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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
4
A collage of editorial thoughts covers suffragists in London, July fairs, rain needs, alum as snake bite cure, and Oklahoma talk. It remarks on Cole Blease’s Senate defeat, war’s harsh reality, and hopes for improved U.S. roads, tourism, and national resilience amid European conflict.
A man may have attained the goal of his ambition and felt the electric thrill of success. He may even have seen his fellow men bow in reverence at his feet, a moment of triumph and pride.
The writer returns from a vacation to praise Ada as a desirable home and envisions Oklahoma’s future. He recalls earlier hardships of settlement and predicts many settlers who stay will enjoy comfort and success from the broad acres they acquired. Those always moving may struggle, while steady persistence will yield a real harvest in years ahead.
The piece contrasts political rhetoric with Wilson's honest lines on movement toward justice and the rights of labor and farming communities. It praises thoughtful, principled thinking over popular claptrap and calls for contemplation of Wilson's views.
The speaker notes the progress is slow yet unmistakable and urges steady thinking about right actions. He warns against unfairness, selfish haste, and fear when national interests are at stake, calling for moral focus and courage to push reforms forward.
Peace in Mexico is tentatively assured under Carranza though Villa opposes him. The United States may gain Mexican trade, with oil, minerals and crops flowing north. Wards at County Fair list numerous top winners in cattle horses and produce, plus corrections to yesterday’s corn contests and notes on arts, canning, and future results.
Rome August 31 United Press reports Cardinals of the Sacred College, 57 present, begin the papal election process for Pius X successor. The conclave will enclose within Vatican walls with three-room suites for each Cardinal and extensive preparations in the Sistine Chapel for daily ballots and the ceremony.
Ada residents report kidney trouble relief with Doan's Kidney Pills. J W Bowling of 112 Broadway Ada Oklahoma says the remedy benefited weak kidneys and backache. He endorses Doan's to any with backache or kidney trouble and cites widespread local use. Foster Milburn Co sells Doan's nationwide.
An old advertisement touts DAR BY’S PROPHLACTIC FLUID as a fever reducer and irriation reliever. It claims healing for cuts and wounds, internal use for cramps colic or dysentery, with a price of 50c per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
Washington reports Representative Henry of Texas introduces a bill to lend producers 12c per pound on stored cotton at 4 percent through the Federal Reserve Board. The plan uses Fed notes and regional banks or postmasters as custodians, with insurance, warehousing, and a 50 cent per bale fee. The loan matures when prices reach 15c or upon producer request.
This week’s premiums include a silver sugar tongs for the contestant with under 30,000 votes who shows the greatest gain. A jelly server goes to the one with 20,000 to 100,000 votes and the largest gain. A berry spoon is awarded to the contestant over 100,000 votes with the greatest gain.
Dr Rudolph Schiffman offers Asthmador with a bold guarantee through Ada Drug Co and local druggists, promising instant relief from asthma hay fever and bronchial asthma at a 50 cent package price. If not satisfied buyers may return it for a full refund, with regional shipments arranged by his St Paul Minnesota contact. A lost brown Falls City coat is reported at Copeland and Sloan's News Office.
London Sept 1 reports the Tsar will change St Petersburg’s name to Petrograd because burg is of German origin. The move reflects broader shifts in naming during the era.
Col A B White and associates of the South Mid-Continent Oil & Gas company report a strong gas flow at 600 feet in a wildcat test across the Red River south of Ringling Oklahoma. The gas reportedly threw water over the derrick, and White, once editor of the El Reno Daily American, has roots in Ohio.
Gen. Sam H. Hargis appoints Miss Gertrude Thompson sponsor for the Chickasaw brigade at the state U C V reunion in Tulsa and Misses Fannie J Allen and Mildred Miller as maids of honor.
An unofficial report says a selected native British India expedition is nearing the European continent to aid London. No official confirmation issued.
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