenses locally under October 3 law. Licenses cost 1.25 with 75 cents to road fund and 25 cents to salary fund. State game warden may appoint assistants who sell licenses keeping 25 cents as fee and forwarding one dollar to the state. Miles notes licenses benefit county treasury and asks residents to support home funds by buying locally.
Governor Sulzer found guilty on articles 1 2 and 4 by the New York Court of Appeals with article 3 acquitting him. Lieut. Gov. Glynn to assume executive duties as the court contemplates further votes and possible disqualification outcomes.
The notice urges readers to obtain representation in the Rooster Edition and share copies with friends and relatives. It emphasizes exploiting the country’s interests and resources as a key opportunity, urging action before the October 29 deadline.
Ada lodge of Elks gears up to host a Thursday 8 30 evening reception for Elks and their families. Entreating entertainment promises a standout social event in the city.
The Boston Transcript notes debate over constructing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with a warning that its grotesque height would overshadow monuments. Despite early fierce opposition predicting doom, the tower stands as a civic landmark, needing continual maintenance and wind resistance checks.
Work has begun on a new concrete boiler room for the electric light plant. The structure will measure 43 by 48 inches with a height of 28 feet and will fully protect the boilers. When Zorn and Howard move into their new building, their present quarters will be completely re-
John Beasley Ingram died at his East 9th street home after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at the First Christian church with Rev. J. B. James officiating, burial at Rosedale cemetery. A pioneer settler who came from Whitesboro Texas in 1901, Ingram worked with the Choctaw Cotton Oil Co. A quiet, loyal citizen, he was well known and respected locally.
Classic dumplings baked in bags are noted as very soft and flavorful. Apple dumplings prepared in the traditional open oven yield a crusty exterior. Serve with cream for a rich finish.
A recipe fragment instructs beating half a cup of butter to a cream then gradually adding one cup of sugar and a fine glass or china dish, finishing with a light grate of nutmeg over the top.
Preserve readability by summarizing the readable points about using paper bags for cooking and baking powder. Notes include greasing bag interiors, placing bags seam side up on a pan, tying bag mouths, cooking times of about 15 minutes per pound, and recommending KC Baking Powder for pastries. Also mentions avoiding bag tearing and achieving slow even heat.
Mfg Ce advertises bound lesson sets from SCEAKING POWDER MFGS. at 16th and Canal Sts Chicago. It invites requests for reformatting lessons and mentions limited durable binding and future use.
The funeral for J. B. Ingram was held at the First Christian church this afternoon at 3 o clock conducted by Rev. C B James. The minister spoke of the deceaseds character and offered comfort and promises of eternal life from Holy Writ to the sorrowing family despite bad weather.
The county court heard cases this week with W. M. Elliott vs M O G railroad yielding a plaintiff verdict for 225 dollars. Williams vs Johnson involving a sewing machine was decided for the defendant. Atoka National Bank vs B F Byrd was on trial with J W Dean presiding as special judge.
Judge McKeown and the Ada bat set the November term docket. District clerk A. D. Tanner reports about 203 civil cases and around 50 or 68 criminal cases on the docket.
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