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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
11
The piece notes the Jewish New Year as a major observance with beliefs about judgment and the book of life. It then contrasts long farm hours with shorter, better paid factory hours, arguing for fairer labor management and more efficient farming practices to attract workers. Local ads follow.
The Surprise Store on West Main opposite the court is led by owner and proprietor RB W Simpeon. Described as a thorough going businessman, he joins a long list of enterprising local merchants.
Store promotes free Polar Bear School Satchel to any pupil who brings an empty Polar Bear Flour sack in exchange. Participants must exchange an untorn sack before supplies end.
Classified notice notes F. K. Nance seeks a fair exchange for a reliable buggy horse in Ada Indian Territory. The ad mentions interest in a good survey and a gentle horse, referencing Woodard Hardware Co and a prior contact with James Shaw who allegedly took a lengthy trip but failed to deliver on a false claim.
An 18 year old Ada woman with $8,000 cash and a good farm seeks a respectable young man about 25 to share marriage prospects. She emphasizes moral habits and a practical mind, hoping he can purchase his clothing, shoes and furnishing needs from the Red Cross Store in Ada, Indian Territory.
Geo Gould of Ada offers five dollars for the recovery of a one day old pony mare described as roach mane eight years old with no brands a white spot in the forehead and one white hind foot slender built.
J. E. Faust of Hartsville Tennessee joins with his brother T. E. Faust to practice law in Ada. With 13 years’ experience and a Lebanon Law School graduate, the Faust firm strengthens the Ada bar and will operate from temporary quarters over Freemans.
A brief social note describes a wedding with ample provisions and roses priced at a plunk each. The bride wore gold lace attire and rode by automobile to the train, highlighting a stylish, well provisioned ceremony.
In the United States Commissioners court in Ada Indian Territory Southern District Sixth division Gus Klein sues W E Gibbs. Gibbs must appear and answer within thirty days. Dated September 1 1908 U S Commissioner B F Talbott. Wear & Wimbish represent plaintiff T E Faust appointed as nonresident attorney.
Fall and spring planting items include fruit trees shrubs ornamentals and roses offered by Ark Nursery. Extra assortments available for gardeners seeking varied fruit and ornamental varieties.
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