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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
4
A critique notes that comic papers mock the ice man and coal dealer with summer victim jokes and implies the deaf mute’s feelings are unspoken as darkness and a rack loom in the frame. The piece calls for sharper humor not at the expense of disability or misfortune.
The piece surveys local political figures and ongoing debates including Justice Williams not discussing race issues, Bill Murray possibly running for Congress, Thaw case implications, and a push for Ada to send delegates to Detroit for the American Congress. It also urges regional press unity and avoids religious doctrinal disputes in The News.
Secretary Bryan responded to critics who mocked his chautauqua lectures and compared him to vaudeville, stating the opinions of detractors are none of their business and he will speak as much as he pleases since they do not pay the bills.
The essay argues the slow steady plodder often outpaces brilliant peers who rely on talent alone. It cites West Point graduates and university first honor students to show many leaders owe progress to hard work and perseverance, not bright beginnings.
The letter from Indianola Mississippi writer Hor tor criticizes the so called Knocker as a mean pessimist who would thwart any political change. The piece also includes a personal note from Ada Oklahoma dated 1913 about travel, family, farm life, and a farewell to Ada friends.
Rain continues in Fitzhugh as meetings progress to Wednesday. Baptisms and restorations occur. local residents Walter Phillips May Stewart Isaac Benton Miss Marion Tillery Edith Hudson Della Cartwright Robbie Carroll and others are mentioned with visits illness and preaching notes.
Francis J. Meek outlines the Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural Association born from a Muskogee conference. Thirty five counties organize farm demos, seed advice, soil guidance, and marketing plans while an immigration bureau parcels land prospects and protects settlers. A market bureau and county agents push livestock dairy fruit and truck sectors toward higher yields and prices.
Wednesday evening Judge McKeown heard the bail application of Jim Wiley charged with killing J. N. Ross. He fixed the bond at 7000 dollars and Wiley will likely make the bond today.
E T Pendleton reports the Knox picnic last Thursday was very successful with pony races foot races and ball games. The crowd enjoyed the day bidding summer farewell and welcoming autumn.
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