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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
5
The piece argues a cotton surplus of five to eight million bales will force Southern farmers to cut next year’s crop to nine or ten million. It warns of farmer self-interest, notes broader grain and meat supplies will rise, and critiques war costs and eugenics impacts on society.
News notes from Walnut Grove and Egypt recount Grace Griffith entering Normal, widespread visits, baptisms, and church calls for Bro Williams. The infant Amy Vaden died and was buried in Egypt cemetery while communities mourn and extend sympathy. Cotton opens season as farmers gather crops and prepare for high priced staple.
A reader criticizes government limits on next spring cotton planting. The writer argues farmers do not need government interference and emphasizes dependence on farmers’ own decisions.
Visiting relatives and church activities fill this Ada area note. Mrs. Belton Parker aids a sister at Picket while Bro. Moody preaches at Choctaw landmarks center. The Baptist Association convenes October 15 as Center hosts visitors and services.
The sheriff of Pontotoc County Oklahoma will sell at the Ada county courthouse front door on Oct 26 1914 at 2 PM the lands described as parts of sections in Township 2N Range 5E I M totaling about 110 acres to satisfy a judgment of 1071.77 dollars plus costs and attorney fees against Nora T McCrary and J R McCrary.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home remedy to restore natural hair color, stop dandruff and itching, and prevent shedding. The bottle offers a convenient 50 cent solution that darkens gray hair naturally and evenly.
Ada oil mill begins its run for the season after adjustments. The new mill handles 120 tons per day up from 80 and uses gas fuel, signaling smooth operation and the potential for citywide gas-supplied energy.
Dodsons Liver Tone offers a liver tonic rather than a laxative to revitalize a sluggish liver. Druggists guarantee refunds if not satisfied, with a pleasant vegetable liquid formula addressing constipation biliousness sour stomach and torpid liver. Large bottle priced at 50 cents from Ramsey Drug Co.
Joe Rushing advertises about 3000 bushels of apples for sale at his orchard two miles north of Ada. The fruit is sprayed, worm-free, and offered at good prices for large quantities. Contact via Phone F-15. Dated 9-15-6td-4tw.
The Democratic central committee and nominees of Pontotoc county are called to meet at Crawford Bolen Williams office on Monday September 28 at 3 p m for organizing a campaign committee and electing its chairman.
A Paris newspaper reports a huge bull fatally gored eighteen Germans during an escape attempt. Peasants opened castle pens to guide cattle to safety as the animal charged.
Oklahoma City September 22 Cooperative Printing company of Guthrie was awarded the contract to print ballots and supplies for the November general election at a total cost of 1571.40. Other bids were Phoenix Printing company Muskogee 2792 Otis Weaver Shawnee 2994.
Marriage records show Sammie Adams and Rhodia Kinman both of Ahloso aged 19 and 20, plus several other couples from Lula Roff Ada Francis Oakman and Francis. Separate classified items advertise Duke Ayres store values and a ranch couple seeking work with phone contact.
A raging bull charged Germans amid cannon fire causing several injuries and fatalities as the animal gored six riders first and then a dozen more after being shot and wounded before it died. An ad lists printing company payments in Oklahoma City and surrounding towns.
Be here and get yours from the Duke & Ayres 5-10 25c store. The brief notice promotes quick purchase of low priced items with a local sales prompt.
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