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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
2
Hundreds of people report Peterson's Ointment as the quickest and best remedy for piles and many other skin conditions. A big box sells for 35 cents and is promoted as effective for eczema sores sunburn and minor injuries.
Of 550 North Carolina college graduates of 1923 who became teachers in white high schools, 54 percent entered rural high schools and 201 went into city high schools.
An advertised remedy promises quick relief for colds grippe dengue head aches constipation biliousness. It markets itself as the fastest cure known, citing broad applicability and rapid action.
A vintage health ad touts S S S as a blood purifier and nerve strengthener since 1826. It claims to boost red blood cells, improve vitality, clear impurities, and fight rheumatism, with two sizes sold in drug stores.
In a high school gridiron battle Ada defeats Tahlequah 15 to 0 after a long second half surge. Key moments include Asbury passing to Kelly for a 55 yard TD run and multiple Ada stops on defense as Thompson and Kelly exchange drives.
The Educational Club of East Central held its initial meeting of the year on September 25. Edward Davis outlined four years of History Department growth while faculty who visited five leading universities shared summer experiences. The group again discussed organizing a chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi Fraternity, an honorary educational society rewarding scholarship, with juniors and seniors boasting strong records.
Tulsa story reports U S postal inspectors exposing nationwide swindlers who target relatives of recent deaths. They mail low value items COD to deceived families, often connected to fly by night mail order firms. A case failed after a package to a deceased woman misnamed Estelle led relatives to alert authorities.
A brief notice lists H J Brown and Joseph Anderson associated with the justice of the peace position in Ada Township. The item notes local official involvement and electoral or appointment context for the office.
Mrs T A Copeland says Cardus strengthened her during two pregnancies and left her less nervous and more energetic. She describes using Cardus for three months before birth and notes the baby was stronger. Cardus, claimed to be a forty year old vegetable tonic, is advertised as broadly beneficial.
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