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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
4
New York observers noted the Reliance defeated the Shamrock by timing and wind limits as the weather proved unfavorable. The race showed the home boat pulling ahead with the windward disadvantage for the challenger, while spectators shifted attention to markets and world affairs.
The Keetoowah organization of full blood Cherokees announces plans to challenge the election of W. C. Rogers as chief, aiming to address alleged irregularities and seek a formal review within Cherokee leadership matters.
The Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia employs about 15 000 men with a weekly payroll near 190 000 dollars. A Medford threshing machine system costs about 50 cents per acre and plows eight furrows per round, replacing four men and sixteen horses, claimed as the coming plow for the West. Marietta offers 35 dollars for the first bale from Texas and 25 dollars for the second from the Territory.
Duncan makes arrangements for a street fair and a cotton carnival scheduled for the latter part of October, aiming to attract crowds with festive activities and local vendors.
The text extols a fertile soil described as dark sandy loam with rich content. It reflects enthusiastic observations of land quality and abundance, noting the promising productivity of the area.
Receipts totaling 730201 were deposited in the sub treasury at St Louis. After deducting 5284 in surveying townsites the balance is 724917. The secretary of the interior acts as trustee to expend funds as provided by the act. No portion of the balance is government revenue.
Guthrie reports doubt among territorial officials over returning insane prisoners from Kansas. Debate centers on whether Kansas authorities escort inmates to Oklahoma or Oklahoma officers seize them at the Kansas penitentiary. Sheriff Carpenter notes a prisoner belongs to Logan County. Governor Ferguson has not ruled.
Dock Huggins and his three children were severely burned when a half pound of powder ignited during fuse testing at home. His daughter nine and two sons five and seven were in the vicinity. the girl suffered the worst injuries and is not expected to recover after efforts to extinguish the flames.
A Chickasha report highlights a fire clay deposit described as highly valuable and inexhaustible, noting its potential utility and long-term supply.
Report notes that several farmers who earned significant profits from this year’s wheat wish they had started cultivation earlier. They express that earlier planting would have increased overall yields and profits.
A manufacturing company has been organized in this city and incorporated with capital stock of $15,000. The company is incorporated immediately upon organization.
A reliable source reports that word has been received here indicating a notable development. Details remain sparse as officials have not released formal confirmation or context.
advertisement from Baxtland Bros in Oklahoma City promoting free samples of wallpaper window shades Windsor gifts house paints with mail order prices and special attention to orders sent to P O Box 205 Oklahoma City.
In St Louis jail awaiting a murder charge, Lord Barrington is described as fastidious about neckwear, changing his ties several times daily. He may soon receive a necktie that he cannot change, due to his confinement.
Argentina ships over 3,000,000 pounds of butter yearly, chiefly to Great Britain. Cremeries pay 16 cents per pound, exporters earn about 24 cents. Only Denmark offers a comparable price. Cows are mainly Durham crosses.
When bilious constipated or troubled with any liver complaint you will never regret trying Simmons' Liver Purifier. A mild but infallible remedy. Put up in tin box. Price 25 cents.
A local fisherman near Chevroux in Fribourg used a boat net to haul two hefty trout weighing 2 and 19 pounds. He reported a total catch weight of 10 pounds for the remaining fish.
Some grocers refuse to stock De fiance Starch due to a stock of 12 oz brands. They say these 12 oz packages cannot be sold to customers who have previously used the 16 oz package for a higher price.
Minnesota operates a twine plant inside Stillwater prison where about seven million pounds of twine will be produced this year. Half the prisoners work there and the product is sold only to Minnesota farmers at two cents a pound below the market price of the trust. All output has already been sold in advance to farmer clubs.
An item credits Joneph Shirk of Lan caster county with inventing the revolver. The ad extols Hunt's Lightning Oil for rheumatism neuralgia head ache weak back insect bites burns bruises and sprains as unmatched and priced at 25 and 50 cents.
A local obituary note describes funeral rehearsals outlining AB s wishes for his obsequies, indicating a personalized service and ceremonial elements planned by the family.
An Oklahoma recruitment note offers work for responsible energetic men willing to invest in the role. Experience in agency work helps but is not required, as full instructions are provided, and four business references are requested. Oklahoma State Nurseries, Perry, Oklahoma.
Malaria prone readers receive claim of fever prevention from Cheatham's Lat ative Chili Tablets. Ad touts 26 centa per dox price with bold certainty.
In Vienna workers uncovered part of the stone flooring of a third century Roman house, revealing early urban construction. The discovery occurred on a city street during routine excavations and may shed light on ancient settlement patterns.
The article notes typhoid fever mortality is three times higher in American cities than European ones. It lists Washington, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Providence as the most affected U.S. cities, in that order. It also promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch as a better value for housekeepers, delivering 4 oz more for the same price.
Mexico rapidly becomes a leading mining country as 164 mines are registered in a month. Among them 19 are gold, 48 gold and silver, while 48 produce no precious metal.
Official statistics indicate 17 million Russian children aged six to fourteen receive no education.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention tents and rubber seats with unclear context. No identifiable people, places, or organizations. Further readable text needed to establish a coherent item.
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