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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
5
The Ada text notes post office matters and a march toward improvement in the Indian Territory. It mentions advertising rates and a booming Norra Ada trade. A report records 400 bales of cotton on the streets today.
A fragment mentions Ada and a World’s Fair building described as beautiful, contrasting a cowardly man with a sheep-killing dog. The readable text centers on Ada and the front-page showcase.
A proverb-like assertion notes the limits of trials and teaching about advertising's profitability. It contrasts practical constraints with broader claims, suggesting skepticism toward universal success in promotion.
A chilling line warns that without stopping the investigations Teddy could be implicated. The statement centers on political or legal intrigue surrounding Teddy and the ongoing probes. No further names or places are provided in the readable text.
The notice outlines constructing a concrete sidewalk in front of the business house shared by Dun and Henley & Biles. It specifies joint responsibility for materials and labor. The plan emphasizes safety, compliance with local codes, and a completion timeline.
A persuasive note warns that merchants who skip home paper ads risk bankruptcy. The piece stresses the value of local advertising to draw customers and sustain business.
A local merchant maintains visibility by keeping his name in the Rome paper, presenting himself to the public so residents know he remains in business and accessible to customers.
Cotton streams into Ada this week with strong prices paid. The town stands as a leading market in the country, reflecting robust demand and favorable market conditions for farmers.
At the South McAlester convention in Indian Territory on Monday J W Dean T E Faust and W H L Campbell were each elected to important committees reflecting the meeting’s organizational drive.
On Wednesday the town drew interest with a red temperance lecture and two medicine shows. Officials noted the medicine shows were not essential to community life.
Local writer asks council to immediately raise street vendor licenses to prohibitive levels to drive away grafters and impostors. The plea claims current street activity harms the city and calls for decisive action this week.
The new town of Stonewall opened last Thursday with rapid lot sales and many buyers expressing plans to erect stone buildings, indicating a promising development at the site.
W niverrap Kivurtrz son of Congressman Klutts of North Carolina, touring with the Hearst party, left Oklahoma City and visited Ada on Monday seeking a law practice location. He praised Ada as the best looking town for his age among the four territories and said he would locate there.
On Thanksgiving day the Chickasaw Teachers' Association begins its annual session and continues for three days. All teachers in this Territory should be on hand to attend.
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The piece outlines a November convention in South McAlester to elect a pro tempore Indian Territory delegate to Congress. Dick, present at the meeting, accepts November 5 as the date and issues a statement with adjusted dates. The goal is to secure a congressional delegate and potential admission under a joint resolution. Delegates are urged to attend to advance this aim.
Tishomingo Oklahoma reports a record cotton day with nearly 150 bales received, the largest one day total of the season. Prices for middling cotton ranged from 9.35 to 9.50 cents, with Ada noting 200 bales at 9.60. Nearby towns boasted higher receipts and prices while Tishomingo residents celebrated.
J. W. Dean and D. H. Epperson have formed a partnership to practice law in our city. Dean is admitted to the bar here and educated at Texas State University and licensed by the Texas Supreme Court. Epperson, from Jefferson Texas, graduated at Sewanee and served four years as Marion County Tex prosecuting attorney. The firm opened an office in Reed building on East Main. We predict their success.
J. E. Stoddard and family of Sulphur arrived yesterday and will settle in Ada. He is an all round stone and brick contractor and expects to find suitable employment locally.
Walter Smith a leading merchant continues selling goods Mollie Knight is ill but improving Rev Deaton of Ada preached a strong sermon last Saturday A few young troublemakers disrupted recent services Eld Dixon preaches next Sunday Bro Willard to preach south of Ada Our farmers busy with harvest amid favorable weather Wishing the News success Walter Smith signs off
Frank Joves seeks a house keeper for a short time or permanent home. position aims to assist with domestic tasks and upkeep. Applicants should contact the advertiser to arrange details and interview.
Leo Wilson returns from No Man's Land and reports filing on 160 acres of good land. He says the country is fine for men who cannot afford a home and invites interested parties to see him for more details.
The publication apologizes to former friends and local merchants for supplying the prior week's cotton market data by mistake. It admits an oversight caused the market figure to lag the actual week and promises greater care in the future.
Train movements shifted to Katy yards in Coalgate under an agreement with Choctaw. At Checotah a horse theft occurred at a hitching rack on Sanddy Night. horses were taken and later recovered without their saddles.
A tearful widow describes her late husband and reveals letters found in his pockets, reflecting on his labor and a monument she plans to erect in his memory amid sorrow.
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