This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
4
The column comments on honest motives and political reform in Oklahoma, notes on wartime sentiments and Belgium, mentions a St. Louis factory securing a million shoe order for France, discusses future leaders from Europe, and suggests school tax levy reforms to curb election costs. Italy and France once allied to humble Austria, a scenario seen as possible again.
The Pontotoc county fair ends with reflections on its impact. Exhibits in farm, garden, household and livestock inspire youths and families to adopt modern methods, cann ing clubs, and improved home economies, signaling transformative local progress over time.
A Oklahoma City dry goods house offered a large space advertising deal in the News but was declined to support Ada merchants who patronize the paper year round. The editor urged readers to stay with local merchants.
The article extols secret orders for providing support to sick or distressed members and their families. It notes brothers attend at bedside, aid widows and orphans after death, and emphasizes patriotism, honor, and duty. It adds that secret orders complement church efforts and align with scriptural moral codes.
A sharp critique of remnants of the old Republican machine in Oklahoma. The piece accuses them of trying to regain power through John Fields candidacy and spreading untruthful reports about the late primary election.
The Wewoka Democrat and Stonewall News defend R H Wilson state superintendent, rebut Tom Ferguson’s charges of spoils removal of teachers, tout Wilson’s merit-based reforms and broad support. The dialogue frames 1916 political stakes with party maneuvering and predictions of victory.
Charles S. Brydia praises Pontotoc county Ada event as a record breaking first fair. He credits the education impact, the fine facilities provided by East Central State Normal President Briles, and the devoted local and neighboring communities for a successful week despite rain.
Peter Radford argues for stronger rural community spirit and cooperative laws to aid farmers. He warns that current marketing and tenancy systems waste resources and raise interest costs, urging cooperation between farmers and business experts to reduce ignorance and prejudice and to stabilize markets. Patronize merchants who advertise in the News.
Representatives of Pontotoc County Democrats reaffirmed Jeffersonian and Wilsonian principles, praising tariff reform, income tax, banking reform, trust busting, and war avoidance. They commend President Wilson and Congress for farm, labor, and school aid, tax shifts to luxuries, and efforts to reduce government costs, plus cotton policy and road funding.
Reports show derrick moving on R P Fords land to Mayer place near Conway. Allen land well restarts after boiler explosion delay. Buckhorn well reported a good oil showing. Gladys Belle northeast of Ada yields small gas. Local residents attend fairs and gatherings. boll weevil damage noted. revival meetings and school week wrap. Families welcomed a baby girl and mourned a death.
The speaker attacks a past Republican group for alleged interference in the Democratic primary, praising safeguards now in place and recalling a dispute where Bill Cross led over Bird McGuire. He condemns the old gang for exploiting voter ballots and calls for integrity in elections.
Petrograd reports no general engagement in Prussia with fighting limited to skirmishing. The dispatch notes ongoing small actions and emphasizes the ongoing nature of the conflict without a major battle.
Supt. Pierce reports Stonewall approved an extra two mills school tax Saturday to extend the term to nine months. Only five votes opposed the measure, reflecting support for a full term of schooling.
The contest offers Sugar tongs to the current leader under 30 000 with the greatest gain Olive fork to the leader between 30 000 and 100 000 with the greatest gain and a Butter knife to the leader above 100 000 with the greatest gain. These silverware pieces are described as nice and worth working for.
Sunday morning at nine o'clock Mr. A. E. Payte and Miss Nellie B. Self were married at the home of J. W. Westbrook with Rev. R. E. Early performing the ceremony. Both parties hailed from Centrahoma.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.