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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
3
City Recorder Warren ends registration at nine. Ada shows 682 registered voters by wards 211 in 1st, 83 in 2nd, 172 in 3rd, 216 in 4th. Roughly 650 expected to vote on election day with possible in-town eligibility questions and affidavit options for those not registered in time. Population projection supports at least 3,751 residents.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican moves over statehood funding and printing costs, notes Col. J. J. McAlester financed ballots, and cites Haskell as pro honest corporations while defending his governor bid. It references Guthrie Leader, Bird McGuire, and Secretary Wilson in a partisan context.
Mrs N F Rowan of Mc Borough says Electric Bitters cured her chronic liver and stomach trouble and blood impurities. Her skin improved, she feels 20 years younger, and she can work and help in her husband’s store. Ramsey’s Drug sells them for 50 cents with guarantee.
Dallas dispatch notes the Fair of Texas plans an expanded amusement department for its 22nd fair October 19 to November 3. The article lists new attractions alongside existing exhibits promising educational and entertaining displays.
A Hemstead Texas resident testifies that Ballard's Snow Liniment has been used in his home for years and proved to ease rheumatic pains. The ad notes Ramsey's Drug Store sells the product and promotes its universal accessibility.
Republican speakers argue Haskell’s ties to corporations undermine his rail regulation stance. They claim his own active involvement with many firms contradicts his pledge to curb corporate power, labeling his critique of corporations as inconsistent. The discussion centers on political strategy and ethical implications.
Washington dispatch reports a Democratic National Committee member suggested Bryan might step aside to clear the way for Texas Senator Culberson as the party’s presidential nominee. McGraw indicated emissaries pressed Bryan to withdraw with Culberson favored for strength in the convention. The same source praised Haskell as a strong campaigner and predicted a Democratic landslide with majorities between 35,000 and 40,000, potentially higher in some areas.
List of election inspectors appointed by Pontotoc County commissioners includes 33 numbered polling places with names such as West Ada W C Lee East Ada C A Powers Capital Hill C Co Bills and more. The document also notes temperance sentiment in Missouri and a medical advertisement for Kodoi indigestion remedy sold by Crescent Drug Store.
A Missouri tale reports George Bellamy predicting every Democratic candidate wins statewide by large margins with C N Haskell heading the ticket. A mother in Alva credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her son's life from severe lung illness, and a passenger recounts a train berth mix up involving a lady.
A Great Falls reader extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs and explains how catching coughs early prevents consumption. The letter notes families using the remedy for years with children avoiding coughs.
A Democratic platform plank promises a road law allowing each county to build a good road system in line with the constitution. It argues Oklahoma should not be forced to pay for roads in Indian Territory and emphasizes local control.
Flora Perry has accepted a position in Oklahoma City at a good salary. Hill's Business College reports nearly forty students since September 1 and claims the largest school in the Southwest this winter. The school emphasizes value, thorough training, home ownership, and a new boarding house offering meals and lodging at 3.50 dollars per week.
Bellamy of El Reno cites large attentive crowds in towns visited with Mr. Haskell describing never less than 300 listeners since campaign opening at South McAlester. He notes popularity of the candidate and jokes about cab rides. Bellamy also mentions a Kansas electric plant debut and contrasts Wag Taft travel band choices at depots.
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