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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
Sir Thomas states Shamrock I will launch by late April and race on Solent and Clyde with Capt. Bevis in command as a trial horse. He notes hundreds of sailors have applied to join the crew and the best men have been chosen.
The National Cycling Association announces a twelve track circuit to decide a pace this summer and faces rider rebellion. Critics object to limits on pacemaking motorcycles and wheel width, noting substantial loss of pacing equipment and the end of tandem bikes as current gear becomes obsolete.
The piece notes talk of a Gardner versus O'Brien match with potential travel, citing Gardner's recent win over Kid Carter in Chicago and O'Brien's decisive victory over Al Weinig at Fort Erie. O'Brien proposes 154 pounds, Gardner wants 158, and both discuss risk, weight limits, and a possible bout despite size differences. Gardner's prior bout with Mervin Hart shapes O'Brien's caution.
Griffo, the young Australian boxer, returns to peak form and shows renewed combat readiness. The report notes his regained speed and control, suggesting a comeback year ahead for the former standout fighter.
Sam Hildreth may soon regain full privileges on the eastern race course though he offers no firm commitment about returning east. He plans western stake engagements and considers remaining in the region after buying out John Schorr’s winter string for 12000 dollars. He arrived without horses and after a 7000 dollar loss he has turned the stable around and is reported 20000 dollars ahead. Ellison is noted as a significant winner among plunging owners.
Tom Sharkey started training at French Lick Indiana for his fight with Jack Munroe. He says an earlier arrangement satisfies him and believes he can put Munroe to sleep in four rounds. Trainer McCormick notes Sharkey is in peak condition.
A. B. Payne of Southampton designed Beaver the 1899 Canada’s Cup defender and was sent to Toronto for the new RCYC defender. Norman MacRae will pay $7,000 plus fittings. Capt. Andrews of Oakville, Beaver’s builder, has materials ready and will start once Payne forwards the frames.
Vyvyan claims to have sent his name across the ocean using Marconi gear though observers doubt the apparatus can endure further tests with rival makers.
John Sebastian, a renowned railroad executive, is appointed passenger traffic manager of the Rock Island system. The expanded role includes oversight of the Choctaw Quit & Oklahoma, and the St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado railroads, reflecting his long service since starting as a ticket clerk in Chicago.
A fragmented collection of lines cites a cata related inflammation and a promise of a one hundred dollar reward for a cage of catarrh that cures fail. It also includes a fugitive mockery line and an ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It notes John D Rockefeller becoming a Sunday school superintendent in Cleveland and a quip about kerosene used for lights.
Advertisement notes claims of a 16 000 foot high Ancomarca posthouse in the Peruvian Andes as perhaps the highest inhabited apot on earth while other lines tout remedies and products including laxatives dyes glues nerve restorers and passenger seating duties of railroad companies in New York courts.
Sun oten honors Hon. David Meekison for long service from mayor to congressman and cites Peruna as a preventive and curative in catarrh. The ad praises the remedy as effective against cold led chronic catarrh and urges readers to use it at first symptoms. It includes a free book offer from Dr. Hartman.
A brief prompt urging readers to obtain a complimentary Peruna Almanac from their local druggist. The notice reads like a zoned advertisement in a period newspaper. It emphasizes free access and convenient distribution through pharmacies.
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