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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
8
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows boast the largest kitchen in the world. A force of 100 chefs cooks thousands of meals daily on a giant steam heated range as interpreters assist foreign performers. The circus exhibit arrives Wednesday September 24.
Notice to C A Steward and tenant O B Jenkins of Lots 7 and 8 of block 33 Al len townsite Pontotoc Co Oklahoma that tax sale certificate 281 dated November 6 1912 may lead to a tax deed if redemption is not made within sixty days. Also in Pontotoc County District Court Pearl Cole sues Smith Cole for divorce alimony child custody attorneys fees and costs with answer due by October 15, 1919. Dresses in Paulette Rayette Tricolette Burk's.
J L Davis seeks correction of a deed description for Lots Seven and Eight in Block Sixty-one Stonewall Oklahoma claiming payment for them and entitlement to conveyance under state law. The hearing is set for October 11 1919 at 10 a m in Ada with publication required for four consecutive weeks in Ada Weekly News. Interested parties may appear.
An old Burk's ad touts ladies fine coat suits at low prices and new fall sweaters. A patent remedy Ash Bitters is pitched to boost digestion and bowels, priced at $1.25 a bottle via Gwin & Mays Drug Co as special agents.
Physicians urge Calotabs as a simple nightly purge to purify the system and boost the liver to fight flu risks. A single dose at bedtime is claimed to end a cold by morning with no after effects, in sealed packages priced thirty-five cents and refundable if not satisfactory.
Sunday school and preaching drew a large crowd at Sunshine with notable singing by Mr. Frank Lynn and family. Visitors included Mrs. Grover Cantrell and children, Doc Cantrell and S. N. Cantrell relatives, and Miss Sallie Loufevers with Hickory youths. Farmers prep forage crops and wheat. Blue Mound school visited Sunshine. Vandiver family stayed with Tinsley. Keith Underhill’s family from Pontotoc attended singing.
An ad touts HERBINE to ease abdominal discomfort within hours and notes morning use yields relief after breakfast. It promotes Bart Smith Drug Co as the seller and mentions Burk's Style Shop with ladies ready-to-wear and shoes.
Co D Taylor the Avery Company of Texas and two assistants arrive from Dallas to present gas tractors at the county fair starting tomorrow. A motor cultivator and a separator are expected today for the three day event. Hardin of Roff becomes local agent for tractors and related gear covering Hughes Pontotoc and Garvin counties and plans a hardware store here.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts and burns with BoroZone. The ad claims it prevents infection and speeds healing for humans and animals, touting Bart Smith Drug Co as the seller.
Ida Brown sues James A. Brown in District Court No. 3964 for divorce and custody of minor children. Defendant must answer by October 22, 1919. failure to respond will favor the plaintiff. Court clerk seal and attorney listed.
The clipping reports ongoing rain and social visits in the Ada area. Names include Mr Durbin Mrs Sparks Mrs Harper and Mrs Gooch with kin and friends visiting in Ada Frisco Union Valley and Norman school travel. A baby boy was born to Harlem and wife. Dr Truax completes a hay shed.
Advertises GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC as simple iron and quinine in syrup. Claims to strengthen and invigorate, markets as pleasant even for children. Priced at 60 cents.
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